United Nations

Flashback Friday to last October, when the last three leaders...

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 11:06:10 -0400

Flashback Friday to last October, when the last three leaders who have held “the most impossible job on earth” met at United Nations Headquarters in New York.

Diplomats
Advocates
Civil servant

As Secretaries-General, Kofi Annan, Ban Ki-moon and now António Guterres have taken on challenging responsibilities in the interest of people everywhere, in particular the poor and vulnerable.

Want to know more about the role of the UN chief?
Please visit: un.org/sg/en/content/role-secretary-general

Togo provides military and police officers to seven...

Thu, 21 Jun 2018 17:00:05 -0400

Togo provides military and police officers to seven @unpeacekeeping missions around the world.

UN Peacekeepers come from different countries, cultures & backgrounds – but share a common purpose to protect the most vulnerable.

We thank them for their service and sacrifice. peacekeeping.un.org/service

Thursday is International Yoga Day!Yoga supports physical and...

Thu, 21 Jun 2018 14:28:05 -0400

Thursday is International Yoga Day!

Yoga supports physical and mental well-being and can help achieve good health for all – one of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Find out more: http://www.un.org/en/events/yogaday/

📷: UN Social Media Team / Santiago Gonzalez Parra

The Human Rights Council is responsible for promoting and...

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 18:00:30 -0400

The Human Rights Council is responsible for promoting and protecting the
human rights of all people all over the world.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/2I2QVk7

1 in every 110 people in the world has been forced to flee their...

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 11:29:20 -0400

1 in every 110 people in the world has been forced to flee their home.

With 68.5 million, the world’s displaced population reached a new high in 2017. 85% of refugees are hosted in developing countries, and 52% of them are children.

Get more details on Wednesday’s #WorldRefugeeDay: http://www.unhcr.org/globaltrends2017/

“As a matter of principle, the Secretary-General believes...

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 17:00:21 -0400

“As a matter of principle, the Secretary-General believes that refugees and migrants should always be treated with respect and dignity, and in accordance with existing international law. Children must not be traumatized by being separated from their parents. Family unity must be preserved.”

– Statement attributable to the Spokesperson of UN Secretary-General António Guterres (18 June 2018)

“The prevention of sexual violence must remain one of our...

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 11:02:19 -0400

“The prevention of sexual violence must remain one of our highest priorities.”
– United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday’s International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict.

Find out how UN Women are working to hold perpetrators accountable: https://bit.ly/2y4R9qC

“In the United States, I am deeply concerned by recently...

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 15:37:09 -0400

“In the United States, I am deeply concerned by recently adopted policies which punish children for their parents’ actions.”

– UN Human Rights chief Zeid on the forcible separation of nearly 2000 children from their parents in the past six weeks: https://t.co/XmYOsyOk6q

More than 3.2 billion people are impacted by land degradation...

Sun, 17 Jun 2018 12:00:37 -0400

More than 3.2 billion people are impacted by land degradation worldwide.

Sustainable living helps combat desertification and reduces poverty and food loss. More on Sunday’s World Day to Combat Desertification & Drought: https://bit.ly/2KAnwAm

Are you interested in working for the United Nations? Here are...

Sat, 16 Jun 2018 13:00:10 -0400

Are you interested in working for the United Nations? Here are some useful tips for UN interviews:

1) Learn as much as you can about the Department and Office you are applying to.

2) Prepare a wide range of brief real life stories about your accomplishments.

3) Be ready to discuss your strengths and your ability to learn from past experiences.

For additional information about United Nations Careers, please visit: careers.un.org

1 in 6 people aged 60 years or older experienced some form of...

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 12:00:23 -0400

1 in 6 people aged 60 years or older experienced some form of abuse during the past year.

On Friday’s World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, raise your voice against mistreatment of our older generations: http://bit.ly/1pJQY6q

Every few seconds, someone, somewhere, needs blood.On...

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 10:45:06 -0400

Every few seconds, someone, somewhere, needs blood.

On Thursday’s World Blood Donor Day, consider giving the valuable gift of blood to those most in need. Be there. Give blood. Share life. bit.ly/2LO1lWO

“International Albinism Awareness Day is an opportunity to...

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 09:42:02 -0400

“International Albinism Awareness Day is an opportunity to declare solidarity with people with albinism and strive together so those who are often left furthest behind are able to live free from discrimination and fear, and empowered to enjoy their full human rights.”

– United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday’s International Albinism Awareness Day.

Find out more: un.org/en/events/albinismday/ #NotGhosts

152 million children around the world are victims of child...

Tue, 12 Jun 2018 11:23:09 -0400

152 million children around the world are victims of child labour.

On Tuesday’s World Day Against Child Labour, take a closer look at how this impacts children’s lives and how you can help eliminate it.

Find more information from the International Labour Organization (ILO) here: bit.ly/WDACL2018-EN

Safe water and adequate sanitation are indispensable for healthy...

Mon, 11 Jun 2018 17:00:05 -0400

Safe water and adequate sanitation are indispensable for healthy ecosystems, reducing poverty, and achieving inclusive growth, social well-being and sustainable livelihoods.

The United Nations has committed to focus on water for a decade. That’s ten years to advance sustainable development. Ten years to breathe new air into existing programmes and projects.

Water and sanitation are preconditions to life and we must put a greater focus on these human rights. For more information please visit: https://bit.ly/2Jc5O91

Over 1,500 roses bloom every year in the Rose Garden at United...

Sun, 10 Jun 2018 17:00:09 -0400

Over 1,500 roses bloom every year in the Rose Garden at United Nations Headquarters in New York.

While UNHQ is located in New York, the UN has a presence around the world and works for everyone, everywhere – by preventing conflict, vaccinating children, protecting refugees, feeding the hungry, addressing climate change, empowering women, responding to humanitarian crises and so much more.

📷: UN Social Media Team/ Mark Petimezas

Depression can happen to anybody. It is an illness, not a...

Sat, 09 Jun 2018 11:00:16 -0400

Depression can happen to anybody. It is an illness, not a character weakness – and it can be treated.

Worldwide, more than 300 million people are affected, and at its worst, depression can lead to suicide. Close to 800,000 people die due to suicide every year.

Here is a guide on what you should know if you are worried about someone http://bit.ly/2umnGGT

“Action starts at home, and speaks louder than...

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 10:28:48 -0400

“Action starts at home, and speaks louder than words.”

On Friday’s World Oceans Day, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres urges all of us to play a part in beating plastic pollution. Here are a few ideas:

Use refillable water bottles
Refuse plastic cutlery
Bring your own coffee cups & shopping bags

“If we all do a little, our combined actions can be massive.”

More info on World Oceans Day: https//unworldoceansday.org

Throwback Thursday to September 2016 when the United Nations...

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 12:03:19 -0400

Throwback Thursday to September 2016 when the United Nations Free & Equal #Path2Equality crosswalk led global leaders across 1st avenue to the UN Headquarters building during the UN General Assembly high-level event on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality.

No one should have to live in fear because of who they are or whom they love.

This Pride Month, stand up for equal rights and fair treatment for lesbian, gay, bi, trans and intersex people everywhere. www.unfe.org

Hear sexist language? Call it out! At home, at school and at...

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 12:10:48 -0400

Hear sexist language? Call it out! At home, at school and at work.

UN Women has more ideas how you can help achieve gender equality: unwomen.org/en/get-involved