Leo Tolstoy once visited a place that is now inside the @UNGeneva grounds. 📖 See where in the latest #UNseen 👇

#Ebola A crucial clinical trial was launched in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to determine if vaccines can provide protection against the disease, says Dr. Meg Doherty of @WHO.

7 in 10 people believe journalists deliberately mislead the public, underscoring the need to strengthen trust in journalism. Trust grows when audiences can understand how information is produced, verified & shared. Strengthen trust. Play your part: buff.ly/xOvvQuU

From Gaza to Yemen, women and girls are facing ever greater dangers this year simply surviving in war zones. The Security Council met yesterdayto debate the best way to improve security for women caught up in conflict. news.un.org/en/story/2026/10…

"𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲. And societies are strongest when human dignity and human rights are respected." - @antonioguterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations

Smart cities must be people-centered. From 31 Oct–2 Nov, global leaders & communities gather in Fuzhou, China, to explore how urban regeneration can advance adequate housing for all. Learn more: buff.ly/kspgwvF #WorldCitiesDay #UrbanOctober

In 2025, the @UN verified grave violations affecting 24,174 children — the highest number since the mandate began. Speaking at the Security Council, Vanessa Frazier, @childreninwar, calls for every party to protect children, regardless of who commits the violations ⤵️

The #GlobalGoals are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. Spin the wheel and let's take action together to transform our world 🌎 Learn more: buff.ly/rryafv0

“The past 11 years have been the warmest on record and this trend is set to continue. CO2 has a very long lifetime and so will affect the global climate not just for years but for decades & even centuries,” @WMO Deputy Secretary-General Ko Barrett warned. buff.ly/sgKAliw

In Dialogue with #Jamaica, experts of the Human Rights Committee #CCPR commend measures to combat corruption, raise issues concerning fatal police shootings and legislation on homosexual relations. buff.ly/MTUgA67

Commemorated annually on 27 October, the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage provides an opportunity to honor the efforts of specialists across the world who safeguard records that may be at risk of loss. Find out more from @UNESCO: buff.ly/xPDuKg0 #WDAVH2026

What is disarmament? And why does it matter? To mark #DisarmamentWeek, the head of @UN_Disarmament Affairs, Izumi Nakamitsu, explains why disarmament is key to a safer future.

UN Commission of Inquiry on #Ukraine: Russian authorities have committed war crimes of intentionally directing attacks against civilian objects & crimes against humanity of other inhumane acts with continuous attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. buff.ly/LSUBdYt

Concludes in Doha today: 9th World Investment Forum. Get all the info about #WIF2026 here: buff.ly/KsrC2MU

By 2050, eight times more urban poor could face dangerous heat. Resilience should be built into climate-responsive housing & infrastructure from the outset and not after crises occur. buff.ly/D0M19fW #UrbanOctober

🆕 @UNCTAD report: Global investment rises as new projects fall. 🔹Foreign direct investment increased, largely driven by developed economies. 🔹Investment activity weakens across all categories, especially sustainable development sectors. buff.ly/5aCXQr5 #WIF2026

🌟Applications for the 2026 @UN Young Professionals Programme (YPP) are NOW OPEN! 🌍 Eligible nationals of participating countries are invited to apply. 📚 Exam area: Development & Sustainability 👉Apply: buff.ly/B2ksPWA #Work4UN #YPP2026 #UNCareers