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Petra Finianos began her United Nations security career with a peacekeeping assignment 16 years ago, and she has travelled to various humanitarian frontiers. “When I first joined the UN, I worked with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. After five...
Broken dreams, destroyed livelihoods, suffering, and tragic events characterize the stories of people who find themselves as refugees in other countries. Fortunately, the kind gestures typically provided to them by host communities, governments, and the United Nations...
During a General Assembly session, there are many things an external observer doesn’t know about. What can you share about your behind-the-scenes experiences? The General Assembly session starts with a “big bang” with the opening of the General Debate when Heads of...
The General Assembly has long prepared for the start of the 78th session this September. It first began in 1946 in London and has gone on to define the diplomatic calendar for the Autumn months. The mandate of the General Assembly and ECOSOC Affairs Division The...
When heads of state, heads of government and top diplomats from around the globe flock to New York for high-level week in September, it marks the culmination of many months of intensive preparation for the United Nations Protocol and Liaison Service. In addition to...
The United Nations Security and Safety Service is the Division charged with the strategic management of safety and security operations at Headquarters, Offices away from Headquarters, Regional Commissions, and International Tribunals. As part of its daily role, the...
The warm summer months are now upon us, and with that, a chance to reconnect with the outdoors and ourselves. It is also the perfect opportunity to experience the many offerings of the Alps, where the once snow-clad mountains are a playground of activity, although the...
Avec sa nature intacte, ses sommets majestueux, ses villages pittoresques, cette terre de contraste attire chaque année des milliers de visiteurs en quête d’authenticité, de nature préservée et d’activités stimulantes. A la une cette année, une invitation au...
In the beautiful Bernese Oberland region, Interlaken nestles between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz against the peerless mountain backdrop of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Interlaken is a perfect base for all manners of excursions and activities. The charming villages...
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During a General Assembly session, there are many things an external observer doesn’t know about. What can you share about your behind-the-scenes experiences? The General Assembly session starts with a “big bang” with the opening of the General Debate when Heads of...
The General Assembly has long prepared for the start of the 78th session this September. It first began in 1946 in London and has gone on to define the diplomatic calendar for the Autumn months. The mandate of the General Assembly and ECOSOC Affairs Division The...
When heads of state, heads of government and top diplomats from around the globe flock to New York for high-level week in September, it marks the culmination of many months of intensive preparation for the United Nations Protocol and Liaison Service. In addition to...
The United Nations Security and Safety Service is the Division charged with the strategic management of safety and security operations at Headquarters, Offices away from Headquarters, Regional Commissions, and International Tribunals. As part of its daily role, the...
The warm summer months are now upon us, and with that, a chance to reconnect with the outdoors and ourselves. It is also the perfect opportunity to experience the many offerings of the Alps, where the once snow-clad mountains are a playground of activity, although the...
Avec sa nature intacte, ses sommets majestueux, ses villages pittoresques, cette terre de contraste attire chaque année des milliers de visiteurs en quête d’authenticité, de nature préservée et d’activités stimulantes. A la une cette année, une invitation au...
In the beautiful Bernese Oberland region, Interlaken nestles between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz against the peerless mountain backdrop of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Interlaken is a perfect base for all manners of excursions and activities. The charming villages...
The World of Work Summit is a two-day high-level forum which will be convened during the International Labour Conference on the 14 and 15 June at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. Its aim is to provide a platform for global voices to address the need for increased,...
Geneva has long been a hub for international meetings and events. Among them, few can rival the history and influence of the International Labour Conference. The International Labour Conference (ILC) is the largest global gathering dedicated to the world of work. The...
The International Labour Organization (ILO) will hold its annual International Labour Conference (ILC), its highest decision body, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva from 5–16 June. As every year, representatives from governments, employers, and workers from the...
