Meet the Author at UNICEF House Join us at the Danny Kaye Auditorium for a special conversation with Thant Myint-U, award-winning writer, historian, and Senior Fellow of the United Nations Foundation. Thant Myint-U will share insights from his groundbreaking new history of the 1960s, told through the life of U Thant, the first UN Secretary-General of color. Drawing on newly declassified documents, the book reveals U Thant’s pivotal role in preventing nuclear war, mediating conflicts across the globe, and advancing peace, justice, and environmental protection; lessons that resonate profoundly today. 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. To join in person, please RSVP here: bit.ly/4g2TpAI #UNBookshop
