UN Grey Literature

Background Note explores the issue of humanitarian access with a broader perspective, and not solely through the lens of DHA as mandated by the Security Council within the Chi[...]

This document provides specific and practical guidance to field colleagues involved in MRM implementation. It helps identify incidents to be verified through the monitoring an[...]

The present report is submitted pursuant to General Assembly resolution 77/127, in which the Assembly requested the Secretary-General to submit a report regarding the overall [...]

The sixth edition of the State of the World's Indigenous Peoples focuses on Climate Crisis. It focuses on the vital role of Indigenous peoples in addressing the impacts of cli[...]

The world economy is at a precarious moment. Heightened trade tensions, along with policy uncertainty, have significantly weakened the global economic outlook for 2025. Higher[...]

This paper gives an overview of the economic case for investing in the prevention of violence against children. It is intended to alert policymakers to the substantial economi[...]

Children have the right to live free from violence. Ending violence is a commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Yet more than half the world's children are[...]

The paper recalls that children – who bear the least responsibility for the climate crisis - are among those hit hardest by its impacts, with around 1 billion of them exposed [...]

It is estimated that one in three Internet users worldwide is under 18 years of age. While the digital environment offers new opportunities for the realization of children's r[...]

Ending violence against children makes economic sense. Spending on child protection and well-being should be seen as an essential investment in building human capital and ensu[...]

This brief shares reflections from the SRSG's engagements with Member States, including country visits, interactions during the preparation of their VNRs, bilateral meetings d[...]

This report, a practical response to uncovering challenges and opportunities for revitalizing action towards just and equitable societies on a healthy planet, comes at a cruci[...]

This policy brief examines critical issues pertaining to local implementation of SDG action to achieve the 2030 Agenda and provides evidence-based recommendations for SDG loca[...]

The aim of the Partnership Snapshot is to provide a concise and informative overview of various partnerships, with the aim of inspiring governments and stakeholders to activel[...]

The Global Humanitarian Overview is an annual assessment of global humanitarian needs and how to respond to them. This document provides an analysis of the drivers of needs an[...]

The Global Humanitarian Overview is an annual assessment of global humanitarian needs and how to respond to them. This document provides an analysis of the drivers of needs an[...]

The 2024 HLPF featured presentations of Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) by 36 countries. Since 2016, 366 reviews have been presented at the HLPF by 191 countries and the Eur[...]

The 2022 HLPF provided political guidance for building back better from the COVID-19 pandemic while advancing the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Develo[...]

Transmits letter dated 9 Apr. 2025 from the President of the Human Rights Council, along with the summary document of the 58th session of the Human Rights Council, which took [...]

Informs that Mitch Fifield (Australia) and Egriselda Aracely González López (El Salvador) were appointed as Co-Chairs of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Revitalization of the [...]

Transmits a summary of the fourth meeting between the President of the General Assembly and the President of the Economic and Social Council held on 24 April 2025.

Informs that Maria Michail (Cyprus) and Jonibek Ismoil Hikmat (Tajikistan) were appointed as Co-facilitators of the intergovernmental consultations on the political declaratio[...]

Transmits letter dated 16 Dec. 2024 from Guyana transmitting the CARICOM model for a reformed Security Council.

Informs that Ekitela Lokaale (Kenya) and Suela Janina (Albania) were appointed as Co-facilitators to lead an intergovernmental process, which will include preparatory meetings[...]

In an era marked by complex and interwoven crises, the role of the United Nations in preparing for the future has never been more critical. This review of UN DESA's foresight [...]

These technical guidelines are a first in its kind document to facilitate the implementation of Security Council resolution 2370 (2017) on preventing terrorists from acquiring[...]

The Technical Guide addresses the growing threat of terrorist attacks targeting critical energy infrastructure (CEI). Such attacks can significantly harm societies and disrupt[...]

The handbook gives essential information, including on the provisions of the rules of procedure of the Environment Assembly and on established practices in the work of the Ass[...]