After nearly a decade leading UN peace operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix is looking back at a period in which peacekeeping has become smaller, more dangerous, and more politically constrained. Over the course of his term, the number of uniformed personnel in the field was cut in half, falling from more than 100,000 in 2017 to…
A UNITAR-backed platform is bringing surgical training to frontline health workers around the world. An online training platform developed with UNITAR is seeking to widen access to surgical education for health workers around the world. Launched in 2023, SURGhub now has more than 30,000 users and offers courses ranging from speaking up in the…
The latest report from the World Meteorological Organization paints a clear picture: the Earth’s climate system is increasingly out of equilibrium. As it explains, “the amount of incoming radiation exceeds the amount of outgoing radiation… [and] heat is accumulating in the Earth’s climate.” This imbalance is intensifying. “In 2025, the observed Earth energy imbalance (EEI)…
At United Nations Headquarters this week, the UNITAR–FICFF 2026 Women’s Forum brought together an unlikely mix of voices from global media executives to livestream commerce pioneers to explore how women are reshaping the global economy in real time. Held alongside the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), the forum —…
The United Nations has appointed Joseph Gordon-Levitt as its first Global Advocate for Human-Centric Digital Governance, signaling a shift toward making digital policy more accessible, inclusive, and grounded in everyday experience. Designated through the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) and supported by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, the role aims to bridge the gap between complex global tech debates…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with Trendyol, has opened the fifth Digital Community Centre under the Villages of Tomorrow initiative in İnceler village in Denizli province, Türkiye. The programme aims to support rural development by expanding digital skills, opportunities, and market access for local communities. The opening ceremony brought together…
New York, NY — Envoy Magazine today announced that Stéphanie Fillion has been named Editor-in-Chief, bringing nearly a decade of reporting from United Nations Headquarters and a track record of award-winning global-affairs journalism across major international outlets. Fillion is a Canadian reporter specializing in foreign affairs and human rights and a United Nations…
From the African elephant to the snow leopard, pressure on wildlife has become overwhelming. One million plant and animal species are now at risk of disappearing — many within our lifetimes. That warning comes from a major UN-backed scientific review showing that human activity is driving nature’s collapse faster than at any other point in…
How to engage children on the issue with hope and positivity Climate change is happening, and nearly every child in the world will be affected.Talking about climate change with our own children can feel difficult for many parents. It’s natural to want to protect kids from harm and worry. But if your child is a…
From sacred landscapes to sites of remembrance, UNESCO’s 2025 additions reflect a global commitment to cultural resilience, ecological unity, and the power of local voices. In a world often marked by division, the enduring legacy of shared history took center stage once again in Paris, where the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee…
Regular budget reduced to $11.6 billion; peacekeeping support trimmed 15% but aid for refugees and technical cooperation preserved. Secretariat trims regular and peacekeeping accounts while maintaining support for UNHCR, UNRWA, and development in fragile states. The United Nations Secretariat has released revised estimates for its 2026 program budget and the 2025/26 Support Account for peacekeeping,…
As the United Nations opens its 80th General Assembly this week, Secretary-General António Guterres stood before journalists in New York and delivered a blunt assessment: The world is drifting toward “an endless nightmare” of conflict, inequality, and institutional paralysis. His words were not just a curtain-raiser for a week of diplomacy, but a stark reminder of what…
The world stands at a crossroads. A new report, Gender Snapshot 2025, released by UN Women and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), offers a stark but hopeful picture: with the right investments, gender equality is not only within reach but could transform global societies and economies. The report highlights striking…
In a significant move underscoring the growing concern among international diplomats and humanitarian workers, UN Staff for Gaza has announced the appointment of former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as its Honorary Chair. The announcement marks a critical moment for the organization, which has mobilized United Nations staff in response to what it calls “brazen…
26 New Sites Join UNESCO’s World Heritage List From sacred landscapes to sites of remembrance, UNESCO’s 2025 additions reflect a global commitment to cultural resilience, ecological unity, and the power of local voices. In a world often marked by division, the enduring legacy of shared history took center stage once again in Paris, where the…
For Saeeda, coffee farming in the Taiz region of southern Yemen, is more than a livelihood; it’s a legacy. Growing up on her father’s farm in Sabr Al-Mawadem, Saeeda learned to care for coffee trees alongside her parents, who taught her to prune, harvest, and respect the land. Today, as she cultivates her family’s 8,400…
