UN75

The UN undertook a global crowdsourcing opinion campaign as part of its 75th anniversary celebrated in 2020.
United Nations

Citizens globally affirm belief in international cooperation

8 January 2021
SDGs

People worldwide have overwhelmingly highlighted their faith in multilateralism to address global challenges, the results of a year-long survey by the United Nations have shown. 

Since the onset of COVID-19 pandemic, UNIFIL and its peacekeeping troops have maintained their daily operational activities along the Blue Line in South Lebanon.
UNIFIL

Step up action to achieve COVID-19 ceasefire, Guterres says in UN Day message

23 October 2020
UN Affairs

The UN’s 75th anniversary this Saturday, which falls as countries continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, is an opportunity to accelerate action to achieve a global ceasefire during the crisis, Secretary-General António Guterres has said. 

The Indian Government is ensuring that youth volunteers are a part of the conversation and action in meeting their sustainable development goals.
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LIVE: UN 'only as strong as its members' Guterres tells UN75 event, looking to the future

21 September 2020
UN Affairs

On Monday the UN marks the 75 years of the Organization with a High-level meeting featuring many world leaders. The theme is, “The future we want, the United Nations we need”, and there is a strong focus on the role of youth, and ensuring the UN remains relevant for future generations.


Highlights: 
•     Live broadcast of High-level meeting

•    UNcomplicated podcast: the UN turns 75
•    UN75 photo story 

•    Richard Curtis video, Nations United

•   Lid Is On podcast, narrated by Julia Roberts

•   W.H. Auden's "Hymn to the United Nations"

Secretary-General António Guterres (centre left) takes part in a UN75 Dialogue with youth on the theme 'Youth in the Driving Seat'.
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Youth leaders share positive visions of the future, as Guterres launches UN75 in New York

29 January 2020
UN Affairs

Six youth leaders from around the world were at UN Headquarters in New York on Wednesday to share their ambitious visions for a future where international cooperation is prioritized and everyone’s voice is heard.