On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations World leaders mark the anniversary of the United Nations celebrating socially distanced but virtually united – achievements of multilateral cooperation of the past 75 years. Each year, UN Day marks the entry into force of the UN Charter on 24 October 1945. the 50 founding members signed the UN charter, in the hopes of learning from the past and ending wars. Now every country in the world is a member. UN Day this year, 2020, is special: exactly 75 years ago on this day, the United Nations officially came into being. And never has the urgency for all countries to come together been greater. Equality and the dignity of all people remain its guiding principles.
Europe wishes the United Nations a happy birthday #UN75
The European Union, celebrating 70 years, and the United Nations were born from the same seeds: dialogue, peace, unity, solidarity. EU have been supporting and collaborating with the UN in achieving many success stories in the past decades – there is truly much to celebrate. And EU stand behind the UN in making sure that it delivers even better for the future. Global challenges can only be addressed through global, coordinated action. The EU stays committed to working hand in hand for peace, dialogue, and a strong multilateral system with the UN at its core. On UN Day, to pay tribute to the achievements of a strong EU-UN partnership that needs to be preserved, and equipped, to face new challenges, many of Europe’s most iconic buildings, monuments and other landmarks were lit up blue, the official color of the United Nations.
For more info visit UN News 10/24/2020.
