United Nations Day

Informal Ad hoc Working Group on UN80 initiative - General Assembly, 80th session. Related Documents:  Letter from the PGA . Watch the Informal Ad hoc Working Group on UN80 initiative - General Assembly, 80th session! Meetings & Events

United Nations Day marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter. Celebrated every year, UN Day offers the opportunity to amplify our common agenda and reaffirm the purposes and principles of the UN Charter that have guided us for the past 80 years. UN Day 2025 (Nairobi, Kenya) Meetings & Events

  Mr. President, Excellencies, Greetings from Hanoi. We meet today on the 80th anniversary of a body that has shaped the United Nations –– and the course of history. In the spring of 1946, the first ballot box of the Security Council was opened for inspection before voting. To everyone’s surprise, there was already a slip of paper inside. It was a message from the box’s maker — a local New York mechanic named Paul Antonio. He wrote: “May I, who have had the privilege of fabricating this ballot box, cast the first vote? May God be with every member of the United Nations organization, and through your noble efforts bring lasting peace to us all — all over the world.” That humble note reminds us why the Security Council exists: for people. Sincere, hopeful people who, for the last eight decades, have placed their trust in this institution to save them from the scourge of war. The privilege to sit at this table carries a duty — above all — to honour the faith of those people. And to ch...

“We the peoples of the United Nations...” These are not just the opening words of the United Nations Charter – they define who we are. The United Nations is more than an institution. It is a living promise – spanning borders, bridging continents, inspiring generations. For eighty years, we have worked to forge peace, tackle poverty and hunger, advance human rights, and build a more sustainable world – together. As we look ahead, we confront challenges of staggering scale: escalating conflicts, climate chaos, runaway technologies, and threats to the very fabric of our institution. This is no time for timidity or retreat. Now, more than ever, the world must recommit to solving problems no nation can solve alone. On this UN Day, let’s stand together and fulfil the extraordinary promise of your United Nations. Let’s show the world what is possible when “we the peoples” choose to act as one. António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General. Multimedia:  Download the video in MP4

For 80 years, the United Nations has been a beacon of hope in times of turmoil, working to help vulnerable people and save lives. Amid conflicts, crises, and other global challenges, the UN continues its work every day – for all people, everywhere. https://un.org/en/UN80

Side Event commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the UN co-sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Burundi and the Permanent Mission of Djibouti to the United Nations. This commemorative event seeks to reaffirm the founding values of the United Nations and consider how current practices within the UN system can more fully reflect them—particularly as the international communityreviews the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and prepares for the Second World Summit for Social Development. As Member States look ahead to future outcomes, revisiting the UN's founding, offers both clarity and a common vision. At a moment of increasing polarization, this event aims to ensure that multilateralism remains anchored in the UN's original mission—to uphold human dignity, preserve peace, and to protect human life, including future generations—while also providing Member States and civil society with a meaningful platform for dialogue and the pursuit of common goals. Objective of the Eve...

Informal Ad hoc Working Group on UN80 initiative - General Assembly, 80th session. Related Sites and Documents:  Letter from the PGA  &  UN80 initiative . Watch the Informal Ad hoc Working Group on UN80 initiative - General Assembly, 80th session! Meetings & Events

As the United Nations marks 80 years of working on behalf of humanity , we remain committed to advancing peace, dignity and equality for all on a healthy planet. " Advancing peace, dignity and equality for all " is a core mission of the United Nations (UN), which works to achieve these goals through global cooperation, upholding international law, and addressing challenges like poverty, conflict, and human rights abuses. This mission is supported by various United Nations entities and agencies that promote Sustainable Development Goals , such as ensuring access to health, fostering inclusive economies, and advocating for human rights and peaceful resolutions to disputes . The Role of the United Nations; In Global cooperation domain;  The United Nations facilitates international cooperation to maintain peace and security, as outlined in its charter and carried out by bodies like the U.N. Security Council . In Humanitarian work domain;  The Agencies like Unitaid work to ensur...

Ahead of Friday’s, October 24th ,  United Nations Day , discover our new exhibition 'Shared Lives, Shared Future' showcasing the United Nations's impact around the world. Whether you live in a mountain village in Asia or a metropolitan area in Africa, in the middle of New York City or on a small Pacific island, the UN is part of your life in ways you might not expect.

Inspired by the UN's rights-based approach to disability, Yuriko worked on 'WheeLog' a user-generated accessibility map application helping wheelchair users move around Tokyo and the region. "Thanks to this app, wheelchair users like me can share experiences to help others go around the city more smoothly. The UN helps address our rights as human rights, beyond welfare." - Yuriko, app developer, Japan Discover more stories like Yuriko's  "Before, I was selling simple snacks on the beach. Now I cook full meals and deliver them to homestays." - Yvonne, cook and enterpreneur, Indonesia  Yvonne lives in Budo, one of four villages supported by an International Labour Organization programme helping communities diversify into sustainable tourism and providing skills to local entrepreneurs, mostly women. The village has increased its income from tourism fivefold, and now appears on the tourist trail. +

Informal meeting of the General Assembly to hear a briefing by the Secretary-General on the report entitled "Shifting Paradigms: United to Deliver" related to Workstream 3: Changing Structures and Realigning Programmes, as part of the UN80 Initiative. Related Sites and Documents:  UN80 Initiative . Watch the UN80 Initiative: Briefing by the Secretary-General - General Assembly, Informal meeting! General Assembly

Informal Ad hoc Working Group on UN80 initiative - General Assembly, 80th session.  Related Sites and Documents:  Letter from the PGA  and  UN80 initiative . Watch the Informal Ad hoc Working Group on UN80 initiative - General Assembly, 80th session! Meetings & Events

80-years since its founding, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on world leaders to recommit to the principles that gave rise to the United Nations . “ The United Nations is more than a meeting place. It is a moral compass ,” said the Secretary-General at last month’s Unired Nations General Assembly , stressing that it is a centre that transforms decisions into action.

Bridging Generations: Youth and Legacy in Multilateralism will feature a high-level intergenerational dialogue on the evolution of global governance and the essential role of youth. The event will bring together youth leaders/activists from diverse regions and a distinguished EU and UN officials. This event offers a timely and symbolic opportunity to reflect on the legacy of the United Nations while investing in its future through inclusive dialogue and diplomacy focusing on participation of youth. It aims to inspire and strengthen multilateralism by bridging generations. Related Documents:  Concept note . Watch UN@80: Bridging Generations - Youth and Legacy in Multilateralism! Meetings & Events