United Nations Headquarters facts for kids
The United Nations Headquarters is a special group of buildings in New York City. It has been the official home of the United Nations since 1952. The buildings are located in a neighborhood called Turtle Bay in Manhattan. They sit on large grounds that look out over the East River.
The headquarters is bordered by First Avenue on the west, East 42nd Street to the south, East 48th Street on the north, and the East River to the east. Many architects from around the world helped design the buildings, including Oscar Niemeyer.
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What is the United Nations?
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization. It was created to help countries work together. Its main goals are to keep peace around the world, develop friendly relations between nations, and help solve global problems. Many countries are members of the UN.
Buildings at the Headquarters
The UN Headquarters is made up of several important buildings. These include the Secretariat Building, the General Assembly Building, and the Conference Building. There is also the Dag Hammarskjöld Library. Each building has a special role in the UN's work.
The Secretariat Building
The Secretariat Building is a tall, rectangular skyscraper. It is where the main offices of the UN Secretariat are located. This is like the main office staff of the UN. The Secretary-General, who is the leader of the UN, also has an office here.
The General Assembly Building
The General Assembly Building is where all member countries meet. They discuss important global issues. Inside, there is a large hall where representatives from each country gather. They vote on resolutions and make decisions about world peace and cooperation.
The Conference Building
The Conference Building connects the General Assembly and Secretariat buildings. It has many meeting rooms. These rooms are used for smaller meetings and discussions. Different UN councils and committees meet here to work on specific topics.
The Dag Hammarskjöld Library
The Dag Hammarskjöld Library is an important resource. It holds many books, documents, and records related to the UN's work. It helps people research and learn about international relations and global issues.
Special Features
The UN Headquarters is not just about buildings. It also has some unique features.
Flags of Member States
Outside the headquarters, you can see the flags of all the UN member states. They are arranged in alphabetical order. This shows that all countries are welcome and have a voice at the UN.
Japanese Peace Bell
There is a special bell at the headquarters called the Japanese Peace Bell. It was made from coins donated by children from around the world. The bell is rung twice a year: on the first day of spring and on United Nations Day. It is a symbol of peace.
Images for kids
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Map of the United Nations headquarters in Dutch. The green rectangle is the Dag Hammarskjöld Library, the purple rectangle is the Secretariat, the blue trapezoid is the Conference Building, and the grey shape is the General Assembly Building
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UN Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld in front of the General Assembly building (1950s)
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Flags of the member states, arranged in alphabetical order
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View from First Avenue towards the library, Secretariat and General Assembly buildings
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Dag Hammarskjöld Library
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Japanese Peace Bell, made out of coins donated by children
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United Nations Logo in Headquarters
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View of the headquarters in the 1959 MGM thriller North by Northwest by Alfred Hitchcock
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See also
In Spanish: Sede de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para niños
