Dag Hammarskjöld Library explores multilingualism at the UN

The Library has issued the second volume of its “Why it Matters” series – focusing on multilingualism.

OCHA releases 'The State of Open Humanitarian Data 2023'

OCHA’s Centre for Humanitarian Data has just released its flagship report, which focuses on 25 locations with humanitarian response plans.

Get ready for the 50th anniversary of World Environment Day

"The commemoration of the 50th World Environment Day is a moment for all governments, businesses, community groups, and individuals to join the drive to #BeatPlasticPollution.”

Year in Review: The 2022 Highlights of Security Council Practice

In 2022, the Council held 292 formal meetings, adopted 54 resolutions, issued 7 presidential statements and considered 49 agenda items.

UN Postal Administration wins award

The United Nations Postal Administration was selected as one of the top ten international exhibitors at the 2022 Beijing International Coin Online Exhibition.

PODCAST: Indigenous food systems

This episode of IFAD's podcast "Farms. Food. Future." explores indigenous food systems from South Africa to the U.S.

Tale of hummingbird inspires World Water Day campaign

In a story from the Quechua people in Peru, a hummingbird fetches drops of water to help put out a great forest fire. The other animals laugh at her, but the bird replies, “I’m doing what I can”.

Register now for the United Nations Open Science Conference

The Dag Hammarskjöld Library is hosting a conference on practicing open science to boost the SDGs and democratize the record of science from 8 to 10 February.

UN Stamps celebrate the Year of the Rabbit

The UN Postal Administration celebrates the new Chinese Lunar Calendar with the issuance of a special event sheet for the “Year of the Rabbit”.

UN report calls for re-thinking social protection as world ages

With the number of people aged 65 and over projected to more than double by the middle of the century, the rights and well-being of older persons must be prioritized, says the "World Social Report".