Behind the scenes of the UN General Assembly

United Nations - A behind the scenes look at the United Nations General Assembly.

With all-access footage of what goes on at the annual meeting of the world’s leaders, The Assembly follows a UN Photographer, Interpreter, Spokesperson and Youth Advocate on a journey around one of the most secure and high-profile events of the year, all intersecting with the role of the UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon.

Special thanks to the Executive Office of the Secretary-General, the United Nations Department of Safety & Security, the UN Department of Public Information, UNICEF, United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and UN Women.

Executive Producer
David Ohana

Producer
Angus Ingham

Cinematography
Thomas Maddens
Nathan Beriro
Oscar Brett

Editing
Thomas Maddens

Motion Graphics
Ellen Andries

Post Production & GFX:

Music:
‘Bright Lights’ by Gary Clark Jr, courtesy of Hotwire Unlimited LLC

[azeezabrarkhanm.a.]

I like their tension and managing to carry different country's flags at the right time. It reminds me of our school days where we used to organize small programs. :)

[manumudgal]

The Flag changing people may have the best stressful job on earth...

[Somebrero]

Someday I’ll work for this amazing organization. If I finish my degree and grab some experience, hopefully they’ll let me play out my childhood dream of working there. That’s my one wish in life :)

[dreamer]

It's great to see positive comments on this video. The UN is not a perfect institution, but nothing is, and it represents a truly noble higher ideal of all nations and peoples working together in harmony.

[marianalizethreyessicairos]

this is so amazing, this motived me to contigue studying hard to become a good translator and maybe one day a good interpreter

[Demonetization_Symbol]

I want to work for the United Nations and see a General Assembly meeting in person. I want to go inside the General Assembly room because it is so freaking beautiful. The best room I have ever seen in my life!

[AmorosoGombe]

The United Nations is amazing. I hope to represent my country there at UNCTAD. I've done one UNCTAD conference in Kenya. Hope to do many more at international bilateral level for the AU. That's my big dream. Represent Africa on trade at international bilateral level.

[mosacanite]

Bruhh all these world legends in one room! I COULD NOT!!😂🤦🏾‍♂️

[MasayaShida]

im crying... these human beings with beautiful hearts working together...

[mor-sbu]

Proud to be in this amazing city, just a few minutes from my university.

[ravindertalwar]

I AM FROM INDIA AND PRAY TO ALMIGHTY GOD 🙏 WITH BOTH HANDS FOLDED FOR THE WELLBEING AND HAPPINESS FOR EVERYONE IN THE GLOBAL WORLD BASED ON FRIENDSHIP LOVE LIGHT PEACE AND JUSTICE FOR ALL WITHOUT ANY DISCRIMINATION.

[andrewdbeach]

The UN is honestly pretty amazing and it’s awesome to see how everything happens behind the scenes

[LeeandAlannagsy]

Amazing video! Makes me more and more inspired to become an interpreter!

[jacobzaranyika]

Thank you United Nations 🇺🇳

It’s about time you SHOWED UP and explain to people what it is exactly that you do and are therefore.

You were beginning to look like the Human Rights Organization that ignores cries for help of BLACK WOMEN. We can’t have organizations that discriminate against colour and gender being funded by earthly citizens.

[renzula]

I really have a big dream of working in the UN and I'll make sure to work hard

[flameon]

The UN can never be a satisfying solution to peace unless the nations with veto power are as equal as others

[karlapalacios]

Today I submitted postulation to attend to the UN General Assembly with the delegation of Mexico. I hope I can be there next September!

[msubscriberswithvideosc]

United-Nations, can you please make one more video showing the entrance of all national leaders.

[hadiazulfiqar]

I am just a kid but its is an inspiring job to do!!

[muhammadsikandarhayat]

I want to be a member of United Nations on climate change. That's inspired me as a graduater in forestry.