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UN Day observed in Pakistan
By APP
Like other parts of the globe the United Nations day was observed in Pakistan with simplicity due to recent flood situation.UN General Secretary Ban Ki Moon in his message on United Nations Day said,”I express my great appreciation to the millions of people throughout the world who believe deeply in our work for peace, development and human rights. and who uphold our ideals and help us achieve our goals”,
Sixty-five years ago on this date, the founding Charter of the United Nations entered into force. Every year on UN Day, we reaffirm our global mission.
Last month’s MDG Summit at the United Nations generated political momentum as well as financial commitments that are especially significant in these difficult economic times. I am determined to press ahead as the 2015 deadline approaches.
Despite our problems, despite polarization and distrust, our interconnected world has opened up vast new possibilities for common progress. Let us commit to do even more to realize the great vision set out in the UN Charter.
In 1945, representatives of 50 countries met in San Francisco at the United Nations Conference on International Organization to draw up the United Nations Charter.
The Charter was signed on June 26, 1945 by the representatives of the 50 countries.
The United Nations officially came into existence on Oct. 24, 1945, when the Charter was ratified by China, France, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, the United States and by a majority of other signatories.
The anniversary of the Charter has been celebrated as United Nations Day since 1948, traditionally commemorated throughout the world with meetings, discussions and exhibits on the achievements and goals of the organization”.
In 1971, the UN General Assembly recommended member states to observe the date as a public holiday.
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