Racing for air: International Day of Clean Air for blue skies
99 per cent of us breathe polluted air. We can't take it anymore.
Guterres condemns detention of more UN staff in Yemen
Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the arbitrary detention of at least 11 staff members in Yemen on Sunday by the de facto Houthi authorities in areas under their control.
UNU at 50: how the UN’s think tank has evolved
Throughout each decade of its history, the United Nations University has adapted and grown to help the UN and its Member States address emerging global issues.
Travel-associated diseases surge in New York City as summer ends
Every August and September, the city sees a predictable spike in travel-associated infectious diseases as New Yorkers return from summer vacations.
United Nations Special Day at Expo 2025 with Secretary-General
“The moral of the United Nations story is simple: humanity is strongest when we stand as one. Expo 2025 is a celebration of that possibility," Secretary-General António Guterres said.
A tradition worn with pride
Since November 1952, the United Nations tour guides have welcomed more than 42 million visitors, offering what for many is their very first, and sometimes, only direct encounter with the UN.
JIU reviews sexual exploitation and abuse by UN system personnel
The Joint Inspection Unit has released the first system-wide independent review on how United Nations system organizations prevent and respond to sexual exploitation and abuse.
Working for peace in the DR Congo, with Vivian van de Perre
In the latest "Awake at Night" episode, Ms. van de Perre reflects on the impact of funding cuts on active war zones and shares why she falls for every place she serves.
Two new mechanisms to promote cooperation on AI governance
The establishment of the UN Independent International Scientific Panel on AI and the Global Dialogue on AI Governance marks a step forward in global efforts to harness the benefits of the AI.
VIDEO: Plastic, not so fantastic
In this video, UNEP explains why plastic has become so ubiquitous, used in everything from children’s toys and medical equipment to beauty products and airplanes.
New additions - UN Audiovisual Library
New additions - UN Audiovisual Library
Jean-Pierre Lacroix: The UN sees peace on the Lebanese horizon
"For nearly two decades, what has prevented progress hasn’t been UNIFIL's performance but the lack of political will to enforce the resolution," writes the Under Secretary-General for Peace Operations
UN Women at 15: Delivering power, driving rights and equality
Fifteen years ago, UN Women was created with a bold mission: to become the United Nation’s powerhouse for gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Boosting Innovation for African MSMEs via ICT
Boosting Innovation for African MSMEs through the use of ICT
Perspectives on Peace: Talking about 'Through Her Lens'
For World Photo Day, four women photographers who contributed to the "Through Her Lens" exhibit joined in conversation with Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications Melissa Fleming.