On World Humanitarian Day, USG Gilles Michaud speaks from Gaza, honoring humanitarian workers and calling for their protection. Local colleagues¡ªwho make up 90% of the workforce¡ªare the backbone of life-saving operations worldwide. #ActforHumanity.?
On this World Humanitarian Day, 19 August 2026, we recognize that saving lives in crisis settings depends not only on courage and expertise, but also on the systems and supply chains that make rapid medical response possible.
¡°Our objective is to transform ideas into concrete partnerships, deliver tangible outcomes for COP31, and strengthen climate resilience in the countries and communities most affected by climate change.¡±
established a complete ban on smoking inside United Nations Headquarters. Smoking is permitted only in designated open-air areas that are marked and signposted.