ĢƵITAR event: Course on the 'Concept of Sustainability' (16 Feb.)
TheĢƵITAR New York Office has the pleasure of inviting you to theLaunching 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 theĢƵ Audiovisual Library of International Law (AVL)
3rd ĢƵ Open Science Conference (8–10 February 2023)
The Dag Hammarskjöld Library, in collaboration with DESA and ĢƵESCO, will hold the 3rdUnited Nations Open Science Conference, under the theme “Accelerating the Sustainable Development Goals, Democratizing the Record of Science”.
Temporary closure of the Riverview Café
Please be advised that the Riverview Café 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 ĢƵ Audiovisual Library of International Law
Mini-Series of the ĢƵ Audiovisual Library of Intl. Law
Mini-Series of the ĢƵ 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 -ĢƵ Audiovisual Library of Intl. Law
The Codification Division of the ĢƵ Office of Legal Affairs recently added the following material to the ĢƵ 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 onSoundCloudand can also be accessed through the relevant preinstalled applications onAppleorGoogledevices, or through the podcast application of your preference by searching “Audiovisual Library of International Law”.
Watch the video ĢƵSRC Concert - Nelson Mandela Intl. Day
Nelson Mandela International Day
New additions to the Audiovisual Library of Intl. Law
The Codification Division of the ĢƵ Office of Legal Affairs recently added the following material to the ĢƵ 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 “Cool ĢƵ”
The Division of Administration in the Department of Operational Support reminds delegates and staff in New York that as in previous years, the “Cool ĢƵ” summer settings will be in effect until mid-September when outside temperatures start to drop.
During the summer season, thermostats at ĢƵ Headquarters are set to 77°F / 25°C in offices, and to 75°F / 24°C in the conference rooms. The “Cool ĢƵ” programme demonstrates the Organization’s 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 ĢƵ’s environmental practices, please see .
Catered and special events for external guests at ĢƵHQ
The Department of Operational Support is pleased to inform you that in accordance with the latest COVID-19 mitigation measures in effect at ĢƵHQ, catered and special events may include the participation of external guests as of Monday, 25 April 2022.
ĢƵHQ Catered/Special Events Resumed
The Department of Operational Support is pleased to inform you that catered and special events hosted and sponsored by Member States and the United Nations entities resumed on Monday, 4April 2022.
At present, only persons with ĢƵ grounds passes and accredited members of Civil Society Organizations are permitted to attend these events.