Accessibility Features
Accessibility | Skip to Start of Article | Skip to Search | Skip to Navigation Menu | Skip to Themes | Skip to Regions | Skip to Members Sign InAccessibility Features
Accessibility | Skip to Start of Article | Skip to Search | Skip to Navigation Menu | Skip to Themes | Skip to Regions | Skip to Members Sign In
The anniversary of the entry into force of the United Nations Charter on 24 October 1945 has been celebrated as United Nations Day since 1948.
On 24 October 1945, the United Nations was formally established after a majority of its founding members ratified a treaty setting up the world body. In 1971, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution recommending that the day be observed as a public holiday by Member States. Traditionally, it has been marked throughout the world by meetings, discussions and exhibits on the goals and achievements of the organisation.
Secretary-General's Message for the Programme of the United Nations Day Concert, 24 October 2007
The world is changing in the United Nations' favour -- as more people and Governments understand that multilateralism is the only path in our interdependent and globalizing world. Global problems demand global solutions, and going it alone is not a viable option. Whether we are speaking of peace and security, development, or human rights, demands on the UN are growing every day.
That is why celebrating United Nations Day is so important. It is an occasion to remember why our Organization was founded, and to reaffirm the goals we are striving for. It offers an opportunity to help build a better understanding of the United Nations -- what it is, what it does, and what it can do. I thank the Government and Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea, Seoul City Mayor Oh Se-hoon, the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra and Maestro Chung Myung-whun for helping to bring us together for this musical celebration. I wish all those attending a splendid evening.
Ban Ki-moon
Secretary-General
Find out more about the United nations at http://www.un.org/english/
or visit the interactive educational website at http://www.un.org/Pubs/CyberSchoolBus/
Footer
NICVA | 61 Duncairn Gardens | Belfast | BT15 2GB
Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action is registered as a company limited by guarantee in Northern Ireland (No 1792) and is registered as a charity for tax purposes with the Inland Revenue