The UN System in CAR held a series of public information days earlier this week at the Alliance Française in Bangui, culminating in United Nations Day on Wednesday, October 24. The public was invited to visit stands set up by most UN agencies, ask questions and debate agency representatives, as well as attend presentations on UN activities in the country.

The occasion provided an opportunity for representatives from the UN to meet directly with the Central African public to hear their concerns and ideas for the future, as well as to educate visitors on existing programs through films, debates, printed materials and demonstrations.

Attendance was greater than expected on all three days, at times straining the documentation available, but also demonstrating the public’s strong interest in the activities of the UN across the country.