United Nations Day
United Nations Day is celebrated each year on October 24 to mark the anniversary of the UN Charter's entry into force. The day aims to raise awareness about the goals and achievements of the international body. (Photo: UNDP)
History
On June 26, 1945, the UN Charter was signed by representatives of 50 countries during the United Nations Conference on International Organization, held in San Francisco, California. This led to the official establishment of the international body. The Charter officially came into force on October 24, 1945, once the five permanent members of the Security Council and the majority of the other participating countries ratified it. (Photo: UN)
Purpose of UN Day
According to the UN General Assembly, UN Day is devoted to raising awareness of the organization's goals and achievements and garnering support for its work. In 1971, it recommended that member states observe UN Day as a public holiday. (Photo: UN)
Original manuscript of UN Charter preamble
This is an image of the original manuscript of the United Nations Charter preamble. (Photo: UN)
Four women among 850 delegates
Out of 850 delegates who signed the UN Charter, only four were women. (Photo: UNDP)
India and China among original 26 signatories
From Asia, only the Republic of China and India were among the original 26 signatories of the Declaration by United Nations, issued during the conference that launched the process to create the UN and its supporting institutions like the IMF and World Bank between 1942-45. (Photo: UN)
Leader of Indian delegation signs UN Charter
In this picture, A Ramaswami Mudaliar can be seen signing the UN Charter as the leader of the Indian delegation on June 26, 1945. (Photo: UN)
193 member countries
There are currently 193 members in the UN, including the UK, US, India, China, France, and others. The UN operates within the broader UN system, which includes various funds and programs like UNDP, UNEP, UNICEF, and specialized agencies such as the IMF, WHO, and UNESCO. (Photo: UNDP)