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First International Organizations Established
International organizations were first established in states to work on specific issues, such as the International Telecommunication Union (founded 1865) and the Universal Postal Union (founded 1874). -
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International Peace Conference Created
The International Peace Conference was organized to help find ways to calm crises peacefully and to prevent warfare. Later it established the Permanent Court of Arbitration in 1902. -
Declaration at St. James' Palace
During the 12th month of World War II representatives from multiple countries and exiled governments met at St. James' Palace and signed a declaration. -
Atlantic Charter Created
President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchhill met to create a joint declaration known as the Atlantic Charter-- an affirmation of common principles and national policies. -
Atlantic Charter is Signed
Many countries signed the Atlantic Charter and pledged to cooperate with the principles. -
President Roosevelt Coined the Name "United Nations"
During the World War II, US President Franklin D. Roosevelt created the term "United nations" during the Declaration by United Nations, when representatives from 26 nations pledged to continue fighting against the Axis powers. -
Moscow Declaration
The United States Secretary of State and representatives of other countries signed the Moscow Declaration- a document that pledged further action against the enemies surrender and the need for an international peacekeeping organization -
Dumbarton Oaks Conference
Representatives from countries met at Dumbarton Oaks to propose a structure for the world organization needed in Clause 4 in the Moscow Declaration which was submitted to the United Nations for debate. -
Yalta Conference
The voting procedure for the Dumbarton Oaks proposals was done in Yalta. The representatives met at a conference and once everything was resolved, summoned the San Francisco Conference. -
President Roosevelt Dies
The unexpected death of President Roosevelt- who had a large impact on the San Francisco Conference, made other representatives fear that the conference might be postponed yet President Truman carried out the arrangments so everything went on schedule. -
The United Nations Charter is Created
Representatives from 50 countries created the United Nations Charter at the United Nations Conference on International Organization in San Fransisco. -
The United Nations are Officially Established
The United Nations officially came into existence. -
First General Assembly
In Central Hall, Westminster, London held the first General Assembly. -
First Security Council
The first Security Council is held in London. -
General Assembly's First Resolution
The General Assembly comes to its first resolution. It focuses on peaceful uses of atomic energy and the elimination of other mass destruction weapons -
First Secretary-General Appointed
Trygve Lie is appointed as the first Secretary- General. -
Trygve Lie's Inaugural Speech
February 2, 1946, Trygve Lie gives his Inaugural speech to the General Assembly in London. -
"United Nations Day" Created
The General Assembly officially creates "United Nations Day". -
First Peacekeeping Operation
The United Nations established its first peacekeeping operation: UNTSO. -
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
In Paris, the Generall Assembly adopts the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. -
New York Hedquarters Officially Established
On the United Nation's birthday, there is a ceremony cornerstone laying to officially establish the New York headquarters. -
First Emergency Peace-Keeping Force
The first UN emergency peace-keeping force (UNEF) is created. -
Declaration of the Rights of the Child
The Declaration of the Rights of the Child is adopted by the General Assembly. -
First Governing Council
The UN has its first session of the Governing Council. -
Treaty of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
The Treaty of the Non- Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons is adopted by the General Assembly. -
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
The UN holds the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. -
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First UN Enviroment Conference
In Stockholm, Sweden, the first UN Environment Conference is held. This leads to the creation of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). -
First World Food Conference
The first World Food Conference is held. This leads to the Universal Declaration on the Eradication of Hunger and Malnutrition. -
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First World Conference on Women
The first World Conference on Women is held in Mexico City during "International Women's Year". -
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First Special Session on Disarmament
The UN has its first special session on disarmament. -
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
The General Assembly adopts the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. -
Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief
The Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief is adopted by the General Assembly. -
Convention on the Law of the Sea
The UN signs the Convention on the Law of the Sea. The treaty had the largest amount of signatures compared to any other treaty on its first day. -
Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
The Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment is adopted by the General Assembly. -
Montreal Protocol
The UN put the Montreal Protocol into practice, a treaty in favor of protecting the Ozone Layer. -
Convention on the Rights of the Child
The Convention on the Rights of the Child comes into practice. -
First Security Council Summit
The UN holds its first Security Council Summit in New York. -
Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
The Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty is adopted by the General Assembly. -
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Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS
The General Assembly adopted the Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS. -
Declaration on Human Cloning
On March 8, 2005, UN Member States adopt a Declaration on Human Cloning during the Special Session on Children. -
International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism
The International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism is adopted by the General Assembly. -
Peacekeeping Commission Created
The UN General Assembly creates the Peacekeeping Commission to help countries coming out of conflict achieve peace. -
Human Rights Council Created
The Human Rights Council is established by the General Assembly. The purpose of the council is to protect violated human rights. -
The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is put into practice. -
UN Women
UN Women is created by the General Assembly. The organization focuses on female empowerment and gender equality. -
First UN Youth Assembly
First UN Youth Assembly with the attendance of Malala Yousafzai- the Pakistani girl who was shot by the Taliban for receiving an education. Malala Yousafzai rallies the UN to use education as a way to fight against extremism. -
Paris Climate Agreement Adopted
The Paris Climate Agreement is adopted at the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris. -
Paris Climate Agreement Signed
The Paris Climate Agreement is signed by 175 countries who pledged to keep the global temperature rise below two degrees Celsius.
