Tackling mercury pollution in the Philippines
In early June, the Secretariat of Minamata Convention on Mercury traveled to the Philippines for a week-long knowledge exchange on mercury-free practices.
Thanks to the introduction in April 2023 of a dedicated section in the Journal of the United Nations, everyone can easily follow the hearings of the International Court of Justice.
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali took on fights outside the ring for civil rights and against war, bringing strong messages to the UN since the 1970s, we looked back at what he brought to the world.
"They told me that agony, 24/7. They told me what they go through from the morning until they drop asleep, out of exhaustion," says the Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
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Latest Reports
Youth2030: Progress Report 2024
The current report offers a comprehensive overview of the progress in implementation of Youth2030. By comparing baseline data from UNCTs (2020) and UN entities (2021) with the latest reported data in 2023, the report shows the strides made by the UN system in advancing global youth commitments and youth focus in UN strategic planning processes.
IOM - World Migration Report 2024
This report presents key data and information on migration as well as thematic chapters on highly topical migration issues, and is structured to focus on two key contributions for readers: Part I: key information on migration and migrants (including migration-related statistics); and Part II: balanced, evidence-based analysis of complex and emerging migration issues
UNFPA - State of the World Population report 2024
According to the report, sweeping global gains in sexual and reproductive health and rights over the last thirty years are marred by an ugly truth – millions of women and girls have not benefited because of who they are or where they were born.
In the Spotlight
General Assembly High-Level Week - September 2024Summit of the Future (22, 23 Sept.) General Debate (24 - 28, 30 Sept.) High-level Meeting on Sea-Level Rise (25 Sept.) High-level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) (26 Sept.) High-level Meeting: International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons (26 Sept.) |
2024 Edition of the UN CardThe 2024 edition of The UN Card brings you an update to 10 actions of the UN, that show in quantifiable terms how the daily work of UN colleagues affects the lives of people around the globe. |
Human Climate Horizons Data PlatformBecause of human action the concentration of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere is reaching dangerous levels, driving Earth's temperatures higher and amplifying the frequency and intensity of extreme events. Built upon frontier scientific work, this platform visualizes hyperlocal human impacts of climate chnage and its effets on human security for more than 24,000 regions across the world. |
UN System ChartThe UN System Chart, is a non-exhaustive document, which reflects the current structure of the Organization. |