Applications for the 2026 UN Public Service Awards are open until 15 April

Applications for the 2026 UNPSA are invited in four categories: 1) Delivering inclusive and equitable services to leave no one behind; 2) Gender-responsive public services; 3) Transparent and accountable public institutions to achieve the SDGs; 4) Participation and public engagement for inclusive decision-making. 

Training of Trainers in new peacekeeping Core Pre-deployment Training Materials conducted for Member States

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Facilitators and participants interact during learning activities (Photo/Lotta Hagman)
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Last week, the Integrated Training Service of the Department of Peace Operations finished the very first training of trainers on the new Core Pre-deployment Training Materials in Nairobi, Kenya.

OCHA Cameroon: Four courageous women at the service of the most vulnerable

4 December 2024 - International Volunteer Day, celebrated annually on 5 December, recognizes the contribution of UN volunteers who play a vital  role in supporting development, peace, and humanitarian efforts worldwide. Their work is crucial to OCHA's efforts to help protect people during emergencies and ensure that they can access essential services. To honor their dedication and commitment to OCHA's mandate, we will share the stories of some of our outstanding UNVs who every day, across the globe, demonstrate incredible bravery and professionalism. 

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Diplomatic Pulse: Find Member State press releases and more!!

DPPA has released the second iteration of Diplomatic Pulse, a search engine for diplomatic press statements from UN Member States and intergovernmental organizations.

Children’s rights in jeopardy 34 years after landmark UN treaty

"Children are living in a world that is increasingly hostile to their rights,” says the head of UNICEF, Catherine Russell.

Annual Survey concerning Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

The system-wide sexual exploitation and abuse survey is now live! The intent of the survey is to seek insights from United Nations staff members and related personnel (civilian, police and military) so as to assist us to collectively determine where challenges persist, and how our approaches to addressing this critical issue are understood and being implemented.

Promote the Young Professionals Programme and bring young talent to the Organization!!

The Young Professionals Programme (YPP) team has developed a  YPP 2023 Communications Toolkit for focal points in participating countries, with the aim of attracting participants and guiding them through the application process. 

Five takeaways from Csaba Kőrösi's first 100 days as PGA

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The President of the 77th General Assembly, Csaba Kőrösi, marks 100 days in Office. Here are five key takeaways from his presidency so far, and what to look for in 2023.

Vision Statement of Secretary-General on Transforming Education

Vision Statement of Secretary-General António Guterres delivered at the Transforming Education Summit (TES) held Monday 19 September 2022, as a key milestone in the advancement of Our Common Agenda.

5th UN LDC5 Conference - (March 2022 | March 2023)

The General Assembly of the United Nations has agreed on new dates (A/76/L.39) for the Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5).