Now that a world free of nuclear weapons is one step closer, some may wonder why it has taken the world a while before it moved forward on a treaty to ban nuclear weapons. There are many different reasons, says UN Disarmament Affairs chief Izumi Nakamitsu. “For...
Emmanuel Macron, President of France, who is here for the first time to address world leaders gathered at United Nations Headquarters, visited the UN Social Media Space today. In his first UN Facebook Live, he stressed that what happens at the United Nations on the...
Calling for an end to child marriage, UN Women’s Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka warns in her Facebook Live interview that every day counts because every minute a girl is in danger of getting married. The Executive Director spoke to UN Social Media Team about the new UN-EU...
Many of the photos taken during the world’s largest international diplomatic event never find their way into the public domain. The UN Social Media team has selected some of these photos for this article. In the opening photo you see Amal Clooney in an all red...
Engage and mobilize people throughout the world to show support for refugees and migrants, that’s the goal of this years' Peaceday, which is celebrated on Thursday as the General Debate continues. Throughout Peaceday people are encouraged to showcase the shared...
As the spotlight aimed at the center of the General Assembly, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today called upon everyone that we are here to serve; to relief the suffering of “we the peoples”; and help to fulfil their dreams. Mr. Guterres kicked...
As Heads of State and government from across the globe gather at United Nations Headquarters in New York today for the opening of the General Assembly's annual high-level debate, the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will kick off the...
After the high-level "UN Week" kicked off on Sunday evening with a first-ever Facebook Live question and answer session with Secretary-General António Guterres, United Nations Headquarters opened its doors on Monday for heads of state and diplomats attending...
UN News on your smart phone: UN Audio Channels and UN News apps Looking for news on the go? Two mobile phone apps, with updates in form and function, now let smart phone users get live audio from UN meetings and events as well as read UN news direct from the...
Every September, world leaders and dignitaries from around the world gather in New York City for the United Nations General Assembly “General Debate.” In addition, many high-level, special and side events take place at UN Headquarters and around the city. The UN’s...
Looking for information on how to share content about the 72st session of the United Nations General Assembly? Our social media team is once again hosting a VIP Social Media Space where world leaders, celebrity supporters and other members of civil society...
Now that the 72nd session of the UN General Assembly is underway, it’s time for people coming to attend meetings from all over the world pick up their security access credentials. Whether you’re a delegate, journalist, UN staff member or NGO representative, all you...
