When is United Nations Day celebrated?

United Nations Day is celebrated on October 24th each year. This day commemorates the establishment of the United Nations in 1945 when the UN Charter officially came into effect. It serves as an occasion to promote awareness of the UN’s mission, principles, and achievements in addressing global challenges.

United Nations Day is an opportunity for member states, organizations, and individuals worldwide to reflect on the importance of international cooperation, diplomacy, and collective efforts to maintain peace, advance human rights, and address pressing issues such as poverty, climate change, and inequality.

Various events, discussions, and initiatives take place on this day to highlight the UN’s role in fostering dialogue, understanding, and collaboration among nations. It encourages people to engage with the UN’s work and to contribute to building a more just, inclusive, and sustainable world based on the principles of the UN Charter.