Learn The Basics On United Nations

Over 190 countries worldwide commemorate the anniversary of the United Nations each year on October 24. Since its foundation after World War II, United Nations has become the most powerful international organization that seeks to promote world peace. What, though, has moved these nations to become united and stand for one goal? This article and a lot more from this site will provide you with the essential information about this powerful and world-known organization. Let’s start with the basics and a brief history as the proceeding article will discuss.

In the early 1940’s while the world was at the height of the second war, US President Franklin Roosevelt, together with the legislative body of 26 other nations, swore an oath to never end their warfare against the infamous Axis Powers of Germany, Japan, and Italy. This global incident called for an international agreement that gave birth to what is now known as the “United Nations”.

From August to October 1944, the representatives of China, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom and the United States worked together to design the schemes that created the United Nations Charter. However, four more months passed until United Nations established itself as an official international institution. This event came about after a majority of participants sanctioned the earlier launched United Nations Charter. Poland was the 51st original member, the last to sign the charter since it had no representative at the UN Conference. As such, countries that are affiliates of the United Nations celebrate its foundation day every 24th day of October, with over 190 nations as active members and still counting.

What was the virtue under which United Nations was found? UN, as its Charter expresses, has committed to promoting and maintaining international peace and security. Their mission is to “settle their international disputes by peaceful means.”(Article 2) Hence, Article 55 of the charter summarizes concrete proposals to create harmonious international relations based on respect for human rights, and therefore comply with the vision of the United Nations. There also have been organs that comprised the so-called United Nations System, such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and others more that contribute advocacies in fulfillment of the UN Vision-Mission.

Today, United Nations celebrates its birthday with an exceptional concert staged in its General Assembly Hall, wherein the renowned Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony is occasionally performed. Fitting to the chartered purpose of the United Nations are the lyrics of this music, which talk about man’s brotherhood.

Is your own country an active member of the United Nations? Do you or have you also celebrated United Nations Day in your school? If yes, you might probably be wondering when and how your motherland built its ties with the UN. More articles from this site will guide you further in discovering the rich and continuing history of the United Nations with your own country, its accomplishments, how you can avail of or contribute to its specialized services, and many more!