General Assembly President Csaba Kőrösi said, “The issue of the use of the veto affects the whole UN.  And the decisions taken in these halls – or the lack of decisions – reverberate worldwide."

The head of the UN World Health Organization has declared “with great hope” an end to COVID-19 as a public health emergency, stressing that it does not mean the disease is no longer a global threat.

In 2022, the Library stayed true to its mission of providing credible information, data, and human knowledge to Member State delegations, UN staff, researchers, and citizens of the world.

Every May, the NYC-based non-profit Transportation Alternatives organizes the TA Bike Month, a 100% free city-wide cycling (and micromobility) challenge. Last year, the UN ranked 13th among all participating organizations! To repeat this great experience register (https://bikemonth.nyc/register) under label "United Nations."

We are pleased to announce the launch of the global UN Web TV streaming platform in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish in addition to the existing English version.

The Young Professionals Programme (YPP) team has developed a  YPP 2023 Communications Toolkit for focal points in participating countries, with the aim of attracting participants and guiding them through the application process. 

“To build thriving and inclusive societies, regardless of population size, we must radically rethink how we talk about and plan for population change,” says UNFPA Executive Director Natalia Kanem.

On 24 April, the entire Library Building at 42nd Street and 1st Avenue will temporarily close for asbestos removal as part of an ongoing maintenance plan.

The stamps feature artwork from the UNESCO art collection, including works by Rosa Maria Pujol-Avellana, Toshihiro Hamano, and Pablo Picasso.

The Minamata Convention on Mercury, a global treaty designed to protect human health and the environment from the adverse effects of mercury, has released a progress report on its latest developments.