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Implementing the Pact for the Future
11+ hour, 24+ min ago (224+ words) Momentum for the youth agenda has grown significantly in recent years. By continuing to bring together UN entities, governments, civil society and youth, we can turn this momentum into lasting impact and achieve the Pact's vision of inclusive, youth-responsive global…...
Briefing by the Under'Secretary'General for Safety and Security to the Security Council on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict | Department of Safety and Security
20+ hour, 42+ min ago (1341+ words) Mister President, Members of the Security Council, In March of this year in Goma, a drone hit a home, killing a UNICEF colleague. In November 2025, a Haitian colleague working for WHO was killed in Port au Prince in an attempted…...
Eighth Meeting of the Coordination Mechanism for Parliamentary Assemblies on Counter-Terrorism
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (174+ words) This publication was prepared by the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) as a summary of discussions held during the Eighth Meeting of the Coordination Mechanism for Parliamentary Assemblies on Counter-Terrorism, convened in Limassol, Republic of Cyprus, on 26 November 2025. The…...
Launch of Policy Briefs for the HLPF 2026 Review of SDG 7
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (144+ words) Welcome to the United Nations Launch of Policy Briefs for the HLPF 2026 Review of SDG 7 As global momentum builds toward the 2026 High-level Political Forum, the launch of three SDG7 Policy Briefs, taking place on 9 April 2026, from 16: 30 to 17: 30 CEST at the International…...
#Youth Lead Dialogues: Centering youth perspectives on the 30th Anniversary of the World Programme of Action for Youth
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (272+ words) These figures are a sobering reminder of the deep-seated structural barriers that remain. They indicate that current models of engagement often stop at the surface level rather than sharing power. It is important that this evidence does not lead to…...
UN80 Initiative enters "delivery phase, as Member States review progress on key work areas
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (70+ words) Welcome to the United Nations UN80 Initiative enters "delivery phase, as Member States review progress on key work areas Under-Secretary-General for Policy, Guy Ryder, said the broader reform effort is now moving into a new stage. "We are now entering the…...
As World Cup kick-off nears, a reminder of the power of sport to build bridges and break barriers
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (603+ words) The 2026 World Cup final will take place at the Met Life Stadium in New Jersey, a few miles away from UN Headquarters where, on Wednesday, elite athletes and sports administrators spoke about the power of football and other international sports…...
What third-generation NDCs mean for global climate action
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (170+ words) Welcome to the United Nations What third-generation NDCs mean for global climate action The third generation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), submitted in 2025, are more ambitious than ever. Dive into the data and learn about what these new national climate…...
Your Support Travels with Every ERT Deployment | Department of Safety and Security
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (688+ words) When emergencies strike, the difference between arriving and being operational can determine the effectiveness of the entire response. Thanks to the support of the Government of Canada, the UNDSS Emergency Response Team (ERT) now deploys with the tools it needs…...
Middle East crisis exposes global energy fault line
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (169+ words) Welcome to the United Nations Middle East crisis exposes global energy fault line The ongoing crisis in the Middle East is exposing a central vulnerability in the global economy: the dependence on fossil fuels flowing through regions affected by conflict,…...