Who are the United Nations?
The United Nations is an International organisation which was founded in 1945. Just after World War II, to found International Peace.
Due to the powers vested in its Charter and its unique international character, the United Nations can take action on the issues confronting humanity in the 21st century, such as peace and security, climate change, sustainable development, human rights, disarmament, terrorism, humanitarian and health emergencies, gender equality, governance, food production, and more.
Why United Nations DAY
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.
24 October has been celebrated as United Nations Day since 1948. In 1971, the United Nations General Assembly recommended that the day be observed by as a public holiday.
The United Nations promote or try to help with:
- Education
- Disarming (mainly weapons of War)
- Better living quality
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