UN in Action

See how racism in Washington DC prompted Dr. Bunche to turn down an offer from the US State Department and instead pursue a career at the United Nations.

In our series of women leaders, we turn to Kosovo where Mirlinda Sada transforms the fate of survivors of conflict-related gender-based violence.

We have the power and know-how to transform our cities into green spaces, with clean transport and energy efficient buildings.

The second in a series of videos on women leaders around the world, this feature takes place in Mali. Despite the dangers in areas such as Mopti and Gao, there are also encouraging signs of progress.

The Andes, which runs through seven countries in Latin America, plays a crucial part in providing water to over 95 million people. In Peru, communities question what the future will be like, as glaciers diminish with each passing year.

Aidan Gallagher, actor, singer-musician and Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Environment Programme, explains how the Paris Climate Agreement is our roadmap to creating a world of clean air and clean energy, with vibrant forests and oceans.

Nzambi Matee is a Kenyan engineer who produces sustainable low-cost construction materials made of recycled plastic waste. In 2020, Nzambi was honoured with the United Nations Environment Programme's 2020 Young Champions of the Earth prize.

In the troubled Central African Republic, women organize to claim their rightful, prominent role in shaping the future of their families, communities and country.

Basanti Tamang left her home in Nepal to work as a housemaid in Lebanon. When she returned home, she found that the earnings she sent home had all been spent, and faced negative attitudes from her family and community.

Families all over the world are facing the stress of lockdown and isolation during the COVID pandemic. This family in Kyrgyzstan have found greater unity with a little help from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. ​UNIA1648