As an initial step, the European Union (EU), the UN agencies in the "UN House" and the UNU are organizing a special public exhibition on Humanitarian Emergencies that will also be opened by the Secretary-General on 24 January. The exhibition features panels of information on humanitarian emergencies and partnerships in responding to humanitarian crises. The opening of the exhibition will be jointly carried out with Poul Nielson, EU Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid.

A  G  E  N  D  A

11:00 a.m.	Secretary-General Arrives at UNU
11:10 a.m.	Opening of the UNU Building as the "UN House" in Japan Venue: Courtyard in front of UNU Building
11:20 a.m.	Opening and Tour of the Humanitarian Emergencies Exhibition (with Poul Nielson, EU Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid) Venue: First floor reception area and second floor

Members of the press are cordially invited to attend the opening ceremony that will commence at 11:00 on 24 January 2001. For security reasons, please contact Public Affairs if you plan to attend.

[History of the UNU Building and "UN House" in Japan]