SOUTH AFRICA: From Victim to Victor
PRODUCER: GILL FICKLING At the deserted end of a beach east of Cape Town, the waves crashing in front against a backdrop of the city’s most famous landmark, Table Mountain, Oyama Mbopa danced. In her head, she sang the Brenda Fassie song “Memeza”, about a woman’s cry...
You can be part of the “Girl with a book” initiative
“The terrorists showed what frightens them most: a girl with a book.” Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yusufzai, the 14-year-old Pakistani girl injured in an assassination attempt on her way home from school in October. Thank you to...
How UN staff and offices fared during Hurricane Sandy
UN Headquarters was closed for three days due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy in New York City but the work of the UN continued worldwide and many UN staff were able to work from home, maintaining communications with people around the world and the UN's partners to...
Some of the week’s highlights — in photos!
Here’s a selection of photos you may have missed posted on UN social media accounts from around the UN system over the past few weeks and shared with our social media team. We’ve also included some photos taken by fans and followers. Thank you to all who...
Support the #GirlWithABook initiative and take part in a day of action for girls education
"The terrorists showed what frightens them most: a girl with a book." Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yusufzai, the 14-year-old Pakistani girl injured in an assassination attempt on her way home from school earlier this month. Inspired by...
We’re celebrating UN Day!
Wednesday is United Nations Day, the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter. Here's all you need to know to take part online. Share this video message from Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon! All are...
Highlights from South Sudan, Syria, DRC, Iowa and more
Here’s a selection of photos you may have missed posted on UN social media accounts from around the UN system over the past few weeks and shared with our social media team. We’ve also included some photos taken by fans and followers. Thank you to all who...
Celebrating the International Day of the Girl Child in Tokyo
Did you know the UN has over 60 information centres around the world? From time to time, we promote their activities and special events on this blog. The first-ever International Day of the Girl Child was marked this month, on 8 October. Here is how our colleagues in...
Social media highlights
Here’s a selection of photos you may have missed posted on UN social media accounts from around the UN system over the past few weeks and shared with our social media team. We’ve also included some photos taken by fans and followers. Thank you to all who...