Worldwide | Department of Global Communications (DGC)
The Department of Global Communications has launched a new site for representatives of Member States to the UN: Delegate - The UN Intranet-iSeek for Member States.
New York | Department of Global Communications (DGC)
Staying at home these past few months has been a significant change for us all-- to say the least. Now that summer 2020 is in full swing in New York, it’s hard to ignore how different everything is compared to previous summers.
New York | Department of Global Communications (DGC)
Visitors Services in New York is pleased to launch our tours and briefings, which offer an educational online experience to a wide audience, both locally and abroad.
New York | Dag Hammarskjöld Library
UN Headquarters may be closed, but the Library is always open! The Dag Hammarskjöld Library has created a platform for staff and delegates to access the Library’s subscription resources remotely while we work away from Headquarters during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New York | DGC | 13 July 2020
When the coronavirus pandemic brought New York City to a halt, United Nations interpreters ran into big trouble: their booths and equipment were no longer accessible. However, they are rising to the challenge, exploring new ways to service multilateral meetings, including from their homes.
New York | 13 July | Dag Hammarskjöld Library
The United Nations Dag Hammarskjöld Library plays a unique role in preserving the history of the Organization and the nations of the world. Since 1946, the Library has captured, preserved, documented, and managed over 15 million official documents, including reports, resolutions, speeches, and general thematic publications.
Global | Department of Global Communications | 30 June 2020
As the total number of COVID-19 pandemic cases in Nigeria surged from 665 on 20 April, to 6,677 on 20 May and 19,808 on 20 June; coupled with fatality rising at the same period from 22 in April to 202 in May and 506 in June, it became clearer that the curve would, for a while, continue to be steep as testing is ramped up and delivery of essential medical supplies would have to be quickened to match the rapid surge and save lives.
Friday, 26 June 2020 | Worldwide | Department of Global Communications (DGC)
The UN's Verified initiative aims to combat misinformation - both about the global health crisis and the ensuing socio-economic crisis - and to encourage solidarity on the road to recovery with a focus on building back better and the Sustainable Development Goals. (WATCH VIDEO)
Friday, 19 June 2020 | Worldwide | Department of Global Communications (DGC)
Policy brief "The World of Work and COVID-19" was launched by the Secretary-General António Guterres. WATCH VIDEO.
Thursday, 18 June 2020 | Geneva | OHCHR
This month, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet launched the UN Human Rights Report 2019, outlining the tangible results achieved by her office in 2019 – a year of great upheaval and increased difficulties for human rights globally.
