United Nations Day

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2020 Date	October 24, 2020
2021 Date	October 24, 2021

2020 Holidays & Dates

United Nations Day in 2020

Saturday, Oct 24

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United Nations Day History

United Nations Day celebrates the anniversary of the ratification of the United Nations Charter which occurred on October 24, 1945. The United Nations is an international organization engaged in the diplomatic and peaceful communication between the countries of the world. The organization oversees issues like human rights, international security, political freedoms and democracy with an end goal of achieving of world peace.

The UN Charter was officially signed on June 26th, 1945 but it could not come into existence until the signatory states had ratified it and deposited notification to the effect with the US Department of State. This occurred on October 24th, 1945. The organization's Charter has now been ratified by most countries in the world. The United Nations is a global organization with six official languages, English, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese and Arabic. United Nations Day is observed on October 24th each year.

Top Tweets for United Nations Day -

Today is United Nations Day! 🇺🇳 The EU and the UN are natural partners: we share the same values and goals. Together, we join forces in our work around the world and in Europe, for sustainable development, human rights, peace and security. #UNDay https://t.co/8TRwHC0sOx
— European Commission 🇪🇺 (@EU_Commission) October 24, 2019

Lastly today is national United Nations day the United Nations is still very important to us in this day ! They help provide humanitarian aid and protection to groups worldwide . As a body with hundreds of nations they work on things United and also condemn wrong doings . https://t.co/ZGpMxaVwlp
— flash2002 (@rolee2002) October 24, 2019

In a changing world, it’s more important than ever that we work together, and on #UNDay we’re reminded of what we can achieve when we do. It’s also a chance to say thanks to the people who work at the @UN for their dedication & selfless service: https://t.co/MqZRgyNXYU
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) October 24, 2019

In the News and Trending for United Nations Day

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Statement by the Prime Minister on United Nations Day

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António Guterres (Secretary-General) on United Nations Day (24 October 2019)

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United Nations Day: United Nations came into existence on October 24, 1945

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United Nations Day Facts & Quotes

The highlight for United Nations Day in 2016 is Concrete actions people can take to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
The beginning of the United Nations can be traced back to the formation of the 'League of Nations'. This group was formed at the end of World War I with the Treaty of Versailles.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt first used the term 'United Nations' during World War II. This is when 26 countries came together and pledged to support one another in the war effort as the Axis powers.
The United Nations headquarters are located in New York City. The land on which the building sits is not considered US territory. The land and buildings are under the sole authority of the United Nations, although they have a treaty agreement with the US to attempt to conform to all local, state and federal laws.
There are 193 member states of the United Nations.
In tomorrow's world we must all work together as hard as ever, if we're truly to be United Nations. - Queen Elizabeth II, Speech to address United Nations

United Nations Day Top Events and Things to Do

Read the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights to understand what fundamental rights are universally protected.
Visit the United Nations Headquarters in New York City.
Attend an international bazaar or festival.
Host an international fair for neighborhood kids. Have samples of food, clothing, songs, and language present from each country. Ask people from different ethnic backgrounds to host a country similar to their background.
Visit the UNICEF website and learn about the UN efforts in regards to children around the world.