From hardship to purpose: The journey of Abdul Macangira
The UN Volunteer recounts his life as a displaced person and what it means to him to be part of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, serving the same communities he was a part of.
UN Audiovisual Library of International Law (AVL)
UN Audiovisual Library of International Law (AVL)
From surviving an atomic bomb to sprouting in the UN Food Garden
Two saplings from a persimmon tree that survived the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima were planted at UN Headquarters as a "symbol of peace and resilience".
'Profiles in Protection' details life-saving work of peacekeepers
This new series tells the remarkable stories of civilian, military, and police personnel who have used their roles in peacekeeping missions to save many lives.
Movie Screening of the Oscar-winning movie - FLOW
On Tuesday, 27 May 2025 at the UNHQ, the Permanent Mission of Latvia to the United Nations, in partnership with the UN Movie Society, will present a special movie screening featuring the film FLOW.
An inspiring story of determination from OCHA in Afghanistan
Ahmadullah Kazimi started his journey with OCHA in 2014 as an office cleaner. Today, he is a member of the Humanitarian Financing Unit, contributing his expertise and passion to OCHA and his country.
Secretary-General’s Annual Memorial Service
The Annual Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, 5 June, to honour United Nations personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty between 1 January and 31 December 2024.
Global Event featuring Oscar-winning movie - FLOW
On Tuesday, 20 May 2025 the UN Movie Society of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council will present a virtual global event featuring the 2025 Oscar-winning animated feature film FLOW.
OCHA: Using risk analysis and anticipatory action to save lives
In this interview, Benedetta Di Cintio explains how humanitarian preparedness helps mitigate the effects of natural disasters on communities in Cameroon.
North Delegates Lounge early closure starting,19 May
North Delegates Lounge early closure starting Monday,19 May 2025
Get ready for the 2025 Berlin UN Peacekeeping Ministerial
The high-level political forum offers a platform for Member States to reaffirm political support, make concrete pledges, and help shape the future of UN peacekeeping.
A bold reset for ReliefWeb, hub for humanitarian information
"As the humanitarian sector faces a global funding crisis, the ReliefWeb team is embracing this moment not as a setback, but as an opportunity to find clarity, innovation, and renewed purpose."
UN system promises a harmonized unmanned aviation framework
This week, the United Nations system took a significant step forward in enhancing its operational capabilities by endorsing the declaration on the development of unmanned aviation frameworks.
Closing Ceremony and Awards Presentation of UN Games
Closing Ceremony and Awards Presentation of the Games