Young scientists join biosecurity diplomacy workshop
The young scientists joined from 17 countries in the Global South.
UN issues endangered species stamps highlighting endemic species
The UN Postal Administration is releasing the twelve new endangered species stamps on 7 April.
Find SDG-branded items for the ECOSOC Youth Forum on shop.un.org
Following or participating in the upcoming ECOSOC Youth Forum? Show your support for sustainable development with these gifts and books.
Message to the world: Pope Francis speaks on mine action
In his聽鈥淯rbi et Orbi鈥 Easter聽broadcast, Pope Francis thanked "United Nations personnel and to all engaged in the dangerous work of mine-clearing".
Daniel Craig, Global Advocate for Elimination of Mines
鈥淚 add my voice to that of the Secretary-General and other leaders, activists, and concerned citizens, to call on all nations to keep their eye on the end-goal of ridding the world of landmines."
'Perseverance, Partnership, Progress' in Mine Action
鈥淟andmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices disproportionally affect the vulnerable, the forcibly displaced, the dispossessed, and children." - Ant贸nio Guterres
UN continues to fight 鈥榮courge鈥 of sexual exploitation abuse
ON 19 March, the Secretary-General released his annual update on how the Organization is working to stamp out the 鈥渟courge鈥 of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) through its zero-tolerance policy.
鈥淪afe Steps鈥 Campaign Iraq
For more than a decade, the socio-economic growth of Iraq has been undermined by聽conflict.聽Explosive remnants of聽war,聽mines and聽IEDs,聽have left many聽areas聽of the country off-limits.
Mine Action saving lives in Somalia
In 2017,聽Mariah joined the UNMAS聽team in聽Adado, Somalia.聽Today, she serves her community by delivering聽explosive ordnance聽risk education sessions at public schools, madrassas and women鈥檚 gatherings.
What to know about Mine Action Week 2021
4 April is the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. Find out more about a week's worth of activities around mine action awareness and leadership, led by the UN.
UN responds to the global opioid crisis
Of the various categories of drugs, opioids are the most harmful, accounting for around two-thirds of the deaths attributed to drug use disorders globally.
UN issues 鈥淯nited Against Racism and Discrimination鈥 Stamps
UNPA announces the release of new 鈥淯nited Against Racism and Discrimination鈥 stamps that recognize the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
The UN Flag Turns 75
Learn the story of the birth of the UN flag from the UN Archives.
Recent revision of the United Nations Flag Code
November 2020 is the first time the United Nations Flag Code has been revised since 1967.