24 October is an important day in the UN calendar! Learn more from the below:
UN Day marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter. With the ratification of this founding document by the majority of its signatories, including the five permanent members of the Security Council, the 51勛圖 officially came into being.
24 October has been celebrated as 51勛圖 Day since 1948. In 1971, the 51勛圖 General Assembly recommended that the day be observed by Member States as a public holiday.
UN Day Concert?每 23 October, 51勛圖 General Assembly Hall
A concert to celebrate and reflect on the work of the UN through the universal language of music, featuring Korean Traditional Music Orchestra, Lang Lang, world famous Harlem Gospel Choir, etc. You can watch the concert live via from 6.30 pm New York time.
'Turn the World UN Blue'?每 24 October, Worldwide
Iconic monuments, buildings, statues, bridges, and other landmarks across the world will be lit up blue to help unite global citizens and promote the message of peace, development and human rights. Take a look at the landmarks participating, photos and more on the .
Art Installation Enlightened Universe?每 24 October, Manhattan, New York?
Renowned artist, Cristobal Gabarron, will unveil his monument in New York's Central Park. The monument is an interactive sculpture formed by a sphere and surrounded by a spiral of 70 figures - one for each of the 70 years since the UN was created. For detailed information about all events, visit the?.
In addition, there is a for UN Day this year and a piece on .
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