United Nations Day, 2024

Proclamation 10844 of October 23, 2024 United Nations Day, 2024 A Proclamation Nearly 80 years ago, our forebearers gathered for the first United Nations General Assembly. With the horrors of World War II weighing on their hearts and the hopes of humanity resting on their shoulders, they opened the General Assembly by declaring, “The whole world now waits upon our decisions . . . looking to us to show ourselves capable of mastering our problems.” Today, we reflect on the history of this storied institution. And together, we recommit to sustaining and strengthening it to master the challenges of our time. Under my Administration, the United States has been a leader at the United Nations—rallying global action to advance democratic values, safeguard human rights, and address the issues our world faces. That includes standing against Russia's brutal aggression against Ukraine and Hamas' despicable terrorist attack on Israel. At the United Nations, we have been working to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, with the release of hostages, and we have been pushing to expand humanitarian access and assistance. The United States has also played a key role in helping bring security to the people of Haiti and addressing the conflict and dire humanitarian situation in Sudan, where millions are displaced and facing famine. But we know people need more than the absence of war. They need the chance to live with dignity. They need to be protected from the ravages of climate change, hunger, and disease. That is why my Administration has invested over $150 billion to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals, including ending poverty, eliminating hunger, promoting health and well-being, and promoting gender equality. We also forged a historic consensus on the first-ever General Assembly Resolution on Artificial Intelligence to help people everywhere seize the potential—and minimize the risks—of this technology. As we look ahead, countries need to …