United Nations Day 2023: History, Theme and Significance
United Nations Day 2023
United Nations Day is celebrated on October 24th each year to mark the anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Charter in 1945.
This year commemorates the 78th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations.
It's a day to recognize the UN's commitment to fostering international diplomacy, human rights, and humanitarian aid.
The UN Charter is the founding treaty of the United Nations and sets out the rights and responsibilities of member states.
The theme for United Nations Day 2023 is
"Equality, Freedom and Justice for All"
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This theme was chosen to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
In today's world, it is more important than ever to have a strong and effective United Nations.
The United Nations alone wields legitimacy and influence to unite nations in tackling global issues.
United Nations Day celebrates global unity, achievements, and reaffirms our commitment to its ideals of cooperation.