Reclaiming humanitarian space in the CAR: Abdoulaye Sawadogo

Abdoulaye Sawadogo, Head of Office OCHA in Central African Republic, explains the role of his office.

Honouring OCHA team assistants: Panrawee Akachonniyom

Today, we meet Panrawee Akachonniyom, with OCHA’s Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific in Thailand, who explains the importance of "duty of care" in a fast-paced work environment.

A Summer Invitation

Discover the stories that live in our own backyard! From May through August, Visitor Services offers guided tours of the North Lawn, a green space rich with history, symbolism, and the unexpected.

'Backlash Unfiltered': pushing equality forwards

"This new podcast helps us stay alert — not only to what’s at stake, but also to what we still have the power to achieve."

4 things you should know about the latest data on SDG progress

From 14 to 23 July, the global community is coming together at the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development to assess the world’s progress in achieving the SDGs.

Human rights must anchor the digital age, says Volker Türk

As digital technologies rapidly reshape every aspect of society, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights calls for human rights to be placed at the centre of this transformation.

Evaluation on key elements of UN development reform published

The latest report from the United Nations Sustainable Development Group System-Wide Evaluation Office delivers insights on the progress towards a "new generation of United Nations country teams”.

Halfway through Expo 2025: UN Pavilion in action

As Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, approaches the halfway point of its six-month run, the United Nations Pavilion has already welcomed over 160,000 visitors, well surpassing our expectations!

Honouring OCHA team assistants: Olivera Poillucci

"I’ve always worked in human resources, though my UN career path wasn’t planned — it just evolved over time."

Come celebrate Mandela’s legacy!

On 18 July, the United Nations will once again honor Nelson Mandela’s legacy with a special commemoration in the General Assembly Hall and a service project.