October 24 marks United Nation’s (UN) Day, a day marking the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter. October 24 has been celebrated as UN Day since 1948. In 1971, the UN General Assembly recommended that the day be observed by Member States as a public holiday.
With the ratification of this founding document by the majority of its signatories, including the five permanent members of the Security Council, the UN officially became into being.
Prime Minister Hon. Sarah Wescot-Williams says this UN Day comes at a time when the world will welcome its seventh billionth member at the end of October.
Wescot-Williams added that over the past 66-years on UN existence, much has been achieved for humanity and therefore the nations of the world have much to thank this body of countries for.
"Impressive, that is how I can describe the achievements made to date, and I would like to reiterate the highlights of UN success as pointed out by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.
"Our seniors are living longer, more children survive and the majority of the world’s population lives in peace under democratic rule of law.
"There are however still many challenges facing humanity today, such as the global economic crisis, rising joblessness, famine and climate change to mention a few.
"In order to deal with the aforementioned, there must be unity of purpose. All nations have to continue working together in the interests of humanity as a whole, and remain committed to building a better world.
"On this day October 24, I would like to wish the people of Sint Maarten, and those within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and the global community of nations, a Happy United Nation’s Day," Prime Minister Hon. Sarah Wescot-Williams said on Sunday.