Pope Francis during his 29-30 November visit to Bangui, Central African republic.Federica Pizzo shows the collection during the launch of the new United Nations Tour Guide uniforms. The design team, students from the Swedish School of Textiles at the University of Borås, at the launch of the new collection of the United Nations Tour Guide uniforms. The Swedish School of Textiles, part of the University of Borås, has become the first higher education institution to design and develop a new collection of Tour Guide uniforms for the UN Headquarters in New York. Twenty design students have worked together to create a collection that embodies sustainability, high fashion standards, and innovation.Steel workers hoist girder in place in Meeting Hall Area. Construction is scheduled to be completed in June 1951. [no date]Chief Tadodaho Sidney Hill of the Onondaga Nation performs a ceremonial welcome during the opening of the 24th Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (21 April – 2 May). The theme of the 24th Session is "Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples within United Nations Member States and the United Nations system, including identifying good practices and addressing challenges”.Participants attend the first plenary meeting of the 24th Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (21 April – 2 May). The theme of the 24th Session is "Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples within United Nations Member States and the United Nations system, including identifying good practices and addressing challenges”.Cherry trees in bloom in the garden of UN Headquarters with the Secretariat building in the centre.UN Secretary-General António Guterres (centre right) meets with Rohingya youth at a learning center in a refugee camp in the southern Bangladesh costal district of Cox’s Bazar. Bangladesh is hosting over one million Rohingya refugees who fled violence in neighbouring Myanmar and Cox’s Bazar is home to the world’s largest refugee camp. As drastic aid cuts by major donors threaten food supplies to the camps, Mr. Guterres described Cox’s Bazar as “ground zero” for the impact of funding cuts. The visit took place during the holy month of Ramadan and was a mission of solidarity with the Rohingya refugees and the Bangladeshi people who generously host them. I’m here to shine a global spotlight on the plight - but also the potential - of Rohingya refugees,” Mr. Guterres said.Secretary-General António Guterres signs the Book of Condolences on the occasion of the passing of Pope Francis.Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed (centre right) meets with Tunde Onakoya (not pictured), Chess Master, Guinness World Record-holder and child education advocate from Nigeria and his delegation.Sing Harlem performs during the 1st plenary meeting of the fourth session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent (14-17 April). The forum is organized by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).Secretary-General António Guterres briefs reporters with the President of the European Council (not pictured). The Secretary-General spoke about Ukraine, Gaza, Climate Change and the Pact for the Future. At the invitation of the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, the Secretary-General is taking part in a working lunch with the Heads of State and Government of the European Union, at the opening of the European Council. While in Brussels, the Secretary-General is also scheduled to have a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Belgium, Bart De Wever.A view of the attendance gallery for the Security Council Chamber before the UN Security and Safety Service fully turns on the lights for a meeting on cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in maintaining international peace and security.Two fishermen in their boat in Rincao, Cabo Verde. The idea behind the concept of the Blue Economy is to sustainably use the ocean as a tool for lifting people out of poverty, while protecting its valuable ecosystems. The Blue Economy concept seeks to promote economic growth, social inclusion and preservation or improvement of livelihoods while at the same time ensuring environmental sustainability—all issues integral to the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals.Secretary-General António Guterres briefs reporters on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. "Pope Francis was a messenger of hope, humility and humanity. He was a transcendent voice for peace, human dignity and social justice. He leaves behind a legacy of faith, service and compassion for all — especially those on the margins of life or trapped by the horrors of conflict," said the Secretary-General.A wide view of the General Assembly Hall, as Pope Francis arrives to address the Assembly.A detailed view of a participant attending the first plenary meeting of the 24th Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (21 April – 2 May). The theme of the 24th Session is "Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples within United Nations Member States and the United Nations system, including identifying good practices and addressing challenges”.The new flag of the Syrian Arab Republic is raised during a flag raising event at United Nations Headquarters in New York. A bystander on the sidewalk outside the building, holding a Syrian flag, watches the occasion.Modou Fall, or "The Plastic Man" as he is called, of Medina Gounass, Senegal, is transforming his neighborhood, that was once a dumping ground, into a sanctuary by tackling plastic pollution. Starting in 2020, with the help of volunteers, he began cleaning up the area by planting trees, creating educational panels, and repurposing discarded materials. His efforts go beyond cleanup, as he educates local children about recycling, sustainability, and the dangers of plastic pollution. Despite facing challenges, including threats from plastic lobbies and unaddressed environmental issues, the Plastic Man continues his mission. His work has earned him recognition, and he plans to expand his impact by creating an ecological training center for young people, promoting art from recycled materials, and organizing community clean-up campaigns. He believes small actions, like recycling or planting trees, can lead to significant change. His message is clear: everyone has a role in protecting the planet, and even the smallest efforts can make a big difference. Modou Fall wears an outfit of plastic bags and a sign saying "L'Afrique n'est pas une poubelle" (Africa is not a trash can).Wole Soyinka, playwright, poet and Nobel Laureate, delivers a keynote address to the commemorative meeting of the General Assembly to Mark the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. "This mission is at the heart of the United Nations. The human dignity of every person is our founding creed. We must stand with everyone, everywhere to combat racial discrimination and hate, and to defend the human rights and dignity of all," said the Secretary-General.

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