Marking the UN's 80th anniversary, we're showcasing over 200 powerful human stories from all 193 Member States, reflecting 80 years of global work.

The UN system is part of your daily life in ways you might not expect. This exhibition highlights these impacts.

The exhibition shows how we can only tackle global challenges together -- to build a healthier, safer, more prosperous world for everyone.

Organised by DGC together with Italy, Slovenia and Switzerland.

  • Experience It Your Way:

    • At UNHQ: Visit the physical exhibit in the GA lobby to see 24 highlighted stories until Jan 2026.

    • Online: Explore all 200+ stories on our virtual exhibition website  /en/exhibits/exhibit/un80  (New stories are being added until December 2025!)

    • Globally: Find selections of stories exhibited in physical locations worldwide by our UNICs/RCOs and other UN offices.

      The Australian edition of the UN @ 80 Shared Lives, Shared Future exhibition is supported by the Minderoo Foundation.


      The exhibition launched in Sydney on 22 October at the UNAA NSW conference and gala dinner event. In Canberra, the event was held at MoAD on Friday 24 October 2025 and was supported by DFAT and the UNAA. 

      Further details, and professional images from these events will be made available soon.