UN Advocacy

Peace begins with truth.

Access to reliable, verified information is not optional. It is fundamental to building peaceful, just and resilient societies.

Yet today, this foundation is under strain. Freedom of expression has declined by 10% globally since 2012. Self-censorship for journalists has surged by 63%, as they increasingly avoid reporting on corruption, human rights and environmental issues. At the same time, impunity for crimes against journalists remains at 85%.

When information is manipulated, it fuels division and weakens trust. When it is free and truthful, it strengthens accountability, dialogue and human rights.

On World Press Freedom Day, UNESCO calls for renewed commitment to protect freedom of expression and support journalism as a pillar of peace.

Journalism shapes peace.

https://www.unesco.org/en/days/press-freedom

Women are still underrepresented in culture and creativity.

In developing countries, they hold just 30% of leadership positions — showing how barriers to equal participation persist. Policies often position women as consumers, not creators, while public bodies supporting in the arts are declining.

UNESCO's Re|Shaping Policies for Creativity report explores these gaps and how we can build more inclusive cultural ecosystems that .

🔗 Read the full report here: https://www.unesco.org/en/reshaping-creativity-reports

Job opportunity: WASH Engineer

UNICEF Ukraine is recruiting a WASH Engineer based in Lviv to support critical water, sanitation and heating services in a humanitarian context.

This role will contribute to field assessments, monitoring and implementation of essential WASH interventions, helping restore and sustain services for affected communities.

📅 Apply by: 4 May 2026
📍 Location: Lviv, Ukraine (onsite, national position, 9 months with possible extension)

Join efforts to support children and families with access to safe water and sanitation in challenging conditions.
Learn more and apply: https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1784888021266748

📣 12 UN Career Opportunities now open in the ! 💼🇺🇳

Explore vacancies: from Reporting and Communications Officer with World Food Programme to Finance and Operations Specialist with Food and Agriculture Organization.

Visit our UN Caribbean portal this to learn about the vacancy and consultancy opportunities listed! Your experience and skillset could be the perfect match!

Please note: All application queries must be directed to the hiring agency listed.

🔗 Browse and Apply at: caribbean.un.org/en/jobs

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More than 1,000 languages are spoken across UNESCO-designated sites, representing roughly 15% of the world’s living languages.

Many are Indigenous languages, closely linked to traditional knowledge, cultural practices and local identities.

Their presence highlights the role of UNESCO-designated sites not only in protecting biodiversity and heritage, but also in safeguarding linguistic diversity and intangible cultural heritage.

More insights in UNESCO’s latest report, “People and nature in UNESCO-designated sites: Global and local contributions”: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/people-and-nature-unesco-designated-sites-global-and-local-contributions

On , we mark the role of English as a global language for dialogue and cooperation.

Observed on the birth and death anniversary of William Shakespeare, this day celebrates the richness and evolution of English, a language shaped over time by diverse linguistic and cultural influences.

As one of the United Nations working languages, it plays a key role in multilateralism, international engagement and global dialogue.

In a multilingual world, English serves as a bridge between languages, supporting mutual understanding.

💬 The best decisions are made with every generation in the room.

Young people bring the perspectives, passion, and expertise the global stage needs — and it all comes together at the United Nations Economic and Social Council Youth Forum next week.
Stay tuned for more information on programming by the UN Youth Office during the Youth Forum!

🌏 Discover how to watch online and more: https://ecosoc.un.org/en/what-we-do/ecosoc-youth-forum/about-youth-forum/ecosoc-youth-forum-2026

📢The government of is sponsoring 45 positions for Italian nationals and 2 JPO positions for candidates from the Global South with several UN Agencies and International organizations.

🌏Take this unique opportunity and put your skills at work helping countries accelerate sustainable development and build resilience while leaving no one behind.

📆Deadline: May 05th, 2026 (3pm, CET)

☑️ Read requirements and apply: https://buff.ly/n96sN4R