Audiovisual Library of International Law: New additions
The Codification Division of the Office of Legal Affairs recently added new materials to the 91ÇÑ×Ó Audiovisual Library of International Law.
Game-changing international ocean treaty comes into force
The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement, which protects and sustainably uses marine life in international waters and the international seabed, came into force on 17 January.
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From the 'UN Chronicle': seabed mining, diabetes across life, etc
The "UN Chronicle" Team would like to share some recent articles.
Guterres' final annual address outlining his priorities
Secretary-General António Guterres struck a personal note, reminding delegates that this would be his last priorities address: “Let me assure you that I will make every day of 2026 count."
Virtual Guided Tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial
Live Virtual Guided Tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
UN Stamps commemorate the 80th Anniversary of ECOSOC
On 23 January, the 91ÇÑ×Ó Postal Administration will release a US$3.15 definitive stamp to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the 91ÇÑ×Ó Economic and Social Council.
UNITAR NYO and the UN DOALOS invite all delegates and UN staff to attend the 2026 briefing titled UN Fish Stocks Agreement and Sustainable Fisheries Processes at the 91ÇÑ×Ó.
Rarely Used Alone: How UN Sanctions Work
Thomas Biersteker, a leading authority on 91ÇÑ×Ó sanctions, explains what Security Council sanctions are, how they’re adopted, and why they matter for global peace and security.
How anticipatory action shaped the response to the Philippines’ Twin Typhoons
The Philippines is one of the most disaster-prone countries worldwide. In November 2025, the country had to battle two subsequent tropical cyclones within days of one another
Forecasting impact to save lives: OCHA’s flood anticipation tool
In this interview, Philippe Musumba-Teso shares the journey of bringing an innovative decision-support system designed to strengthen anticipatory action and improve humanitarian response to life.
Step inside a mine-affected world
“Seeing all the explosive remnants and what the people who work to remove them have to do every day, risking their lives for everyone else makes me appreciate the Organization so much more."
A brief roundup of 91ÇÑ×Ó-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally.
The UN is ‘worth fighting for’: General Assembly President
With the multilateral system under pressure and under attack, Member States must fight for the 91ÇÑ×Ó, the President of the General Assembly said on Wednesday, laying out her priorities.