Here is how the UN advises to commemorate UN-Day!

UFollowing article is copied and pasted directly from the www.UN.org website.

It reflects the present framework in which UN-Day currently is commemorated.


This information offers us the foothold for us to:

1- Analyze the current UN-Day Celebrations (in theory and reality) situation in light of our own intentions.

2- Ask relevant questions.

3- Brainstorming about the existing UN-Day actions.

4- Strategic thinking on how to leverage (or not) on what exist already on the ground. Determine ‘Our UN-Day 2010’ Strategy and Plan of Action.

5- Transform what already exist into a day of global enthusiastic celebrations of our common humanity in all aspects.



So, basically, by summer 2010, we have to come up with a clear and concise own How to Observe “Our United Nations Day”.

Here is a first strategic challenge. How will ‘our’ text differ from the original?


*Note: The text seems to be made for the US public. The UN Associations are mentioned as the main organizers of UN-Day events. The UN Associations are affiliated with the UN as an independent organization. Their main goal is to promote the UN.

However, the many branches of the UN Association have a wide variety of UN-related fields of interest and UN-Day is not on top of that priority list.

(Ex: In UN-Connections nr 97, October Issue, no article relates to the upcoming UN-Day. It is also mentioned small way in a side column without any further information).


In our goal to transform UN-Day, the WFUNA (World federation of United Nations Associations) will be a crucial ally to upgrade ‘our UN Day’ on their list of priority topics.




Source www.UN.org

How to Observe United Nations Day

United Nations Day (UN Day) is observed worldwide annually on October 24 to commemorate the signing of the UN Charter in San Francisco and the founding of the United Nations in October of 1945.

Traditionally:

One of the purposes of UN Day is to circulate knowledge and make known to the people of the world the goals, objectives, aims, and accomplishments of the UN.
United Nations Day traditionally has been characterized throughout the world with discussions, meetings, and exhibits about the goals and achievements of the UN.



The Opportunity:

Step 1

United Nations General Assembly
First of all, take note that in the United States, each President - beginning with Harry Truman - has issued a proclamation asking citizens to observe United Nations Day and to reflect upon the importance of the United Nations to the national interests of the U.S., as well as to each individual American.


Step 2

UN Headquarters, New York City
Find out about and attend local events in your area sponsored by a local chapter of the United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA), or the United Nations Association in your respective country.


Step 3

United Nations Security Council
Local events sponsored by a local chapter of the United Nations Association might include symbolic events such as an international dinner or a U.N. flag flying from a public building. Other common events may include a lecture series on current world events and issues on the agenda of the United Nations - issues that affect every American citizen - or a speech by a prominent public figure who has been involved with the work of the United Nations.

Step 4

United Nations Logo
Another thing you can do to observe United Nations Day is to take it upon yourself to learn more about the United Nations. The UN goes way beyond the typical work of the Security Council primarily reported in the media. The United Nations in fact encompasses many international organizations working towards accomplishing a variety of goals. Some of these goals and objectives are contained within the United Nations Millennium Development Goals.


Step 5

You can also reflect on the following statement by the United Nations Association of the U.S.A.: "Those born after the founding of the U.N. in 1945 have come to realize that the U.N. offers no "quick fix," but is an instrument through which nations can identify common problems, set international standards, and take action. The U.N. is only as strong and effective as its 192 member states make it. Citizens and non-governmental organizations play an essential role in building public support for the U.N. Your United Nations Day observance can expand that support in your community."



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Let your creative thought run wild....
Good luck!


Jean-Paul