Commemoration of the United Nations’ 80th Anniversary in Bahrain kicks off with a Youth-Focused Celebration

The commemoration of the UN's 80th anniversary in Bahrain was launched on Sunday, 25 October 2025, during an event at the Bahrain Science Center for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), organized by the United Nations Country Team in Bahrain in partnership with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and the Bahrain Science Center for the SDGs.

The opening ceremony marked the beginning of a vibrant three-day programme (25–27 October 2025) designed to celebrate eight decades of global cooperation, peacebuilding, and sustainable development, while spotlighting the transformative role of youth in shaping the future.

The UN’s 80th anniversary is a moment to reaffirm the values of multilateralism and international solidarity, said Ahmed Ben Lassoued, Director of the United Nations Information Centre in Manama, highlighting the UN’s relevance in today’s world through innovation, inclusivity, and youth engagement. “The future cannot be built without youth”.

Shaikha Butti, Director of the Youth Enabling Department at the Ministry of Youth Affairs, expressed Bahrain’s pride in being part of the United Nations’ legacy, emphasizing the strong partnership between the Ministry and the UN in empowering youth and advancing the 2030 Agenda, while highlighting that celebrating this milestone at the Bahrain Science Center for SDGs reflects the shared vision toward youth empowerment and a more sustainable and inclusive future.

The event included a message by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on United Nations Day, observed on 24 October, and a video commemorating the UN's 80th anniversary, featuring United Nations resident coordinators and young people from across the globe. The three-day event includes a diverse array of activities aimed at engaging youth and the wider public.