Friday, October 23, 2009

Celebrate U.N. Day 2009

Ace! NewsFlash

THE UNITED NATIONS DAY 2009
October 24, 2009

"Today, with 192 member states, the United Nations is the principle forum for all nations, large and small, to work in concert to meet the global challenges no nation can confront alone. The U.N. is vital to America's efforts to create a better, safer world."
-- A Proclamation by U.S. President Barack Obama, October 19, 2009 (Full transcript English | Thai)

UN Day 1949 - cornerstone of new UN Secretariat Building is placed.The anniversary of the entry into force of the United Nations Charter on October 24, 1945 has been celebrated as United Nations Day since 1948. The occasion has traditionally been marked throughout the world by meetings, discussions, and exhibits on the achievements and goals of the UN. In 1971, the UN General Assembly recommended that Member States observe the day as a public holiday (resolution 2782 (XXV).

THE UNITED NATIONS TODAY

UN Headquarters BuildingSecretary-General Ban Ki-moon's Message on UN Day (October 24, 2009) - "The United Nations is doing its utmost to respond — to address the big issues, to look at the big picture. We are forging a new multilateralism that can deliver real results for all people, especially those most in need." (Read full transcript)

UN at a Glance - The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945 after the Second World War by 51 countries committed to maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations and promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights.

U.S. ENGAGEMENT WITH UN

President Obama, right, met with U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington to discuss a host of international issues in their first meeting. The U.S. and UN: Advancing Opportunities - The United States seeks anew to work through the United Nations in pursuit of enhanced global cooperation. The Obama Administration's approach focuses on re-engagement on multilateral issues with the full range of the United Nations (UN) Member States and renewed commitment to help the UN address common challenges.



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