Micronesia United Nations Day Date: October 24
Micronesia celebrates United Nations Day as a national holiday.
Since 1948, the anniversary of the United Nations Charter coming into force on October 24, 1945 has been celebrated as United Nations Day in Micronesia.
Micronesia United Nations Day History
Since the independence of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), it has established diplomatic relations with most of its Pacific neighbors like Japan, Australia, and the People’s Republic of China. Through various multilateral organizations, regional cooperation is a key element of its foreign relations guidelines. In 1991, the FSM became a member of the United Nations.
In the spring of 1945, the representatives of fifty nations assembled in San Francisco to put the final changes on a document of sweeping importance. This document came to be known as the Charter of the United Nations. It was on October 24 when a sufficient number of endorsements had been obtained to inaugurate the new United Nations officially.
The United Nations General Assembly in 1971 issued a new resolution (United Nations Resolution 2782) which states that the United Nations Day shall be an international holiday and recommended that it should be observed as a public holiday by all United Nations member states. United Nations Day aims to make the whole world aware of the goals and accomplishments of the United Nations Organization. The period from October 20 to 26 is known as United Nations Week, United Nations Day being a part of it.
Micronesia United Nations Day Traditions, Customs and Activities
On the island of Yap in Micronesia, United Nations Day is a big celebration. All schools, government offices, and almost all private organizations on the island are closed for United Nations Day. Traditionally, United Nations Day has been marked throughout the world by meetings, discussions, and exhibits on the achievements and goals of the Organization.
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