PURPOSE: The United Nations Day, on 24 October, marks the anniversary of the day in 1945 when the UN Charter entered into force. 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. 24 October has been celebrated as United Nations Day since 1948. The Day offers the opportunity to amplify our common agenda and reaffirm the purposes and principles of the UN Charter that have guided us for the past 78 years. Usually held in the General Assembly Hall of the Organization, at UNHQ in New York, a concert is held to mark UN Day. The UN Annual Concert is call to strengthen international cooperation in the interest of both nations and peoples, for a more peaceful and prosperous future for all.
FORUM: “Marking the 78th Anniversary of the Organization.” United Nations Day 2023. The United Nations serves as a global forum where countries can raise and discuss the most difficult issues, including problems of war and peace. In addition to maintaining international peace and security, the UN protects human rights, delivers humanitarian aid, promotes sustainable development and upholds international law. On October 24th we mark the entry into force of the United Nations Charter exactly 78 years ago. The pandemic is not the only issue the world faces. Racism, intolerance, inequality, climate change, poverty, hunger, armed conflict, and other ills remain global challenges. These challenges call for global action, and the General Assembly is a critical opportunity for all to come together and chart a course for the future. Follow the conversations with the hashtags: #24October; #SDG16. #unday #cultureofpeace.
EVENTS: To celebrate United Nations Day 2023 on October 24th, the United Nations usually held in the General Assembly Hall of the Organization at Headquarters, a concert to mark UN Day with the UN Chamber Music Society of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council (UNCMS); Partners are organising an exciting programme on the topic “Culture of Peace”.
EXIBITIONS. Explore the UN Exhibits.
STATEMENT: Read the statement by the United Nations. Secretary-General António Guterres on UN Day 2023, October 24th.
UN Day 2023 Concert: 'The Frontlines of Climate Action' | United Nations.
To celebrate the United Nations Day 2023, a special concert featuring the Environmental Symphony: The Movement and world renowned cellist Michael Fitzpatrick, on the theme of 'The Frontlines of Climate Action', is held in the General Assembly Hall at United Natiins Headquarters in New York. The theme of this year’s UN Day Concert reinforces Secretary-General António Guterres’s call for “faster, bolder climate action,” and intends to galvanize world leaders ahead of the COP28 climate conference in Dubai later in the year, and the 2024 International Conference on Small Island Developing States in Antigua and Barbuda.
PODCASTS: Know your Unitd Nations; The Date of 24 October has been celebrated as United Nations Day since 1948. Learn about the Three Pillars of the UN Listen to the audio-podcasts!
CAMPAIGN MATERIALS: The United Nations emblem has been incorporated into the logo designs of several entities in the UN System and is also used on United Nations stamps.
WHY WE CELEBRATE THE DAY?
In 1945, representatives of 50 countries met in San Francisco at the United Nations Conference on International Organization to draw up the United Nations Charter. The United Nations officially came into existence on 24 October 1945, when the Charter had been ratified by a majority of signatories. The flag of the United Nations, and the emblem of the United Nations (which is part of the UN flag design) have become symbols of the Organization as it carries out its work. With a pair of olive tree branches and a map of the world, the emblem and the flag on which it rests are also aspirational symbols for people all over the world, for they speak to their hopes and dreams of peace and unity. The emblem and flag of the United Nations have the practical effect of identifying the Organization in areas of trouble and conflict, to any and all parties concerned.
The United Nations is still working to maintain international peace and security, give humanitarian assistance to those in need, protect human rights, and uphold international law. At the same time, the United Nations is doing new work not envisioned for it in 1945 by its founders. The United Nations has set sustainable development goals for 2030, in order to achieve a better and more sustainable future for us all. Thr UN Member States have also agreed to climate action to limit global warming. With many achievements now in its past, the United Nations is looking to the future, to new achievements. The history of the United Nations is still being written.
Watch history in the making with this footage from the UN archives !
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PARTNERSHIPS
The United Nations Day is hosted by the UN Member States, United Nations Journal; The United Nations Foundation; The United Nations Peacekeeping, the United Nations Trusteeship Council, The United Nations Economic and Social Council, the United Nations Security Council, The United Nations Geneal Assembly (UNGA); The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP); The mission of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT); The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP); The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF); The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA); The World Food Programme; The Food and Agriculture Organization; The United Nations Industrial Development Organization; The International Civil Aviation Organization; The World Tourism Organization; The International Fund for Agricultural Development; The Universal Postal Union; The International Labor Organization; The World Health Organization; The International Monetary Fund; The World Intellectual Property Organization; The International Maritime Organization; The World Meteorological Organization; The International Telecommunication Union; The World Bank; The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization; The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS); The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East; The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR); The United Nations System Staff College; The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research; The United Nations Institute for Training and Research; The United Nations Office for Project Services; The UN Women; The United Nations University; The Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization; The UNFCCC Secretariat; The International Atomic Energy Agency; The World Trade Organization; The International Trade Centre (ITC); The International Organization for Migration; The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons; with the participation of Civil Society Organizations, International and Non-Governmental Organizations, The Private and Public Sectors; Researchers and academics.
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