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Nearly 200 countries have agreed to a historic "30 by 30" goal: protecting 30% of the world’s land and oceans by 2030.Th...
07/21/2026

Nearly 200 countries have agreed to a historic "30 by 30" goal: protecting 30% of the world’s land and oceans by 2030.

The Sustainable Development Goals aim to conserve life on land and protect Earth’s biodiversity.

Weeks after the earthquakes in Venezuela, nearly 18,000 people are still without a home.UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency rem...
07/20/2026

Weeks after the earthquakes in Venezuela, nearly 18,000 people are still without a home.

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency remains on the ground, providing relief items, protection services, psychosocial support and other vital assistance to affected families.

Monday is International Moon Day — a chance to celebrate our closest celestial neighbour and its importance to Earth.The...
07/20/2026

Monday is International Moon Day — a chance to celebrate our closest celestial neighbour and its importance to Earth.

The day marks the first human landing on 20 July 1969 and highlights the need for sustainable lunar exploration.

The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) supports safe, responsible Moon exploration. https://www.un.org/en/observances/moon-day

Every day, the UN works around the world to:🇺🇳Feed the hungry🇺🇳Vaccinate children🇺🇳Promote development🇺🇳Protect civilian...
07/19/2026

Every day, the UN works around the world to:

🇺🇳Feed the hungry
🇺🇳Vaccinate children
🇺🇳Promote development
🇺🇳Protect civilians
🇺🇳Support displaced people
🇺🇳Advance human rights & much more.

https://www.un.org/en/essential-un

Conflict remains the leading driver of hunger.The World Food Programme works in some of the world's most challenging env...
07/19/2026

Conflict remains the leading driver of hunger.

The World Food Programme works in some of the world's most challenging environments, delivering life-saving food in emergencies and helping communities rebuild the systems they depend on.

Because peace cannot take root when people are hungry.

We all know that not everything we see online is true – and what we share can have consequences in the real world, espec...
07/18/2026

We all know that not everything we see online is true – and what we share can have consequences in the real world, especially in times of crisis.

Before sharing content, pause to verify facts by asking basic questions and doing additional research.

Saturday is Nelson Mandela International Day, an opportunity to honour Madiba's lifelong commitment to freedom, justice ...
07/18/2026

Saturday is Nelson Mandela International Day, an opportunity to honour Madiba's lifelong commitment to freedom, justice and equality.

We commemorate his journey from prisoner to President of South Africa — a triumph of resilience and dignity over hate, ignorance and fear.

Mandela’s life and vision continue to inspire our work at the United Nations. How does it inspire you today?

📸: To mark this year’s Nelson Mandela International Day, UN colleagues joined other people across New York City to take ...
07/18/2026

📸: To mark this year’s Nelson Mandela International Day, UN colleagues joined other people across New York City to take part in volunteer activities, including serving meals to people in vulnerable communities.

Every year, people are inspired to take action in their communities in honour of the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela.

With the FIFA World Cup Final just days away, football legends joined young people, mental health advocates and other ac...
07/17/2026

With the FIFA World Cup Final just days away, football legends joined young people, mental health advocates and other activists at United Nations Headquarters in New York on Friday.

Together they highlighted the unique role of sport in promoting mental health resilience, social connection, and well-being among young people.

via UN Youth Affairs

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