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United Nations Day is celebrated every year on October 24. It marks the anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Charter in 1945, which established the United Nations as a global organization to promote peace and cooperation.
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The day was first declared in 1947, just two years after the United Nations was founded, and was recognized as an international day in 1971 by the UN General Assembly.
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Many countries hold events like concerts, discussions, and exhibitions to raise awareness of the UN's mission and work in maintaining international peace, security, human rights, and development.
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The United Nations was created to prevent future wars and to foster international dialogue after the devastation of World War II. The UN Charter is the foundational document that outlines its principles.
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The UN plays a critical role in promoting global initiatives such as the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which address challenges like poverty, inequality, and climate change.
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UN peacekeeping is one of its most well-known activities, sending missions to conflict zones around the world to promote peace and protect civilians.
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Many cultural and educational events are held globally on United Nations Day to celebrate the diversity of its 193 member states and to strengthen international ties.
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The UN is the guardian of human rights worldwide, adopting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 to set a global standard for human dignity and freedoms.
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The current Secretary-General, António Guterres, plays a key role in promoting the UN's mission by serving as the main spokesperson and leader in global initiatives.
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United Nations Day serves as a reminder of the UN's global efforts in peacebuilding, humanitarian aid, environmental protection, and international cooperation.
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