US EditionUN Turns 80 Years Old as Its Global Clout Dwindles
NEW YORK CITY, JUN 26 – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the UN Charter faces unprecedented assaults amid ongoing global conflicts and diminishing international support, highlighting its role as the foundation of peace.
- The United Nations marked the 80th anniversary of its founding Charter signed by 50 states in San Francisco on June 26, 1945, now with 193 members.
- The United Nations was established following World War II with the goals of preventing future wars, advancing respect for human rights, and ensuring the equal sovereignty of all member states, but these foundational ideals are now increasingly challenged.
- Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on June 26, 2025, at a special session that the Charter is under assault and must remain the bedrock of international relations.
- Senior US diplomat McCoy Pitt highlighted concerns that the United Nations has drifted away from its original purpose, pointing out ongoing conflicts across several continents and acknowledging the organization's limitations.
- The anniversary called for renewed collective action to uphold the Charter’s promises of peace and justice amid ongoing conflicts and global humanitarian crises.
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