China News Service, September 15th, title: 75 years of wind and rain!
The UN "Eternal Guide" will last forever
Author: Dan Yi
75 years ago, in the scarred world after World War II,
Along with the beautiful vision of all countries for peace,
The United Nations was born.
75 years later,
The world is fighting against new enemies,
The COVID-19 pandemic breeds more divisions and mistrust.
The hope and voice of solidarity and cooperation with the international community,
Through time and years,
It is becoming more and more important at this moment.
On June 26, 1945, the signing ceremony of the "United Nations Charter" was held at the "Veterans War Memorial" in San Francisco, USA.
Image source: United Nations official website.
United Nations Photo Yould
[1945 at the beginning of creation]
In June 1945,
The Second World War is about to end,
About 70 million people lost their lives,
Many countries are devastated,
The world longs for peace and tranquility.
Left: Preface to the Chinese version of the Charter of the United Nations.
Right: On June 26, 1945, Chinese representative Dong Biwu signed the "United Nations Charter."
Image source: United Nations official website.
United Nations Photo McCreary
Representatives from 50 countries around the world gathered in San Francisco,
Represents 80% of the world’s population from different races and religions,
Under the dazzling spotlight,
Signed the "United Nations Charter."
The Chinese delegation attending the San Francisco Conference in 1945 signed the "United Nations Charter."
Right: Chinese representative Gu Weijun stated China's position during the San Francisco meeting.
Image source: United Nations official website.
United Nations Picture Mili
China is the first country to sign the charter.
"To save future generations from the scourge of war that human beings have experienced twice,"
Written into the preamble of the "United Nations Charter".
Maintain international peace and security, protect human dignity and value,
Since then, this document has become an "eternal guide" for coping with common global challenges.
On October 24, 1955, the United Nations Headquarters and the skyline of Midtown Manhattan, New York.
Image source: United Nations official website.
In China, France, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom and the United States,
And after most other signatories ratify the UN Charter,
On October 24, 1945, the United Nations was formally established,
A new chapter in human history has opened.
At the New York headquarters, some senior UN officials are holding the UN Charter.
Image source: United Nations official website.
United Nations Photo Amanda Voisard
For 75 years, the UN Charter has never been shelved.
In June 2020, UN Secretary-General Guterres said,
"The vision of the UN Charter has withstood the test of time,
It is still the test of our actions.
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[75 years of changing circumstances]
From the 51 founding countries in 1945,
To the current 193 member states,
The United Nations continues to grow and develop.
For 75 years, the old problems may have disappeared,
But new challenges are endless.
UN Secretary-General Guterres participates in the G20 online meeting.
Image source: United Nations official website.
United Nations Picture Evan Schneider
Peace is the common aspiration of the people of the world,
Local conflicts and turmoil in the region never cease.
Through the war and gunpowder again and again, the UN peacekeeping force
Risking their lives to bring hope to millions of people.
Since 1948,
More than 1 million people have participated in peacekeeping operations.
Although the life on the tip of the knife is dangerous and hard,
But it is them with blue helmets on their heads,
For many people in the war, wipe away tears.
Peacekeepers in Mali.
Image source: United Nations official website.
United Nations Photo Gema Cortes
Displaced, broken families,
Children in wars survive the nightmare that may die at any time.
There are nearly 1.1 billion girls under the age of 18 in the world,
They are full of dreams and expectations for the future,
But many people face threats of early marriage, violence and abuse, etc.
Who will wipe their tears?
Gender equality is not only a basic human right,
It is also a necessary foundation for world peace, prosperity and sustainable development.
The United Nations is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination against women and girls,
Helping more than 2 million women worldwide every month,
Overcome complications of pregnancy and childbirth.
Data map: The ice floes are melting and the polar bear habitat is threatened.
Seeking equality is not only the basic aspiration of mankind,
People in the world have the right to share precious earth resources.
Under the raging fires in California, the animals fled their homes,
The reduction in Arctic sea ice has forced polar bears to wander.
People 75 years ago might not have thought,
Human behavior will exacerbate global warming,
Under the "high fever", 2020 may become the hottest year in history.
In tackling climate change, the United Nations has always spared no effort,
Cooperation with 196 countries and regions,
Keep the global temperature rise below 2°C.
Children in Iraq.
Image source: United Nations official website.
UNHCR Picture Rasheed Hussein Rasheed
From helping children who are out of school due to poverty,
To call attention to displaced refugees;
From solving the global water crisis affecting more than 2.2 billion people,
To unite the world against terrorism...
No matter how the world pattern changes,
The mission of the United Nations to maintain international peace and security,
Consistently.
Data map: On July 22, 2020, the eighth batch of Chinese peacekeeping troops to Mali set off smoothly.
The picture shows officers and soldiers of the UN peacekeeping force preparing to board the plane.
Photo by He Sheng
On the 75-year calendar of the United Nations,
China has written brilliantly page after page.
Chinese peacekeepers rank first among the permanent members of the Security Council;
Donations to UN-Women are the largest among developing countries;
NASA has released research results showing that
A quarter of the new greenery in the world comes from China!
Under the epidemic, from the Middle East to Africa, from Southeast Asia to Latin America,
China's anti-epidemic materials and prevention and control experience have been taught.
Responsibilities of great powers, great powers
China has always contributed to the cause of world peace and development,
Work with other countries in the world to uphold and promote multilateralism.
[Challengeful 2020]
2020 is an unusual year,
The sudden epidemic has changed people’s normal life,
The world is locked and isolated,
Social inequality has become more prominent.
Facing the "most serious global crisis" since the founding of the United Nations,
Secretary-General Guterres warned that the new crown epidemic has clearly shown,
Weak multilateral mechanisms will plunge the world into deeper chaos,
International cooperation is more important than ever.
Data map: On September 12, 2017, the 72nd UN General Assembly opened at the UN headquarters in New York.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Ma Delin
As the line between global interest and national interest becomes blurred,
The interconnection between nations is closer than ever.
Pandemic, climate change and cybercrime know no borders,
No matter how powerful a country is,
They can't deal with it in an orderly manner on their own.
Unity, cooperation, and openness are the foundation of one's life.
For the United Nations,
75 years old does not mean that you will be old.
The story told by black and white photos will last forever.
"Using is to be angry and determined, we must work together,
In the spirit of the "United Nations Charter",
The clouds of smoke that will also span time continue to shine.
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