UN Observances and Special Events
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UNITED NATIONS OBSERVANCES AND SPECIAL EVENTS
The existence of international days predates the establishment of the United Nations, but the UN has embraced them as a powerful advocacy tool. The United Nations observes designated days, weeks, years, and decades, each with a…
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How WHO works for global healthToday more than ever, the work of the World Health Organization (WHO), the UN’s health agency, remains crucial…
Coordination and support
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While international cooperation and dialogue may be center stage at UN Geneva, behind the scenes, our various coordination and support functions contribute to smooth and effective UN operations and activities.
We have also made great strides to integrate environmental sustainability, through an innovative Environmental Management System (EMS) which incorporates environmental protection into every aspect…
Preparing for your meeting
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Access to the Palais des Nations
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Preparing for your meeting
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Blue Book
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Blue Book
The listings relating to the Permanent Missions are based on information communicated to the Protocol and Liaison Service by the Permanent Missions, and their publication is intended for use by delegations and the Secretariat. They do not include all diplomatic and administrative staff exercising official functions in connection with the United Nations. …
English Language Day
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Every year on April 23, the United Nations celebrates English Language Day to honor the rich history, global impact, and cultural significance of the English language. Chosen to coincide with both the birth and death anniversary of William Shakespeare, one of the most influential writers in the English language, this day highlights the importance of multilingualism and cultural diversity within the UN. As…
UN Geneva Leadership
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UN Geneva Leadership
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…
