London Book Fair: Re-committing to sustainability
This year’s London Book Fair brought together the global publishing world to address the most pressing issues in the industry.
The Security Council returns to Hunter College after 80 years
The United States Permanent Mission to the United Nations recently hosted a commemoration event at Hunter College to mark the 80th anniversary of the first Security Council meeting on American soil.
INTERVIEW: 30 years of humanitarian civil‑military coordination
Humanitarian civil‑military coordination allows humanitarian and military actors to operate in the same crisis without compromising humanitarian principles or slowing down lifesaving work.
Earth Hour: UNHQ will dim non-essential lights (28 Mar)
UNHQ will dim non-essential lights from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, 28 March 2026
A History Exposed: Black enslavement in Canada
UN colleagues and delegates are invited to the opening reception on Tuesday, 24 March, starting at 6:15 p.m. in the Visitors’ Lobby. Please RSVP by 20 March.
UN Journal: From rare archives to digital legacy
A display illustrating the Journal’s development from a printed daily record of UN meetings to a modern multilingual platform is on view in the Library’s Second Floor Reading Room through 1 April.
Closure of GA, Conference and North Lawn Buildings
The General Assembly Building, Conference Building, and North Lawn Building will be closed to non-essential personnel on Friday, 20 March 2026, for electrical maintenance.
UN's first Global Advocate for Human-centric Digital Governance
The UN appointed actor and filmmaker Joseph Gordon-Levitt in the new role, which aims to place people at the centre of global digital policy conversations.
Diplomacy on the slopes of Armenia
Last month, diplomats and UN representatives gathered on the slopes of Myler Mountain Resort for the country’s inaugural Winter Games.
Support women’s rights during CSW: Wear your commitment
This year’s 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is taking place alongside International Women's Day, and a key moment to reaffirm commitments and accelerate progress.Â
Explore UNEP's Annual Report for 2025
The 2025 Annual Report of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) presents its work on climate, pollution, nature, and more.
Dashboard unites humanitarian analysis for 25 African countries
Elvis Odhiambo Ayiemba and Abdifitah Subow, with OCHA's Regional Office for Southern and Eastern Africa, conceptualized a dashboard that consolidates regional datasets into a single platform.
Briefing for Delegates on Multilateralism in Practice
Ambassador Rena Lee shares insights from chairing the BBNJ negotiations, reflecting on multilateral diplomacy and the path forward as countries work to implement this landmark agreement.
A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally.
Serving with purpose: Inside the Venezuela Humanitarian Fund
Roy Hernandez, Programme Officer at OCHA, reflects on what he sees in the field and explains why staying close to the people we serve is more important than ever.