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UN Geneva Press Briefing: UNCTAD, IFRC, WHO, OCHA, UNHCR - 19.05.2026
🎥 Outbreak of Ebola disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda; 🎥 Announcements.
Cambodian LGBTQI+ Activist Sparks Social Change | United Nations
Panha (Max) Theng, a Cambodian storyteller and communications consultant, uses media to foster empathy and drive social change. As co-founder of Sampi TV and 606 Digital, she creates authentic, character-driven stories on identity, gender, and community to promote a more inclusive society.
600 children explore Palais des Nations
Hundreds of children visited UN Geneva on 6 May 2026 for the Eduki Competition, organised by the Eduki Foundation. They participated in a tour of the Palais des Nations, educational events, and a ceremony celebrating the winning projects from the competition, the theme of which was "interconnected, human, digital and durable".
UN Geneva Press Briefing: UNICEF, OCHA, WFP, FAO, WHO, UNEP, WMO, ILO - 15.05.26
🎥 Risk of Famine in Somalia as Humanitarian Crisis Deteriorates; 🎥Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Report on Sudan; 🎥 Health Situation in Ukraine; 🎥 Announcements
Happening at UN Geneva
Reopening of the Celestial Sphere
The Celestial Sphere – Woodrow Wilson Memorial, inaugurated in 1939, marks the 20th anniversary of the League of Nations and honors Woodrow Wilson for his role in its creation. Designed by Paul H. Manship, this Art Deco work blends artistic mastery with symbolic diplomacy. Cast in Florence and installed in Geneva, it remains a lasting emblem of international cooperation.
The reopening of the Celestial Sphere marks the restoration of a historic landmark, as well as a symbolic milestone for the Palais des Nations, bringing together biodiversity, anti-racism, LGBTQI+, and gender focal points, the event reflects a broad and inclusive vision of multilateralism.
This gathering highlights the links between people, nature, and the wider cosmos, underscoring the importance of inclusion, dialogue, and shared responsibility in shaping a more equitable and sustainable future. Like a constellation, it brings together diverse actors, perspectives, and communities, each distinct, yet interconnected.
79th World Health Assembly
The World Health Assembly is the main decision-making body of WHO and is comprised of 194 Member States. Every year, generally in May, delegates from all Member States come together to agree on the Organization’s priorities and policies
At the Health Assembly, country delegates make decisions on health goals and strategies that will guide their own public health work and the work of the WHO Secretariat to move the world towards better health and well-being for all. The Health Assembly also serves as a forum for reporting back on the implementation of the areas of work set, in order to determine what has been achieved and decide on strategies for addressing the gaps.
