UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- Marking the 2018 United Nations Day, which falls on Oct. 24, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday urged the men and women of the UN to "never give up" tackling the world's many challenges.
In a video released ahead of the UN Day, Guterres said that despite the odds and obstacles, and growing inequality, "we don't give up because we know by reducing inequality we increase hope and opportunity and peace around the world."
The UN chief made clear the organization's determination to implement climate action, fight for human rights and the life of peace that everyone deserves to enjoy. "On United Nations Day, let us reaffirm our commitment. To repair broken trust. To heal our planet. To leave no one behind. To uphold dignity for one and all, as united nations."
UN Day commemorates the anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Charter in 1945. 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.
Between October and November, visitors to UN headquarters can see a photo exhibition called "People on the Move," which is being displayed in the visitor's lobby of the General Assembly building, in connection with 2018 UN Day.
The exhibition captures moments from the last seven decades of the millions of those who have, for one reason or another, become people on the move.
