Freedom First
The United Nations Day is observed every year on October 24 to mark the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter. With the ratification of this founding document by the majority of its signatories, including the five permanent members of the Security Council, the United Nations officially came into being. The 2016 theme is “Freedom First”. This year’s UN Day will be used to highlight concrete actions people can take to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.