UN@75: Celebrating United Nations Day 2020 in Aotearoa New Zealand

Kia Ora

Join the United Nations Association of New Zealand. Celebrate and reflect on the United Nations at 75, with two complementary events hosted at the New Zealand Parliament on Thursday 29 October 2020. 

4.00pm 

The official launch of A Seat at the Table: New Zealand and the United Nations Security Council 2015–2016, edited by Graham Hassall and Dr Negar Partow 

Legislative Council Chamber, Parliament Buildings 

The panel will be convened by Dr  Partow and there will be opportunities to hear from and speak with the authors, including Dr James Kember, Nicola Hill, Simon Draper, and Nicholas Walbridge. You can also purchase your copy of the book and have it signed. 

5.30pm -7.30pm

The United Nations Association of New Zealand Te Roopu Whakakotahi Whenua o Aotearoa Reception to mark United Nations Day 2020 

Grand Hall, Parliament Buildings

Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, reflect on the future of multilateralism, and hear from a fantastic range of speakers giving diverse perspectives from the diplomatic, youth, academic, and UN communities. Speakers include Ambassador of the Netherlands to New Zealand Her Excellency Mira Woldberg, Chief Executive and Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade Chris Seed, UNA NZ Vice President Gaya Palanisamy, former Permanent Representative of New Zealand to the United Nations Colin Keating, UN Youth President Mark Howard, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Regional Representative Louise Aubin delivering the message from  Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres, and UNA NZ Executive Maisy Bentley

Featuring artworks and music from Whenua Ūkaipō – Connectedness 2020 United Nations 75th anniversary art exhibition, bringing forward authentic Māori, indigenous and many cultures artistic visions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

With support from Massey University Press and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

The United Nations Association of New Zealand Te Roopu Whakakotahi Whenua o Aotearoa (UNA NZ) is a voluntary organisation committed to the ideals embodied in the UN Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the crucial role of the UN at the centre of multilateral cooperation to promote world peace and justice, and to eradicate poverty and hunger. We recognise that the UN has far to go to achieve its objectives, and are committed to its improvement. To learn more  about UNA NZ visit our website www.unanz.org.nz or follow us on social media. 

You are most welcome to register and attend both events. Refreshments will be provided. Any access or dietary requirements, or questions, can be communicated to Wendy Hart, wendy.hart@unanz.org.nz. 

We will observe COVID-19 safety practices and if alert levels should change we will be in touch about postponement or cancellation.