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W.H. Auden’s “Hymn to the United Nations” is revived in this tribute produced for United Nations Day.

"In 2020, as the United Nations celebrates 75 years since the Charter’s signing, we have an opportunity to reflect on our shared progress, as well as our common future."

The UN: Innovating for Peace tells the story of a bold and revolutionary United Nations, throughout its history and for the future.

Since mid-March, United Nations Headquarters has operated with an onsite occupancy of a maximum 200 to 300 people a day, with a vast majority of the Organization's staff working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  On 20 July, as part of the phased return of personnel to UN premises, maximum occupancy increased to about 400 people, or roughly 10 per cent of that in normal times. The complex now welcomes back the next group of staff. A staff member visited the premises for the first time in four months to check out the safety and health measures in place. Here’s his step-by-step account.

When the coronavirus pandemic brought New York City to a halt, United Nations interpreters ran into big trouble: their booths and equipment were no longer accessible. However, they are rising to the challenge, exploring new ways to service multilateral meetings, including from their homes. This story, with portraits produced remotely by UN Photo, documents how these professionals have been responding to new challenges COVID-19 added to their already daunting job of providing simultaneous interpretation in six UN official languages – Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.

The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the interconnected nature of our world – and that no one is safe until everyone is safe.  Only by acting in solidarity can communities save lives and overcome the devastating socio-economic impacts of the virus.  In partnership with the United Nations, people around the world are showing acts of humanity, inspiring hope for a better future. This photo essay portrays the many examples of global solidarity, inclusive solutions, continued education for future leaders, working during lockdowns, and how everyone can make a difference.

Signed on 26 June 1945 in San Francisco, the UN Charter gave the United Nations its vision and its mission. Join us as we mark its 75th anniversary with a organized by the President of the General Assembly, such as a , which includes interactive dialogues and a musical performance.  We also invite you to  and share them on social media. The anniversary of our founding document is an opportunity for “We, the peoples” - the first three words of the Charter - to plant the seeds to build back better.

From frontline healthcare workers to teachers, the humble public servant has been thrust into the spotlight, helping elevate awareness and understanding of the critical role public servants play in everyday life, and during times of severe crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. To honour the work of public servants globally and focus on the critical role frontline public servants have been playing in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, UN DESA and the Republic of Korea are organizing UN Public Service Day. on 23 June, 9am EST.

The  of 1944 on establishing an international organization to maintain peace and security left one important issue unresolved: the voting procedure in the Security Council. This was done at  in the Crimea, where Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin, together with their foreign ministers and chiefs of staff, met in conference. On February 11, 1945, the conference announced that this question had been resolved, and it summoned the San Francisco Conference, where the UN Charter was drafted and signed.

To mark its 75th anniversary in 2020, the United Nations has launched the biggest-ever global conversation - UN75 - on the role of global cooperation in building the future we want. The campaign will initiate dialogues in all settings – from classrooms to boardrooms, parliaments to village halls. The aim is to reach as many people as possible. On 29 January, 10 - 11 am EST, join us for the  of youth leaders, moderated by UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

Some 700 outstanding young students from 25 countries are meeting in Geneva (8-10 January) to discuss how the power of technology can change the world. Hosted and co-organized by the International Telecommunication Union () and FerMUN, the  focuses on how technologies can be harnessed for progress towards the SDGs. Model United Nations () simulations are a popular way to learn about the UN. More than 400,000 students worldwide participate every year in MUN at all educational levels – from primary school to university.

International days and weeks are occasions to educate the public on issues of concern, to mobilize political will and resources to address global problems, and to celebrate and reinforce achievements of humanity. The existence of international days predates the establishment of the United Nations, but the UN has embraced them as a powerful advocacy tool. We also mark other UN observances.

The United Nations is facing a severe shortage of cash in the regular budget, and unless more Governments pay their annual dues, “our work and our reforms are at risk,” the UN chief António Guterres Member States.

Each year on 24 October, the UN celebrates its anniversary.  The Day marks the entry into force of the UN Charter and the founding of the Organization.  The Charter was signed on 26 June 1945 in San Francisco at the conclusion of the United Nations Conference on International Organization and the Organization will celebrate its 75th anniversary on 24 October 2020.  Did you know that United Nations Day has been celebrated since 1948? See the history of the UN Charter for more information on the creation of the United Nations.