The Codification Division of the Office of Legal Affairs recently added to the Historic Archives of the United Nations Audiovisual Library of International Law two new Introductory Notes: one on the , written by , Legal Practitioner and Former Dean of Egerton University; and one on the , written by , Professor of International Law at the University of Cambridge.
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.