KATHMANDU, Oct 24: United Nations Day is being observed today across the world by organizing various programs.
October 24 is marked as the UN day every year to let people know about the goals and achievements made by the United Nations.
In a video message released ahead of the UN Day, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said "Despite the odds and obstacles, and growing inequality we don’t give up because we know by reducing inequality we increase hope and opportunity and peace around the world.”
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The UN chief reaffirmed the world body's determination to implement climate action, fight for human rights and the life of peace that everyone deserves to enjoy.
“On United Nations Day, let us reaffirm our commitment. To repair broken trust. To heal our planet. To leave no one behind. To uphold dignity for one and all, as united nations," Guterres said.
The United Nations, which was founded on October 24 in 1945, replaced the League of Nations. Headquartered in New York, the world body has currently 193 member countries.
Besides focusing on promoting peace, the UN has numerous aims to promote sustainable development, uphold international laws and protect human rights. The UN General Assembly held in 1949 declared October 24 as the anniversary of the UN Charter.
With the ratification of this founding document by the majority of its signatories, including the five permanent members of the Security Council, the United Nations officially came into being.
Between October and November, visitors to UN Headquarters can see a photo exhibition called “People on the Move,” which is being displayed in the Visitor’s Lobby of the General Assembly building, in connection with 2018 UN Day, according to the UN News Centre.
The exhibition captures moments in time from the last seven decades of the millions of those who have, for one reason or another, become people on the move, the UN News Centre added.
