High-level Conference on the Situation of Rohingya Muslims and Other Minorities in Myanmar Pursuant to General Assembly resolution A/RES/79/278, the President of the General Assembly of the United ...

World Lake Day is an observance celebrated by the United Nations to raise awareness of the importance of lakes and their ecosystems, promote sustainable lake management, and protect the world's ...

15 August 2025 — The international push for consensus on a legally binding deal to end plastic pollution proved beyond the grasp of weary UN Member States meeting in Geneva on Friday, as they ...

At the 2025 Local and Regional Governments Forum (LRGF), held during the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) as one of its 12 high-level Special Events, mayors, governors and local leaders from around ...

Negotiated by 193 Member States and informed by global consultations, the Compact commits governments to upholding international law and human rights online and to taking concrete steps to make ...

El tema para el octagésimo período de sesiones de la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas, que dará comienzo el martes 9 de septiembre de 2025, es "Juntas y juntos somos mejores: 80 años y muchos ...

The following United Nations General Terms and Conditions of Contract are annexed to the UNPD contract documents as appropriate and form an integral part of the contract documents. General ...

World Tourism Day (WTD) is commemorated each year on 27 September. Its purpose is to foster awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural ...

12 August 2025 — During her final briefing as resident and humanitarian coordinator for Haiti, Ulrika Richardson struggled to describe the realities of life in Haiti.

12 August 2025 — UN-mandated independent investigators have uncovered “systematic torture” in Myanmar’s military-run detention facilities – including beatings, electric shocks ...

In the bustling streets of Mathare, Kenya, Safrina Raiza leads environmental clean-ups that transform her community, one tree at a time. Her work represents a powerful truth: the most meaningful ...

Each year on 12 August, International Youth Day (IYD) brings global attention to the challenges and opportunities facing young people. Spearheaded by UN DESA, IYD celebrates youth contributions to all ...