 Progress towards an accountability system in the United
Nations Secretariat, General Assembly resolution 77/280
 Revitalization of the work of the General
 Assembly, resolution 75/325
 Questions relating to information, General Assembly
 resolutions 76/84 A–B and 77/128 A–B
SELECT ENTITIES
 Department for General Assembly and

 Conference Management
 Department of Global Communications
 Department of Management Strategy,

 Policy and Compliance
 Department of Operational Support
 Department of Safety and Security
 Office of Internal Oversight Services
 United Nations Offices at Geneva, Nairobi and Vienna
United Nations Ethics Office
 Office of the Special Coordinator on Improving the
United Nations Response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
 Office of the Victims’ Rights Advocate

A journalist waits in the press briefing area before
a General Assembly vote.
(New York; February 2023) © UN Photo/Mark Garten
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KEY
WORKSTREAMS
The United Nations Secretariat consists of  over 36,000
staff in 474 duty stations across the globe. The work of
the Secretariat  is underpinned by the highest ethical
standards of conduct, efficient use and management
of all resources, and effective delivery of mandates.
KEY OUTCOMES
The United Nations security management system,
chaired by the Department of Safety and Security,
enabled the United Nations operations and programmes
to perform a wide range of mandates and assisted over
264 million people in the past year, including in high-
risk settings.
The Secretariat facilitated a large number of global
intergovernmental meetings and international
conferences in addition to calendar meetings of the
United Nations bodies. The number of meetings held
globally and supported by the Secre


tariat has increased
year-on-year by 66 per cent.
Landscape gardeners prepare United Nations
Headquarters for the seventy-seventh session of
the General Assembly of the United Nations.
(New York; September 2022) © UN Photo/Loey Felipe
OUR EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING
EFFORTS
115M+
visitors accessed un.org
25M
downloads from over 10,000
cities of United Nations
documents, publications, voting
data and speeches from the
United Nations Digital Library
in the six official languages
180,000
personnel and 400,000
dependents in 131 countries
received security support
88,000
civilian and uniformed personnel
serving in United Nations peace
operations supported
36,000+
staff of the United Nations
Secretariat across all duty stations
and field missions have access to
the United Nations intranet, iSeek
2,700+
meetings and events covered
through live and on-demand
multilingual streaming through
the United Nations Web TV
platform
84
security support-enabled
intergovernmental events,
including the gene


ral debate of
the General Assembly, COP27 and
the session of the Commission
on the Status of Women.
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A United Nations security officer stands guard with
Nikko, a member of the K9 Unit, in the Security
Council Chamber between meetings.
(New York; January 2023) © UN Photo/Manuel Elías
“The Organization strives
to simplify operational
support delivery, reduce
burden on its personnel
and client entities, and
create improvements and
efficiencies throughout the
Secretariat.”
Atul Khare, Under-Secretary-General for
Operational Support
“We strive to build a high-
performance culture,
focused on accountability
for resul


ts and
improvement, supported
by continuous transparent
feedback.”
Catherine Pollard, Under-Secretary-General for
Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance
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STAFF BY AGE
7%
8%
22%
27%
36%
7%
35,762
35,797
7%
22%
27%
36%
6%
36,827
7%
21%
27%
38%
6%
36,574
7%
21%
28%
37%
6%
37,505
Dec. 2018
Africa
Eastern Europe
Latin America and Caribbean
Dec. 2019
Dec. 2020
Dec. 2021
Dec. 2022
7%
20%
27%
39%
41%
59%
35,762
36,797
34
647
2,530
4,807
6,557
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1,961
1,336
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21,768
40%
60%
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37,505
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<25
25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64
New York
Geneva
Nairobi
Juba
Vienna
Other
duty stations
+65
37%
63%
Western Europe and Others
Asia-Pacific
Femal


e
Male
* The five regional groups were formed to facilitate the equitable geographical
distribution of seats among the Member States in different United Nations bodies.
Note: (1) Because of rounding, totals may not equal the sum of parts.
(2) “Other” includes staff from the State of Palestine and staff who are stateless
18%
11%
5%
4%
4%
59%
STAFF BY LOCATION
7%
8%
22%
27%
36%
7%
35,762
35,797
7%
22%
27%
36%
6%
36,827
7%
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7%
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Dec. 2018
Africa
Eastern Europe
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Dec. 2019
Dec. 2020
Dec. 2021
Dec. 2022
7%
20%
27%
39%
41%
59%
35,762
36,797
34
647
2,530
4,807
6,557
7,253
6,317
5,107
3,143
402
6,501
3,895
1,961
1,336
1,336
21,768
40%
60%
36,827
39%
61%
36,574
38%
62%
37,505
Dec. 2018
Dec. 2019
Dec. 2020
Dec. 2021
Dec. 2022
<25
25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64
New York
Geneva
Nairobi
Juba
Vienna
Other
duty stations
+65
37%
63%
Western Europe and Others
Asia-Pacific
Female
Male
* The five regional groups were formed to facilitate the eq


uitable geographical
distribution of seats among the Member States in different United Nations bodies.
Note: (1) Because of rounding, totals may not equal the sum of parts.
(2) “Other” includes staff from the State of Palestine and staff who are stateless
18%
11%
5%
4%
4%
59%
STAFF BY REGIONAL GROUP
Africa
Other
Latin America and Carribean
Eastern Europe
Western Europe and Others
Asia-Pacific
7%
8%
22%
27%
36%
7%
35,762
36,797
7%
22%
27%
36%
6%
36,827
7%
21%
27%
38%
6%
36,574
7%
21%
28%
37%
6%
1%
1%
1%
1%
37,505
Dec. 2018
Africa
Eastern Europe
Latin America and Caribbean
Dec. 2019
Dec. 2020
Dec. 2021
Dec. 2022
7%
20%
27%
39%
41%
59%
35,762
36,797
34
647
2,530
4,807
6,557
7,253
6,317
5,107
3,143
402
6,501
3,895
1,961
1,336
1,336
21,768
40%
60%
36,827
39%
61%
36,574
38%
62%
37,505
Dec. 2018
Dec. 2019
Dec. 2020
Dec. 2021
Dec. 2022
50-54 55-59 60-64
New York
Geneva
Nairobi
Juba
Vienna
Other
duty stations
+65
37%
63%
Western Europe and Others
Asia-Pacific
Female
Male
18%
11%
5%
4%
4%
59%
STAFF BY GENDER
Female
Ma


le
7%
8%
22%
27%
36%
7%
35,762
36,797
7%
22%
27%
36%
6%
36,827
7%
21%
27%
38%
6%
36,574
7%
21%
28%
37%
6%
1%
1%
1%
1%
37,505
Dec. 2018
Africa
Eastern Europe
Latin America and Caribbean
Dec. 2019
Dec. 2020
Dec. 2021
Dec. 2022
7%
20%
27%
39%
41%
59%
35,762
36,797
34
647
2,530
4,807
6,557
7,253
6,317
5,107
3,143
402
6,501
3,895
1,961
1,336
1,336
21,768
40%
60%
36,827
39%
61%
36,574
38%
62%
37,505
Dec. 2018
Dec. 2019
Dec. 2020
Dec. 2021
Dec. 2022
50-54 55-59 60-64
New York
Geneva
Nairobi
Juba
Vienna
Other
duty stations
+65
37%
63%
Western Europe and Others
Asia-Pacific
Female
Male
18%
11%
5%
4%
4%
59%
* The five regional groups were formed to facilitate the equitable geographical distribution of seats among the Member States in different United Nations bodies.
Note: “Other” includes staff from the State of Palestine and staff who are stateless.
The depiction and use of boundaries, geographic names and related data shown on maps are not
guaranteed to be error free, nor do they necessarily imply official endorsem


ent or acceptance by
the United Nations.
*References to Kosovo shall be understood to be in the context of Security Council resolution 1244 (1999).
Canada
United States of America
Mexico
Spain
Tunisia
Libya
Egypt
Algeria
Morocco
Western Sahara
Senegal
Gambia
Côte d’Ivoire
Burkina Faso
Ghana
Mali
Togo
Nigeria
Niger
Angola
Equatorial Guinea
Gabon
Cameroon
South Africa
Botswana
Zambia
Chad
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Mauritania
Guinea
Sierra Leone
Liberia
Switzerland
Belgium
Netherlands
Germany
Austria
Italy
France
Ukraine
Türkiye
Lebanon
Azerbaijan
Georgia
Cyprus
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Hungary
Russian Federation
Islamic Republic of Iran
Qatar
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
Kazakhstan
Tajikistan
Kyrgyzstan
Syrian Arab Republic
Republic of Korea
China
Bangladesh
Myanmar
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Viet Nam
Thailand
Fiji
Samoa
Philippines
Cambodia
Indonesia
Papua New Guinea
Japan
Afghanistan
Pakistan
United Arab Emirates
Nepal
India
Malaysia
Timor-Leste
Sri Lanka
Djibouti
Bahrain
Yemen
Eritrea
Saudi Arab


ia
Sudan
South Sudan
Burundi
Rwanda
Zimbabwe
Ethiopia
Kenya
Somalia
United Republic of Tanzania
Uganda
Madagascar
Malawi
Mozambique
Kuwait
Greece
Republic of Moldova
Serbia
North Macedonia
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Jamaica
Honduras
El Salvador
Panama
Ecuador
Colombia
Peru
Brazil
Paraguay
Plurinational State of Bolivia
Chile
Argentina
Uruguay
Haiti
Dominican
Republic
Trinidad
and Tobago
Bolivarian Republic
of Venezuela
Barbados
Israel
Jordan
Occupied
Palestinian
Territory
Central African Republic
Namibia
Represents number of staff
Iraq
OVER 36,000 STAFF WORKED FOR THE UNITED NATIONS
SECRETARIAT WORLDWIDE IN 2022
This includes all temporary or fixed-term staff in Professional and higher categories (P and D),
General Service and related categories (G, TC, S, PIA, LT), National Professional Officers (NO),
Field Service (FS) and Senior Appointments (SG, DSG, USG and ASG)
Kosovo*
Australia
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A tour guide at United Nations Headquarters
speaks to visitors about the mural Mankind's
Struggle for a Lasting Peace, which was painted
by José Vela-Zanetti of the Dominican Republic
in 1953.
(New York; April 2022) © UN Photo/Manuel Elías
Enabling accessible multilingual dialogue remained a
core effort for us. Our activities included redesigning
the online portal for all United Nations terminology
in the six official languages and creating a new
multilingual interactive dashboard that displays the full
text of General Assembly decisions before publication.
Management reform implementation efforts were
focused on streamlining policies and procedures. The
General Assembly confirmed the shift to an annual
budget, enabling more realistic resource estimates,
accurate planning assumptions and an increased focus
on programme delivery.
Leveraging intergovernmental me


eting data for
better delivery
Official records of intergovernmental meetings are heavily document-based. In
2022, we introduced a new approach that leverages intergovernmental meeting
data in e-deleGATE, the Journal of the United Nations and eLUNa to automatically
generate meeting summaries, speakers’ lists, transcriptions of speeches and
annual compilations of resolutions and decisions of the General Assembly and the
Economic and Social Council. Our innovations provide Member States with more
timely and high-quality information in the six official languages.
 LIST OF
SPEAKERS
 MEETING
NOTES
MEETING DATA
 LIST OF
RESOLUTIONS
 VOLUME OF
RESOLUTIONS
 MEETING
REPORTS
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The integrated planning, management and
r


eporting dashboard is an end-to-end solution
for managing the life cycle of our programmes
and projects.
Delegates cast their votes for the election of
members to the Economic and Social Council during
the 83rd plenary meeting of the General Assembly.
(New York; June 2022) © UN Photo/Loey Felipe
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Improving
programmatic
planning,
management,
delivery
and reporting
We expanded the analytics
portfolio of the United Nations
enterprise resource planning
solution (Umoja) with new
dashboards in support of a
more efficient and transparent
management of the United
Nations financial, human
and physical resources. The
dashboards are contributing to
improved programme planning,
delivery and reporting.
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Other continuous improvement efforts included the
introduction of enhanced automated to


ols to support
hiring managers in streamlining recruitment timelines
and improving contract management in supply
chains. We also made progress in modernizing talent
management frameworks and identifying strategies
to attract more diverse talent and enhance leadership
and career satisfaction. For operational continuity, we
strengthened our resilience against future pandemics,
including through new guidance and the launch of new
training programmes.
We improved the efficiency of our peacekeeping
operations and fieldwork, including through the
flagship triangular partnership programme. We
also strengthened our service delivery architecture
to support Secretariat entities in field locations,
including the resident coordinator offices, and enabled
more efficient collaboration with United Nations
agencies, funds and programmes. Our environmental
performance in peace operations improved further
through efforts to mitigate wastewater risk, reduce
fuel use for electricity generation and increase the


 use
of renewable energy.
COMMUNICATING WITH GLOBAL
AUDIENCES
540M+
social media users exposed to
United Nations messaging
175M+
video views of United Nations
events on United Nations
YouTube channels
64M+
reached through 4,000+ pieces
of content created in 40+
languages
250,000+
airings of United Nations video
packages by broadcasters
150,000+
visitors took part in United
Nations guided tours in Geneva,
Nairobi, New York and Vienna
134
languages used in the
production, publication and
translation of communication
products
183
countries received
communications support
ENABLING ACCESS TO ONLINE
RESOURCES
7.5M+
page views from 243 countries
of 3,500+ meeting summaries
and press releases
3.5M
UNTERM terminology records
consulted globally
3.4M
page views of journal.un.org
0.8M
visits to the e-deleGATE
platform
12,000+
machine-readable resolutions
published and displayed in
visualization dashboards
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United Nations peacekeepers mark World Environment Day with a
clean-up campaign. The Organization is making progress on
reducing its environmental footprint.
(Juba; June 2022) © UN Photo/Nektarios Markogiannis
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Increasing gender parity, equitable geographical
distribution and wider geographical representation
among our staff are key priorities for the Organization.
The Geographical Diversity Strategy is being reviewed
and  a road map to accelerate progress is being
developed. The Secretariat is on track to achieve overall
gender parity by 2028. Gender parity at senior levels
has been achieved since 2020. However, work remains
at some levels and in some entities, particularly in
field locations.
Implementation of the United Nations Disability


Inclusion Strategy focused on action on disability
inclusion and accessibility across the work of the United
Nations system. In 2022, 73 entities and 130 country
teams reported on implementation efforts, meeting
30 per cent of the benchmarks set by the Strategy.
Commitment to gender parity yields results
% of women staff on fixed-term appointments at Professional level and above, 2017–2022
• All data is reported as of 31 December of the year in question.
• All data is reported for staff members on permanent, continuing, and/or fixed term appointments. Temporary appointments are excluded for reporting purposes.
• All data is reported either for Professional and Field Service Categories (namely: P1-P5, FS3-FS7, D1 and D2, as well as ASG, USG and DSG) or for P5 and Above Categories
  (namely: P5, D1, D2,  ASG, USG and DSG).
32%
34%
36%
37%
56%
50%
57%
50%
47%
48%
45%
45%
43%
40%
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
D1
USG
D2
P5
P4
P3
P2
ASG
With the launch of the system-wide strategy on gender parity, the Secre


tary-General committed to advancing parity across the system at all levels, beginning with
international Secretariat staff at Professional level and above, on fixed-term, continuous and permanent/indefinite appointments.
“The Organization and its
managers continue to take
the actions to address
key risks and to improve
overall performance that
are recommended through
the independent oversight
activities of the Office
of Internal Oversight
Services.”
Fatoumata Ndiaye, Under-Secretary-General for
Internal Oversight Services
“Leveraging data-driven
solutions to improve the
variety and resilience of
our multilingual conference
services allows the global
conversation to continue
in pursuit of solutions to
the needs and challenges
faced by humanity.”
Movses Abelian, Under-Secretary-General for
General Assembly and Conference Management
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To reinforce organizational values, the Secretariat
introduced the United Nations Values and Behaviours
Framework for staff. We also developed a Fraud and
Corruption Awareness Handbook and a mission
predeployment reinforcement training package
on standards of conduct for military and police
commanders. Some 180 staff completed training in
Kamino data science, aimed at enabling data-driven
decisions. By mid-2023, over 350 additional staff had
enrolled in the new version of the programme, with the
numbers expected to grow. The #NewWork network,
a staff-led initiative anchored on collaboration,
innovation, agility and co-creation to change the
work culture, grew to more than 1,800 members in
154 locations, including personnel in peace operations
and special political missions.
Over 37,000 United Nations personnel participated in
leadership dialogue sessions on the United Nations
Values and Behavi


ours Framework. A steering group,
led by the Special Adviser on Addressing Racism in the
Workplace, was created to oversee the implementation
of the strategic action plan aimed at addressing racial
discrimination in the Organization. Implementation
efforts were supported by dialogue series arranged
by the Office of the United Nations Ombudsman and
Mediation Services. In line with the policy on protection
against retaliation for reporting misconduct and
cooperating with audits and investigations, the Ethics
Office conducted timely and thorough preliminary
reviews and referred cases for further investigation
when necessary.
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A global delegation of NewWork champions and
field-based colleagues take part in a workshop
to explore co-creating United Nations 2.0 and
improving our workplace culture.
(Nairobi; June 2022) © DMSPC/BTAD
United Nations 2.0
and our future
workforce
In 2022, we brought together
strategic


 workforce planners,
experts and human resource
professionals from the entire
United Nations system to guide
the transition of the workforce
with a “quintet of change” in
data, digital, innovation, strategic
foresight, and behavioural
science. The purpose is to build
stronger skills and expertise
to effectively deliver on our
mandates and to better assist
Member States in navigating the
opportunities and challenges of
the twenty-first century.
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A United Nations convoy escorts United Nations
entities and non-governmental organizations on a
humanitarian needs assessment through the
Amhara and Tigray re


gions following the signing of
the Agreement for Lasting Peace through a
Permanent Cessation of Hostilities between the
Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of
Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front.
(Tigray, Ethiopia; November 2022) © UNDSS
“We look forward to the
revitalized standards
of conduct for the
international civil service
– the bedrock for United
Nations staff as they work
– which are under review
by the International Civil
Service Commission.”
Elia Yi Armstrong, Director, Ethics Office
“We can think of
United Nations security
as an insurance policy:
protecting Member
States' investments in
United Nations operations
by keeping the system
working, even in insecure
areas.”
Gilles Michaud, Under-Secretary-General
for Safety and Security
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A United Nations peacekeeper shares a strong
message: stop sexual exploitation and abuse.
(Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo; March 2022) © MONUSCO
“While my mandate has
provided for greater
attention to the needs
of victims of sexual
exploitation and abuse,
there is zero tolerance for
inaction and much more
work is required to support
victims on the ground.”
Jane Connors, Victims’ Rights Advocate
“There is no place for
sexual exploitation and
abuse in our societies
and certainly not in the
United Nations.”
Christian Saunders, Special Coordinator on
Improving the United Nations Response to Sexual
Exploitation and Abuse
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The Organization fostered a coordinated approach
to preventing and responding to sexual exploitation
and abuse across its duty stations  and promoted a
culture of accountability. It continued to address policy
and procedural gaps and support effective advocacy
and communication while improving transparency,
assistance to victims and support at the country level.
The Victims’ Rights Advocate advanced projects to
secure legal aid for victims of sexual exploitation
and abuse and engaged Member States to facilitate
the resolution of outstanding paternity and child
support claims.
We strengthened our public communications in support
of the United Nations system. Our teams across the
globe responded to international crisis with accurate
and timely news and information and delivered  global
campaigns on the Sustainable Development Goals,
peace and security, the climate emerge


ncy, mis- and
disinformation and hate speech. With our Verified
initiative, the Organization  supported COVID-19
vaccination efforts and reached vulnerable populations
with life-saving information.
Journalists ahead of a press conference at United Nations
Headquarters during the general debate of the seventy-seventh
session of the General Assembly.
(New York; September 2022) © UN Photo/Ariana Lindquist
“We must ensure that facts
and science are elevated,
and people are inspired
by United Nations values
and goals.”
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for Global Communications
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THE UNITED NATIONS SYSTEM
PRINCIPAL


ORGANS
GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
SECURITY
COUNCIL
ECONOMIC AND
SOCIAL COUNCIL
SECRETARIAT
INTERNATIONAL
COURT OF JUSTICE
TRUSTEESHIP
COUNCIL6
 Subsidiary organs
• Disarmament Commission
• Human Rights Council
• International Law Commission
• Joint Inspection Unit
• Main committees
• Standing committees and ad hoc bodies
 Funds and Programmes1
UNDP United Nations Development Programme
• UNCDF United Nations Capital Development Fund
• UNV United Nations Volunteers
UNEP8 United Nations Environment Programme
UNFPA United Nations Population Fund
UN-Habitat8 United Nations Human Settlements
Programme
UNICEF United Nations Children’s Fund
WFP World Food Programme (UN/FAO)
 Regional commissions8
ECA Economic Commission for Africa
ECE Economic Commission for Europe
ECLAC Economic Commission for Latin America and
the Caribbean
ESCAP Economic and Social Commission for Asia
and the Pacific
ESCWA Economic and Social Commission for
Western Asia
 Functional commissions
• Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
• Narcotic Dru


gs
• Population and Development
• Science and Technology for Development
• Social Development
• Statistics
• Status of Women
• United Nations Forum on Forests
• International Residual Mechanism for Criminal
Tribunals
• Military Staff Committee
 Subsidiary organs
• Counter-Terrorism Committee
• Peacekeeping operations and political missions
• Sanctions committees (ad hoc)
• Standing committees and ad hoc bodies
  Departments and offices9
EOSG Executive Office of the
Secretary-General
DCO Development Coordination Office
DESA Department of Economic and
Social Affairs
DGACM Department for General Assembly and
Conference Management
DGC Department of Global Communications
DMSPC Department of Management Strategy,
Policy and Compliance
DOS Department of Operational Support
DPO Department of Peace Operations
DPPA Department of Political and
Peacebuilding Affairs
DSS Department of Safety and Security
OCHA Office for the Coordination of
Humanitarian Affairs
OCT Office of Counter-Terrorism
ODA Office for Disarma


ment Affairs
OHCHR Office of the United Nations
High Commissioner for Human Rights
OIOS Office of Internal Oversight Services
OLA Office of Legal Affairs
OOSA Office for Outer Space Affairs
OSAA Office of the Special Adviser on Africa
OSRSG/CAAC Office of the Special Representative
of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed
Conflict
OSRSG/SVC Office of the Special Representative of the
Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict
OSRSG/VAC Office of the Special Representative of the
Secretary-General on Violence Against Children
UNDRR United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
UNODC1 United Nations Office on Drugs
and Crime
UNOG United Nations Office at Geneva
UN-OHRLLS Office of the High Representative for the Least
Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and
Small Island Developing States
UNON United Nations Office at Nairobi
UNOP2 United Nations Office for Partnerships
UNOV United Nations Office at Vienna
United Nations Youth Office
 Research and training
UNIDIR Uni


ted Nations Institute for Disarmament Research
UNITAR United Nations Institute for Training and Research
UNSSC United Nations System Staff College
UNU United Nations University
 Other entities
ITC International Trade Centre (UN/WTO)
UNCTAD1,8 United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
UNHCR1 Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for
Refugees
UNOPS1 United Nations Office for Project Services
UNRWA1 United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine
Refugees in the Near East
UN-Women1 United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the
Empowerment of Women
Notes:
1  Members of the United Nations System Chief Executives Board for Coordination (CEB).
2  UNOP is the Organization’s focal point vis-à-vis the United Nations Foundation.
3   IAEA and OPCW report to the Security Council and the General Assembly.
4  WTO has no reporting obligation to the General Assembly, but contributes on an ad
hoc basis to Assembly and Economic and Social Council work on, inter alia, finance
and development iss


ues.
5  Specialized agencies are autonomous organizations whose work is coordinated
through the Economic and Social Council (intergovernmental level) and CEB
(inter-secretariat level).
6  The Trusteeship Council suspended operations on 1 November 1994, as Palau,
the last United Nations Trust Territory, became independent on 1 October 1994.
7   The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes and the Multilateral
Investment Guarantee Agency are not specialized agencies in accordance with Articles
57 and 63 of the Charter of the United Nations, but are part of the World Bank Group.
8  The secretariats of these organs are part of the United Nations Secretariat.
9  The Secretariat also includes the following offices: the Ethics Office, the Office of the
United Nations Ombudsman and Mediation Services, and the Office of Administration
of Justice.
10 For a complete list of Economic and Social Council subsidiary bodies, see un.org/
ecosoc.
This chart is a reflection of the functional organ


ization of the United Nations system
and for informational purposes only. It does not include all offices or entities of the
United Nations system.
FAO Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization
IFAD International Fund for Agricultural Development
ILO International Labour Organization
IMF International Monetary Fund
IMO International Maritime Organization
ITU International Telecommunication Union
UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
UNIDO United Nations Industrial Development Organization
UNWTO World Tourism Organization
UPU Universal Postal Union
WHO World Health Organization
WIPO World Intellectual Property Organization
WMO World Meteorological Organization
World Bank Group7
• IBRD International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
• IDA International Development Association
• IFC International Finance Corporation
 Specialized agencies 1, 5

 Other bodies10
• Committee for Development Policy
• Committee of E


xperts on Public Administration
• Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations
• Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
UNAIDS Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS
UNGEGN United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names
UN-GGIM Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information
Management
 Research and training
UNICRI United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research
Institute
UNRISD United Nations Research Institute for Social Development
 Peacebuilding

Commission
  HLPF
High-level political
forum on sustainable
development
 Related organizations
CTBTO Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban
Treaty Organization
IAEA1, 3 International Atomic Energy Agency
ICC International Criminal Court
IOM1 International Organization for Migration
ISA International Seabed Authority
ITLOS International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea
OPCW3 Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
WTO1, 4 World Trade Organization
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