The United Nations Information Center (UNIC) Tokyo, Japan, is based in Tokyo and serves as a communication arm of the United Nations. Established in April 1958, UNIC Tokyo has been operational for over 50 years, making it the only UNIC in Northeast Asia.[1]
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| Abbreviation | UNIC Tokyo |
|---|---|
| Type | Information centre |
| Legal status | Active |
| Headquarters | New York |
Head | Director Kaoru Nemoto  Japan (2013 - present) |
| Website | www |
The UNIC Tokyo, or the United Nations Information Centre in Tokyo, serves as a hub for disseminating information about the United Nations to the Japanese public. It facilitates communication between Japan and the UN, promotes awareness of UN activities, and supports cooperation between Japan and the global community on various issues such as peacekeeping, development, human rights, and environmental sustainability. The UNIC Tokyo also organizes events, workshops, and conferences on global challenges and the role of the UN in addressing them.[2]
Scope
editUNIC Tokyo plays a role in disseminating information about the various activities of the United Nations. It selects topics of interest to the Japanese people from the flood of information provided every day by the UN Headquarters and distributes them in Japanese.
The centre translates key resolutions and the Secretary-General’s messages for publication through various channels, including websites, e-mail, Facebook, and blogs. It also organizes press conferences and interviews for the Secretary-General and other senior UN officials visiting Japan.[3]
Outreach Activity
editUNIC Tokyo is involved in outreach activities. It provides guidance on visits to the UN and organizes events for middle and high school students. In 2013, the media extensively covered the visit of the UN Outreach Mission, a team of human resource officers from the UN Family, providing recruitment information for Japanese people hoping to work for the UN.[4][5]
UNIC Director
editThe current director of the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Tokyo is Kaoru Nemoto.[6] She has been engaged in a diverse range of activities around the globe. Prior to joining UNIC, Kaoru Nemoto graduated from the Faculty of Law, the University of Tokyo, and worked at TV Asahi. She later studied at Columbia University and earned her master’s degree in International Relations.[7]
References
edit- ^ "UNIC". 国連広報センター (in Japanese). Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ "UNIC". 国連広報センター (in Japanese). Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ "国際連合：その憲章と機構". 国連広報センター (in Japanese). Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ "主な活動". 国連広報センター (in Japanese). Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ "経済社会開発". 国連広報センター (in Japanese). Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ "国連広報センター新所長 着任のお知らせ". 国連広報センター (in Japanese). Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ "Secretary-General Appoints Kaoru Nemoto of Japan Director, United Nations Information Centre in Tokyo | Meetings Coverage and Press Releases". press.un.org. Retrieved 26 April 2024.