Step Inside the United Nations: A Virtual Reality Journey to South Sudan

##Arrival Procedures for United Nations Headquarters Please complete both steps below for entry:

1. Register Online: All visitors to United Nations Headquarters must register on the United Nations Security Website prior to arrival. CLICK HERE to register.

2. Bring Valid Identification: In addition to completing online registration, all visitors aged 18 and older must bring a valid, original, government-issued photo ID from a UN Member State or Non-Member Observer State to present at entry. The ID must be in Latin/Roman characters. Acceptable forms include:> ・Passport ・Driver’s License ・National Identity Card ・IDNYC Card

Please note: Only original, physical IDs are accepted (no photocopies or digital images).

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About

Immerse yourself in the day-to-day work of the United Nations in the field through our innovative Virtual Reality (VR) Experience.

This 360-degree VR will take you to the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), placing you at the heart of UN peacekeeping efforts and the challenges they face.

Using VR headsets, you will be transported to South Sudan, where you will ride alongside peacekeepers in an Armored Personnel Carrier, collaborate with engineers to address unprecedented flooding in Bentiu, visit displaced persons' camps, and participate in land and riverine patrols along the Nile to protect civilians. You will encounter the difficult tasks faced by UN peacekeepers, including the vital interactions between female peacekeepers and local women and youth, aimed at building trust and gaining a deeper understanding of the community's needs.

The Virtual Reality Experience lasts approximately 6 minutes per person, providing a powerful glimpse into the vital work being carried out by UN peacekeepers on the ground.

Please note that this experience is not recommended for individuals under 12 years old, pregnant individuals, or those with limited balance stability.

For more information, please contact toursunhq@un.org.

Due to high-level meetings of Heads of State and Government, and delegations, United Nations Headquarters and Chambers may sometimes close to the public on very short notice.

The United Nations Headquarters is accessible to persons with disabilities.

All sales are final - no exchanges or refunds are offered. !.

Hours of operation

• Weekdays: Please plan to arrive 60 minutes before your tour.
• The UN Headquarters is closed on weekends and holidays listed below.
• The shops in the Visitors Services court close around 5:30pm.

Check-In

All visitors to the United Nations Headquarters require a UN security pass to enter the United Nations building. This security pass must be obtained at the Visitor Check-in Office.

Start your visit at the  Visitor  Check-in Office  (801 1st Avenue at 45th  Street, across the street from the UN Visitors Entrance).  After receiving your security pass, proceed across the street to the United Nations Visitors Entrance (46th Street and 1st Avenue) for security screening and access to UN Headquarters.

For security screening, please arrive 60 minutes before the start of your tour.

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