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UN Foundation Announces New Framework for Corporate Action on Workplace Women’s Health and Empowerment

New guideline outlines concrete steps for companies to go beyond compliance and toward a healthier, more productive workforce

September 24, 2019

The United Nations Foundation, together with the UN Global Compact and the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), today released a first-of-its-kind …

Former U.S. Ambassador Elizabeth Cousens to Lead United Nations Foundation as President and Chief Executive Officer

Cousens, a distinguished leader and champion of multilateral cooperation, will assume the role of President and CEO on January 1, 2020

September 16, 2019

The United Nations Foundation Board of Directors announced today that former Ambassador Elizabeth Cousens will become its next President and …

Largest Global Goals Week Yet Unites 80+ Partners to Deliver for People and Planet

Running alongside the UN General Assembly, Global Goals Week (21-30 September) is designed to bridge the gap between leaders and their citizens with exciting events across multiple sectors on the SDGs

September 3, 2019

As world leaders gather inside the halls of the United Nations in New York in September, people and organizations around …

United Nations Foundation Announces New Class of Dynamic Community Leaders to Serve as +SocialGood Connectors and Champion the Sustainable Development Goals

The next class of +SocialGood Connectors represents 11 countries; Connectors will advocate for solutions to support the Sustainable Development Goals and UN causes

August 14, 2019

The United Nations Foundation announced its new class of +SocialGood Connectors — local leaders from around the world who will work individually and together over the next two years to advance solutions for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to support the work of the United Nations.

Stronger Together: Sustainable Energy for All and UN Foundation energy access team join forces

The two institutions will strive for greater impact in their shared goal of delivering clean and sustainable energy solutions.