United Nations Visitors Centre

Hate speech fuels division, undermines peace, and threatens the values we stand for. United Nations Visitors Centre, our tour guides welcome people from all backgrounds and cultures, encouraging dialogue, understanding and mutual respect with every tour.

On the International Day for Countering Hate Speech, we renew our commitment to promoting tolerance, inclusion and human dignity. Together, we say today and every day.

Join us in standing up against hate and building a more respectful world.

Learn more 👉 un.org/en/observances/countering-hate-speech

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The students had completed AP (Advanced Placement) coursework in either European History or Human Geography. Earlier in their studies, they explored the role of the United Nations 🇺🇳 in addressing international crises.

Recently, together with their teachers, they toured alongside tour guides Nodoka ( 🇯🇵) and Silmara ( 🇧🇷) and saw firsthand where the diplomatic work of 193 Member States and 2 Observer States takes place.

They were especially interested in learning more about the challenges face and understanding the impact of displacement on host countries.

During their briefing, they discussed topics including:

🔹 was originally established to assist refugees following in , and its mandate later evolved to respond to displacement globally
🔹 At the end of 2025, approximately 117.8 million people worldwide were forcibly displaced
🔹 Most of the world’s refugees are hosted in low- and middle-income countries

If you are teaching global affairs 🗺️ and would like to bring classroom concepts to life through direct engagement with multilateral diplomacy, join a guided tour and thematic expert briefing 👉 un.org/visit

Human rights, climate change and displacement remain among today’s most urgent global challenges. Visit a new exhibition at UN Headquarters highlighting how art can support awareness, dialogue and resilience around these issues.

On view at until 13 July 2026

Mrs. Papadopoulos and Mr. Liers teach social studies and English as a New Language (ENL) at Bronx Legacy High School in 🗽🚕. They also lead the Global Young Leaders club for multilingual learners in grades 9–12.

After school, in their classroom, they welcomed a UN speaker specializing in climate issues.

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The speaker emphasized:

“Climate change is already affecting communities around the world, but we can advance more sustainable choices and solutions for everyone. Youth participation is important!”

The conversation continued with practical actions that high school students can take individually and collectively.

If your students would like to exchange ideas on climate change and climate action, join one of our briefings 👉 un.org/visit

Law students from Brigham Young University 🏫 in Provo, received instruction from internationally recognized experts in international law on topics including property rights and freedom of movement.

As part of their International Law and Global Leadership tour, the students visited United Nations Headquarters with Professor Jensen. During a briefing, they met with an expert to discuss the prevention of and the importance of relying on verified information when assessing international events. The discussion highlighted how information gathered through presences and operations in the field can contribute to a better understanding of situations on the ground, while noting that assessments may be more challenging where the Organization does not have a presence or mandate.

The future legal practitioners ⚖️ had many questions 🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏻‍♂️, and the Q&A was highly engaging.

During a guided tour with Herta ( 🇦🇹), the group stood outside the Security Council Chamber while members were meeting under the agenda item “Maintenance of international peace and security,” including discussions related to maritime security.

The students later continued their study of peace 🕊️, tolerance, and inclusion in 🇲🇦.

We share one world 🗺️ and face complex international challenges. If your learners are curious about global affairs and you would like to provide them with an international perspective, visit us 👉 un.org/visit

Guided Tour TICKETS 🎟 are now available through 31 December 2026! Grab your ticket 🎟 and today! 👉: un.org/visit

Tours are offered in all the six official languages of the United Nations 🇺🇳 ( , , , , , ), as well as in additional languages. Tours in languages other than English may be requested by sending an email to [email protected]

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Celebrated each year on 6 June, the Day marks the birthday of Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin, widely regarded as the founder of modern Russian literature. Russian is the official language of the Russian Federation 🇷🇺 and one of the six official languages of the United Nations.

With more than 258 million speakers worldwide, Russian is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world and continues to play an important role in international communication.

Russian Language Day highlights the United Nations’ commitment to multilingualism and cultural diversity, while promoting the equal use of the Organization’s six official languages.

Join us in celebrating Russian Language Day and the importance of multilingualism by booking a guided tour in Russian 👉 un.org/visit



Здравствуйте! Сегодня в Организации Объединённых Наций отмечается #ДеньРусскогоЯзыка 🇺🇳!

Этот день ежегодно отмечается 6 июня и приурочен ко дню рождения Александра Сергеевича Пушкина, которого широко считают основоположником современной русской литературы.

Русский язык — государственный язык Российской Федерации 🇷🇺 и один из шести официальных языков Организации Объединённых Наций.

Более чем 258 миллионов человек по всему миру говорят на русском языке, что делает его одним из самых распространённых языков мира, продолжающим играть важную роль в международном общении.

День русского языка подчёркивает приверженность Организации Объединённых Наций принципам многоязычия и культурного разнообразия, одновременно способствуя равноправному использованию шести официальных языков Организации.

Присоединяйтесь к празднованию Дня русского языка и значимости многоязычия, забронировав экскурсию на русском языке: 👉 un.org/visit

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Since 1973, has highlighted environmental challenges facing our planet and encouraged action at all levels of society.

From climate change and biodiversity loss to pollution and sustainable development, environmental issues are discussed by Member States at the United Nations as part of the global effort to build a more sustainable future.

This year's observance is a reminder that international cooperation plays an important role in addressing environmental challenges that affect us all.

Learn more about World Environment Day 👉 worldenvironmentday.global

Interested in learning how environmental issues are discussed at the United Nations? Visit in and explore the work of the Organization through a guided tour or briefing 👉 un.org/visit