The United Nations is all about your day-to-day life, not just big ideas, says France’s Marcon
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...
UN Women director visits Social Media Space to discuss EU-UN initiative to eliminate gender violence
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...
An insider’s view to the United Nations General Assembly
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 dress...
On Peaceday, the General Debate continues into its third day
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 Secretary-General António Guterres kicks of the high-level segment, president of Colombia visits the UN Social Media Space
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 of...
The General Debate, and what to look out for on the first day
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 Tuesday Morning...
World leaders visit Social Media Space ahead of General Debate
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 meetings...
UN mobile Apps connect you with the United Nations General Assembly
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 source....
Ultimate social guide to the United Nations General Assembly
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...