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Celebrate the international organization that promotes peace and unity on United Nations Day, Oct. 24! This day marks the anniversary of when the United Nations Charter came into effect in 1945 and it is an opportunity to recognize how far we have come as a global community. It is also a chance to celebrate all of our differences by celebrating our common humanity.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1945</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creation of the United Nations</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United Nations was officially established after the ratification of its charter by the majority of its signatories, including the five permanent members of the Security Council.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1947</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Observance of UN Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United Nations General Assembly declared October 24 as United Nations Day, marking the coming into effect of the UN Charter.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Decolonization Efforts</div><div class='timeline-text'>The UN's decolonization efforts led to the release of numerous colonial territories and the addition of many new member states.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Millennium Summit</div><div class='timeline-text'>The largest gathering of world leaders in history occurred on UN Day to establish the Millennium Development Goals.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Adoption of Sustainable Development Goals</div><div class='timeline-text'>The UN Member States adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including 17 Sustainable Development Goals.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>75th Anniversary of the UN</div><div class='timeline-text'>The 75th anniversary was marked with a year-long celebration emphasizing the theme of "The future we want, the United Nations we need".</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a UN event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Check out your local United Nations office to see if they have any events or seminars that you can attend. The UN is all about promoting international cooperation and understanding, so attending one of their events will be a great way to learn more about the organization.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer your time</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Volunteering your time to support the United Nations' mission is a great way to celebrate UN Day. Whether it's helping out in a local UN office or participating in an awareness campaign, there are plenty of ways to show your support.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a fundraiser</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organize a fundraiser for the UN. You can do this on either a small or large scale, depending on how much time and energy you have to put into it. Get friends and family involved, spread the word, and raise some money for an important cause.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share your thoughts</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Share your thoughts about the United Nations and its goals online through social media. Use the hashtag #UNDay to join in on the conversation.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch a documentary</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to educate yourself by watching a documentary about the United Nations and its past accomplishments. This will help you gain insight into what the organization stands for and what it means to celebrate UN Day.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>United Nations Day celebrates unity and peace</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The United Nations is committed to promoting and advancing the ideals of global peace, justice, human rights and the rule of law. Celebrating UN Day is a way to recognize that these principles are essential for lasting peace and sustainable development.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It recognizes the many achievements of the United Nations</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Since its founding in 1945, the United Nations has achieved many important milestones such as reducing extreme poverty worldwide by more than half, helping establish universal primary education around the globe, providing lifesaving humanitarian aid during times of crisis and much more.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It brings attention to world issues</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Celebrating UN Day is also an opportunity to draw attention to urgent international issues such as climate change, poverty, gender equality, migration and more. By doing so, we can help raise awareness about vital topics that affect us all and find better solutions that benefit everyone.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>United Nations Has Six Official Languages</h3><p class='facts-content'>To foster clear communication, United Nations adopted six official languages - Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish. All official documents are produced in these languages.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>There are 193 Member States in the United Nations</h3><p class='facts-content'>The UN started with 51 member states in 1945 and has now grown to include 193 countries, representing nearly all of the world's sovereign states.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The UN Won the Nobel Peace Prize</h3><p class='facts-content'>The United Nations as a whole, and several of its branches and officers, have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to promote peace and resolve conflicts.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>United Nations Provides Aid to More Than 100 Million People in 80 Countries</h3><p class='facts-content'>Every year, the United Nations and its agencies provide life-saving assistance in the form of disaster relief, food aid, refugees support and more to millions of people around the world.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The UN Has Its Own Postal Administration</h3><p class='facts-content'>The United Nations Postal Administration releases stamps for the United Nations Offices in New York, Geneva and Vienna, carrying messages about UN's work and values.</p></div></div>
United Nations Day is celebrated on October 24 every year. In 2024 United Nations Day will occur on a Thursday.
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