Rebalancing world military spending for a sustainable and peaceful future
Following a decade-long military build-up, global military spending hit a record high in 2024, soaring by more than nine per cent from 2023 and signaling a dangerous move away from the principles of the UN Charter.Amid an era of geopolitical tension and distrust fueling unprecedented death and destruction around the world, the UN Secretary-General鈥檚 report, The Security We Need: Rebalancing Military Spending for a Sustainable and Peaceful Future, urges UN Member States to recalibrate security and development priorities.
UNIS Nairobi Launches SDGs in Braille and Sign Language as Kenya Commits to Disability Inclusion
The United Nations Information Service (UNIS) Nairobi 鈥 in collaboration with the UN Resident Coordinator鈥檚 Office, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) Kenya, and the Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB) 鈥 today launched Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) communications materials in both Braille and Kenyan Sign Language, to contribute to advancing disability inclusion.
Sudan Can鈥檛 Endure Another Day of War 鈥 the World Must Act Now
No one knows exactly how many people have died in Sudan since 15 April 2023, when the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) turned their weapons on each other. But one thing is sure: the toll is staggering, and it continues to worsen.
Message for World Humanitarian Day 2025
Humanitarian workers are the last lifeline for over 300 million people caught in conflict or disaster. Yet, funding for that lifeline is drying up. And those who provide humanitarian aid are increasingly under attack. Last year, at least 390 aid workers - a record high - were killed across the world. From Gaza to Sudan to Myanmar and beyond. International law is clear: humanitarians must be respected and protected.
UN Secretary-General appoints expanded Youth Climate Advisory Group
Secretary-General Ant贸nio Guterres today announced the appointment of fourteen young climate leaders who will form the third cohort of his Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change. The Group provides the Secretary-General with practical and outcome-focused advice, diverse youth perspectives and concrete recommendations to support the United Nations鈥 work to accelerate global action to tackle the climate crisis.
Kenya Celebrates First-ever Nelson Mandela Prize Laureate at UNON
In a powerful celebration of resilience, dignity, and people-driven change, Kenya鈥檚 first-ever recipient of the United Nations Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize, Mr. Kennedy Odede, received a standing ovation today at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON).
Nigerian artist becomes UN鈥檚 first Global Advocate for Peace.
鈥淧eace is not a silence you force into people鈥檚 mouths,鈥 writes Maryam Bukar Hassan, a Nigerian spoken word artist and poet known as Alhanislam who has become the UN鈥檚 first
UN Secretary-General Remarks - Climate Action
On 22 July 2025, the UN Secretary-General focused on a hopeful story emerging amidst the ongoing climate devastation and turmoil: that of a new energy era. He outlined a compelling and evidence-backed case for why a just transition away from fossil fuels to renewable energy is inevitable 鈥 and the vast benefits it will bring for people and economies.
OPINION : 鈥淎 Moment Of Opportunity: Supercharging The Clean Energy Age鈥
Energy has shaped humanity鈥檚 path 鈥 from mastering fire, to harnessing steam, to splitting the atom. Today, we鈥檙e at the dawn of a new era. The sun is rising on a clean energy age.
From Kibera to the world: Kennedy Odede wins 2025 UN Mandela Prize
The Kenyan social entrepreneur founded an organization which serves 4 million people in informal settlements.
From legacy to leadership: AMCEN@40 seeks to spark a greener Africa
In a historic gathering marking the 40th anniversary of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN), African Heads of State, Ministers of Environment, and global partners convened in Nairobi under the auspices of Libya鈥檚 presidency to adopt a (HLPD).
The Sustainable Development Goals have improved millions of lives over the past decade, but progress remains insufficient, UN report finds
A decade after the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the United Nations released today the 10th edition of its annual progress report, The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2025. The report provides a stark assessment and a strong call for action.
Africa shapes the Agenda towards a Just Outcome of the Sevilla Conference
As world leaders convened in Sevilla for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), Liwaaddine Fliss of the UN Office of the Special Adviser on Africa asks: will the Compromiso de Sevilla finally address the systemic financial injustices that have long stifled Africa鈥檚 development ambitions?
UNON Celebrates Kiswahili Language Day -Launches English-Kiswahili AI Dictionary
UNON鈥檚 Director-General, Ms. Hawa Bangura led the commemoration of Kiswahili language day in Kenya stating that the commemoration was not just a celebration of a language but a celebration of identity, heritage and recognition of the Kiswahili language that is spoken by more than 200 million people worldwide.
Full and Fair Financing for Africa鈥檚 Future
As world leaders gathered in Sevilla for the , they faced a hard truth: the global financial system is not just failing to deliver for the countries most in need鈥攊t is reinforcing inequality.