Our Stories

Learning that changes what is possible

Real impact happens when learning transforms organizational culture, systems and behaviours.

Through data, evidence and personal insights, the stories below illustrate how UNSSC empowers individuals and teams across the UN system to think and act differently to deliver lasting, transformational change.

 

Stories

How learning supported conflict prevention in Somalia

How learning supported conflict prevention in Somalia

What does it take to turn data into peace? In Somalia, UNSSC-supported learning helped build the Somalia Conflict Navigator – a government-owned system linking conflict analysis to early action on the ground.

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Reading the room

Reading the room: how a UNICEF representative honed her political acumen for children’s rights

What if better political sensitivity could improve development outcomes? Discover how political acumen and foresight are helping put children’s rights on the agenda in the Republic of Congo.

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Innovation isn’t a department

Innovation isn’t a department: How UNSSC helped UNFPA teams turn strategy into practice

Innovation isn’t just for specialists. Follow how UNFPA colleagues began rethinking everyday processes – cutting timelines, solving recurring challenges and building confidence to innovate in their own roles.

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Sustainability is everywhere. Yes, including in procurement

Sustainability is everywhere. Yes, including in procurement

Sustainability starts with everyday decisions. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, UNSSC-supported learning is helping transform public procurement into a practical tool for advancing environmental and social goals – one tender at a time.

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Investing early: how UNSSC’s orientation for Junior Professional Officers helps shape future UN leaders

Investing early: how UNSSC’s orientation for Junior Professional Officers helps shape future UN leaders

What difference do the first weeks of a UN career make? For JPOs, early learning can shape how they lead, collaborate and deliver for years to come. See how UNSSC is shaping the UN’s next generation from day one.

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From reporting to decision-making

From reporting to decision-making: turning data into action

“It’s not enough to report numbers – data has to speak.” Explore how new skills in analysis and visualization helped transform raw data into persuasive insights for decision-making.

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