Library Building to reopen on 26 June 2023
On 26 June, the UN Dag Hammarskjöld Library will reopen its reading rooms, following a temporary closure for maintenance.
UNHQ Cafeteria Hours of Operation on Monday, 3 July
The Department of Operational Support wishes to inform you that in anticipation of decreased customer volume prior to the 4th of July holiday, the Riverview Café, (CB-4th floor) will be closed on Monday, 3 July 2023.
Virtual Concert in Celebration of World Refugee Day (20 June)
On the occasion of World Refugee Day on Tuesday, 20 June 2023, the UN Chamber Music Society of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council (UNCMS), in collaboration with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, bring you this concert. World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees and all forcibly displaced people across the globe. It celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee to escape conflict, violence or persecution. World Refugee Day is an occasion to build empathy and understanding for their plight and to support refugees in rebuilding their lives.
UN staff and delegates invited to jUNe Day on 24 June
Please come and be honored guests for a day in Westport, CT, a unique New England small town.
World Bicycle Day celebrations at UNHQ (Friday, 2 June)
On Friday, 2 June 2023, delegates and staff members at UN Headquarters are invited to participate in the following celebrations for World Bicycle Day*.
Job Vacancy - Would you like to be a Tour Guide?
Here's what we’re looking for: Applicants should be already living in the United States at the time of application and through the recruitment process. Eligible applicants include those with a US Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) or US passport, or those who are spouses of valid G4/G1 Visa holders.
Event: Where do we stand halfway to 2030?
Member States, UN partners, and colleagues are invited to participate in an upcoming in-person event entitled, Where do we stand halfway to 2030? How national human rights institutions accelerate progress towards the SDGs being held on 25 May from 09:00-10:30 EST in the United Nations Headquarters, Conference Room 6.
Exhibit: Digital Dilemmas (Delegates Entrance)
Visit the exhibit "Digital Dilemmas" at the Delegates Entrance from 22 to 31 May.
OSAA - 2023 edition of the Africa Dialogue Series
We are pleased to invite you to join us in person and participate in the High-level Policy Dialogue segment of the 2023 edition of the Africa Dialogue Series (ADS 2023), to take place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on 22 May at the ECOSOC Chamber and on 23 and 24 May at the Trusteeship Council Chamber.
Protection of Civilians Week 22 - 25 May 2023
The sixth edition of the Protection of Civilians (PoC) week will take place from 22 to 25 May 2023. It will include a series of side events related to issues raised at the annual Security Council Open Debate on PoC, which will be held on 23 May, 2023. The Secretary-General’s report on PoC is also presented on the same day. PoC Week will be coordinated by Switzerland (who is holding the Presidency of the Security Council this month), Belgium, CIVIC/International Rescue Committee and OCHA.
SDG: Where do we stand halfway to 2030? | 25 May 2023
Where do we stand halfway to 2030?
How national human rights institutions accelerate progress toward the SDGs
Workshop on the Relationship between the GA and the SC
As part of the Revitalization of the General Assembly and to support a wider participation and contribution by Members of the General Assembly to strengthening the relationship between these two principal organs, the proposed workshop would target heads and delegates of political sections and those who follow the GA Revitalization at Permanent Missions, as well as the head and members of the peace and security team of the Office of the PGA.
The workshop aims at facilitating a greater engagement of the membership in the Debate on the UNSC annual report; improving the participation of delegations at wrap-up sessions of the monthly presidencies of the Council; providing tools to support the quality of engagement and contributions to the UNSC Open Debates; and addressing the issue of special reports including within the scope of Resolution 76/262 (“Veto Initiative”).
UNITAR: Data Diplomacy - tools and decision-making
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) New York office is organizing a side event together with a team of Brazilian scholars (professors and Ph.D. student) to bring data-intensive insight into the United Nations processes. The tools will support information gathering and decision-making in areas crucial to the Organization, its Member States, and civil society on energy, security, and multilateralism.