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Founding of the UN
Delegates of fifty nations met in San Francisco between April 25 and June 26, 1945. Working on the Dumbarton Oaks proposals, the Yalta Agreement, and amendments proposed by various Governments, the Conference agreed upon the Charter of the United Nations and the Statute of the New International Court of Justice. The Charter was passed unanimously and signed by all the representatives. It came into force on October 24, 1945.
Our Oceans Our Future
We celebrate World Oceans Day on 8 June every year, a reminder of the major role oceans play in everyday life. They are the lungs of our planet, providing most of the oxygen we breathe. They are a major source of food and medicines and a critical part of the biosphere. It is a Day to consider the impact of human actions on the ocean and to mobilize and unite the worlds population in their sustainable protection and management. The theme of 2019 World Oceans Day is Gender and the Ocean.
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