Description
On 12 January 2026, UNPA issued a special event sheet of 10 stamps to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the issuance of the first Journal of the United Nations. The stamp sheet in the denomination of $1.70, pays tribute to the Journal’s enduring role as an official repository of the UN’s past seen through the lens of its daily meetings and activities.
The first edition of the Journal of the United Nations was issued on 10 January 1946, the same day that the UN General Assembly opened its first session. This stamp issuance celebrates eight decades of this landmark publication, which has chronicled the evolution of multilateralism while maintaining accessibility to the Organization’s work.
Serving as the UN’s daily programme of official meetings and other activities, the Journal has faithfully documented the trajectory of international diplomacy, providing delegates, staff, and the public with a transparent, multilingual, and authoritative source of information. Documenting history as it unfolded, from the Organization’s early years until today, it has ensured that every official meeting remains part of the UN’s institutional memory.
The stamps and tabs feature UN delegates, dignitaries and staff reading the Journal, alongside images of the publication in multiple languages across the decades.
The stamp sheet was designed by Rorie Katz (United Nations), in conjunction with the Department for General Assembly and Conference Management.
This anniversary offers a moment to reflect on the Journal’s pivotal role in preserving the UN’s legacy while continuously adapting to the demands of a digitally interconnected world. In an era of rapid information exchange, its commitment to accuracy, accessibility and multilingualism remains as crucial as ever.
Customers with standing orders for New York special event sheets (94) will automatically receive this item through their accounts.
Date of issue: 12 January 2026
Designers: Rorie Katz (United Nations)and the Department for General Assembly and Conference Management
Denomination: US$ 1.70
Stamp size: 40.6 x 29.8
Tab size: 40.6 x 29.8
Sheet size: 279.4 mm x 215.9 mm
Printer: In-house
