‘Gibraltar at the United Nations 1946-2026’ Exhibition Opens

The ‘Gibraltar at the United Nations 1946-2026’ exhibition was opened yesterday evening by the Deputy Chief Minister Dr Joseph Garcia at the Fine Arts Gallery in Casemates.

The exhibition marks the 80th anniversary of Gibraltar’s listing as a Non-Self-Governing Territory at the United Nations in 1946 and traces the story of Gibraltar’s relationship with the global governance institution.

The exhibition brings together archival material like documents, photographs, press cuttings and correspondence explaining Gibraltar’s political representation at the United Nations and its efforts aimed at achieving decolonisation and removal from the UN’s list of Non-Self-Governing Territories. The material was held by the archives and  also submitted by members of the public. 

Dr Joseph Garcia said: “I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Archivist Gerard Wood and the whole team at the Gibraltar National Archives for curating this important exhibition to mark the 80th anniversary of Gibraltar’s listing as a Non-Self-Governing Territory at the United Nations. The photographs, documents and artefacts presented record the determination of a small people to have their voice heard in the wider world, and ensure that future generations will be able to see the human story behind the international diplomacy. I hope that everyone who visits this exhibition will reflect on the journey it represents and continues to appreciate the importance of working towards a future in which the wishes of the people of Gibraltar remain paramount.”

Archivist Gerard Wood thanked his team and volunteers for helping put together the exhibition. 

Gibraltar at the United Nations 1946–2026 is now open until 2nd October 2026 at the Fine Arts Gallery and is free to attend.