What does it take to be a United Nations worker in some of the world’s most complex and dangerous places? How are... more
Muhannad Hadi knew that humanitarian work was his calling from an early age. Now UN Deputy Special Coordinator and humanitarian... more
Growing up as a refugee in Burundi, Juliette Murekeyisoni dedicated herself to helping others from an early age. In her... more
Matthew Hollingworth has worked in conflict zones around the world, from Ukraine to South Sudan and Syria. Previously in charge... more
Growing up on a farm, Beth Bechdol never dreamed of following in her agricultural family’s footsteps. Now Deputy Director-General of... more
Born in Brazil to German parents, Achim Steiner knows first hand the power of cultural exchange to drive international cooperation.... more
Volker Türk has the greatest respect for those able to hold onto hope when all appears to be lost. As... more
Amy Pope has always championed humane and orderly migration as an opportunity for societies, not a problem. Now the first... more
Big or small, Joyce Msuya has always found ways to give back. Now Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy... more
Doreen Bogdan-Martin’s fascinating career handed her a front row seat for the digital revolution. Now Secretary-General of... more
Appointed to a senior UN role aged just 26, Jayathma Wickramanayake’s career trajectory testifies to the power of education. Now... more