50 million people in modern slavery: UN report

Forced labour and marriage have increased significantly over the last five years.

Guterres calls for ‘coalition of the world’ to overcome divisions

"With people from all points of the globe crying out for relief and hope, international action on major challenges is paralyzed by dysfunction and held hostage to geopolitical tensions."

Vision Statement of Secretary-General on Transforming Education

Vision Statement of Secretary-General António Guterres delivered at the Transforming Education Summit (TES) held Monday 19 September 2022, as a key milestone in the advancement of Our Common Agenda.

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Brazilian artist’s mural ‘for the planet’ proves big draw for GA

“The message is about the planet we hand over to our next generations. How are we taking care of our planet? Because the future is now. The future has already begun and we are all responsible for it."

Interview: New General Assembly President wants to build trust

The incoming President of the General Assembly, Csaba Kőrösi, said that he will use his mandate to help restore trust among nations and strengthen confidence in the international system.

Get ready for the UNGA 77th session with the UN Library

Browse 800 frequently asked questions and find answers to all things UN, including those related to the work of the General Assembly.

The Dag Hammarskjöld Library will help you prepare for the upcoming General Assembly session with a variety of multilingual resources.

United Nations Stamps Highlight the Great Spa Towns of Europe

The Great Spas, in Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom, represent a unique cultural phenomenon which reached its height in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

The United Nations Postal Administration continues its World Heritage stamp series with six stamps and three prestige booklets featuring spas in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, and more.

400 victims of sexual misconduct supported by Trust Fund in 2021

The Trust Fund in support of victims of sexual exploitation and abuse helps victims and communities at risk in peacekeeping settings rebuild their lives and be more resilient through dedicated assistance and livelihood support.

“The impact of Trust Fund in support of victims of sexual exploitation and abuse projects is enormous. I have witnessed victims who became community leaders after participating in our projects."

UNGA77: 5 key things to know about the upcoming General Assembly

Many details are still to be confirmed for the 77th session of the UN General Assembly, but here are five things to look out for between 12 and 27 September: