The Colpatria Tower is lit up in blue to honour the 70th anniversary of the United Nations in Bogota, Colombia. “We stand against corruption, impunity and injustice”, Ban Ki-Moon, United Nation Secretary-General said. The global community should work together to realize the noble objectives of the United Nations and further strengthen this world body to make it even more effective.
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In his remarks ahead of UN Day, Ban Ki-moon said “no single country or organization can address today’s challenges alone”, and “the timeless values of the UN Charter must remain our guide”. “‘We the peoples’ of the United Nations were determined in 1945 to promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom”.
“As we shine a light on this milestone anniversary, let us reaffirm our commitment to a better and brighter future for all”, he added.
The creation of the organization was negotiated by the Soviet Union, the United States, the United Kingdom and China.
When it comes to the contributions of the UN since its founding 70 years ago, the UN chief told reporters that the UN helped to end colonialism, pushed forward development, and helped more people to live with dignity. This year marks its 70th anniversary. Their untiring efforts led to the holding of the Sanfrancisco Conference on January 25, 194, wherein led to the United Nations charter was adopted and signed by fifteen one nations of the world. The organization was founded following World War II, a conflict that left millions dead and involved dozens of nations.
The concert was organized by the United Nations Department of Public Information in collaboration with South Korea’s permanent mission to the UN and the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS).
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The United Nations Association Southern Illinois of the United States of America Southern Illinois Chapter, and the American Association of University Women, Carbondale Branch, will celebrate the anniversary at 5 p.m. Sunday at the SIU School of Law, Lesar Building, in the Auditorium. In this context, the recent adoption of the Post-2015 Development Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals holds great significance in advancing the well-being and prosperity of billions of people around the world.
