"UN DAY"

An informative and star-studded public event saw the United Nations family in South Sudan mark 74 years of existence of the global body, with revelers in the capital Juba gathering to learn about the activities of the UN in their country and to promote peace in the world’s youngest nation. UNMISS

This year's UN Day Concert featured the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Eimear Noone, with the participation of leading female artists from Qatar - Dana Al Fardan, Aisha & Hala Al-Ema. FOR VIEWING PURPOSES ONLY.

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

The United Nations “reaffirmed their commitment to work with the Central African people for the consolidation of peace and the development of this brotherly country," said the Force Commander of the UN Peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic, general Balla Keita, at a ceremony commemorating the UN Day, marked every 24 October. MINUSCA

Briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Sports, music and cultural dances were the highlight of the day in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, where the United Nations family commemorated the United Nations Day, with the Special Representative of the Secretary General calling for unity and trust to help build lasting peace in the country. UNMISS

Marking UN Day, Secretary-General António Guterres today (24 Oct) reaffirmed the Organization’s commitment “to peace, to repair broken trust, to heal our planet, to leave no one behind, and to uphold dignity for all, as united nations.” The theme of this year’s UN Day concert, which is sponsored by the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, is “Traditions of Peace and Non-violence.” UNIFEED

The UN Day Concert featured sarod virtuoso Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, accompanied by his sons Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash, and the Refugee Orchestra Project conducted by Lidiya Yankovskaya. The theme of this year’s concert, which is sponsored by the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, is “Traditions of Peace and Non-violence”. FOR LISTENING PURPOSES ONLY.

Briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.