United Nations Tour Guides celebrate 60th Anniversary
The guided tours of the UN Headquarters started in November 1952 with a staff of only ten guides. An exhibit and a social event will take place in November to celebrate the contribution of the guides to the work of the Organization for the past 60 years. The UN Postal Administration launched a new personalized stamp sheet for the occasion, on sale at the personalized stamp shop in the Visitors Lobby and the purchase of a guided tour ticket will secure a 10% discount on the stamps. Read an article, by a former tour guide, on the history of guided tours
The Headquarters of the United Nations is located on 1st Avenue between 45th and 46th Street. Your visit to the United Nations begins as you enter the General Assembly building. Guided and Audio Tours are conducted Monday through Friday from 9:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and last approximately 45 minutes. Audio Tours are also available on week-ends, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. (except during the months of January and February).
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The Future We Want: Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development
Rio+20 is a chance to move away from business-as-usual and to act to end poverty while promoting clean energy and a more sustainable and fair use of resources, to address environmental destruction and build a bridge to the future. The Conference will take place in Rio de Janeiro, 20-22 June 2012, the discussions will focus on two main themes: 1) how to build a green economy to achieve sustainable development and lift people out of poverty, including support for developing countries; 2) how to improve international coordination for sustainable development. Governments are expected to adopt clear and focused practical measures for implementing sustainable development, based on the many examples of success we have seen over the last 20 years.
Read a brief Fact Sheet on the Conference; Learn more on Rio+20; Make your voice heard
Are you a Journalist interested in the work of the United Nations?
Are you interested in the work of the United Nations and are from a developing country? Then the 2012 Reham-Al-Farra (RAF) Memorial Journalists Fellowship Programme is for you! RAF is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your knowledge on the United Nations. For five weeks, at UN Headquarters in New York and Geneva, you will watch the UN "in action" at the General Assembly, attend briefings by top UN officials, visit major media organizations, NGOs, UN Specialized Agencies, and join UN media professionals from the Department of Public Information for "hands on" activities resulting in joint production of news stories. The UN will provide you with economy class airline tickets to New York and Geneva, a daily stipend to cover your accommodations and expenses, and a certificate after full completion of the Programme requirements. Deadline to submit Application Forms and supporting documents is Thursday, 31 May 2012.
To see the list of participating countries, background information, eligibility, Application Forms and contacts - please visit the Programme's web page: www.un.org/en/media/fellowship/