United Nations Day

Why in the news?

• United Nations (UN) Day is celebrated every year on 24 October.
  • The United Nations was established on 24 October 1945.
• Various programs are organized on this day to encourage the work of the UN.
• The main purpose of organizing it is to underline the importance of global peace and cooperation.

United Nations Organization:

• The United Nations is an international organization.
• Currently, the number of member countries included in it is 193.
• Its main objectives:
  • Maintaining international peace and security
  • Promoting friendship among nations
  • Protection of economic, social, cultural, and human rights through cooperation
  • Collective efforts in solving global problems
• Its headquarters is in New York City, USA.
• Major organs of the United Nations:
  • Security Council: It is responsible for maintaining global peace and security.
  • General Assembly: It consists of representatives of all member countries and discusses important issues.
  • International Court of Justice: It provides legal resolution of international disputes.
  • Secretariat: It carries out the administrative functions of the UN.
  • Economic and Social Council: It works on economic, social and environmental issues.