63 years later, mystery still surrounds death of Dag Hammarskjöld
One of the most enduring mysteries in ĢƵ history – the 1961 plane crash that killed Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld and all on board as he sought to broker peace in the Congo – will linger on.
A short history of the iconic 'Journal of the United Nations'
The Journal has covered thousands of ĢƵ meetings since its inception. Here is a closer look at this decades-old publication.
The 2024 ĢƵ SDG Action Awards set to celebrate changemakers
On 29 October, the 2024 ĢƵ SDG Action Awards will honour remarkable global efforts to turn the vision of a sustainable future in to reality.
Help shape the future: Take the ĢƵ Library Global Survey
This is your opportunity to share your experiences and help shape the future of the services of the ĢƵ Dag Hammarskjöld Library in New York.
The 2024 Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalism Fellowship concludes
“The fellowship offers an invaluable experience for emerging journalists from developing countries. It provides an opportunity that many may not otherwise afford, to cover the ĢƵGA in New York."
ĢƵ Stamps celebrate the 55th Anniversary of the ĢƵPA in Geneva
Following the successful opening of the ĢƵ Postal Administration in New York in 1951, the second branch of the ĢƵPA opened at the Palais des Nations in Geneva in 1969.
ĢƵEP celebrates the 4th Kipepeo Awards
On 16 October, the ĢƵ Environment Programme (ĢƵEP) recognized over 100 personnel who delivered exceptional performance toward addressing climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.
Join us for the ĢƵITAR-Columbia Law School Series on "Conflict Resolution and Mental Health," taking place on 28 October 2024, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Conference Room 5!
How ĢƵIFIL meet the challenge of escalating conflict in Lebanon
ĢƵIFIL has been operating along the “Blue Line” which separates Lebanon and Israel since the 1970s, and its mandate was just renewed for another year by the Security Council.
Vehicles for sale at ĢƵ Headquarters
Interested ĢƵHQ staff members across Secretariat entities, agencies, funds and programmes, as well as permanent missions, can bid on the four used ĢƵ vehicles by 11 am on 8 November.
A Day in the Life of the Head of Office for OCHA Haiti
"The past few months have been difficult for everyone, but more so for national staff because this is their country. They have all been affected and some were directly in harm’s way."
Africa Hall Reopening Ceremony
Africa Hall Reopening Ceremony to be Streamed Live on ĢƵ Web TV
Report: 'Towards Equal Opportunity for Women in Defence Sector'
Drawing from desk research, good practice interviews, and data provided by 55 Member States, this report paints a picture of the current status of women in defence.
OCHA Interview: Humanitarian Notification System Team Leader
Amani Abdelghani, OCHA Yemen, explains how the Humanitarian Notification System works, why it’s such a critical tool for safe aid delivery, and what keeps her motivated during challenging times.
Geoguard: a new tool for climate, peace and security
The platform covers several regions, including the Middle East, West Africa, and Central Africa, providing decades of climate data to support informed decision-making in these vulnerable areas.