The year in review from the Security Council and General Assembly
The two flagship products of the Meetings Coverage Section have just been published: Executive summaries of the work of the Security Council in 2021, and the 76th session of the General Assembly.
28 women graduate from demining training in Sudan
The successful completion of the training is an unprecedented achievement for both mine action and Sudan. Previously, there was only one female deminer in the country.
Courtenay Rattray of Jamaica appointed Chef de Cabinet
Mr. Rattray has served as High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States and Permanent Representative of Jamaica to the ĢƵ.
Ciné-ONU shines a spotlight on women in Afghanistan
To mark Human Rights Day, Ciné-ONU screenings in Vienna and Budapest screened “Parlika”, a documentary about women's rights in Afghanistan.
Interview with Human Rights Council President Nazhat Shameem Khan
After one of the busiest years in the history of the Human Rights Council, Ms. Khan insists that it remains more relevant than ever, citing action on COVID-19 vaccine inequality and climate change.
ĢƵ steps up action on sexual misconduct in wake of allegations
The ĢƵ continues to take steps to address allegations of sexual misconduct by peacekeepers in the Central African Republic in the wake of the repatriation of Gabonese troops three months ago.
2021 wrap-up from ĢƵ Country Teams
Children returning to schools, workplaces re-opening, and vaccines all seemed to point to a return to normal but, like 2020, 2021 has been a year of hope, loss, and uncertainty for many people.
Dag Hammarskjöld’s speeches now available in ĢƵ Digital Library
Sixty years after his death, documents about the life of the second Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld continue to be widely sought.
Leaders support making parity a reality at the ĢƵ, part 4
We are pleased to release the final videos in the "Making Parity a Reality in the ĢƵ” series, which highlight leadership from ĢƵ Women offices around the world.
Catherine M. Russell is the new Executive Director of ĢƵICEF
Secretary‑General António Guterres announced the appointment of Catherine M. Russell of the United States as the Fund’s next Executive Director.
United Nations stamps celebrate the anniversary of ĢƵICEF!
The text on the stamp sheet reads: "For 75 years, ĢƵICEF has been an unstoppable force for change in children’s lives."
Guided Tours reopen to the public under strict safety protocols
“I was so happy and excited to give my first tour at the ĢƵHQ after the lockdown,” says Tour Guide Yohei Kawamata.
Join ĢƵFPA: movement against online violence!
As part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, ĢƵFPA has just launched bodyright, a new ‘copyright’ to demand protection from online violence.
Media, Peace and Human Rights Regional Conference in Beirut
The conference addressed the role of media in fighting corruption, fostering civil peace, freedom of expression, and democracy in the Middle East and North Africa.
ITU: 2.9 billion people still offline
New data from ITU suggest ‘COVID connectivity boost’ – but the world’s poorest are being left far behind.