Vox Populi: Thoughts and views from people from all walks of life and from all over the world at various UN events and observances


International Day of UN Peacekeepers 29 May 2013

Meet a few of the UN Peacekeepers deployed around the world
Posted 28 May 2013

UN Forum on Forests

Tenth Forests Forum: Activists, film-makers, photographers on why forests are vital to growth and development
Posted 11 April 2013


Violence Against Women and Girls

At the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), participants voice their ideas about ending violence against women and girls
Posted 08 March 2013

UN Tour Guides at 60

Marking 60 years since they first began presenting the world body to the public, UN Tour Guides speak about their experiences
Posted 15 November 2012


Backstage buzz

Voices from the 67th General Assembly
Posted 26 September 2012

International Day of Peace

UN Messengers of Peace and young people share their views on the importance of the International Day of Peace
Posted 21 September 2012


Model UN Workshop

Workshop participants speak about the importance of the Model UN as an educational vehicle for youth
Posted 31 August 2012

Indigenous Voices

Participants at UN Indigenous peoples conference highlight expectations and hopes
Posted 15 August 2012


Voices from Rio

Attendees at Rio+20 talk about what they will take home from the conference
Posted 15 June 2012

Behind the scenes: International Jazz Day

Artists from all over the world share their thoughts on how jazz can help promote peace
Posted 30 April 2012


International Day of Human Space Flight

Outer space experts respond to the question: "Why should people care about space?"
Posted 13 April 2012

Backstage buzz

Voices from the 66th General Assembly
Posted 23 September 2011