UN DAY

24 October 2003

The United Nations officially came into existence on 24 October 1945, when the Charter was ratified by China, France, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, the United States and by a majority of other signatories. United Nations Day is celebrated on 24 October each year.

Message of the GA President

Message of the Secretary-General

Secretary-General's UN Day Message - 2003

United Nations Day Concert 2003 Programme

Press Release on UN Day Concert 2003

"In Memoriam": A video tribute to Sergio Vieira de Mello and all the United Nations staff who died in the bombing at the United Nations Office in Baghdad on 19 August 2003.
( Memorial Page). The tribute was created and produced by Saatchi and Saatchi, Sydney, Australia. (5 minutes 50 seconds: English.)

To download high quality version of the video, click HERE

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