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The Anti-Racism Advocates: moving from dialogue to action
The Strategic Action Plan on Addressing Racism and Promoting Dignity for All (SAP) at the United Nations Secretariat, outlines a mission to combat racism within the organization. The Anti-Racism Office oversees, coordinates, and monitors the SAP’s implementation by...
Striving for an anti-racist workplace
Alcinda Manuel Honwana is a social anthropologist from Mozambique. She joined the Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance (DMSPC) as Director of the Anti-Racism Team (ART) in December 2022. Prior to joining the United Nations, Alcinda was Centennial...
Breaking the silence
Allow me to start at the beginning. On my first day in New York to take up the post of Special Adviser, I went to the Pass and ID office on 45th street to get my new grounds pass. As directed by the security guard, I stood in the queue. It was not very busy. An...
Captivating Baroque vocal chords: Parisian ensemble makes a triumphant return
It has been 27 years since the renowned soprano, Sandrine Piau, graced the stage of the prestigious Grand Théâtre, captivating audiences with her mesmerizing voice. The memory of her last performance in Mozart's 'Mitridate' lingers in the hearts of those who were...
Media dialogues: Mohamed Merghani
This article is part of a series of interviews with people who work in the media to provide the news and views that shape our perceptions of world affairs. Mohamed Merghani, News Anchor and Reporter from Sudan TV, spoke to UN Today about his life and career in...
Can young people have faith in the international system?
As readers of UNToday will be all too well aware, today’s uncertain international situation is beset by what some commentators have termed polycrises: interconnected challenges to peace, security and well-being that feed on each other in a menacing cycle of...
Art exhibition showcasing female talent
The United Nations Women’s Guild (UNWG) art exhibitions follow a long tradition but also our exhibitors are different each time. We also adapt to the modern trend of performance and mixing different techniques, technologies and visual arts...
Media dialogues: Oljana Maloku
This article is part of a series of interviews with people who work in the media to provide the news and views that shape our perceptions of world affairs. Oljana Maloku, from TV Klan News, spoke to UN Today about her life and career in media. What is your...
Expat’s lives: emotional challenges for children and adolescents
In Geneva, around 41.3% of the half a million inhabitants are foreigners, of which about 10% work for the United Nations and related agencies, permanent missions, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations. Many relocate several times during their career,...
Communication skills every leader of the digital age must know
Since the dawn of the digital age, the options for how to communicate with others and share messages, news and information, have grown exponentially. From a legion of social media outlets, to a wide selection of different online meeting rooms, to ever-evolving digital...
