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Happy Birthday UN!
Observing the United Nations (UN) Day on October 24, the UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon urged all the governments and individuals in the world to work for a common cause for the common good at this time of multiple crises.
The charter celebrates 70 years
Observing the United Nations (UN) Day on October 24, the UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon urged all the governments and individuals in the world to work for a common cause for the common good at this time of multiple crises. A special concert titled ‘UN Day Concert 2014: Lang Lang & Friends’ was organised by the department of public information in association with the Lang Lang International Music Foundation (LLIMF).
The concert was held at the General Assembly Hall focussing on youth and education of global citizens.
Ban Ki-moon, said, “The United Nations is needed more than ever at this time of multiple crises. Poverty, disease, terrorism, discrimination and climate change are exacting a heavy toll. Millions of people continue to suffer deplorable exploitation through bonded labour, human trafficking, sexual slavery or unsafe conditions in factories, fields and mines. There have been painful setbacks, and there is much work ahead to realise the charter’s vision. But we can take heart from our achievements. At this critical moment, let us reaffirm our commitment to empowering the marginalised and vulnerable.”
UN Day marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter. With the ratification of this founding document by the majority of its signatories, including the five permanent members of the Security Council, the United Nations officially came into being.
A sneak peek into the history, evolution and works of the UN:
The United Nations is an international organisation founded in 1945 after the Second World War by 51 countries committed to maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations and promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights.
Due to its unique international character, and the powers vested in its founding charter, the organisation can take action on a wide range of issues, and provide a forum for its 193 member states to express their views, through the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council and other bodies and committees.
The work of the United Nations reaches every corner of the globe. Although best known for peacekeeping, peace building, conflict prevention and humanitarian assistance, there are many other ways the United Nations and its system (specialised agencies, funds and programmes) affect our lives and make the world a better place. The organisation works on a broad range of fundamental issues, from sustainable development, environment and refugees protection, disaster relief, counter terrorism, disarmament and non-proliferation, to promoting democracy, human rights, gender equality and the advancement of women, governance, economic and social development and international health, clearing landmines, expanding food production, and more, in order to achieve its goals and coordinate efforts for a safer world for this and future generations.
