UN Geneva Leadership
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The UN Geneva Senior Management Team provides executive support to the Director-General in her duties as representative of the Secretary-General in Switzerland, as executive head of the United Nations Office at Geneva, and as designated official for security for Switzerland. The team meets on a weekly basis to inform and advise the Director-General on…
Conference Rooms
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With around 8,000 meetings held per year, UN Geneva is one of the busiest conference centers in the world. The vast Palais des Nations houses 34 conference rooms which have a total seating capacity of more than 9,200 seats. The complex is currently undergoing major renovations to conserve the heritage of the historic buildings while, at the same time, modernizing the Palais des Nations and making it fit for…
Chinese Language Day
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Chinese Language Day is celebrated on April 20 each year, a date chosen to honor Cangjie, a legendary figure believed to have invented Chinese characters. The day highlights the rich cultural and historical contributions of the Chinese language, one of the six official languages of the United Nations.Established by the UN in 2010, Chinese Language Day aims to promote multilingualism and cultural diversity…
Multilingualism
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What multilingualism means to us
An essential factor in harmonious communication among peoples, multilingualism is of particular importance to the United Nations. By promoting tolerance, multilingualism ensures effective and increased participation of all in the Organization’s work, as well as greater effectiveness, better outcomes and more involvement.Arabic, Chinese, English…
Spanish Language Day
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Spanish Language Day at the United Nations is celebrated on April 23 to honor the legacy of Miguel de Cervantes, the most renowned figure in Spanish literature, who died on this date in 1616. Cervantes’ masterpiece, Don Quixote, is considered one of the greatest works in world literature and played a major role in shaping the modern Spanish language. Spanish Language Day celebrates the history and culture…
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Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions Secretariat Press Conference
25 April 2025
Press Conference Announcement
Rolph Payet, Executive Secretary of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions; David Ogden, Deputy Executive Secretary of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm ConventionsChristine Fuell, Executive Secretary, ad interim, of the Rotterdam Convention
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UN chief hails Pope Francis as ‘a transcendent voice for peace’
21 April 2025
UN Photo/Rein Skullerud
Secretary-General António Guterres (right) has an audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican in Rome.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has joined the world in mourning the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday in Vatican City aged 88.…
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Asia’s megacities at a crossroads as climate and population challenges grow
21 April 2025
UN-Habitat/Julius Mwelu
Home to nearly 30 million people, Shanghai is one of the world's largest cities.
Asia’s sprawling megacities – which are driving economic growth – face an uncertain future as rising temperatures, aging populations and unplanned urban development…
