09/08/2025
Meet the Author: Thant Myint-U
We are delighted to welcome Thant Myint-U, award-winning writer, historian, and Senior Fellow of the United Nations Foundation, to the Danny Kaye Auditorium, UNICEF House. He will be sharing his new book “Peacemaker” on the life and legacy of his grandfather U Thant, the first UN Secretary-General of color.
Date: Wednesday, 17 September 2025
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Location: UNICEF House, Danny Kaye Visitors Centre
Opening remarks: Melissa Fleming, UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications
Closing remarks: Elizabeth Cousens, President & CEO of the United Nations Foundation
Purchase your personal copy of the book at the event and get it signed by the author!
The event will also be streamed live on Facebook via United Nations Publications, to join in-person, please RSVP here: bit.ly/4g2TpAI