The Charter of the United Nations (UN) marks its 70th anniversary. On June 26, 1945, the charter, the UN’s founding document, was signed in San Francisco, US. Seventy years later, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon returned to San Francisco to celebrate the UN’s founding and call on the international community to renew their commitment towards the shaping of a better future for all. “The United Nations is the hope and home of all humankind. The Charter is our compass,” he said. Social media users congratulate the organisation for completing seven decades and hope for a positive change in the near future.
"Do not wait for someone else to come and speak for you." -Malala Yousafzai #UN70 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/nlvNnN3RYm— Christine Lu (@christinelu) June 28, 2015
Flashback #FlagFriday - original flags from 70 years ago stored in the UN Archives! http://t.co/GJ2ug1imEZ #UN70 pic.twitter.com/tWQbNCwfPv— UNIC Manama (@UNICManama) June 28, 2015
Indeed. But beyond a doubt the #UN is in urgent need of structural reform including mandate and funding. #UN70 https://t.co/lt40pWoJ7N— Sherry Rehman (@sherryrehman) June 27, 2015
In the shadow of world war II, the UN Charter was created. 70 years later we still remember the day that United 50 nations. #UN #UN70— Chris G (@christopher05D) June 27, 2015
On its 70th birthday the #UN must be democratically reformed. The U.S. must respect international law and ratify treaties it skipped #UN70— Mass. Peace Action (@masspeaceaction) June 27, 2015
The #UnitedNations needs to be stronger, fearless, accountable and united. #leadership @barackobama @secgen #UN70 pic.twitter.com/Zse39DMxWC— Yuvan A. Beejadhur (@YuvanBeejadhur) June 27, 2015
