5 Fascinating Facts About United Nations

By Team Aakash BYJU'S | 24th October 2022

The 24th of October, known as United Nations Day, commemorates the day the UN Charter was officially entered into force in 1945.

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Here are 5 interesting facts about the UN.

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The first session of the UN took place at Methodist Central Hall in London on January 10, 1946.

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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is the first document to detail the fundamental human rights that must be protected.

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The longest speech in the UN was delivered by Indian politician Vengalil Krishna Kurup Krishna Menon in 1957.

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Louise Fréchette was the first woman Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations.

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The United Nations, its specialised agencies, and its staff have been awarded the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize twelve times.

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