As the United Nations Department of Safety and Security marks its 20th anniversary, the Department is launching its 2026 Appeal, calling on Member States and partners to help sustain and strengthen the UN’s ability to operate safely in increasingly complex environments. In 2024–2025 alone, 2,387 UN personnel were affected by safety and security incidents, and 180 tragically lost their lives, underscoring the urgent need for continued investment in security. The 2026 Appeal is requesting US$ 21.84 million to enhance UNDSS’s operational capacity through three critical enablers: Ensuring Operational Continuity; Strengthening Security Capabilities; Driving Digital Innovation in the UNSMS. With 76 percent of funds directed to field operations, contributions to the Appeal directly strengthen the UN’s ability to stay and deliver, including in contexts such as Sudan and Ukraine to Gaza, Haiti, and Ethiopia.

For more information on how to support UNDSS, please contact us at undsspartnerships@un.org, or reach out to Justin Wagner (justin.wagner@un.org) and Julie Marie Trichot (julie.trichot@un.org).