International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace 24/04/2019 – Posted in: Daily News
International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace 2019
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The first ever official ‘International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace’ underscore the values of international cooperation for the common good, was observed by the United Nations (UN) on April 24, 2019.
For nearly 75 years, the multilateral arrangements established after the Second World War have saved lives, expanded economic and social progress, upheld human rights and, not least, helped to prevent a third descent into global conflagration.
From the articulation of international law to the advancement of gender equality, from protecting the environment to limiting the proliferation of lethal weapons and deadly disease, multilateralism and diplomacy have a proven record of service to people everywhere.
Background
Preserving the values of multilateralism and international cooperation, which underpin the UN charter and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is fundamental to promote and support the three pillars of the UN – Peace and Security, Development and Human Rights.
Commitment to multilateralism and international peace and security was also reaffirmed by most world leaders in the General Debate in September 2018.
The overreaching objectives of the high-level meeting are to:
- Discuss the challenges of multilateralism and the way forward to strengthen the multilateral system.
- Renew the commitment to the original ideals of the UN charter
- Strengthen the international legal order for global peace, security and prosperity.
Source: UN Org