UN Staff Offer Revolution TV Show Experience of Life without Power
The post-apocalyptic hit NBC series Revolution takes place 15 years after the lights have gone out around the world. The global blackout has plunged the US into warring factions and a primitive existence. In today’s world, living without power is a reality for over...
UN Special Rapporteur visits Uruguay
By Mary Ferreira Montevideo, Uruguay - Covering the visit to Uruguay of the UN Special Rapporteur, Pablo de Greiff, led us to several places in Montevideo including the Supreme Court, the President’s office, and the Office of Human Rights. Pablo met with government...
What happened on Thursday? Here are some highlights
The busiest week of the year continued on Thursday at UN Headquarters and we used our social media platforms to report on the events. Armed with mobile phones and cameras, our social media team and UN Photographers attended events on Wednesday to capture some...
What happened on Wednesday? Here are some highlights
The busiest week of the year continued on Wednesday at UN Headquarters and we used our social media platforms to report on the events. Armed with mobile phones and cameras, our social media team and UN Photographers attended events on Wednesday to capture some...
Coming up at the General Assembly on Thursday and Friday
The General Debate continues and Heads of State and Government will be addressing their peers on the pressing issues of the day. The debate is webcast live starting at 9 am (NYC time). See who is expected to speak in the UN Daily Journal. Also at 9 am on Thursday,...
Coming up at the General Assembly on Wednesday
The General Debate continues as Heads of State and Government come before their peers to express their views on the Post-2015 Development agenda and more. The debate will be webcast live starting at 9 am (NYC time). See who is expected to speak in the UN Daily...
What happened on Tuesday? Here are some highlights
The busiest week of the year continued on Tuesday at UN Headquarters and we used our social media platforms to report on the events. Below are some highlights. Declaring that “leadership makes the difference,” United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged heads...
Coming up at the General Assembly on Tuesday
Check out our recap of Monday's events and then read on to find out what's next for "UN Week." On Tuesday, the UN General Assembly General Debate begins and over 130 world leaders will be gathering at the...
What happened on Monday? Here are some highlights
The busiest week of the year kicked off on Monday at UN Headquarters and we used our social media platforms to report on the events. Below are some highlights. Reaffirming the international community’s resolve in advancing the rights of all persons with disabilities,...
Coming up at the UN General Assembly on Monday
Monday is the first day of what is commonly referred to as "UN Week" in New York City. We'll be using our social media platforms extensively this week to let you know where you can watch what's happening online and to report on what's taking place. Here are a few...