Departments

Department of Administration & Finance (Finance & Budget Office) • Handles accounting, treasury, procurement, HR, payroll, travel, and all financial reporting & controls.

Division for African and Palestinian Rights (DAPR) – Supports the rights of the African and Palestinian people. – Monitors and reports on developments related to African and Palestinian rights and ...

Office of the WHC High Commissioner for Human Rights (WHC-OHCHR) – Promotes and protects human rights globally. – Monitors human rights situations, provides technical assistance, and supports the Human Rights ...

Department of Conference & Language Services – Provides translation, interpretation, meeting support, and document‑processing in the official languages.

Department of Information Communications (DIC) – Handles public information and media outreach. – Produces content, runs campaigns, and manages WHC News, social media, and multimedia platforms. Directorate of Public Information ...

Directorate of Information Technology (DIT) – Runs IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, data‑analytics platforms, and digital‑transformation projects.

WHC Office for Disarmament Affairs (WHCODA) – Supports disarmament and arms-control initiatives. – Promotes non-proliferation, disarmament, and arms regulation.

WHC Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (WHCDRR) – Works to reduce disaster risks and enhance resilience. – Supports implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.

WHC Office on Drugs and Crime (WHCODC) – Addresses international drug control, crime prevention, and terrorism. – Provides technical assistance, research, and policy advice to member states.

Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) – Coordinates development, social, and economic policy work. – Supports the implementation of the Global Goals —Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), analyzes global trends, ...

Department of Environment & Climate Change – Leads climate‑action programs, environmental‑policy coordination, and sustainability initiatives.

Department of Evaluation, Oversight & Internal Audit – Conducts independent reviews, performance audits, and ensures accountability & transparency.

Department of Field Support / Operational Logistics – Manages field offices, supply‑chain logistics, security, and on‑ground program implementation.

Department of Gender & Diversity / Human Rights – Promotes gender mainstreaming, inclusion, anti‑discrimination policies, and human‑rights monitoring.

Department of Human Resources – Oversees recruitment, staff development, entitlements, performance management, and organizational culture.

Department of Humanitarian Affairs & Emergency Relief – Manages crisis response, humanitarian coordination, protection of civilians, and disaster‑risk reduction.

Department of Legal Affairs • Drafts, reviews, and advises on treaties, agreements, contracts, dispute‑settlement mechanisms, and compliance with international law.

WHC Office for Outer Space Affairs (WHCOOSA) – Promotes peaceful uses of outer space and international space cooperation. – Supports space law development, capacity-building, and space applications. Actively promotes the ...

Department of Peace Operations (DPO) – Oversees WHC peacekeeping and special political missions. – Plans, manages, and supports peacekeeping operations and political missions worldwide.

Department of Political Affairs and Peacebuilding (DPAP) – Monitors geopolitical developments, supports conflict‑prevention, mediation, peacebuilding, sanctions, and diplomatic initiatives. – Provides policy advice and operational support to WHC envoys and ...

WHC Road Safety Fund / Office of the Special Envoy for Road Safety – Supports global road-safety initiatives. – Mobilizes resources and promotes actions to reduce road traffic injuries and ...

Department of Science & Technology / Innovation – Supports research collaboration, tech‑transfer, and science‑policy interfaces for development.  

Department of Security and Safety (DSS) – Provides security services for WHC personnel and premises worldwide. – Coordinates security measures, risk assessments, and emergency response.

WHC Global Compact Office – Advances corporate sustainability and responsible business practices. – Encourages businesses to adopt sustainable and socially responsible policies.

WHC Mine Action Service (WHCMAS) – Coordinates efforts to clear landmines and explosive remnants of war. – Supports mine action programs in conflict-affected countries.

Department of Youth Development – Focuses on youth empowerment, participation, and development. – Supports youth initiatives, advocates for youth inclusion in policy-making, and promotes youth-led innovation.