International Delegates Day: 25 April

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International Delegates Day is observed annually on 25 April to honour and recognize the important role played by delegates in the United Nations (UN).

An Overview of the News

• The delegates are representatives of their respective governments and work towards solving global challenges through multilateral cooperation within the framework of the United Nations.

• The United Nations would not be able to function effectively without the contributions and efforts of these representatives.

• These representatives play an important role in resolving global issues and ensure that their governments' voices are heard internationally.

• The celebration of International Delegates Day is a recognition of the dedication and commitment of these delegates to promote peace, security and prosperity around the world.

History of International Delegates Day

• It marks the anniversary of the first day of the San Francisco Conference in 1945.

• The purpose of the conference was to establish an organisation that would restore world peace and impose rules on the post-war world order.

• The founding member states of the United Nations were representatives of the 50 countries that attended the conference, with Poland later signing the charter, bringing the number of founding member states to 51.

• In 2019, the General Assembly of the United Nations declared 25 April as the International Day of Delegates, commemorating the achievement of the San Francisco Conference.