Outreach
The Outreach Division builds support for the Â鶹APP 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 Â鶹APP 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.
Human Rights and Outreach Programmes
We cultivate long-term support among global audiences for the values and principles of the Â鶹APP, including human rights, dignity and equality, through the development of outreach materials and strategic partnerships. We manage outreach programmes on the Holocaust, the Transatlantic Slave Trade and Slavery, the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda, and the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica. We lead the youth-focused ¡°No To Hate¡± digital campaign and the annual volunteer activity marking Nelson Mandela International Day.
UN Academic Impact
We work to align institutions of higher education with the Â鶹APP 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 Â鶹APP 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 .
UN Chronicle
The UN Chronicle has served as the flagship magazine of the Â鶹APP since 1946. Now provided in a digital format, the magazine features authoritative articles on topics of global concern and activities of the Â鶹APP system. UN Chronicle articles are authored by a wide range of international experts, scholars and officials.
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 Â鶹APP Headquarters in New York. The manages the guided tours, public inquiries and speakers¡¯ bureau briefings to provide memorable and meaningful visits.
UN Exhibits
The Â鶹APP 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 Â鶹APP 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.