United Nations marks the 75th anniversary of the UN Charter

The historic commemoration of the United Nation’s (UN) 75 anniversary dates back to 26th June, 1945, when 50 leaders of the world gathered in San Francisco and agreed to the Charter of the United Nations. In recognition of this milestone achievement, the UN recently commemorated this historic day which led to the founding of the United Nations. Government Observers of the UN General Assembly, non-governmental organizations and tens of thousands of individuals logged into this virtual commemorative “UN Charter Day.”

The United Nations SecretaryGeneral (UNSG), Antonio Guterres reminded the world that the “values

of the UN Charter had enabled the World to avoid the scourge of a Third World War that many had feared. At a time of colossal global upheaval, the charter points the way to a better future”.

Secretary General Guterres said that “we have learned a lot since the signing of the UN Charter 75 year ago. Now is the time to end business as usual, build a global economy that is sustainable and fair, and put into practice our commitments to future generations”. The Charter of the United Nations came into force on 24th October 1945. The Charter calls for the UN to maintain international peace and security; promote social progress and better standards of life; strengthen international law; and promote human rights. Speaking on the significance of the UN Charter Day, Fiji’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Satyendra Prasad said “by remaining firmly rooted to our timeless Charter; working as equals; respecting all voices, the UN will overcome all of the extraordinary challenges that the World now faces. Men, women and young people across the world expect the United Nations to rise to the test of this pivotal moment for our future.

He said that, “The Pandemic reminds us most forcefully of the need to strengthen collaboration and cooperation internationally.

The UN Charter Day was a moment to reaffirm our commitment and renew our determination to work together; and to build a multilateralism that works for all citizens of the world and not for some only. Ambassador Satyendra Prasad Fiji’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations

No country can defeat this global pandemic alone. The UN Charter Day was a moment to reaffirm our commitment and renew our determination to work together; and to build a multilateralism that works for all citizens of the world and not for some only.