United Nations Day
2025 – October 24

Date: October 25,
2025
Category: International
Days & Events | Important Organizations

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About the Day

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Observed on: 24 October
(every year)
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Occasion: Marks the
day the UN Charter came into force (24 October 1945)
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Year: 2025 marks the 80th Anniversary of the
United Nations
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Established by: UN General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution A/RES/168(II) on 31 October 1947

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Theme 2025

Type	Theme
Annual Theme	“Education Shapes the Future”
Anniversary Theme (80th Year)	“United Nations at 80: Building Our Future Together”

Focus: Highlights
the role of inclusive, equitable, and quality education in advancing the Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs).

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Significance

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Celebrates 80 years of the
United Nations (1945–2025).
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Promotes global peace,
cooperation, and multilateralism.
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Encourages nations to work collectively toward
achieving Agenda 2030 and the SDGs.

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Background

Detail	Information
UNGA Resolution	A/RES/168(II), adopted on 31 October 1947
Charter Signed	26 June 1945, at the UN Conference on International Organization (San Francisco, USA)
Came into Force	24 October 1945
Founding Members	50 Nations
Origin of Name	Coined by Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd President of USA
First Used	In the Declaration by the United Nations on 1 January 1942 (WWII period)

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Symbols of the
United Nations

Symbol	Description
UN Emblem	Created in 1945 by Oliver Lincoln Lundquist; shows a world map centered on the North Pole, encircled by olive branches (symbolizing peace). Background color: UN Blue.
UN Flag	Adopted on 20 October 1947 (Resolution A/RES/167(II)); features the UN emblem on a light blue field.

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UN Day 2025 Global
Events

Country	Event Highlights
Germany	Dresden City Hall hosted “Education Shapes the Future” — discussions on gender gaps in STEM and global education access.
USA	International House Davis organized “Building Our Future Together” with SDG presentations & art exhibitions by UC Davis Global Affairs.

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India’s
Commemoration

Union Minister: S. Jaishankar (Ministry of External Affairs)
Event: Released
a commemorative postage stamp marking the UN’s 80th anniversary in New Delhi.

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Organized by: MEA + India
Post (Ministry of Communications)
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Entries Received: ~7.4 lakh
nationwide
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Winning Design: Shrestha
Majumdar
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First Day Cover & Brochure: Anshika Jain and Rollie Sharma
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Stamp Theme: Global
Peace, Cooperation, and India’s Role in Multilateralism
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Motto: “Building Our Future Together”

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About the United
Nations (UN)

Aspect	Detail
Established	1945
Headquarters	New York City, USA
Secretary-General	António Guterres
Member States	193

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Exam Hints (Quick
Revision)

Question	Answer
When is UN Day celebrated?	24 October (every year)
2025 Theme	“Education Shapes the Future”
Significance of 2025	80th Anniversary of the UN
Anniversary Theme	“United Nations at 80: Building Our Future Together”
UN Charter Signed	26 June 1945
Came into Force	24 October 1945
Origin of Name	Suggested by Franklin D. Roosevelt
UN Flag Adopted	20 October 1947
India’s 2025 Highlight	MEA released a commemorative stamp (Jaishankar)
UN Secretary-General (2025)	António Guterres