United Nations Day: Is the UN living up to the objectives with which it was established in 1945? Know the whole story

Obnews Desk: Today i.e. Thursday 24 October 2024, the whole world is celebrating United Nations Day. This is why the United Nations was established as we are today. What is its theme this time? And is the United Nations able to live up to the objectives and expectations with which it was established? Will find answers to all these questions.

In the year 1945, the world had faced or rather was facing the tragedy of the Second World War. Japan was destroyed and America had emerged as a super power. To ensure that the super power does not become autocratic or small countries are not swallowed by big countries and the world does not have to face a tragedy like the Second World War again, 51 countries came forward and the United Nations was established on 24 October 1945. Since then this day is celebrated every year on 24 October. This time its theme has been kept as sustainable solutions for inclusive development.

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After all, what is the United Nations?

In fact the United Nations is an international organization. At present the number of member countries in the United Nations is 193. Its six important organs are the United Nations General Assembly, the United Nations Security Council, the United Nations Economic and Social Council, the United Nations Trusteeship Council, the International Court of Justice and the United Nations Secretariat.

Reason for establishment of UN

Due to the terrible destruction and nuclear attack during the Second World War, clouds of crisis were looming over the entire world. In such a situation, 50 countries together established the United Nations to ensure that there would be no other world war in the future and that there should be peace in the entire world. After this, other countries also joined the United Nations and today the number of its member countries has increased to 193.

Objectives of establishing the United Nations

The main objective of the United Nations is to establish peace in the world and to stop the elements that harm world peace. Along with this, the objective of the United Nations is also to resolve international disputes peacefully. The United Nations also works towards building good relations between two countries. The organization also helps solve international social, economic, cultural and humanitarian problems and promote respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. The United Nations also takes many steps to protect the earth and the environment.

UN is dashing expectations!

Above you must have read well the reasons for the establishment of the United Nations and its objectives. But whether he is living up to them is a big question. If we look at the scenario of the last two years, whether it is Russia's war in Ukraine or the devastation in the Middle East, it indicates that the UN is not fully living up to the expectations.

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