Drawing home on a map: Malak Safa’s story of loss and resilience
As Lebanon faces renewed escalation, the impact is felt not only by communities in need, but also by those working to support them. OCHA's Malak Safa knows this reality all too well...
Increased Café prices and revised Café operating hours
Increased Café prices and revised Café operating hours
Increased Café prices and revised Café operating hours
Increased Café prices and revised Café operating hours
UNSRC Movie Society | Global Event featuring AGON
On 30 April 2026, in observance of the month of the UN International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the award-winning film AGON will be featured.
The role of mine action in urban reconstruction
Mine clearance in urban areas is like “looking for a needle in a haystack whilst being blindfolded,” Richard Boulter of UNMAS, told the audience of an event on the sidelines of the ECOSOC Youth Forum.
First International Day in Memory of the Victims of Earthquakes
Remembrance with purpose starts today. Let’s turn awareness into concrete actions that reduce risk, protect communities, and honour the memory of earthquake victims worldwide.
'Sudan's spirit is not broken': Ghada Nsreldeen, OCHA
After relocating to the Netherlands with her family, Ghada Nsreldeen, a National Field Coordinator with OCHA, returned to Sudan in 2024 to continue supporting the humanitarian response.
Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2026: Together we are better
UN Publications worked closely with fair organizers on this year’s programming, covering themes of belonging, accessibility and inclusion, Indigenous languages, sustainability, an women in publishing.
'Purpose is my guiding force': Mohammed Gimish, OCHA
Mohammed Gimish, a National Field Coordinator in Sudan, shares how he went from providing humanitarian aid to internally displaced persons in Darfur to becoming one himself.
New UN Stamps feature medicinal and aromatic plants
On 24 April, the United Nations Postal Administration will release the next designs in its esteemed “Endangered Species” stamps series.
'I am grateful I can contribute to the humanitarian response'
Nasir Abdalla, National Field Coordinator with OCHA in Sudan, reflects on life three years into the conflict, where he serves communities affected by violence while living apart from his family.
Promoting and defending the rights of Indigenous Peoples
"As Indigenous Peoples, we consider health and well-being as more than just physical and mental health. It is interconnected with culture, spirituality, our lands and our environment." --Aluki Kotierk
Mark your calendar for UNHQ's International Bazaar on 2 June
On 2 June, come experience array of traditional dishes, handcrafted items, and cultural displays, while live performances fill the Visitors Plaza of the United Nations.
English Language Day 2026: 'Shakespeare at the UN'
SHAKESPEARE AT THE UN IN COMMEMORATION OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE DAY 2026 AT THE UNITED NATIONS