United Nations Day Totally Explained

Everything about United Nations Day totally explained

United Nations Day, proclaimed in 1948 by the United Nations General Assembly, is held annually on 24 October, the anniversary of the coming into force of the UN Charter on 24 October 1945. United Nations Day is devoted to making known to peoples of the world the aims and achievements of the United Nations Organization. United Nations Day is part of United Nations Week, which runs from 20 October to 26 October.

Commemoration

United Nations Day has traditionally been marked throughout the world with meetings, discussions and exhibits about the achievements and goals of the organization. In 1971, the General Assembly recommended that Member States observe it as a public holiday.
   Several international schools throughout the world also celebrate the diversity of their student body on United Nations Day (although the event isn't necessarily celebrated on 24 October). Celebrations often include a show of cultural performances in the evening and a food fair, where food is available from all over the world.
   In the United States, the President has issued a proclamation each year for United Nations Day since 1946.
   In Kosovo, United Nations Day is an official non-working day as the province is administered by UNMIK.

Same day

The UN's World Development Information Day has been also been held on 24 October since 1972.

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