United Nations Board of Auditors holds 78th regular session
This year, the Board audited the financial statements and reviewed the operations of 18 ĢƵ organizations.
ĢƵ Contact Line: a vital two-way channel in Venezuela
Gabriel Irwing, OCHA Focal Point for Accountability to Affected Populations in the country, explains how the ĢƵ Contact Line came about and the trust that local communities put in it.
Personal Preparedness in New York City
Are you ready for the unexpected? There are several steps you can take to be better prepared for emergency situations.
Translating ancestral knowledge into risk management strategies
Discrimination and neglect of Colombia’s Pacific region have made Afro-Colombian and Indigenous communities more vulnerable to climate change-related disasters.
ĢƵ hosts International Financial Institutions Insurance Forum
“Commercial insurance has a major impact on the Organization and its operations, particularly as it relates to catastrophic events and major emergencies."
Honouring Nelson Mandela’s legacy through community work
More than 50 colleagues from the United Nations, Member States, and the New York City Mayor’s Office gathered on Randall’s Island on 18 July to clear invasive Mugwort weed from the Apple Berm.
Climate change stresses the world's largest freshwater river
“The rains keep on changing, and our efforts to manage this, our knowledge, our experience, are no longer enough for us to cope.”
EXTENDED: nominations for senior leadership positions in field
The Secretary-General’s Global Call for nominations for senior leadership positions in ĢƵ field missions has been extended until 15 August 2024.
Staff Voices: A snapshot of the ĢƵ Postal Administration archives
ĢƵ Postal Administration (ĢƵPA) has released many iconic stamps in its time. We take a look back through the history books…
‘Racing to prevent famine in Gaza’ – Matthew Hollingworth
“People ask me every day in Gaza: 'When will the bombs stop? When will the fighting stop? When can I go home?' We don't have the answers. But we do know that that is what's needed.”
A day in the life of a National Cash Coordinator: Hussam Nader
"Delivering assistance and alleviating people’s suffering is a big source of pride for me," says Mr. Nader, who works on delivering a new cash coordination model for humanitarian aid in Syria.
ĢƵ Stamps celebrate International Moon Day
On 20 July, the United Nations Postal Administration will issue postage stamps featuring lunar missions.
Want to be an Arabic interpreter?
We are currently accepting applications for the upcoming competitive examination for Arabic-language interpreters.