Ceremony Marks 80th Anniversary of the United Nations (UN) with Launch of New Practical Guide
A ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the United Nations (UN) was held in Tunis on Friday, providing an opportunity to present a new practical guide to the UN's operational system, titled "The UN at Country Level: A Practical Guide to the United Nations Operational System".
Ceremony Details
The ceremony, presided over by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, took place at the headquarters of the International Diplomatic Academy of Tunis. In attendance were the UN Resident Coordinator in Tunisia, heads of diplomatic missions, representatives of UN and international organizations, and high-ranking officials.
New Practical Guide
Published by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), this nearly 140-page guide aims to be an instrument of transparency and understanding of the UN's operational system at the country level. It seeks to demystify the organization's operational functioning by describing how its agencies, funds, and programs interact in the field.
Guide Structure and Content
Structured into ten chapters that can be read independently, the guide covers the UN's mandates on peace, human rights, and sustainable development, as well as its operational system, national context implementation, financing mechanisms, and country program design. The guide is written in an accessible manner, making it easy to understand for a wide range of audiences.
Target Audience and Timing
The guide is intended for diplomats, government officials, international partners, academics, and civil society actors. Its release comes at a critical time when reforming the UN system and strengthening coherence among its pillars are at the heart of international debates.
Importance for Tunisia
For Tunisia, this guide is a valuable tool for better understanding the structure, coordination, and financing of the UN's presence in the country. It will help strengthen dialogue between the government, UN agencies, and international partners, and better align national efforts with the 2030 Agenda and the objectives of coherence between development, humanitarian action, and peace.
Availability and Updates
The guide, available online at understandingtheun.org, offers a systemic and accessible overview of the UN's functioning in the field. It will be regularly updated and is not a legal document, but rather a pedagogical tool aimed at making the UN system more accessible and transparent.
