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…

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…

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…

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…

Since its launch in 2019, the Elsie Initiative for Field Missions has been a catalyst for change in peace operation environments, pioneering gender-responsive infrastructure/facilities, equipment – like female body armour -…

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, are rapidly emerging as a game-changing tool in emergency medicine. From delivering life-saving supplies to remote areas to supporting real-time decision-making in…

A completely reimagined Engineering Support Manual for Field Missions is now available for all UN staff involved in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of facilities and infrastructure in field missions. This…

The Office of Supply Chain Management (OSCM) recently hosted the 2025 Rations Workshop, focusing on the critical importance of providing quality, safe, and nutritionally balanced rations to UN peacekeeping missions, as well…

In some of the world’s most complex and fragile environments, the United Nations relies on agile, resilient supply chains to deliver critical support. At the heart of this effort is the Office of Supply Chain Management (OSCM…

Last year, as the world commemorated the 70 th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, the Archives and Records Management Section (ARMS) was presented with a mystery. The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees…

From 29 August to 6 September, the Department of Operational Support (DOS) and the Department of Safety and Security (DSS) supported the International Atomic Energy Agency mission to Zaporizhzhia to inspect the nuclear power…