UN celebrates 80 years with free fair in Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo.- The United Nations System will commemorate its 80th anniversary with a free public fair titled “UN Fair: 80 Years Building the Future!” 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. The event invites citizens—particularly youth and families—to explore the UN’s global and national contributions through exhibitions, interactive spaces, and discussions that highlight eight decades of collaboration between the organization and the Dominican Republic.

The two-day fair will offer a rich educational and cultural program, featuring artistic performances, storytelling, and interactive experiences designed to promote peace, equality, sustainability, and human rights. The celebration is supported by 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.

Private sector and civil society partners, including Mercasid Group, the Association of Multiple Banks (ABA), KahKow, “El Sistema de Punta Cana,” and FUNDARMONIARTES, have also joined the initiative. According to Julia del Carmen Sánchez, UN Resident Coordinator in the Dominican Republic, the fair seeks to engage citizens—especially young people—as agents of change, while celebrating a long-standing partnership for sustainable development and equal opportunity.