Woman Police Officer of the Year represents ‘best of the UN'

This year’s UN Woman Police Offer of the Year Award goes to Superintendent Sangya Malla for her groundbreaking work in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Outcomes of the 2nd global Open Science Conference

The three-day Open Science Conference: From Tackling the Pandemic to Addressing Climate Change was hosted by the Dag Hammarskjöld Library and DESA.

Women, Peace and Security at the core of peacekeeping

The Department of Peace Operations recently hosted an event to strengthen women’s full, equal, and meaningful participation in peace and political processes in peacekeeping contexts.

Team UN “Keeping the Promise” at Dash to the Finish Line 5K Race

Nearly seven thousand runners, including some two hundred diplomats and UN staff returned to the streets of New York for the annual Dash to the Finish race.

Report shows impact of COVID-19 on environmental footprint of UN

"Greening the Blue Report 2021" provides data on the UN system’s environmental footprint and recent efforts to reduce it.

United Nations issues new 'Celebrations' stamps

We are excited to announce the issuance of three new “Celebrations” personalized stamp sheets – just in time for the holiday season!

World Heritage forests releasing more carbon than they absorb

Forests in at least ten World Heritage sites have become net sources of carbon, due to pressure from human activity and climate change, according to a new report released by UNESCO.

‘Don’t choose extinction’ dinosaur urges world leaders

“At least we had an asteroid. What’s your excuse?” a dinosaur asks bewildered diplomats after bursting into the General Assembly Hall in a new video from UNDP.

Presenting the Secretary-General's Report on Safety and Security

On 26 October, the Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security presented the report “Safety and security of humanitarian personnel and protection of United Nations personnel” to Member States.

UN Architecture Virtual Tour in Open House New York Weekend 2021

“I was so excited to reveal the story behind the creation of UNHQ, while demonstrating the strong connection of UN Headquarters to the city, its history and its people,” said one of the Tour Guides.