United Nations Public Service Day

United Nations Public Service Day History

United Nations Public Service Day is an annual event held on June 23rd every year. Its purpose is to recognize the contributions of public servants and their work in promoting sustainable development worldwide. The United Nations Public Service Day highlights the central role of public service in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which include ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring peace and prosperity for all.

The United Nations General Assembly officially established Public Service Day in 2002 to encourage Member States to celebrate the value of public service and to recognize its important role in society. It provides an opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate the hard work and dedication of public servants and to raise awareness of the significant contributions they make to their communities and countries. Public servants in Australia play a vital role in delivering essential services to all Australians, including healthcare, education, emergency services, and public infrastructure development.

Australia joins the rest of the world in the celebration of United Nations Public Service Day. This is done through various events and activities, including conferences, award ceremonies, and forums. The Observance also provides an opportunity for public servants in Australia to come together to share their experiences and knowledge, exchange ideas and best practices, and to gain inspiration and motivation to continue their work on behalf of the community. In Australia, the day is celebrated on June 23rd every year.

Facts about United Nations Public Service Day

• Every year the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) organizes a world forum with a host country. The forum operates as a space for world leaders, ministers, and other senior decision-makers to debate emerging issues and trends. It allows them to discuss good practices, strategies, actions, and innovative approaches that will improve and benefit the public sector.
• Today, as we honor these essential workers and so many more, we must also reflect on how to better protect, recognize and invest in their well-being as we build back better, together. And I say directly to these inspiring public servants: We are all deeply indebted to you for your remarkable acts of service to humankind - UN Secretary-General António Guterres, UN Public Service Day, 2020
• Since the UN's establishment in 1945, Australia has contributed to over 60 missions in various capacities, such as military personnel, police officers, and civilian experts.
• Australia works with UN bodies such as the Security Council, the Counter-Terrorism Committee, and the Office of Counter-Terrorism to strengthen international security and address global threats like terrorism, weapons proliferation, and cybercrime.

In the News and Trending in Australia for United Nations Public Service Day

Top things to do in Australia for this observance

• Learn more about the role of public service workers. The Covid-19 pandemic has put a lot more responsbility and burden on public workers. The UN highlights their efforts and continued contributions.
• Listen to the UN Symphony Orchestra's tribute to public service.
• Visit local libraries, museums, or historical sites to understand the development and impact of public services in Australia.
• Consider touring institutions like government buildings, universities, or museums to get an idea of how Australia's public service infrastructure operates.