United Nations

United Nations The official page of the United Nations. For peace, dignity & equality on a healthy planet.

“Dialogue is our best and only hope for peace.”From the Middle East to Ukraine, Sudan and beyond, United Nations Secreta...
06/11/2026

“Dialogue is our best and only hope for peace.”

From the Middle East to Ukraine, Sudan and beyond, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres urges the pursuit of dialogue to help resolve conflict and improve people’s lives.

“There is no alternative. And there is no time to waste.”

Persons with disabilities continue to face persistent barriers and discrimination in daily life.This week's UN Conferenc...
06/10/2026

Persons with disabilities continue to face persistent barriers and discrimination in daily life.

This week's UN Conference on Disabilities at United Nations Headquarters in NYC aims to advance solutions to ensure persons with disabilities can fully exercise their rights, and participate, contribute and lead equally in all aspects of society.

On Wednesday’s International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations, UN Secretary-General António Guterres reflects on the...
06/10/2026

On Wednesday’s International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations, UN Secretary-General António Guterres reflects on the power of dialogue to address global challenges and pave the way to peace.

“When we listen, talk and connect, we replace confrontation with cooperation, and tension with trust,” he says, adding:

“Change begins with open minds and open hearts.”

For their efforts to advance gender equality in United Nations Peacekeeping missions, Major Abhilasha Barak of India and...
06/09/2026

For their efforts to advance gender equality in United Nations Peacekeeping missions, Major Abhilasha Barak of India and Inspector Stephanie Königs of Germany are the latest recipients of the UN Military Gender Advocate and Woman Police Officer of the Year awards.

From leading all-women patrols and helping women and girls access education, health and empowerment programmes in southern Lebanon, to protecting vulnerable communities in South Sudan, they are helping ensure women’s voices and leadership remain at the heart of UN peacekeeping.

Join us in congratulating these brave women serving for peace!

The UN Dag Hammarskjöld Library maintains a vast collection of documents, records and archives available to the public.O...
06/09/2026

The UN Dag Hammarskjöld Library maintains a vast collection of documents, records and archives available to the public.

Our “Ask Dag” section features a comprehensive collection of FAQs to help you learn more about our work around the world.

Visit us online and start your research on Tuesday’s International Archives Day: https://www.un.org/en/library/page/services-general-public

Amidst all the fear and doubt in the world today, courage, compassion and commitment are the highest instincts of humank...
06/08/2026

Amidst all the fear and doubt in the world today, courage, compassion and commitment are the highest instincts of humankind, says UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

06/08/2026

She is life. Our future. Our responsibility.
She is our ocean. 🌊

Though she faces growing threats, we still have the power to protect her — but we must act now.

Our voices, choices and actions matter.

Monday is UN World Oceans Day.

Conflict and disaster make girls more vulnerable to child marriage.We must work to provide greater protection to those a...
06/07/2026

Conflict and disaster make girls more vulnerable to child marriage.

We must work to provide greater protection to those a risk in humanitarian settings.

UNFPA works to help ensure every girl has the right to a childhood: https://www.unfpa.org/child-marriage

Food safety should always be a priority. Simple steps such as keeping food preparation areas clean, separating raw and c...
06/07/2026

Food safety should always be a priority. Simple steps such as keeping food preparation areas clean, separating raw and cooked foods, and storing food at safe temperatures are essential.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has more tips on Sunday's World Food Safety Day: http://www.fao.org/fao-stories/article/en/c/1194118/

Address

New York, NY

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when United Nations posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share