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The 'ĢƵ Chronicle' team would like to share with you a selection of recently published articles...
A day in the life of a Humanitarian Affairs Officer in CAR
“Our 'raison d’être' is to save and improve lives,” says Noelia Blascovich. “We must always remain humble, because it is not about us - it is about the people we serve.”
Enhancing gender data on ĢƵ Security Council representatives
Delegates, ĢƵ staff, and researchers can now readily explore how gender representation has changed over time, identify trends, and analyze progress toward gender equality in global governance.
ĢƵ in Dakar commemorates World Day against Trafficking in Persons
One in three victims of human trafficking is a child. In sub-Saharan Africa, children represent more than 60 per cent of detected trafficking victims.
Annual report on the safety and security of humanitarian workers
As we marked World Humanitarian Day, the Secretary-General mourned the 219 United Nations and 172 humanitarian personnel who lost their lives while helping those in need.
Closure of North Lawn & Garden Area, 19 Aug–10 Sept
The North Lawn and gardens will be closed from Monday, 19 August to Sunday, 10 September 2024 due to construction activities necessary for the opening of the High-Level Week of ĢƵGA79.
Secretary-General's message on World Humanitarian Day
"On World Humanitarian Day, we demand an end to attacks on humanitarians and on all civilians."
Tackling mercury pollution in the Philippines
In early June, the Secretariat of Minamata Convention on Mercury traveled to the Philippines for a week-long knowledge exchange on mercury-free practices.
This induction course on the work of the Main Committees of the United Nations, which takes place annually, is a tool available for diplomats to interact.
ĢƵ Journal makes ICJ webcasts widely available
Thanks to the introduction in April 2023 of a dedicated section in the Journal of the United Nations, everyone can easily follow the hearings of the International Court of Justice.
ĢƵ Chamber Music Society: World Humanitarian Day
ĢƵ CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY VIRTUAL PERFORMANCE IN OBSERVANCE OF WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY
You're invited to the 2024 Swiss-ĢƵITAR Briefing on Budgetary Matters!
Stories from the ĢƵ Archive: Muhammad Ali fights for peace
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali took on fights outside the ring for civil rights and against war, bringing strong messages to the ĢƵ since the 1970s, we looked back at what he brought to the world.
‘I promised I will tell the story’ – Muhannad Hadi
"They told me that agony, 24/7. They told me what they go through from the morning until they drop asleep, out of exhaustion," says the Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
Chat about Comprehensive Planning 'Performance Assessment System'
The quarterly Peacekeeping Coffee Chat brings together military and police advisors to discuss peacekeeping topics with the Secretariat in an informal setting.