The United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) was established in Australia in November 1948.
Based in Canberra, it is the formal UN presence in Australia and the principal local source of information about the United Nations system. Its information-related responsibilities also extend to Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, New Zealand, Samoa, Tuvalu, Tonga and Vanuatu.
An internationally recruited Director heads UNIC, and is the official representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in Australia and the South Pacific.
With the United Nations playing an ever-increasing role in many of the world’s conflict zones to resolve key political, social, and economic issues, UNIC aims to help people in the region better understand what the UN is doing to make a difference in their lives. It's activities include:
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disseminating information on the UN to government agencies, non-governmental organizations, educational institutions, and the general public;
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assisting the media on all UN-related issues;
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promoting better public awareness and understanding of the aims and principles of the United Nations by organizing public events, coordinating seminars and conferences etc;
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speaking engagements and addressing events organised by government, non-governmental organisations and other community groups;
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welcoming visiting groups to the Centre
UNIC has a public library which includes a video/DVD collection. The latter are all UN-produced and can be borrowed.
For further enquiries please contact the office:
Phone: (61-2) 6270 9200 or send an email
UNIC opening hours:
Monday-Friday
8.45am - 5pm
Contact details:
Phone: (61-2) 6270 9200
Email
Street address:
Level 1, 7 National Circuit
Barton, ACT 2600
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Postal address:
United Nations Information Centre
PO Box 5366
Kingston, ACT
Australia 2604
Countries incorporated within UNIC Canberra's information mandate:
Australia
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Fiji |
Kiribati |
Nauru
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New Zealand
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Samoa
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Tonga
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Tuvalu
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Worldwide network of UNICs