Dag Hammarskjöld Library and DESA host Open Science Conference
Over two thousand participants from institutions across the globe joined the three-day virtual conference through Teams Live and UN WebTV.
UN “Sport for Peace” stamps commemorate Olympic Games in Tokyo
Today, the United Nations Postal Administration released “Sport for Peace” stamps and souvenir sheets to mark the start of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.
Report for Trust Fund of Victims of Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
The annual report provides a financial overview for 2020 and highlights activities conducted last year thanks to funding from 24 countries.
Join us as a German Translator!
The United Nations is now accepting applications for the upcoming competitive examination for German Translators.
New COVID-19 Stimulus Tracker shows policy response to pandemic
The COVID-19 Stimulus Tracker compiles all social protection and economic policy support measures implemented by Governments and presents them in a state-of-the-art visualization platform.
Transformative commitments secured for gender equality
The Generation Equality Forum in Paris concluded with the announcement of bold gender equality commitments and launch of a 5-year action plan to accelerate gender equality by 2026.
UN report urges ‘transformative’ action to uproot systemic racism
A new report by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights has detailed systemic violations of international human rights law against Africans and people of African descent.
Strengthening the conduct of peacekeeping personnel
The highest standards of conduct are a critical aspect of implementing the mandates for United Nations peace operations.
Staff Voices: Racial equity in the UN and beyond
“Wherever we see racism, we must condemn it without reservation, without hesitation, without qualification.” -- Secretary-General António Guterres
Police Division works to prepare Formed Police Units for PKOs
The Police Division strengthens the performance of UN police personnel through workshops to certify instructors from field missions.
Join us as a French Translator!
The United Nations is now accepting applications for its upcoming competitive examination for French Translators, Editors, and Verbatim Reporters!
DPO signs compact on women, peace and security
A Board member of the Compact, DPO will be at the forefront to turn women, peace and security commitments into reality over the next five years.
GA approves $6.38 billion peacekeeping budget for 2021/22
The approved budget of $6.38 billion is $89 million less than the Secretary-General’s proposal, and $444 million less than last year.