Every year in October, as UN staff and delegates recover from a hectic General Assembly, it’s go-time for UN Exhibits!  

The work of UN Exhibits graces the Visitor's Lobby, including artwork, photographs, and multimedia displays.

The exhibitions, which are open to the public, serve as platforms to highlight important UN topics such as human rights, the environment, women and girls, peace and security, and sustainable development.

There are three galleries in the Visitor's Lobby, where the exhibits rotate every 6 to 8 weeks. If you do the math, that’s over 18 exhibits per year!

And that’s not all! We offer virtual exhibits, too.

Organizers can choose between a physical exhibit, a virtual exhibit, or a combination of both. The added perk is that virtual exhibits come at no cost and remain on the website for over a year.

Two of the exhibits currently on display are:

  • Melkadida: Refugee Life Through the Eyes of Children, a photographic and mental health programme aimed at giving voice to refugee and displaced children who had fled conflict.

  • Signs of Compassion asks visitors to consider how different modes of expression can instill a sense of empathy. It includes thoughtful installations inspired by poetry and an interactive sculpture expressing the poem in Braille.

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