Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70)
UN Headquarters, New York
The 70th session focuses on gender equality and women's empowerment, bringing together government representatives, UN entities, and civil society.
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Where the United Nations Meets New York
Connecting UN staff, NYC agencies, and NYS offices through a shared resource for collaboration, events, and city–diplomacy coordination.
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A Shared Digital Commons
New York City has hosted the United Nations since 1952 — yet for most New Yorkers, the world of international diplomacy and local governance rarely intersect. UNNYC bridges that gap: a single information hub connecting UN activity, NYC policy, and New York State resources so public servants, residents, and visitors can see where global frameworks meet neighborhood streets.
Built by WeGovNYC and Sarapis, UNNYC is a free, open civic resource — not affiliated with the United Nations or any government agency.
Global Meets Local
See how UN frameworks like the SDGs and Paris Agreement map directly to NYC laws, programs, and agencies working in your borough.
Professional Networking
A directory of UN offices, NYC agencies, and NYS departments — all located in New York City — to help public servants connect across jurisdictions.
Living in NYC
Practical resources for transit, housing, health, and city services — curated for international staff and anyone navigating New York's civic landscape.
What's Happening
Upcoming Events
69th Session — Commission on Narcotic Drugs
UN Headquarters, New York
Annual policy-making session on global drug control, demand reduction, and illicit crop monitoring.
Learn more →ECOSOC Special Meeting on Credit Ratings
UN Headquarters, New York
ECOSOC convenes to examine how credit rating methodologies affect sustainable development financing.
Learn more →International Migration Review Forum
New York City
The primary intergovernmental platform for states to discuss progress on the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration.
Learn more →Humanitarian Affairs Segment
UN Headquarters, New York
ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment brings together stakeholders to strengthen coordination of humanitarian responses worldwide.
Learn more →UN General Assembly — 81st Session Opens
UN Headquarters, New York
The annual opening of the General Assembly, followed by the High-Level General Debate starting September 22, drawing world leaders to NYC.
Learn more →NYC Junior Ambassadors Program
Across NYC & UN Headquarters
The Mayor's Office for International Affairs empowers 7th–9th graders to engage with the UN's mission. Over 3,500 youth and educators have participated since 2015.
Learn more →NYC Voluntary Local Review (VLR)
NYC Mayor's Office for International Affairs
New York City submits its latest VLR to the UN, reporting local progress on the Sustainable Development Goals. NYC pioneered this process in 2018.
Learn more →UN Plaza $500M Renovation
One & Two UN Plaza, East 44th Street
A major redevelopment backed by the NYC Mayor, Governor Hochul, and UNDC. Includes BuildSmart 2025 energy efficiency upgrades and will create 1,800 construction jobs.
Learn more →Policy Intersections
Where UN frameworks and NYC/NYS priorities converge on the same streets.
Climate Action
UN Framework
Paris Agreement & SDG 13 (Climate Action) — UN Framework Convention targets
NYC/NYS Action
Local Law 97 — Carbon caps for large buildings. PlaNYC 2023: carbon neutrality by 2050, 100% clean electricity by 2040
Housing & Development
UN Framework
SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities) & UN-Habitat New Urban Agenda
NYC/NYS Action
OneNYC 2050: 200,000 affordable housing units. HPD decarbonization of affordable housing, Enterprise Green Communities standards
Migration & Integration
UN Framework
Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration — 2026 IMRF in NYC
NYC/NYS Action
Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) — NYC largest immigrant population in the U.S. (3.1M foreign-born residents)
Gender Equality
UN Framework
SDG 5 (Gender Equality), UN Women, CSW70 (March 2026)
NYC/NYS Action
NYC Commission on Gender Equity — First U.S. city to join UN Safe Cities Global Initiative for women and girls
Sustainable Development Goals
UN Framework
2030 Agenda — 17 SDGs adopted by 193 Member States
NYC/NYS Action
NYC Voluntary Local Review — first U.S. city to report to the UN on SDG progress. Invest NYC SDG initiative by NYU
AI & Governance
UN Framework
UN Secretary-General's Roadmap for Digital Cooperation and AI Advisory Body
NYC/NYS Action
NYC Mayor's Office co-hosts "AI x Governance" with UN Foundation — public and private sector convergence on AI
Urban Environment
UN Framework
SDG 15 (Life on Land) & UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration
NYC/NYS Action
PlaNYC: 30% tree canopy cover target. NYC Parks urban forestry. Flood resilience strategies for coastal zones
Green Economy & Jobs
UN Framework
SDG 8 (Decent Work) & ILO Just Transition framework
NYC/NYS Action
NYC Green Economy Action Plan (Feb 2024) — 400,000 green jobs projected by 2040
Resources for Public Servants
Getting Around NYC
Transit information for commuting to UN HQ, City Hall, and state offices across Manhattan.
Housing Resources
NYC housing programs, tenant protections, and neighborhood guides for new residents.
NYC 311 — City Services
The gateway to NYC government services. Report issues, find information, and connect with agencies.
UNITAR Courses
Learning programs from the UN Institute for Training and Research based in New York.
Health & Safety
NYC health services, COVID-19 info, and emergency resources.
Libraries & Research
World-class research institutions and public library systems.
Directory
United Nations
- UN Headquarters / Secretariat405 East 42nd Street, NYC 10017Visit site ↗
- UNDP (Development Programme)One United Nations Plaza, NYC 10017Visit site ↗
- UNICEF (Children's Fund)3 United Nations Plaza, NYC 10017Visit site ↗
- UN Women220 East 42nd Street, NYC 10017Visit site ↗
- UNFPA (Population Fund)605 Third Avenue, NYC 10158Visit site ↗
- UN DESA (Economic & Social Affairs)405 East 42nd Street, NYC 10017Visit site ↗
- FAO Liaison OfficeOne UN Plaza, DC1 Room 1125Visit site ↗
- UNITAR New York OfficeOne UN Plaza, NYC 10017Visit site ↗
NYC Government
- Office for International AffairsCity Hall, NYC 10007Visit site ↗
- NYC City HallCity Hall Park, NYC 10007Visit site ↗
- Dept. of City Planning120 Broadway, 31st Floor, NYC 10271Visit site ↗
- Housing Preservation & Development100 Gold Street, NYC 10038Visit site ↗
- Dept. of Buildings280 Broadway, 3rd Floor, NYC 10007Visit site ↗
- Dept. of Small Business Services110 William Street, 7th Floor, NYC 10038Visit site ↗
- Mayor's Office of Climate & Environmental JusticeCity Hall, NYC 10007Visit site ↗
- NYC Economic Development Corp.One Liberty Plaza, NYC 10006Visit site ↗
NYS in NYC
- Governor's NYC Office633 Third Avenue, 38th Floor, NYC 10017Visit site ↗
- Empire State Development633 Third Avenue, NYC 10017Visit site ↗
- Dept. of Labor — NYC9 Bond Street, Brooklyn, NYCVisit site ↗
- Homes & Community Renewal (HCR)25 Beaver Street, NYC 10004Visit site ↗
- Dept. of Financial ServicesOne State Street, NYC 10004Visit site ↗
- Office of the Attorney General — NYC28 Liberty Street, NYC 10005Visit site ↗
- Comptroller's NYC Office59 Maiden Lane, NYC 10038Visit site ↗
- NYSERDA NYC OfficeSee nyserda.ny.gov for locationsVisit site ↗
Geography
Key Locations
The United Nations and New York share more than a mailing address—they share a geography of institutions, agencies, and offices that shape global and local policy alike.
News & Announcements
NYC Mayor's Office
$500 Million UN Plaza Redevelopment Announced
Mayor, Governor Hochul, and UNDC announce a transformative renovation of One and Two UN Plaza, including BuildSmart 2025 energy upgrades and 1,800 construction jobs.
United Nations
International Migration Review Forum Comes to NYC
The 2026 IMRF convenes in New York City (May 5–8) to assess progress on the Global Compact for Migration — a topic with direct local relevance.
NYC International Affairs
2025 NYC Junior Ambassadors Cohort Selected
Seventh through ninth graders from all five boroughs will engage with the UN mission, continuing a program that has reached over 3,500 youth since 2015.
NYC Climate
Green Economy Action Plan Targets 400,000 Jobs by 2040
NYC launches an ambitious plan to build a green workforce, aligning with both Local Law 97 building targets and UN SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).
NYS Governor
BuildSmart 2025: Energy Efficiency Standards for State Buildings
Governor Hochul's BuildSmart program sets new energy efficiency requirements, directly supporting the UN Plaza renovation and broader climate goals.
United Nations
CSW70: Gender Equality on the Agenda at UN Headquarters
The 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (March 9–19, 2026) will gather advocates, policymakers, and NGOs in New York City.