http://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/ United Nations Photo Copyright 2010 Department of Public Information, United Nations Sun, 19 May 2013 12:53:10 -0400 en-us http://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:546/546703 A view of the stainless steel sculpture, “Roots and Ties for Peace”, reflecting the sky on the grounds of UN Headquarters. The work by Brazilian sculptress Yolanda d’Augsburg Ulm is a gift to the UN from the Government of Brazil. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:53:10 GMT http://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:546/546703 http://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:509/509869 Cherry blossoms in spring at UN Headquarters, against a backdrop of the Headquarters Secretariat building. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:53:10 GMT http://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:509/509869 http://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:496/496436 The “Non-Violence” (or “Knotted Gun”) sculpture by Swedish artist Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd on display at the UN Visitors’ Plaza. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:53:10 GMT http://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:496/496436 http://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:494/494255 The Dag Hammarskjöld Library reflected in a window. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:53:10 GMT http://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:494/494255 http://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:485/485261 Flags of member states fly at the entrance of Palais des Nations. Photograph is taken during the 18th session of the Human Rights Council. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:53:10 GMT http://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:485/485261 http://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:484/484145 Guests at the 30th Anniversary celebration of the International Day of Peace surround the sculpture “Arrival” by John Behan, a 2000 gift from the people of Ireland to the United Nations. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:53:10 GMT http://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:484/484145 http://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:470/470186 Daffodils in bloom surround the sculpture “Arrival” by John Behan, as spring returns to the UN Headquarters campus in New York. Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:53:10 GMT http://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:470/470186 http://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:469/469887 A wreath-laying ceremony is held at Ariana Park at the UN Office at Geneva, Switzerland, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin’s first flight in space. Pictured is the Monument to the Explorers of Space, a gift to the UN from the former U.S.S.R. Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:53:10 GMT http://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:469/469887 http://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:462/462302 A large red ribbon is mounted on the façade of the UN Human Rights Office's Palais Wilson in Geneva, Switzerland, in a campaign to fight discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS. Every 30-Swiss-Franc donation illuminates one light towards efforts to fight discrimination. Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:53:10 GMT http://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:462/462302 http://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:421/421052 A teakwood sculptural piece, the work of Danish artist Henrik Starcke, was a gift made to the United Nations from Denmark in 1953 and is displayed in the Trusteeship Council Chamber at UN Headquarters. The woman with her arms outstretched, releasing the bird above her, may suggest "unlimited flight upwards", and in the context of the Trusteeship Council, is symbolic of the colonies achieving independence. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:53:10 GMT http://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:421/421052