The UN headquarters in
New York
The
United Nations, an international cooperation agency that was established to
safeguard the rights and needs of people around the world,is celebrating its
67th Foundation Day today. It is an agency where many languages are spoken,
where many cultures are evident and where customs and traditions observed by
its international staff are different and unique – differences that converge to
realize common goals for all the citizens of the world. Despite its members
coming from different backgrounds and speaking different mother tongues, they
do understand one another. The United Nations has six official languages, which
are English, Spanish, French, Russian, Arabic and Mandarin Chinese.
October
24th is known all over the world as United Nations Day. It is
loosely considered as an American holiday and a day for donning colorful
costumes for the parade of nations. But beyond the festivities, United Nations
Day is an important holiday that celebrates the diversity of cultures,
religions and customs all over the world. It also commemorates the founding of
an international body that looks out for the marginalized people, works to stop
abuse and human trafficking, as well as foster peace and cooperation among
nations.
The
United Nations General Assembly established October 24 as a UN holiday in 1948.
This was the same day that the United Nations Charter was adopted in 1945. The
entire celebration runs from October 20 to October 24 and the main purpose is
to uphold the main goals of the United Nations - international economic development, security,
social progress, human rights and world peace.
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