This Day in History: The United Nations officially began on Oct. 24, 1945

Four months after a multi-national conference in San Francisco drafted its charter, the United Nations officially began on ...

United Nations Day 2025: Date, History, Theme, And Significance

United Nations Day 2025, observed on October 24, marks the anniversary of the UN Charter’s enforcement in 1945. The day ...
PBS

As the United Nations turns 80, here are some key moments from its history

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — There have been many memorable moments in the 80-year history of the United Nations, both at its headquarters in New York and at its far-flung global operations. Here are some of ...
The Boston Globe

Daughter of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner calls for action against long COVID at United Nations

Violet Affleck, the daughter of actors Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, spoke about the dangers of long COVID and the importance of clean air at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Tuesday.
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United Nations experts ask FIFA, UEFA to suspend Israel as 'necessary response' to conflict in Palestine

A group of United Nations experts called upon FIFA and UEFA on Tuesday to suspend Israel from international competition, arguing the action is a "necessary response to address the ongoing genocide in ...