Wednesday, 22 May 2013
On 21 October, come celebrate the UN's birthday at Grand-Place, in Brussels. The UN Brussels Team will be welcoming visitors to it's Information village from 11:00 to 17:00.
The village is intended to illustrate various aspects of United Nations activities in everyday life.
Find out about Humanitarian Assistance, Human Rights, Peacekeeping and much more. It is an opportunity for the public to explore and play games to get a taste of the UN in the field.
UN Staff will be there to answers the public's questions and talk about the different UN Agencies in Brussels, what they do and how people can support the UN's work.
The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies, funds and programmes spanning the development, humanitarian and human rights work of the UN. The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe.
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May
5 May
Day of Vesak
8-9 May
Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War
12-13 May
World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
15 May
International Day of Families
17 May
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day [ITU]
21 May
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
22 May
International Day for Biological Diversity
29 May
International Day of UN Peacekeepers
31 May
World No-Tobacco Day [WHO]
The United Nations in Brussels 
The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies, funds and programmes spanning the development, humanitarian and human rights work of the UN. The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe.
Situation Room: UN News Focus
UN News Centre - In Focus
(Mali, Middle East, Haiti, Sri Lanka, etc...)
Mali - Latest News
(Latest Developments, Key Resources, Related Press Briefings & Press Releases)
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR)
(RSS) UN News Centre: Global Headlines|
UN urges collective efforts to achieve ‘water secure world’ on Day for Biolo... 22 May 2013 01:00 am |
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UN emergency fund provides $9.8 million to assist Syrian refugees in Jordan 22 May 2013 01:00 am |
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In campaign to stem food waste, UN agency spotlights traditional preservatio... 21 May 2013 01:00 am |
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Greater efforts, resources needed to improve health of Palestinian refugees ... 21 May 2013 01:00 am |
(RSS) UN News Centre: European Headlines|
UN emergency fund provides $9.8 million to assist Syrian refugees in Jordan 22 May 2013 01:00 am |
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Bosnia and Herzegovina lags in progress to regional integration, Security Co... 14 May 2013 01:00 am |
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Security Council: European security block details priorities for collaborati... 07 May 2013 01:00 am |
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Austerity measures in Greece undermining human rights, says UN independent e... 01 May 2013 01:00 am |
The Brussels based United Nations Regional Information Centre for Western Europe - UNRIC provides information on UN activities to the countries of the region. It also provides liaison with institutions of the European Union in the field of information. Its outreach activities extend to all segments of society and joint campaigns, projects and events are organized with partners including the EU, governments, the media, NGOs, schools and local authorities.
United Nations Regional Information Centre for Western Europe (UNRIC Brussels)
Residence Palace, Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 155, Block C2,7th and 8th floor, Brussels 1040, Belgium
Tel.: +32 2 788 8484 / Fax: 32 2 788 8485
