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Portraits of Laurence Niyonangire and Xavier Nemeye
Remember. Unite. Renew.
Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, this exhibit highlights the story of Laurence, a survivor, and Xavier, her family’s killer, who now live as friends – a testament to the power of post-genocide reconciliation. It also addresses the universal theme of genocide prevention, the impact of hate speech, and how visitors can take action to make a difference.
This exhibit is organized by the Human Rights Unit of the Campaign and Country Operations Division, Department of Global Communications. It is in connection with the 30th anniversary of and International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda (7 April).
On display until 1 May 2024
George French Angas, c.1847. Iziko William Fehr Collection.
Who Were the Enslaved?
This exhibit illustrates the history of the Iziko Slave Lodge Museum, humanizing those held at the slave lodge by telling the true stories of people who were trafficked and enslaved at the Cape of Good Hope.
The exhibit is organized by the Iziko Museums of South Africa and endorsed by the Department of Global Communications Outreach Programme on the Transatlantic Slave Trade and Slavery, in connection with the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade (25 March).
On display until 26 April 2024
Photo/Aïda Muluneh
Reframing Neglect
This exhibit features photographers from six countries across Africa where neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are prevalent. In breathtakingly bold colors, it dissects social issues and challenges western representations of Africa by creating a powerful interpretation of the impact of NTDs on gender equity, mental health, mobility and access to resources.
This exhibit is organized by END Fund and Reaching the Last Mile, and endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO), in connection with World NTD Day (30 January).
On display until 27 March 2024
Upcoming Exhibits
Witnessing a Way Forward
This exhibit invites visitors to hear from those directly involved in and affected by mine action around the world – and witness the way forward. It details how mine-affected and post-conflict communities are working together with state parties around the world to bring about impactful and sustainable change.
This exhibit is organized and endorsed by United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS). It is in connection with the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action (4 April).
Physical and virtual exhibit coming 4 April 2024
Ongoing Exhibit
Drawing by Hugh Ferriss for the Board of Design, 1947.
UN Headquarters: A Workshop for Peace
The exhibition features archival images of the planning and building of UNHQ between 1949 and 1952 and photos of the recently renovated compound. The exhibition also includes photos of the recently renovated UNHQ (renovation: 2008-2014).
The exhibition is organized by the Department of Global Communication.