SG's message to world leaders: ‘Wake up, change course, unite'
In a wide-ranging interview with UN News, Secretary-General António Guterres is calling on world leaders to ‘wake up’, make an immediate course correction at home and abroad, and unite.
Join us for 100 days to #BeatPlasticPollution today!
Plastic waste is choking our seas and coasts, threatening ecosystems, livelihoods and lives in South-East Asia. Due to Covid-19, we are now fighting a plastic pandemic of new waste created from ‘new norms’ of plastic consumption, such as the use of single-use plastics including personal protective equipment.
INTERVIEW: New General Assembly President highlights hope
In his first major interview, Abdulla Shahid told "UN News" that the General Assembly, as the UN’s most representative body, is ideally placed to give shape to that hope.
UN honours International Day of Peace with John Lennon stamps
The United Nations Postal Administration is marking the International Day of Peace with the issuance of three stamps and three souvenir sheets featuring the world-renowned musician John Lennon.
Secretary-General’s Report on Work of the Organization now online
The Annual Report shows how all of us in the United Nations Secretariat helped translate resources into impact over the course of the past year.
Message from the Secretary-General: Report on 'Our Common Agenda'
"Pursuant to the mandate given to me in the Declaration on the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, I am pleased to share with you my report on Our Common Agenda."
New UN podcast on climate action has celebrities and changemakers
The 10-part climate action podcast, "No Denying It", features interviews with inspiring young activists and the voices of international celebrities, such as actors Ed Norton and Michelle Yeoh.
Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for UNHQ Indoor Dining
The Department of Operational Support would like to inform you that effective Monday, 13 September 2021, proof of vaccination will be required for indoor dining at all UNHQ cafeterias for seated meals
Registration to Fall Language and Communications courses still open!!
DPPA commended for dedication to achieving gender equality
The department is the first UN entity to meet or exceed the requirements of all applicable performance indicators under the UN System-wide Action Plan on Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women.
UN Stamps feature UNESCO waterways, railways, and bridges
On 25 August, the United Nations Postal Administration continued its popular World Heritage stamp series. See the six sites featured...
UN launches strategy for digital transformation of peacekeeping
“Peace operations should be better able to detect, analyze and address threats against both civilians and peacekeepers," the Secretary-General told the Security Council as he outlined the strategy.
VIDEO: Secretary-General's message to UN personnel in Afghanistan
"My dear Colleagues and friends working for the people of Afghanistan and humanity, Above all, I want to personally thank you for everything you are doing to support the Afghan people." [read more]
International Day for Clean Air for blue skies
The 2021 theme is “Healthy Air, Healthy Planet†which emphasizes the correlation between human and planetary health in the context of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Join us on Tuesday, 7 September at 4 p.m. EAT
Act Now: team up with the Smurfs to protect the ocean!
To protect marine life, the UN is teaming up with the European Union and the Smurfs to inspire everyone to take action to clean beaches or riverbanks through the #EUBeachCleanup campaign.