UN at 80: Rare Photos Reveal Eight Decades of Global Impact in Astana
An exhibition titled 'UN at 80: Unfiltered' has opened in Astana, Kazakhstan, offering a unique glimpse into the United Nations' work over the past eight decades. The exhibition, which will run until December 12, 2023, is free and open to the public. The exhibition, featuring 80 unique photographs from the UN's archives, is organized by decade, showcasing key milestones and achievements. It provides a behind-the-scenes look at the UN's work, highlighting real people and genuine emotions. A section is dedicated to Kazakhstan's cooperation with the UN, while another demonstrates how the UN's team impacts ordinary people's lives. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev inaugurated the exhibition at the Presidential Center. Bakytzhan Temirbolat, Director of Kazakhstan’s Presidential Center, emphasized the exhibition's purpose to prompt viewers to see the UN's work and the concepts of humanity and devotion to duty in a new light. Bakbergen Koishybayev, an advisor to Kazakhstan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to witness the dedication of global peacekeeping and human rights advocates. UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan Saranga Radnaaragcha noted that the exhibition aims to show the UN as a network of people united by common goals, working in various locations worldwide, including Kazakhstan. The 'UN at 80: Unfiltered' exhibition is a testament to the UN's impact over the past 80 years, showcasing its work through the stories of real people. It offers a unique perspective on the UN's role in global cooperation and its influence on ordinary lives. The exhibition is open to all visitors free of charge until December 12, 2023.
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