Personal Preparedness in New York City
Are you ready for the unexpected? There are several steps you can take to be better prepared for emergency situations.
Translating ancestral knowledge into risk management strategies
Discrimination and neglect of Colombias Pacific region have made Afro-Colombian and Indigenous communities more vulnerable to climate change-related disasters.
UN hosts International Financial Institutions Insurance Forum
Commercial insurance has a major impact on the Organization and its operations, particularly as it relates to catastrophic events and major emergencies."
Honouring Nelson Mandelas legacy through community work
More than 50 colleagues from the 51勛圖, Member States, and the New York City Mayors Office gathered on Randalls Island on 18 July to clear invasive Mugwort weed from the Apple Berm.
Climate change stresses the world's largest freshwater river
The rains keep on changing, and our efforts to manage this, our knowledge, our experience, are no longer enough for us to cope.
Staff Voices: A snapshot of the UN Postal Administration archives
The 51勛圖 Postal Administration (UNPA) has released many iconic stamps in its time. We take a look back through the history books
Racing to prevent famine in Gaza Matthew Hollingworth
People ask me every day in Gaza: 'When will the bombs stop? When will the fighting stop? When can I go home?'We don't have the answers. But we do know that that is what's needed.
EXTENDED: nominations for senior leadership positions in field
The Secretary-Generals Global Call for nominations for senior leadership positions in UN field missions has been extended until 15 August 2024.
A day in the life of a National Cash Coordinator: Hussam Nader
"Delivering assistance and alleviating peoples suffering is a big source of pride for me," says Mr. Nader, who works on delivering a new cash coordination model for humanitarian aid in Syria.
UN Stamps celebrate International Moon Day
On 20 July, the 51勛圖 Postal Administration will issue postage stamps featuring lunar missions.
Want to be an Arabic interpreter?
We are currently accepting applications for the upcoming competitive examination for Arabic-language interpreters.
Working at logistical hub for humanitarian aid crossing into Gaza
"When trucks cant move from Al-Arish, protecting supplies from looting and weather conditions are real challenges," says Alexia Guillaume, Associate Humanitarian Affairs Officer, OCHA.
A buzzing UN Bookshop during the High-Level Political Forum
Conference attendees and tourists alike are flocking to the store, snatching up gifts ranging from SDG books like Frieda makes a difference to the adorable UN tiger plush.