CLIMAP: Powering anticipatory action in West and Central Africa

What began in 2021 as a flood monitoring initiative has evolved into a dynamic, data-rich platform that tracks and analyzes climate impacts at the subnational level.

Honouring dedication: Luigi Bruno reflects on 34 years with OCHA

After 34 years with OCHA, Luigi Bruno shares his journey from Italy to Geneva, the rewards of fieldwork, and how overcoming challenges renewed his passion for humanitarian service.

Our story, our promise: 30 years since the Srebrenica Genocide

Munira Subašić lost her family in the Srebrenica genocide. 30 years on, she continues to fight for truth, justice and remembrance. Join the UN commemoration on 8 July and hear her powerful story.

Young people drive solutions at YES Africa’s first summit

Over 1,000 youth leaders met in Marrakech for YES Africa, a summit focused on empowering millions of young Africans lacking access to jobs, education or training.

From glue bottles to gText: five decades of German at the UN

The UN marks 50 years of its German Translation Section, celebrating its role in making UN documents accessible to German speakers and pioneering tech-driven translation.

4th International Conference on Financing for Development

“The conference is a once-in-a-decade opportunity to strengthen multilateralism and deliver an international financial system that works for people and planet,” says Li Junhua.

Interview: Visitors to Expo 2025 appreciate positive vision of UN

Visitors to Expo 2025, a world fair in Osaka, Japan, appreciate the “positive vison” of a shared global future promoted by the United Nations, according to Naomi Ichikawa, Director of the UN Pavilion.

80 Years of the UN Charter: Why It Matters More Than Ever

This video, featuring historian Stephen Schlesinger, marks the 80th anniversary of that historic moment and explores the origins, vision, and enduring relevance of the UN Charter.

UN Women sounds the alarm over online misogyny

Online communities known collectively as the “manosphere” are emerging as a serious threat to gender equality, as toxic spaces increasingly influence real-world attitudes, behaviours, and policies.

OCHA publishes Annual Report for 2024

Published today, the 2024 Annual Report of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs covers a daunting year for millions of people – and the deadliest for the humanitarian system.