The United Nations System is set to mark its 80th anniversary with a vibrant public fair titled “UN Fair: 80 Years Building the Future!” The event will take place on October 17 and 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Publishing Pavilion in the Plaza de la Cultura, Santo Domingo. Open to all, the fair aims to engage citizens, particularly youth and families, in exploring the UN’s global and national contributions through a variety of activities, including exhibitions, interactive spaces, and panel discussions. These will highlight eight decades of collaboration between the UN and the Dominican Republic, emphasizing themes such as peace, equality, sustainability, and human rights. The two-day celebration will feature a diverse program of artistic performances, storytelling, and interactive experiences designed to educate and inspire. The event is supported by key national institutions, including the Presidency of the Republic, the Ministries of Culture and Education, PLERD-MINERD, the UNESCO Associated Schools Network, and the Mayor’s Office of the National District. Additionally, private sector and civil society partners such as Mercasid Group, the Association of Multiple Banks (ABA), KahKow, “El Sistema de Punta Cana,” and FUNDARMONIARTES have joined the initiative. Julia del Carmen Sánchez, UN Resident Coordinator in the Dominican Republic, emphasized that the fair aims to empower citizens, especially young people, as agents of change while celebrating the enduring partnership between the UN and the Dominican Republic in fostering sustainable development and equal opportunities.