United Nations Headquarters: A “Cool UN”
The Division of Administration in the Department of Operational Support reminds delegates and staff in New York that as in previous years, the “Cool UN” summer settings will be in effect until mid-September when outside temperatures start to drop.
During the summer season, thermostats at UN Headquarters are set to 77°F / 25°C in offices, and to 75°F / 24°C in the conference rooms. The “Cool UN” programme demonstrates the Organization’s commitment to using energy wisely and to reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. The landlords of our leased spaces in New York are asked to join us in this effort.
Staff are encouraged to dress in lighter clothing appropriate for a business setting, including national dress, so as to remain comfortable during the summer months.
For more information on the UN’s environmental practices, please see Greening the Blue.
Catered and special events for external guests at UNHQ
The Department of Operational Support is pleased to inform you that in accordance with the latest COVID-19 mitigation measures in effect at UNHQ, catered and special events may include the participation of external guests as of Monday, 25 April 2022.
UNHQ Catered/Special Events Resumed
The Department of Operational Support is pleased to inform you that catered and special events hosted and sponsored by Member States and the United Nations entities resumed on Monday, 4 April 2022.
At present, only persons with UN grounds passes and accredited members of Civil Society Organizations are permitted to attend these events.
UN Bookshop new opening hours
The UN Bookshop welcomes back UN staff and Delegates from Monday to Friday, from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm, startingThursday, 7 April. The online UN Bookshop continues to be accessible 24/7 offering worldwide shipping.
Reopening of the North Delegates Lounge!!
The Department of Operational Support is pleased to inform you that the North Delegates Lounge (NDL) and Terrace will reopen on 4 April 2022, Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Vienna Café (GA-1B), Lobby Café (S-01) and Riverview Café (CB-04) will continue to operate at their usual hours.
Please contact catering-services@un.org with any questions or suggestions.
Virtual concert for Peace for Ukraine - Humanitarian appeal - 31 March
UN CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY
Concert for Peace for Ukraine
IN SUPPORT OF THE UNITED NATION’S UKRAINE CRISIS HUMANITARIAN APPEAL
Concert: Intl. Women’s Day featuring female composers
UN CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY
Virtual Concert in Celebration OF
International Women’s Day Featuring FEMALE COMPOSERS
VIRTUAL GLOBAL LAUNCH:
Tuesday, 8 March 2022
9:00am EST (New York time)
Watch the CONCERT on THE UNITED NATIONS
UN GLOBAL YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://youtu.be/xz1aJ5goqbc
UN Web TV: https://media.un.org/en/asset/k1j/k1jvjudvoa
The UN Bookshop is open - Tuesdays to Thursdays!!
The UN Bookshop welcomes back UN staff and Delegates Tuesdays to Thursdays, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Register to 2022 Winter Language and Communications courses
The Winter Term Registration period for various language and communication courses is still open! This includes:
LMS-2677 Exploring the United Nations
- Enhance your vocabulary, reading & writing skills
- Learn about the origins and early days of the United Nations
- Get to know more about peace operations
- Explore the libraries and resources from the UN photo archives
LMS-2478 Redacción Eficaz: Creación de textos-GLOBAL
- Enhance your writing skills in Spanish for UN-specific texts
- Discover useful strategies for effective writing
- Get to know available resources
Please read our brochures for course dates and to review a variety of other webinars/short courses such as:
Concert in memory of the victims of the Holocaust
VIRTUAL GLOBAL LAUNCH: Thursday, 27 January 2022 9:00am EST (New York time)
Watch the CONCERT on THE UNITED NATIONS
UN GLOBAL YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/user/unitednations
UN Web TV: http://webtv.un.org/
On 27 January 2022, the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp, the UN Chamber Music Society of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council (UNCMS), will perform a virtual concert in memory of the victims of the Holocaust. The Holocaust was a turning point in history, which prompted the world to say "never again".
Virtual Concert in Celebration of Arabic Language Day
UN Chamber Music Society | Virtual Concert in Celebration of Arabic Language Day | Saturday, 18 December 2021, United Nations
Concert: Day for the Elimination of Violence Again - Watch on YouTube
UN Chamber Music Society | Virtual Concert in Observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women | LAUNCH DATE: Thursday, 25 November 2021
Celebration of GIS day: Mapping 17 SDGs
To celebrate GIS (Geographical Information System) day, and to showcase the use of geospatial information and the contributions of cartography to provide insights and knowledge for a better world, maps on each of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) prepared by the United Nations Geospatial team will be released through the UN Geospatial website highlighting one SDG per day beginning on GIS day.
*GIS day is to celebrate spatial and geographic technologies and to promote awareness of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or Geographic Information sciences.
Joint Master of Science in Human Rights and Diplomacy
The 3rd Edition of the MSc Human Rights and Diplomacy to start in January 2022
03 November 2021, Geneva, Switzerland – the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and University of Stirling are pleased to announce the third edition of the joint Master of Science in Human Rights and Diplomacy.
During this MSc programme, students will learn about the practice and theory of human rights laws and politics, the UN human rights institutions, their history, and their philosophical foundations. Students will be taught by top human rights researchers and will receive practical training in negotiating draft documents and making a difference from experienced UN personnel.
Virtual Speechwriting and public speaking skills course
APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR THE VIRTUAL SPEECHWRITING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS COURSE FOR MULTILATERAL DIPLOMACY
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is pleased to partner with the Conflux Center for Intercultural Dialogue and Mediation to implement and deliver the innovative online course on Speechwriting and Public Speaking Skills for Multilateral Diplomacy: Cases & Insights from the United Nations.
The online course is designed for mid- to senior level staff in peacekeeping and political missions of the UN and regional organisations (AU, OSCE, EU, etc.), national diplomats, government officials, non-governmental organisations, and academic institutions.