As friends and families in the United States gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, there is a lot for which to give thanks. While the world currently faces serious conflicts and challenges that rightly demand our attention, it’s important to remember that progress is happening in many areas thanks to the hard work of the United Nations and partners and supporters around the world. This progress is a reminder that when we come together and act, we […]

With less than a week until the start of the United Nations climate change conference in Paris, representatives from the Hip Hop Caucus, the Global Environment Facility, and the United Nations Foundation hosted a conversation on how climate change affects communities both locally and globally and the importance of an integrated and collective effort to ensure strong climate action.  Panelists included Reverend Lennox Yearwood, President of Hip Hop Caucus; Naoko Ishii, CEO and Chairperson of

Editor’s Note: This guest post by 2015-2016 Girl Up Teen Advisor Imani Brooks originally appeared on the Girl Up website. Violence against women is a tragic global pandemic that no one likes to talk about. But today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, it’s important we come together to recognize the facts and the all-too real reality that girls and women face around the world. These are the facts: One

Many holiday traditions this time of year include heartfelt conversations about what is happening in our world. We catch up on the latest news, family gossip, and the headlines – both tragic and inspiring. At the heart of these conversations is a focus on people and how we are part of a human family. I am fortunate to work at an organization that focuses on helping the United Nations help people around the world. Every

From November 30 to December 11, representatives from more than 190 countries will gather at a United Nations conference in Paris to reach a new global climate agreement. Mobilizing robust action to address the threat of climate change has been a top priority for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon since the day he took office nine years ago. Action in Paris can be a turning point in this fight – a turning point toward a better

What happens when the philanthropic sector embraces innovation? Big change. When I worked at AOL, we helped grow Cyber Monday to make holiday shopping easy and accessible to people everywhere. Philanthropy should be the same – and through innovation and technology, we’re entering a new era in which anyone can be a philanthropist. In 2012, the United Nations Foundation joined forces with the 92nd Street Y and a range of creative partners to start #GivingTuesday,

The United Nations climate change conference got off to a strong start in Paris on Monday as governments and the private sector announced new initiatives to step up clean energy innovation. The United States and 19 other countries launched “Mission Innovation,” committing to doubling their clean energy research and development budgets over the next five years. In parallel, a global group of private investors led by Bill Gates announced the launch of the “Breakthrough Energy

“World leaders have unanimously committed to ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030 as part of the Sustainable Development Goals adopted in September. This commitment reflects the power of solidarity to forge, from a destructive disease, one of the most inclusive movements in modern history.” – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon December 1, World AIDS Day, marks an opportunity to celebrate the extraordinary progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS and to show our support to the

This December, leaders from all over the Earth are coming to Paris to discuss climate change, and how we can deal with its effects. On December 7-8, Earth To Paris will bring together experts, advocates, and CEOs to discuss creative and impactful climate solutions and to inspire bold, meaningful action for people and the planet. We want you to be part of the conversation! Check out these three easy ways to make your voice heard: