The United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in Samoa is commemorating the United
Nations Day on Tuesday, 24 th of October at the One UN House located at Tuanaimato.
The United Nations Day is an annual commemorative day, reflecting on the official creation of the United
Nations on 24 October 1945. However, in 1947, the United Nations General Assembly then declared the
24 th of October, as the anniversary of the Charter of the United Nations, naming it the UN Day and it is
specifically “devoted to making known to the people of the world the aims and achievements of the United
Nations and to gaining their support for" its work.
The UN Day 2023 organised in Samoa, aims to demonstrate unity and hope for a profound and impactful
presence of the United Nations to serve the Cook Islands, Niue Samoa and Tokelau; and to inform all of
its partners and communities about its work and achievements and encouraging partnerships and
meaningful support towards accomplishing common goals.
The UN Day 2023 event will start at 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and will be attended by the members of the
government, development organisations, civil societies, youth, the media and other interested partners.
The programme of the day includes a tour of the UN exhibitions to learn and understand more about the
distinct agencies of the UNCT and their work; keynote reflections and remarks from the Prime Minister of
Samoa, the Resident Coordinator of the UN, the NZ High Commissioner on behalf of the development
organisations, and the Miss Samoa as a youth and women representative.
It will conclude with cultural entertainment and networking between partners and the UN to encourage
familiar relations and opportunities for collaborations.
The event is a joint collaboration of the UNCT with the coordination led by the Resident Coordinators
Office.