United Nations Public Service Day Celebration

Whether working in healthcare or delivering essential services in the areas of sanitation, social welfare, education, postal delivery, transport, law enforcement, and more, public servants globally have continued to work in the community as many people shelter at home, risking their lives to ensure ours can continue.

The event brought together public servants and leaders to discuss the importance of the continuation of public service provision during times of pandemic. It examined the various approaches countries have taken during the crisis while looking at what measures they are undertaking to better mitigate such challenges in the future.

The also included an orchestral piece performed by the UN Orchestra and feature a video showcasing public servants in action developed from over 80 submissions received from public servants at national and local levels worldwide. Read more