Highlights at the General Assembly (7-11 April 2025)
Highlights at the General Assembly
ĢƵ calls for global action to eliminate mine threat
More than 100 million people worldwide are at risk from landmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices.
Steam Shutdown and Garage Parking Restrictions at ĢƵHQ
Steam Shutdown and Garage Parking Restrictions at ĢƵHQ on Saturday, 12 April 2025
United Nations Publications at the 2025 London Book Fair
The 2025 London Book Fair drew around 30,000 attendees and over 1,000 exhibitors, creating a vibrant platform for industry leaders to exchange ideas and discuss pressing global issues.
ĢƵITAR Mediation Skills Spring 2025 Training Series
Columbia Law School Series Session 2: Information Gathering—Communication Skills for Mediators
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Workshop at ĢƵHQ
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Workshop at ĢƵHQ
ĢƵ Stamps commemorate sport for development and peace
On 6 April, the United Nations Postal Administration celebrated the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace with the issuance of six stamps and three souvenir sheets.
ĢƵHQ Parking Garage: Refurbishment Work Impact Level 2B
Beginning Tuesday, 1 April, improvements to the ĢƵHQ Parking Garage will commence on the second basement level.
ĢƵ Games 2025 Set to Open on 2 April at ĢƵHQ
Games 2025 Set to Open on 2 April at ĢƵ Headquarters
Applications for the 2026 ĢƵ Public Service Awards are open until 15 April
Applications for the 2026 ĢƵPSA 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
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.
Emergency Electrical Shutdown at DC2 Building
Emergency Electrical Shutdown at DC2 Building
CSW69: Women Who Shaped the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
“We have to continue walking…We still have to cover a long distance, but we are in the right direction.”
Ukraine Humanitarian Fund Data Hub: A game changer for financial data tracking and analysis
Mariia, the tech coordinator of the UHF Data Hub project, and Yurii, OCHA’s IM Unit, after the successful presentation of the UHF Data Hub to the UHF Advisory Board members, and while at work. Kyiv, Ukraine.