The United Nations flag at #UNHQ is lowered to half-mast today in honor of the passing of His Excellency Mr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran 🇮🇷.

#DYK there are beehives at #UNHQ 🇺🇳, featured as part of our Garden Tour? 🐝 are essential for maintaining a healthy 🌍, but they're facing global extinction. Our existence relies on pollinators, and everyone can contribute to their protection.

#WorldBeeDay #SaveTheBees #VisitUN

On the #InternationalDayofLivingTogetherinPeace , VisitUN 🇺🇳 team is proud to celebrate the harmonious diversity of its staff including the tour guides! Together, united in differences and diversity, we will build a sustainable world 🌎 of #peace ☮️, #solidarity and #harmony .

This #TourTuesday , meet United Nations tour guide Mykola ( #Ukraine 🇺🇦). He is fluent in #English , #Ukrainian and #Russian . Mykola holds a master's degree 📜 in international law and began his journey with the #UN as a Political Affairs Intern. Book a tour in one of Mykola's languages!

40 NYC Junior Ambassadors came to the #UNHQ with their science educators from Village Academy Middle School 🏫 in Far Rockaway, #Queens . They were welcomed by their tour guides Yiting ( #China 🇨🇳) and Hashim ( #Uzbekistan 🇺🇿) with whom they discovered the house of global diplomacy

Students at Westhampton Beach High School explored global issues through the United Nations system in their AP French class. With a virtual briefing by VisitUN, they gained insights into UN agencies, funds, & programs.

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This #TourTuesday , meet Nodoka, a United Nations tour guide from #Japan . Fluent in #Japan ese, #English , and with intermediate proficiency in #Spanish , Nodoka is passionate about fostering global collaboration. Join her and our #VisitUN tour guides for an in-person guided tour today.

#DYK the official flag 🇺🇳 of the United Nations was adopted in 1947? It contains the #UN emblem in white on a blue background. The emblem shows the world as 'seen' from the North Pole, surrounded by olive branches - a traditional symbol of #peace .

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On #TourTuesday , meet United Nations 🇺🇳 tour guide Hashim ( #Uzbekistan 🇺🇿). Hashim holds a master’s degree in Foreign Languages and a bachelor’s degree in French and Political Science. He is fluent in #English , #Russian #Tajik , and #French and is also a student of the #Arabic language.

Pictured is a bronze sculpture titled 'Let Us Beat Our Swords into Ploughshares', a gift presented to the United Nations by the Soviet Union in 1959. Next to the bronze sculpture stands the Treasure Tripod (世纪宝鼎), a gift from #China to the #UN on its 50th anniversary in 1995.

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The Chernobyl tapestry displayed at #UNHQ , created by Belarusian artist Alexander Kishchenko, was donated by #Belarus in 1991. It serves as a tribute to all nations that assisted in the aftermath of the 1986 #nuclear disaster, commemorated today.

#ChernobylRemembranceDay

Explore United Nations headquarters' gardens on our special Garden Tour! Now offered every Wednesday from May through August. Explore art gifts, roses, and cherry trees. Book now: un.org/en/visit/tour

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It’s #English and #Spanish Language Day! The United Nations celebrates #multilingualism and cultural #diversity with special days for each of its six languages.

Join our multilingual guides for a guided tour in either English or Spanish and delve into the work of the #UN !

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This #TourTuesday , meet United Nations tour guide Cedric ( #France 🇫🇷). He holds a bachelor's degree 📜 in physics and a master's degree 📜 in IT. Fluent in #French , #English , #Spanish , and #Italian , his global perspective is enriched by his diverse language skills.

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中文United Nations(联合国)的六种官方语言之一，也是#联合国游客中心团队使用的二十种语言之一！ #你知道吗 ？中文日选定在中国节气中的谷雨（”小米的雨”）来向仓颉（古代#中国非常重要的人物）致敬？ #中文日 #文化多样性 ＆ #多语言 。

了解有关中文日的更多信息：👉: rb.gy/b9xbhk

预定中文游览!

Planning a visit to the United Nations Headquarters in #NYC ? Explore the heart of global diplomacy with our standard or thematic guided tours. Can't make it? Experience #VisitUN virtually from anywhere in the world. Briefings with expert speakers on #UN topics of interest are also offered.

Join us at the Visitor’s Lobby to witness a compelling exhibit organized by the UNMAS, showcasing the impact and progress of mine action worldwide.

📍 Visitor’s Lobby
📅 On view until 17 May 2024
🔗 Explore the Virtual Exhibit: bit.ly/49nnciq

#UNexhibits #VisitUN

This #TourTuesday , meet United Nations tour guide Gerusa ( #CaboVerde 🇨🇻). She holds a Bachelor's degree 👩🏻‍🎓📜 in foreign languages & a Master of Science in Romance Languages. Gerusa is fluent in #Capeverdean , #Portuguese , & #Spanish ! Meet her on a guided tour today!

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Explore our art gift collection at #UN HQ , featuring pieces symbolic of the United Nations‘ work. These treasures represent the rich tapestry of our world, showcasing contributions from #UN Member States, foundations, and individual donors since 1950.

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#WorldArtDay

Students from #Brazil , #Chile , #China , #Indonesia , #Italy , #SouthKorea , #Vietnam , and the #USA visited #UNHQ . They explored careers with Vincenzo Pugliese, internship opportunities, and took the Black History Tour with Papa ( #Senegal ), which included a stop at the Ark of Return.