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united-nations: Happy United Nations Day! Vaccinating children, feeding hungry families, assisting refugees, preventing crises before they happen, tackling climate change – at 72 years old, the UN continues to make a difference to the lives of everyone, everywhere. On Tuesday’s UN Day, find out more here: un.org/en/essential-un/

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united-nations: Marking UN Day on Thursday, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon reminds us of the millions of people depend on UN humanitarian personnel for life-saving assistance and says that in a world that is more connected, we must be more united. Read his full message at http://j.mp/OZ8tA8 Find out more about UN Day at http://j.mp/OZ8tA8

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UN Pulse from U.N. Dag Hammarskjöld Library: United Nations Day, 24 October

UN Pulse from U.N. Dag Hammarskjöld Library: United Nations Day, 24 October un-library: 24 October has been celebrated as United Nations Day since 1948, marking 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, the United Nations officially came into being. The United Nations now has 193 member states, and continues to work toward its goals of keeping peace throughout the world; developing friendly relations among nations; helping nations work together to improve the lives of poor people, to conquer hunger, disease and illiteracy, and…

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“On this UN Day, let us reaffirm our individual commitment and our collective resolve to live up to the ideals of the United Nations Charter and build a better world for all.” UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon’s message on UN Day. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

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usengageun: Today is United Nations Day. October 24, 2012 marks the 67th anniversary of when the UN charter went into effect.  Learn about the many ways the United Nations is helping the world everyday.

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He also said that back in their home it’s SC Ban Ki-moon who they consider the real hero. 🙂 ygfamilyy: PSY: “A Huge momentum of my life!! Honorable meeting with Ban ki-moon secretary-general of UN!! #UNstyle!! Don’t you think I’ve really succeeded?^^” Translated by: kristinekwak@twitter.com

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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination “Racism continues to cause suffering for millions of people around the world…. I look to all people to join the United Nations in our drive to eliminate racism. We must, individually and collectively, stamp out racism, stigma and prejudice.” Secretary-General Ban Ki-moonMessage for the International Day for theElimination of Racial Discrimination 2012

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