I am Kiyo Akasaka, Under-Secretary-General for Communications and Public Information.

Welcome to the United Nations Information Centres Service website. This is your portal to the network of UN information offices in 63 countries around the world.

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This website features information on the United Nations in more than 100 languages, bringing the United Nations to millions of people and local communities.

By browsing this site, you will see how UN information offices are expanding understanding – and engaging people everywhere – in our collective efforts to make a difference in the world.