Press Releases

New York, 15 July 2022 Today, we highlight the importance of transforming youth skills for the future of work. Young people are disproportionately impacted by interlinked global crises, from climate change to conflicts to…

New York, 11 July 2022 This year’s World Population Day falls during a milestone year, when we anticipate the birth of the Earth’s eight billionth inhabitant. This is an occasion to celebrate our diversity, recognize our…

New York, 27 June 2022 Micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises represent around 90 per cent of global businesses, more than 60 percent of employment and half of GDP worldwide. They are the economic lifeblood of communities…

New York, 26 June 2022 This year’s International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking shines a spotlight on the impact of drug challenges in health and humanitarian crises. Conflicts, climate disasters, forced…

New York, 25 June 2022 The world counts on seafarers. Their contribution is immeasurable. Ships transport a remarkable 90 per cent of the world’s commodities — from grains and energy, to consumer goods and much more. Without…

New York, 23 June 2022 There is no higher calling than serving others. Each year on United Nations Public Service Day, we honour those women and men around the world who proudly dedicate their ideas, innovations and energies…

New York, 21 June 2022 The International Day of Yoga celebrates the restorative healing and inner peace provided by this ancient practice. This year’s theme — Yoga for Humanity — reminds us how yoga is truly universal. With…

New York, 20 June 2022 Around the world, 222 million children are having their education cruelly interrupted. Their dreams for the future are snatched away by conflicts, displacement and climate disasters. In the face of…

New York, 20 June 2022 On World Refugee Day, we reflect on the courage and resilience of those fleeing war, violence, and persecution – and we recognize the compassion of those who welcome them. Today, the global refugee…

New York, 19 June 2022 Sexual violence in conflict is a tactic of war and repression that terrorizes populations, destroys lives and fractures communities. Perpetrators rarely face the consequences of their actions. Instead…