From HQ to the field: experiencing peacekeeping up close
In February 2026, the Guided Tours Unit welcomed members of the Hospitality Committee for United Nations Delegations for a focused briefing on UN peacekeeping.
Register for Term 2 language courses
Registration for Term 2 of the 2026 Language and Communications courses opens on Wednesday, 4 March.
A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally.
UN Bahrain discusses its new partnership strategy
Participants discussed proposals for effective pathways for the UN–Private Sector Partnership.
Webinar: Water Security & Sanitation in Africa
Webinar on Investing in Science Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education to build Africa’s resilience against climate change
UNITAR-CLS Comprehensive Mediation Training Programme
The Comprehensive Mediation Training Programme is designed to equip high-level professionals with the foundational and applied skills necessary to mediate disputes effectively across diverse contexts.
UNJSPF achieves record-breaking performance in 2025
In 2025, initial separations rose by 53 per cent.
Bahrain marks first International Day for Peaceful Coexistence
On 28 January, the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence and Tolerance brought together senior officials, diplomats, UN representatives, civil society partners, and faith leaders.
Join us for UN Kids Day 2026!
The UN Visitor Centre invites all UN Staff and Delegates to bring children aged 5 to 10 to participate in the 2026 UN Kids Day on Friday, 20 February.
A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally.
Indigenous Peoples are vital biodiversity guardians, yet many live where 80% of conflicts unfold. At COP30, their voices underscored why peace, climate and gender must be addressed together.
How a short film is prompting a rethink of early marriage
The story of a teenage girl whose ambitions collide with the weight of expectations that she should marry young lies at the heart of "Romni", a short film produced by UNMIK.
In Memoriam: Luis Mata, Culinart Staff
Luis worked across several cafés at UN Headquarters, including the Main Café and Vienna Café, where he became a familiar and welcoming presence for colleagues and guests alike.
'Storytelling through Wildlife Photography' (13 Feb)
Join the UNSRC Photographic Society on 13 February at 12:30 for an inspiring lunchtime talk on "Storytelling through Wildlife Photography" led by Preeti Desai, nature and wildlife photographer.