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The United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH) received a vital air asset on 12 January 2026, significantly enhancing its operational capacity to support United Nations activities across the country. The arrival of the…
UN Photo/Marco Dormino
In a major step toward improving mental health support for peacekeepers, the United Nations brought together 25 leading psychiatrists and psychologists from around the world for a groundbreaking training on post-traumatic…
From 19 to 30 January 2026, the United Nations Headquarters in New York hots the Contingent-Owned Equipment (COE) Working Group. This is a critical forum that convenes up to 193 UN Member States every three years to review…
UNIFIL Italian Contingent
The United Nations has officially launched the Walking Blood Bank Kit Initiative, a groundbreaking project designed to ensure timely access to safe blood in peacekeeping missions worldwide. The launch, held at UNIFIL…
On the International Day of Disabled Persons, the United Nations reaffirms its commitment to building a world where no one is left behind. This day serves as a reminder that inclusion is not only a principle; it is a practice…
UN Photo/Harandane Dicko
Blood saves lives. In United Nations missions worldwide, the need for safe, timely blood transfusions is a constant reality—whether for peacekeepers injured in the line of duty or staff facing medical emergencies. Yet…
UN Photo/Marie Frechon
On 30 October 2025, the Office of Supply Chain Management (OSCM) hosted the inaugural meeting of the Damage Control Surgery (DCS) Working Group, bringing together 79 participants, including nominees from 18 Member States…
UN Photo/Sylvain Liechti
A training course covering the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in peacekeeping was held in Xi’an, China in September. Bringing together global expertise to advance the use of drone technology in peacekeeping, the…
The UN Airborne Imagery Analysis Webinar, held in September, drew strong participation and positive feedback from across the UN system and partner organizations. With an average of 62 participants per session, the event…
UN Photo/Albert Gonzalez Farran
In today’s complex and evolving peacekeeping environments, the inclusion of women is not just a matter of equity—it is a strategic imperative. Recognizing this, the Elsie Initiative for Women in Peace Operations, was launched…
UN Photo/Dimitar Chetrafilski.
A new ammunition module has been added to the Uniformed Capabilities Management System, a system that streamlines and enables end-to-end planning for uniformed capabilities management for troop and police contributing…
UNIFIL Peacekeepers on Helicopter Patrol along Blue Line.
UN Photo/Pasqual Gorriz
The United Nations has taken a significant step forward in enhancing aviation safety and sustainability across its peacekeeping and humanitarian air transport operations. In response to the growing complexity of global…