Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for UNHQ Indoor Dining
The Department of Operational Support would like to inform you that effective Monday, 13 September 2021, proof of vaccination will be required for indoor dining at all UNHQ cafeterias for seated meals
Registration to Fall Language and Communications courses still open!!
DPPA commended for dedication to achieving gender equality
The department is the first UN entity to meet or exceed the requirements of all applicable performance indicators under the UN System-wide Action Plan on Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women.
UN Stamps feature UNESCO waterways, railways, and bridges
On 25 August, the United Nations Postal Administration聽continued its popular World Heritage stamp series. See the six sites featured...
UN launches strategy for digital transformation of peacekeeping
鈥溕釺V operations should be better able to detect, analyze and address threats against both civilians and peacekeepers," the Secretary-General told the Security Council as he outlined the strategy.
VIDEO: Secretary-General's message to UN personnel in Afghanistan
"My dear Colleagues and friends working for the people of Afghanistan and humanity, Above all, I want to personally thank you for everything you are doing to support the Afghan people." [read more]
International Day for Clean Air for blue skies
The 2021 theme is 鈥淗ealthy Air, Healthy Planet鈥 which emphasizes the correlation between human and planetary health in the context of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Join us on Tuesday, 7 September at 4 p.m. EAT
Act Now: team up with the Smurfs to protect the ocean!
To protect marine life, the UN is teaming up with the European Union and the Smurfs to inspire everyone to take action to clean beaches or riverbanks through the #EUBeachCleanup campaign.
Office of Special Envoy of Secretary-General for Burundi closes
On 31 May, the United Nations officially closed the Office of the Special Envoy for Burundi, signifying a milestone for the Organization鈥檚 peace and security efforts.
The Minamata Convention has a new website
Four years ago, the Minamata Convention entered into force and started turning the tide in the fight against toxic mercury.
鈥淲e will stay and deliver" in Afghanistan says Secretary-General
"The United Nations presence will adapt to the security situation. But above all, we will stay and deliver in support of the Afghan people in their hour of need," Guterres told the Security Council.
UN issues stamps to honour Mother Teresa
The quote on the stamp reads 鈥淣ot all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.鈥
Global warming 鈥榰nequivocally鈥 human driven: IPCC
Secretary-General Ant贸nio Guterres said the Working Group's report was nothing less than "a code red for humanity. The alarm bells are deafening, and the evidence is irrefutable".
Delivering on the Secretary-General's Data Strategy in the Field
UN peace and security teams created a solution to measure and respond to COVID-19.