Celebrating 80 Years of the United Nations: A Glimpse into Partnership and Perseverance

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Representatives of the United Nations in Libya, joined by Libyan ministers and officials, ambassadors, members of the public, and Special Representative of the Secretary General, Hanna Tetteh, celebrated the UN Day and opened a photography exhibition, entitled "Building Our Future Together", at Eskandar Arts House. The exhibition marks eighty years since the founding of the organization and highlights the UN's partnership with the people of Libya in advancing peace, stability and sustainable development. The event featured a round table discussion with youth, women, and persons with disabilities from across the country, led by DSRSG Stephanie Koury and DSRSG Ulrika Richardson, alongside representatives from UNDP, UNFPA, and UNHCR.

Key Takeaways:

  • The United Nations celebrated 80 years of its founding, marking the entry into force of the UN Charter in 1945, with a photography exhibition "Building Our Future Together" in Libya.
  • The exhibition highlights the UN's partnership with the people of Libya in advancing peace, stability, and sustainable development, showcasing stories of partnership and perseverance.
  • Special Representative of the Secretary General, Hanna Tetteh, emphasized the need for cooperation and collaboration between Libyans, international partners, and UN colleagues to support the country's progress.
  • The event featured a round table discussion with youth, women, and persons with disabilities from across Libya, led by DSRSG Stephanie Koury and DSRSG Ulrika Richardson, alongside representatives from UNDP, UNFPA, and UNHCR.
  • The discussion focused on amplifying the perspectives of Libya's next generation and highlighting their aspirations for a better future.
  • The UN entities working to support a better future in Libya include FAO, ILO, IOM, OCHA, OHCHR, UN Habitat, UN Women, UNDP, UNESCO, UNFPA, UNHCR, UNICEF, UNIDO, UNMAS, UNODC, UNOPS, UNSMIL, WFP, and WHO.

Statistics:

  • 80 years: the number of years since the founding of the United Nations.
  • 80: the number of years since the entry into force of the UN Charter in 1945.
  • 1949: the year Libya was affirmed for independence through the UN system, following resolutions of the General Assembly.
  • 1945: the year the UN Charter came into effect.
  • 12: the number of UN entities working to support a better future in Libya, including FAO, ILO, IOM, OCHA, OHCHR, UN Habitat, UN Women, UNDP, UNESCO, UNFPA, UNHCR, UNICEF, UNIDO, UNMAS, UNODC, UNOPS, UNSMIL, WFP, and WHO.

Sources:

  • UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)
  • APO -- Report
  • UN Day celebration in Libya
  • "Building Our Future Together" photography exhibition
  • United Nations in Libya
  • Special Representative of the Secretary General, Hanna Tetteh