VOLKAN BOZKIR, President of the General Assembly, opened the United Nations Day commemorative event, saying that today is a special day to recognize the Organization’s incredible value and, most importantly, its people.  Around the world, tens of thousands of United Nations personnel are serving humanity, from refugee camps to peacekeeping operations.  For every staff member on the front lines, there is a team behind them, he added.  Thanking all United Nations personnel for their dedication, vision and perseverance, and remembering those who have lost their lives, he said that it is no coincidence that the United Nations, its specialized agencies, funds and programmes have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize a dozen times — because the United Nations is making a difference on the ground for people in need.  Underscoring the Organization’s role in helping Member States confront the COVID‑19 pandemic, he said that the world expects the United Nations to stand up to challenges in times of need and, in that regard, its personnel stand ready and willing to respond.

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