UNITAR event: Course on the 'Concept of Sustainability' (16 Feb.)
The聽UNITAR New York Office has the pleasure of inviting you to the聽Launching Ceremony of the E-learning Course: The Concept of Sustainability.
CTED Analytical Brief on violence in prison
CTED Analytical Brief on the management of violent extremist prisoners and the prevention of radicalization to violence in prison
New material added to AV Library of International Law
New additions to the聽UN Audiovisual Library of International Law (AVL)聽
3rd UN Open Science Conference (8鈥10 February 2023)
The Dag Hammarskj枚ld Library, in collaboration with DESA and UNESCO, will hold the 3rd聽United Nations Open Science Conference, under the theme 鈥淎ccelerating the Sustainable Development Goals, Democratizing the Record of Science鈥.
Temporary closure of the Riverview Caf茅
Please be advised that the Riverview Caf茅 servery area will be expanded to accommodate larger crowds. Additionally, a fourth cash register will be included in the expansion to expedite service during peak lunch hours.
New materials added to AV Library of International Law
The Codification Division of the Office of Legal Affairs recently added the following materials to the UN Audiovisual Library of International Law
Mini-Series of the UN Audiovisual Library of Intl. Law
Mini-Series of the UN Audiovisual Library of International Law.
Apply to 2023 Regional Course in Intl. Law for Africa
Applications for the 2023 Regional Course in International Law for Africa, scheduled to be held in Addis Ababa, from 20 February to 14 March 2023, subject to developments related to COVID-19, are now being accepted. The deadline for applications is Monday, 31 October 2022.
New additions -聽UN Audiovisual Library of Intl. Law
The Codification Division of the UN Office of Legal Affairs recently added the following material to the UN Audiovisual Library of International Law: a Mini-Series on Diplomatic and Consular Relations by Alina Miron, Professor of International Law at the University of Angers, France (available in French). The Audiovisual Library of International Law is also available as a podcast on聽SoundCloud聽and can also be accessed through the relevant preinstalled applications on聽Apple聽or聽Google聽devices, or through the podcast application of your preference by searching 鈥淎udiovisual Library of International Law鈥.
Watch the video UNSRC Concert - Nelson Mandela Intl. Day
Nelson Mandela International Day
New additions to the Audiovisual Library of Intl. Law
The Codification Division of the UN Office of Legal Affairs recently added the following material to the UN Audiovisual Library of International Law: Lecture on the Relevance and Usefulness of International Humanitarian Law: The Laws of War Today in English by ICRC Director of International Law and Policy, Ms Helen Durham.
United Nations Headquarters: A 鈥淐ool UN鈥
The Division of Administration in the Department of Operational Support reminds delegates and staff in New York that as in previous years, the 鈥淐ool UN鈥 summer settings will be in effect until mid-September when outside temperatures start to drop.
During the summer season, thermostats at UN Headquarters are set to 77掳F / 25掳C in offices, and to 75掳F / 24掳C in the conference rooms. The 鈥淐ool UN鈥 programme demonstrates the Organization鈥檚 commitment to using energy wisely and to reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. The landlords of our leased spaces in New York are asked to join us in this effort.
Staff are encouraged to dress in lighter clothing appropriate for a business setting, including national dress, so as to remain comfortable during the summer months.
For more information on the UN鈥檚 environmental practices, please see .
Catered and special events for external guests at UNHQ
The Department of Operational Support is pleased to inform you that in accordance with the latest COVID-19 mitigation measures in effect at UNHQ, catered and special events may include the participation of external guests as of Monday, 25 April 2022.