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Inside the UN's hidden locksmith workshop, where centuries-old craftsmanship meets cutting-edge security technology—and strategic thinking saves millions. Deep in the basement of UN Headquarters, behind unmarked doors and…

Indonesia has long stood among the United Nations’ most committed troop-contributing countries. Since sending its first peacekeepers in 1956, the country has deployed tens of thousands of military personnel to missions…

Excellencies, dear colleagues, I would like to first thank Hostage Aid Worldwide and everyone who helped organize this event, which is, unfortunately, tragically timely. Before we discuss numbers, trends, and responses, let…

Ensuring that humanitarian aid reaches those who need it most often depends as much on security and coordination as on funding or logistics. In Ethiopia’s Benishangul-Gumuz region — a strategic corridor on the border with…

On World Humanitarian Day 2025, USG Gilles Michaud speaks from Gaza, honoring humanitarian workers and calling for their protection. Local colleagues—who make up 90% of the workforce—are the backbone of life-saving operations…

In the lead-up to the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS), in coordination with local emergency services, conducted a full…

The United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) has launched a EUR 3 million security support initiative, funded by the European Union through its Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and…

The ongoing mass influx of Afghan returnees from Iran has placed significant pressure on humanitarian operations in Western Afghanistan. Daily crossings at Islam Qala Border Point have surged to between 16,000 and 22,000…