A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally.
Choose peace, Guterres urges as he sets out final-year priorities
With global tensions rising and “reckless actions” triggering dangerous consequences, the Secretary-General on Thursday called for renewed efforts on peace, justice, and sustainable development.
Youth, power and possibility, with Felipe Paullier
“Leaving young people at the sidelines of how we find solutions is not the way. It's really bringing them in, because on many of the things, the solutions will come from them."
Art and diplomacy: rediscovering the UN Gifts on the 2nd floor
The tour invited the UN community to discover selected works from the United Nations Gifts Collection, located on the second floor of the Conference and General Assembly Buildings.
Audiovisual Library of International Law: New additions
The Codification Division of the Office of Legal Affairs recently added new materials to the United Nations Audiovisual Library of International Law.
Game-changing international ocean treaty comes into force
The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement, which protects and sustainably uses marine life in international waters and the international seabed, came into force on 17 January.
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Guterres' final annual address outlining his priorities
Secretary-General António Guterres struck a personal note, reminding delegates that this would be his last priorities address: “Let me assure you that I will make every day of 2026 count."
Virtual Guided Tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial
Live Virtual Guided Tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
UN Stamps commemorate the 80th Anniversary of ECOSOC
On 23 January, the United Nations Postal Administration will release a US$3.15 definitive stamp to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the United Nations Economic and Social Council.
UNITAR NYO and the UN DOALOS invite all delegates and UN staff to attend the 2026 briefing titled UN Fish Stocks Agreement and Sustainable Fisheries Processes at the United Nations.
Rarely Used Alone: How UN Sanctions Work
Thomas Biersteker, a leading authority on United Nations sanctions, explains what Security Council sanctions are, how they’re adopted, and why they matter for global peace and security.
How anticipatory action shaped the response to the Philippines’ Twin Typhoons
The Philippines is one of the most disaster-prone countries worldwide. In November 2025, the country had to battle two subsequent tropical cyclones within days of one another