UN Celebrates 80 Years Since Charter Signing, Reaffirms Global Commitment to Peace and Unity
NEW YORK – On June 26, the United Nations commemorates a landmark milestone: 80 years since the adoption of its founding Charter in San Francisco, where delegates from 50 countries came together in 1945 with a shared vision for global peace and cooperation following the devastation of World War II.
Referred to as Charter Day, this date marks the signing of the UN Charter, a document that laid the foundation for the organization’s role in maintaining international order, promoting human rights, and fostering social and economic progress. The Charter’s powerful opening line, “We the Peoples of the United Nations,” continues to symbolize the unity and collective responsibility of nations in addressing global challenges.
Over the past eight decades, the UN has evolved into a central pillar of international diplomacy, responding to crises, supporting development, and driving action on pressing issues like climate change and global health. While the world has changed significantly since 1945, the core values of peace, equality, and collaboration outlined in the Charter remain central to the UN’s purpose.
The 80th anniversary is both a celebration of past achievements and a renewed call to uphold multilateralism, as the world confronts new and complex threats requiring unified global solutions.
