Jean-Pierre Lacroix: The ±¬ÁÏÍø sees peace on the Lebanese horizon
"For nearly two decades, what has prevented progress hasn’t been ±¬ÁÏÍøIFIL's performance but the lack of political will to enforce the resolution," writes the Under Secretary-General for Peace Operations
±¬ÁÏÍø Women at 15: Delivering power, driving rights and equality
Fifteen years ago, ±¬ÁÏÍø Women was created with a bold mission: to become the United Nation’s powerhouse for gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Boosting Innovation for African MSMEs via ICT
Boosting Innovation for African MSMEs through the use of ICT
Perspectives on Peace: Talking about 'Through Her Lens'
For World Photo Day, four women photographers who contributed to the "Through Her Lens" exhibit joined in conversation with Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications Melissa Fleming.
Explainer: What is famine?
"±¬ÁÏÍø News" looks into how – and when – a famine is classified.
Today is the first World Lake Day
Lakes are one of the most vital natural resources on our planet. They serve as a crucial source of fresh water, supporting drinking water supplies, agriculture, and industry.
'Awake at Night': When war comes home, with Yacoub El Hillo
El Hillo has spent more than thirty years serving refugees in some of the world’s worst conflict zones. When war erupted in his hometown of Khartoum, he had to help his own family flee the violence.
±¬ÁÏÍøDP at 60: Six decades of partnership and pioneering solutions
From the beginning, in 1965, ±¬ÁÏÍøDP has worked in partnership to build the foundations for human development and create opportunities for people to thrive.
Join us for the Joint Swiss-±¬ÁÏÍøITAR Briefing on Budgetary Matters, taking place from 08–10 September 2025 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
World Humanitarian Day: Aid workers mull record toll of their own
With the news on Tuesday that a record 383 aid workers were confirmed killed in the line of duty last year, one veteran ±¬ÁÏÍø aid worker based in Gaza reaffirmed the resolve of humanitarians everywhere.
Message from USG DSS on the occasion of World Humanitarian Day
On World Humanitarian Day, USG Gilles Michaud speaks from Gaza, honoring humanitarian workers and calling for their protection.
Nour AlQattan explains OCHA’s strategic engagement in the Gulf
Nour AlQattan, a Humanitarian Affairs Officer with OCHA in Kuwait, shares insights into building meaningful partnerships across sectors to elevate OCHA’s role in the region.
A humanitarian’s commitment to heal and serve: Ibrahim Alahmad
Displaced since 2015, for Ibrahim Alahmad, Humanitarian Programme Officer with OCHA Gaziantep, working for the Syria Cross-border Humanitarian Fund is more than a job.
26 new ±¬ÁÏÍøESCO World Heritage sites inscribed
Once again, the spotlight was on African heritage, with the inclusion of four new sites from the continent and the removal of three others from the List of World Heritage in Danger.