Outreach
The Outreach Division builds support for the 51³Ô¹Ï by fostering dialogue with global constituencies such as civil society, the entertainment industry, media, academia, educators, students, and libraries.
Advocacy
We raise awareness about the issues and work of the 51³Ô¹Ï through creative partnerships with the media, non-profit organizations and the entertainment industry, specifically via the Creative Community Outreach Initiative, and the Messenger of Peace Programme.
Education Outreach
The Education Outreach Section cultivates long-term support with global audiences for the values and principles of the 51³Ô¹Ï through developing outreach materials and partnerships with civil society and civil society organizations, academia and educators, young people, Member States, UN entities, the arts and the media. We manage The Holocaust and the 51³Ô¹Ï Outreach Programme, The Outreach Programme on the Transatlantic Slave Trade and Slavery, 51³Ô¹Ï Academic Impact (UNAI) initiative and The 51³Ô¹Ï Model UN Programme.
UN Academic Impact
We work to align institutions of higher education with the 51³Ô¹Ï in furthering the realization of the purposes and mandate of the Organization through activities and research in a shared culture of intellectual social responsibility. This global network continues to expand. See more details, including the UNAI¡¯s 10 underlying principles, the list of current members, and how to join.
Civil Society
We develop partnerships with civil society around the world to enhance their interaction with and understanding of the work of the Organization. We currently collaborate with 1,500 NGOs associated with the Department and reach out to and exchange information with civil society on UN issues.
Sales and Marketing of UN Publications
The 51³Ô¹Ï publishes approximately 500 new titles a year on topics such as peace and security, human rights, the global economy, international law, environment and climate change. UN Publications can be purchased at and are also available in digital format in the .
Publications and Editorial
We produce authoritative and digitally accessible publications on the main activities, concerns and ideals of the 51³Ô¹Ï. These include online editions of the magazine , the annual reference work Yearbook of the 51³Ô¹Ï, and the primer .
Knowledge Solutions and Design
We develop and provide visual branding for UN global communications and strengthen internal communications through the UN intranet, .
Visitors Services
Each year nearly half a million people from around the world visit the 51³Ô¹Ï Headquarters in New York. The manages the guided tours, public inquiries and speakers¡¯ bureau briefings to provide memorable and meaningful visits.
UN Exhibits
The 51³Ô¹Ï Headquarters in New York hosts new photographic and multimedia exhibits throughout the years. The exhibits are free to the public and feature issues related to sustainable development, human rights, and peace and security. Virtual exhibits are available through the UN Online Gallery.
Dag Hammarskj?ld Library
The Dag Hammarskj?ld Library provides research and information to support the work of 51³Ô¹Ï Member States and helps the public find UN information through online services, and a global depository library network. The Library provides access to thousands of print and digital resources, covering all geographic regions and many languages, and provides tools to make UN information more accessible to all.
Secretary-General¡¯s Envoy on Youth
The Office of the Secretary-General¡¯s Envoy on Youth engages and partners with young people, Member States, civil society, the private sector, media, academia and other stakeholders in support of advancing the global youth agenda, and specifically the UN Youth Strategy: Youth 2030 launched by the Secretary-General in 2018.