The United Nations Information Centres (UNIC) were established in 1946 , headquartered in New York , USA . Spread across 63 countries worldwide. These centers, until 2018, facilitated the exchange and sharing of current global events on behalf of the United Nations . Under the management of the Department of Global Communications within the UN Secretariat until 2018, UNICs were pivotal in communicating the organization's challenges. The Department of Global Communications oversaw and sanctioned all developmental initiatives, primarily concentrating on thematic campaigns promoting UN-related concerns, subsequently distributed through regional information centers.
20-686: Established in 1946 under the auspices of the United Nations Department of Global Communications (DGC), the United Nations Information Centres (UNICs) stand as integral pillars in fostering global collaboration and facilitating the exchange of vital information. The DGC, committed to serving the diverse populations under the United Nations umbrella, assumed responsibility for the oversight and coordination of UNIC operations. The inaugural establishment of UNICs in 1946 marked
40-690: A crucial role in fostering connections between the United Nations and the populations of developing nations. Their mandate extends to engaging with media outlets, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to facilitate coordination within the UN system. Additionally, UNICs forge partnerships with governmental, non-governmental, and private sector organizations to advance shared objectives and initiatives. In line with their mission, UNICs maintain both physical and digital repositories of information, including libraries and electronic mediums. These resources serve as valuable assets in promoting awareness and understanding of
60-611: The Americas , the UAE , Asia & the Pacific, and Africa . These centers serve as vital conduits aimed at bridging communication divides by disseminating essential United Nations information to people worldwide. To ensure accessibility and comprehensibility, all information is meticulously translated and presented in the regional languages of their respective areas. Often referred to as United Nations Regional Information Centres , these entities play
80-839: The Austrian Permanent Representative to the United Nations and political director at the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs . He was born in Thailand, studied at the University of Vienna and the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna , and served in a variety of diplomatic and international positions in his early career. He was born in Bangkok, Thailand . Kickert studied at the University of Vienna in Austria. He then studied at
100-673: The Diplomatic Academy of Vienna . Kickert served in a variety of diplomatic and international positions in his early career. From 1996 to 1997 Kickert worked at the Austrian Embassy in Bratislava (Slovakia) as an Attaché, from 1997 to 1999 at the Austrian Embassy in Belgrade (FRY) as 2nd Secretary, from 1998 to 1999 he Seconded as Special Assistant to the EU Special Envoy to Kosovo, and from 1999 to 2000 he Seconded as Political Advisor to
120-910: The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (Kosovo). From 2001 to 2004 he worked at the Austrian Embassy Ottawa as Minister-Counselor and DHM, from 2005 to 2007 he worked in the Cabinet of the Austrian Minister for Foreign Affairs , and from 2007 to 2009 he was Deputy Head of Cabinet of the Minister for Foreign Affairs. From 2009 to 2011 he
140-764: The United Nations Department of Public Information ) is a department of the Secretariat of the United Nations . It is tasked with raising public awareness and support of the work of the United Nations through strategic communications campaigns, media and relationships with civil society groups. The mission of the Department is "communicating the ideals and work of the United Nations to the world; to interacting and partnering with diverse audiences; and to building support for peace, development and human rights for all." In 2018, Jan Kickert , Permanent Representative of Austria to
160-675: The Iran deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action . In 2017-19 Kickert was Chairman of the United Nations Committee on Information, a subsidiary body of the United Nations General Assembly established to deal with questions relating to public information. The Committee oversees the work of the United Nations Department of Global Communications . In October 2018, after the synagogue shooting at
180-632: The Tree of Life – Or L'Simcha Congregation in Pittsburgh , Kickert addressed the Temple Israel congregation in New York City and said: "The attack on the Tree of Life Congregation was an attack on all of us, on what we stand for – religious liberty, human rights. We are committed to the safety and security of Jews wherever they are. I say this with growing up and living with the shame that my forefathers were among
200-631: The UN, was Chairman of the United Nations Committee on Information, a subsidiary body of the United Nations General Assembly established to deal with questions relating to public information. The Committee oversees the work of the United Nations Department of Global Communications. The Department aims to accomplish this through its three Divisions: The Strategic Communications Division formulates and launches global information campaigns on United Nations issues to help support
220-556: The United Nations and its work. This includes dissemination in various formats, including: television, radio and Internet. The Departments services include: The News and Media Division includes the UN News Centre. In 2002, when the News Centre was under the Department of Public Information, it launched an email-based United Nations News Service. The Outreach Division works to foster global dialogue between academia, civil society,
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#1732854532162240-447: The United Nations' work and objectives among diverse audiences across the globe. UNICs are involved in various core activities aimed at disseminating the latest information about the UN system. The following are all of the current information centres, as well as all the areas they serve: United Nations Department of Global Communications The United Nations Department of Global Communications ( DGC ) (prior to 1 January 2019,
260-413: The aims and activities of the United Nations. UNICs deliver information about the United Nations in their respective countries, in local languages, to a wide range of people, including journalists, government officials, civil society representatives, students, educators and researchers. United Nations Information Centres (UNICs) have been strategically established across various regions, including Europe ,
280-503: The entertainment industry, educators and students to encourage support for the goals of the United Nations. This Division serves the broadest audience through: The United Nations Development Business (UNDB) was launched in 1978 as a news source for information about procurements . Jan Kickert Jan Kickert (born 19 September 1964) is an Austrian diplomat, currently serving as Austrian Ambassador in Rome . Previously, he served as
300-533: The genesis of a network designed to bridge communication gaps on a global scale. Initially consisting of two centers, their mandate swiftly expanded over the years, extending their footprint to encompass 63 countries worldwide. Positioned as central hubs within their respective regions, UNICs assumed a pivotal role in the dissemination of pertinent information pertaining to the United Nations system . From their headquarters in New York , USA , UNICs served as conduits for
320-489: The goals of the Organisation. The Division also manages its network of 63 United Nations Information Centres around the world. These centres are responsible for promoting greater public understanding of, and support, for the aims and activities of the United Nations by disseminating information to the public. It achieves this by: The News and Media Division works with partners in global media to disseminate information on
340-413: The state of the world and engages them to build support for the work and goals of the United Nations. The United Nations Information Centres (UNICs), the field offices of the Department of Global Communications, are the principal sources of information about the United Nations system in the countries where they are located. UNICs are responsible for promoting greater public understanding of and support for
360-531: The transmission of updates, initiatives, and challenges encountered within the United Nations framework. By leveraging their strategic locations and robust communication networks, these centers fulfill their mandate of fostering a more informed and interconnected global community. Head of Department is Ms. Melissa Fleming, Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications. She leads the UN’s Department of Global Communications, which informs global audiences about
380-661: The worst perpetrators in Nazi times." On 30 October 2018, the President of the UN General Assembly María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés informed UN Member States that Kickert and Doma Tsherin, Permanent Representative of Bhutan, would co-facilitate the intergovernmental negotiations related to the midterm review of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action implementation, with a view to producing
400-488: Was Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Austria to the Republic of Croatia, and from 2011 to 2015 he was Director General for Political Affairs/Austrian MfA. From 2015 to 2020, Kickert has been the Austrian Permanent Representative to the United Nations . In October 2017 Kickert denounced as “wrong and unjustifiable” a possible move by the U.S. administration to “decertify” Iran's compliance with
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