Building peace in a fragmented world
Director of the UNESCO Liaison Office in Geneva, Ana Luiza Thompson-Flôres, reveals how she helps to translate global values into practical action
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The origins, mandate, and evolution of UNESCO
Established at the same time as the UN itself, the organization was founded on the belief that peace can’t be secured by political agreements alone
UNESCO at 80: putting people first
As UNESCO marks eight decades of action, its history reveals how education, science, culture and information remain vital tools for rebuilding trust
How has UNESCO’s “S” shaped global scientific cooperation?
UNESCO has long championed a form of science that bridges borders, uplifts societies, and serves humanity
Digital foundations for the UN family
Shared digital foundations are enabling the UN system to deliver faster, smarter,
and more securely across mandates and organizations
UNICC model lessons amid UN system-wide reforms
As an institutional innovation, UNICC remains a living model of collaboration and shared infrastructure that delivers across the UN system
A responsive UN system for an AI and quantum future
Meeting the challenges of AI and quantum innovation demands true UN system collaboration more than mere adaptation
Why independent research matters for a future-ready UN
Independent research provides credible, forward-looking, inclusive analysis that helps the UN anticipate and respond effectively to global challenges
#IdeasThatShape: 62 Years of bold questions and lasting change
UNRISD has tackled neglected issues for over six decades, inspiring change and challenging systems to shape a just world