2020 UN Public Service Day

On 23 June the United Nations celebrated UN Public Service Day by focusing on the critical role public servants have played in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and the Ministry of the Interior and Safety of the Republic of Korea organized a virtual event to pay homage to public servants who have been working on the frontlines and to recognize the lifesaving work they have undertaken during the pandemic. The event brought together public servants and leaders to discuss the importance of the continuation of public service provision during times of pandemic. In doing so, 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 event also included an original orchestral piece performed by the UN Orchestra and featured a video showcasing public servants in action developed from over 80 submissions received from public servants at national and local levels world wide. Read more