UN Photo: A Woman Rediscovered
Too often, women’s names have been erased from history, but this is no longer the case for Margaret (Kitchen) Bruce.
Monkeypox in multiple countries– call for caution, not alarm
In May 2022, monkeypox cases were first reported from non-endemic countries. As of 22 June, 3,413 lab-confirmed cases and one death from 50 countries have been reported.
The International Criminal Court at 20
On the 20th anniversary of the Court, here are five ways that the ICC is helping build a more just world.
Celebrity videos call for action on plastic waste pollution
Legendary Hollywood actor Pierce Brosnan and his son have joined forces with the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions to draw attention to the need for plastic waste management.
Let’s halt the ocean’s decline this year
“We must not squander the opportunities presented by the unique confluence of moments in 2022 for decisive ocean action,” says the Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Ocean.
Secretary-General honours staff who died in service
"Often far from home, without fanfare, they devoted their careers to help others," Mr. Guterres said in a solemn ceremony for the 485 UN personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2021.
The UN Journal is bringing the UN Ocean Conference to you
Not going to Lisbon for the upcoming Ocean Conference? Don’t be disappointed! The 'Journal of the United Nations' has you covered.
Secretary-General launches Action Agenda on Internal Displacement
"For the past decade, the number of people who are internally displaced due to conflicts, violence, disasters, and climate change has been climbing steadily," says António Guterres in his message.
ITU report covers four decades of global connectivity
The initial, ground-breaking minority has blossomed into the global majority, with two-thirds of humanity now engaging through the online world.
VIDEO: Clearing the hidden remnants of war in Lebanon
Meet Zeina Saleh, a young woman working in mine clearance and explosive ordnance disposal.