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Celeste Saulo (WMO) – Press Briefing on El Niño - 2.06.26
The Secretary-General of the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has briefried the media on the need to prepare for an El Niño event, which will significantly influence global temperature and rainfall patterns.
UN Peacekeeping Body Armor For Women
On International Day of UN Peacekeepers, we recognize the vital role of women peacekeepers in advancing protection, security, and stability around the world. With their new, specialized personal protective equipment, Zambian women peacekeepers serving with MINUSCA, the UN mission in the Central African Republic, are able to carry out their mandated tasks more comfortably and safely.
UN Geneva Press Briefing - 2.06.26
🎥 WMO Update on El Niño; 🎥 Impact of the US-Israel-Iran escalation since 28 February on supply operations; 🎥 Economic impacts of Strait of Hormuz disruptions; 🎥 Impacts on Healthcare; 🎥 Sustained ceasefire needed to restore Lebanon’s health care; 🎥 Urgent need to protect women and girls in Sudan; 🎥 Global Funding shortfall; 🎥 Ebola Response in the DRC; 🎥 EU deal on migrant centres; 🎥 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh; 🎥 Nicaragua death in custody; 🎥 Specialised judicial units in Haiti.
Philanthropy's Role in Inclusive, Ethical AI | Giuseppe Ugazio & Hubert Halopé - 1.06.26
Should philanthropy be a part of the development and governance of AI? We’re exploring this question with Hubert Halopé and Giuseppe Ugazio, both part of the team at the Artificial Intelligence and Philanthropy Project at the University of Geneva.
Happening at UN Geneva
International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
On the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, officially celebrated on 29 May of each year, we promote the tangible impact of peacekeeping and pay tribute to the dedication, professionalism, and courage of personnel who serve in missions around the world.
It is also a moment to reflect on the sacrifice made by peacekeepers who have lost their lives serving the cause of peace under the UN flag over the past 80 years.
Under this year’s theme, Invest in Peace, the United Nations calls for decisive action. Peace does not happen by accident, it requires political will, sustained financing and collective commitment. Investing in peace saves lives, prevents wider conflict, and reduces far greater humanitarian and financial costs over time.
114th Session of the International Labour Conference
The International Labour Organization will hold its 114th annual International Labour Conference in Geneva from 1–12 June 2026. Government, Employer and Worker delegates from the ILO's 187 Member States will address important world of work matters such as decent work in the platform economy, a transformative agenda for gender equality at work and social dialogue and tripartism.
Committee on Migrant Workers (CMW)
The Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families (CMW) is the body of independent experts that works to protect the rights of the millions of migrant workers around the world.
Migrant workers and their families often experience marginalization, xenophobia, and poor living and working conditions. In serious cases, they suffer exploitation, expulsion, and risk to life. The Committee monitors how States are implementing the Convention and protecting the human rights of migrants.
