History of United Nations in Timeline
The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization founded in 1945 with the mission of maintaining international peace and security, fostering friendly relations between nations, promoting international cooperation, and harmonizing state actions to achieve these aims. Established by the UN Charter signed on June 26, 1945, the UN serves as a central forum for addressing global issues and coordinating efforts among member states.
1919: Ratification of the Covenant of the League of Nations
In 1919, the Covenant of the League of Nations was ratified by 42 nations. This ratification led to the League of Nations formally coming into being on January 10, 1920.
January 1920: The League of Nations formally comes into being
On 10 January 1920, the League of Nations formally came into being when the Covenant of the League of Nations, ratified by 42 nations in 1919, took effect. The League Council acted as an executive body directing the Assembly's business and began with four permanent members.
1933: League of Nations Fails to Act Against Japanese Invasion
In 1933, the League of Nations proved ineffective as it failed to act against the Japanese invasion of Manchuria. Forty nations voted for Japan to withdraw from Manchuria but Japan voted against it and walked out of the League instead of withdrawing from Manchuria.
1936: League of Nations Fails to Intervene in Second Italo-Ethiopian War
In 1936, the League of Nations failed to act against the Second Italo-Ethiopian War, after the appeal for international intervention by Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie I at Geneva went with no avail, including when calls for economic sanctions against Italy failed. Italy and other nations left the League.
1939: League of Nations effectively closes down
In 1939, with the outbreak of World War II, the League of Nations effectively closed down, marking the end of its operations.
June 1941: Inter-Allied Conference in London
In June 1941, the Inter-Allied Conference in London led to the Declaration of St James's Palace, marking the first step towards the establishment of the United Nations.
August 1941: Drafting of the Atlantic Charter
In August 1941, American president Franklin Roosevelt and British prime minister Winston Churchill drafted the Atlantic Charter, which defined goals for the post-war world.
September 1941: Adherence to the Atlantic Charter Principles
In September 1941, at the Inter-Allied Council meeting in London, eight governments in exile, the Soviet Union, and representatives of the Free French Forces unanimously adopted adherence to the principles of policy set forth by Britain and the United States in the Atlantic Charter.
December 1941: Arcadia Conference and Drafting of the Declaration by United Nations
In December 1941, Roosevelt and Churchill met at the White House for the Arcadia Conference. The text of the Declaration by United Nations was drafted by Roosevelt, Churchill, and Harry Hopkins, incorporating Soviet suggestions and including a provision for religious freedom.
1942: Signing of the "Declaration by United Nations"
In 1942, Roosevelt, Churchill, the Soviet Union's former Foreign Minister Maxim Litvinov, and the Chinese Premier T. V. Soong signed the "Declaration by United Nations", with twenty-two other nations adding their signatures the next day. The United Nations became the official term for the Allies.
October 1943: Moscow Conference and the Four Power Declaration on General Security
In October 1943, the Moscow Conference resulted in the Moscow Declarations, including the Four Power Declaration on General Security. The declaration was signed by the Allied Big Four and aimed for the creation "at the earliest possible date of a general international organization", the first public announcement of a new international organization to replace the League of Nations.
October 1944: Dumbarton Oaks Conference
From 21 September to 7 October 1944, the Allied Big Four met at the Dumbarton Oaks Conference to formulate and negotiate the new international organization. They agreed on proposals for the aims, structure and functioning of the new organization.
February 1945: Yalta Conference and Resolution of Issues
In February 1945, the conference at Yalta, along with further negotiations with the Soviet Union, led to the resolution of all outstanding issues related to the formation of the new international organization.
March 1945: Additional States Sign Declaration by United Nations
By 1 March 1945, 21 additional states had signed the Declaration by the United Nations, signaling increased international support for the new organization.
April 1945: UN Conference on International Organization Opens in San Francisco
On 25 April 1945, the UN Conference on International Organization opened in San Francisco, attended by 50 nations' governments and a number of non-governmental organizations, with the Big Four chairing the plenary meetings.
June 1945: Signing of the UN Charter
In June 1945, the UN Charter was signed, establishing the United Nations with the mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among states, promoting international cooperation, and serving as a center for harmonizing the actions of states.
June 1945: Signing of the Charter of the United Nations
On 26 June 1945, the representatives of 50 countries signed the Charter of the United Nations, completing the drafting process that spanned over two months.
October 1945: Official Establishment of the UN
On 24 October 1945, the UN officially came into existence upon ratification of the Charter by the five permanent members of the Security Council and by a majority of the other 46 nations.
1945: Regulation of armaments included in the UN Charter
In 1945, the regulation of armaments was included in the writing of the UN Charter as a way of limiting the use of human and economic resources for their creation.
January 1946: First Meetings of the General Assembly and Security Council
In January 1946, the first meetings of the General Assembly, with 51 nations represented, and the Security Council took place in London, addressing topical issues such as the presence of Russian troops in Iranian Azerbaijan and British forces in Greece. Gladwyn Jebb served as interim secretary-general.
January 1946: First session of the General Assembly
On January 10, 1946, the first session of the General Assembly convened in London with representatives of 51 nations.
1946: Creation of UNICEF
In 1946, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) was created to aid European children after the Second World War. Its mission expanded to provide aid around the world and to uphold the convention on the Rights of the Child.
November 1947: General Assembly Approves Resolution 181
On 29 November 1947, the General Assembly approved Resolution 181, a proposal to partition British Mandatory Palestine into two states, a Jewish state and an Arab state, with Jerusalem placed under international status. The plan was accepted by the Jews and rejected by the Arabs of Palestine and the Arab states.
1947: UN peacekeeping operations carried out
Since 1947, the UN has carried out 71 peacekeeping operations.
September 1948: Construction of the UN Headquarters Begins
On 14 September 1948, construction began on the headquarters of the UN in New York City. The Norwegian Foreign Minister, Trygve Lie, was the first elected UN secretary-general.
1948: Adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
In 1948, the General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, drafted by Eleanor Roosevelt and René Cassin, proclaiming basic civil, political, and economic rights. The document serves as a standard for all nations and people and led to the creation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, as well as the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
1948: UNTSO peacekeeping mission stationed in the Middle East
Since 1948, UN peacekeepers with the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO) have been stationed in the Middle East, making it the longest-running active peacekeeping mission.
October 1949: Foundation of the People's Republic of China
Following the Chinese Civil War, the People's Republic of China (PRC) was founded on October 1, 1949, while the government of the Republic of China (ROC) retreated to Taiwan, continuing to claim it was the sole government of China.
July 1950: Security Council Resolution on North Korean Invasion
On 7 July 1950, the Security Council passed a resolution authorizing a US-led coalition to repel the North Korean invasion of South Korea, passed in the absence of the Soviet Union.
1950: Soviet Union Boycotts the UN
In 1950, the Soviet Union boycotted the United Nations in protest to China's seat at the UN Security Council being given to the anti-communist Republic of China.
October 1952: Completion of the UN Headquarters
On 9 October 1952, the construction of the UN headquarters in New York City was completed, marking a significant milestone in the organization's history.
July 1953: Signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement
On 27 July 1953, the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed, marking the end of major hostilities in the Korean War.
1953: Dwight D. Eisenhower's address to the United States Committee for United Nations Day
In his 1953 address to the United States Committee for United Nations Day, American President Dwight D. Eisenhower expressed his view that the United Nations represents man's best organized hope to substitute the conference table for the battlefield.
1954: UN High Commissioner for Refugees wins Nobel Peace Prize
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1954 in recognition of their work.
November 1956: Establishment of the First UN Peacekeeping Force and Soviet Invasion of Hungary
On 7 November 1956, the first UN peacekeeping force was established to end the Suez Crisis; however, the UN was unable to intervene against the Soviet Union's simultaneous invasion of Hungary, following the country's revolution.
1957: Lester B. Pearson awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
In 1957, Lester B. Pearson, the Canadian Secretary of State for External Affairs, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in organizing the UN's first peacekeeping force to resolve the Suez Crisis.
July 1960: Establishment of UNOC in the Congo
On 14 July 1960, the UN established the United Nations Operation in the Congo (or UNOC), the largest military force of its early decades, to bring order to Katanga.
1960: Influx of Newly Independent Nations into the UN
In 1960 alone, 17 new states joined the UN, 16 of them from Africa, marking a significant increase in membership due to decolonization.
1960: Adoption of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples
In 1960, the General Assembly adopted the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples with no votes against, which worked towards decolonization through groups including the UN Committee on Decolonization.
May 1964: Restoring Katanga to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
By 11 May 1964, the United Nations Operation in the Congo restored Katanga to the control of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
June 1964: Founding of the Group of 77
On June 15, 1964, the Group of 77 (G77) was founded by the "Joint Declaration of the Seventy-Seven Countries" at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
1965: Indonesia withdraws from the United Nations
In 1965, Indonesia withdrew its membership from the United Nations in protest to the election of Malaysia as a non-permanent member of the Security Council.
1965: UNICEF wins Nobel Peace Prize
UNICEF won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1965 in recognition of their work.
1966: Indonesia resumes its membership
In 1966, Indonesia resumed its membership in the United Nations after withdrawing in 1965.
1967: First major meeting of the Group of 77
In 1967, the Group of 77 held its first major meeting in Algiers, adopting the Charter of Algiers and establishing permanent institutional structures.
1969: International Labour Organization wins Nobel Peace Prize
The International Labour Organization won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1969 in recognition of their work.
October 1971: Performance of 'Hymn to the United Nations'
In October 1971, on the occasion of its 26th anniversary, a Hymn to the United Nations, with lyrics by W. H. Auden, was performed by Pau Casals at the request of then United Nations Secretary-General U Thant, on 24 October 1971.
1971: Brian Urquhart appointed under-secretary-general of the UN
In 1971, Brian Urquhart became the under-secretary-general of the UN.
1971: Failure to prevent the Bangladesh genocide
In 1971, disagreements in the Security Council about military action are seen as having failed to prevent the Bangladesh genocide.
1971: Recognition of the PRC as the legitimate representative of China
In 1971, the General Assembly passed a resolution recognizing the PRC as "the only legitimate representatives of China to the United Nations."
1972: Formation of the UN Environmental Programme
In 1972, the UN made environmental issues a prominent part of its agenda by forming the UN Environmental Programme (UNEP).
November 1975: Resolution Declaring Zionism as Racism
On 10 November 1975, a bloc comprising the Soviet Union and Third World nations passed a resolution declaring Zionism to be a form of racism.
1976: Establishment of the Joint Inspection Unit
In 1976, the General Assembly established the Joint Inspection Unit to identify inefficiencies within the UN system.
1979: Adoption of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
In 1979, the General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, marking a significant step towards gender equality and women's rights.
1980: WHO Announces Eradication of Smallpox
In 1980, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the eradication of smallpox had been completed, marking a significant achievement in global health.
1981: UN High Commissioner for Refugees wins Nobel Peace Prize again
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize again in 1981, making them one of two recipients to win the prize twice.
1984: United States Withdraws Funding from UNESCO
In 1984, American president Ronald Reagan withdrew the United States' funding from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) over allegations of mismanagement, followed by the United Kingdom and Singapore.
1985: Brian Urquhart term ends as under-secretary-general of the UN
In 1985, Brian Urquhart term ends as under-secretary-general of the UN.
1988: Increase in Security Council Resolutions
Between 1988 and 2000, the number of adopted Security Council resolutions more than doubled, highlighting the UN's increased involvement in peacekeeping.
1988: Nobel Peace Prize awarded to UN Peacekeeping Forces
In 1988, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the UN Peacekeeping Forces.
1988: Start of Somali Civil War
In 1988, the Somali Civil War began, marking a period during which Mohamed Sahnoun later claimed the UN missed opportunities to prevent major human tragedies.
1988: Establishment of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
In 1988, the UNEP and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) established the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which assesses and reports on research on global warming.
1988: UN Peacekeeping Forces win Nobel Peace Prize
The UN Peacekeeping Forces won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1988 in recognition of their work.
1989: Adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child
In 1989, the General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which outlines the basic human rights to which children everywhere are entitled.
January 1991: Fall of Siad Barre Regime
In January 1991, the Siad Barre regime fell in Somalia. Mohamed Sahnoun later claimed the UN missed opportunities between 1988 and January 1991 to prevent major human tragedies during this period.
December 1991: Repeal of the Resolution Declaring Zionism as Racism
On 16 December 1991, shortly after the end of the Cold War, the resolution declaring Zionism as a form of racism was repealed.
1991: Authorization of US-led Coalition to Repulse Iraq's Invasion
In 1991, the UN authorized a US-led coalition that repulsed Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, showcasing the UN's role in addressing international aggression.
1992: Boutros Boutros-Ghali Initiates Reform of the Secretariat
From 1992 to 1996, Boutros Boutros-Ghali, the secretary-general, initiated a reform of the Secretariat, somewhat reducing the size of the organization.
1992: The Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro
In 1992, the Earth Summit was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which sought to give new impetus to UN efforts in the area of environmental issues.
1992: UN Intervention in Somalia
In 1992, the United Nations intervened in Somalia, but the intervention was considered a failure, as analyzed later in Mohamed Sahnoun's book "Somalia: The Missed Opportunities".
1993: Formation of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights
In 1993, the United Nations Commission on Human Rights was formed to oversee human rights issues for the UN, following the recommendation of that year's World Conference on Human Rights.
November 1994: Trusteeship Council suspends operations
On November 1, 1994, the Trusteeship Council suspended its operations upon the independence of Palau, the last remaining UN trustee territory.
1994: Publication of 'Somalia: The Missed Opportunities'
In 1994, Mohamed Sahnoun, former special representative of the secretary-general of the UN to Somalia, published "Somalia: The Missed Opportunities", a book analyzing the failure of the 1992 UN intervention in Somalia.
1994: Failure to prevent the Rwandan genocide
In 1994, disagreements in the Security Council about military action are seen as having failed to prevent the Rwandan genocide.
1994: Establishment of the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS)
In 1994, the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) was established by the General Assembly to serve as an efficiency watchdog within the UN.
1994: UN Assistance Mission for Rwanda Fails to Intervene
In 1994, the UN Assistance Mission for Rwanda failed to intervene in the Rwandan genocide amidst indecision in the Security Council, marking a significant failure in the organization's peacekeeping efforts.
1994: US law limits UN Peacekeeping fees
Since 1994, the United States has had a law in place where it will not pay more than 25% of total UN Peacekeeping fees.
1996: Boutros Boutros-Ghali term ends as secretary-general
From 1992 to 1996, Boutros Boutros-Ghali was the secretary-general.
1997: American Sovereignty Restoration Act amendment receives floor vote
In 1997, an amendment containing the American Sovereignty Restoration Act received a floor vote in the United States Congress, with 54 representatives voting in favor of the bill.
December 2000: Revision of the Scale of Assessments
In December 2000, the Assembly revised the scale of assessments in response to pressure from the United States, reducing the regular budget ceiling from 25% to 22%.
2000: Increase in the Peacekeeping Budget
Between 1988 and 2000, the peacekeeping budget increased more than tenfold, reflecting the UN's expanded peacekeeping duties.
2000: Agreement on Millennium Development Goals
In 2000, the 192 UN member states agreed to achieve eight Millennium Development Goals by 2015, aiming to address global issues such as poverty, hunger, and disease.
2000: Millennium Summit
In 2000, the Millennium Summit was held to discuss the UN's role in the 21st century. The summit resulted in the adoption of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
2001: NATO Oversees Invasion of Afghanistan
In 2001, the invasion of Afghanistan was overseen by NATO, indicating a shift in international intervention strategies.
2001: The UN and Kofi Annan win Nobel Peace Prize
The UN as a whole was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2001, sharing it with Annan.
2002: First Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
In 2002, the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, one of three bodies with a mandate to oversee issues related to indigenous peoples, held its first session.
February 2003: George W. Bush's statement on the UN
In February 2003, American President George W. Bush stated that free nations will not allow the UN to fade into history as an ineffective, irrelevant debating society, referring to UN uncertainty towards Iraqi provocations under the Saddam Hussein regime.
2003: United States Invades Iraq Without UN Authorization
In 2003, the United States invaded Iraq despite failing to pass a UN Security Council resolution for authorization, prompting a new round of questioning of the UN's effectiveness.
2004: Accusations of Corruption in Oil-for-Food Programme
In 2004, the UN faced accusations of widespread corruption, including billions of dollars of kickbacks, within its recently ended Oil-for-Food Programme in Iraq. An independent inquiry found the involvement of UN officials and raised questions about the role of Kojo Annan.
2005: RAND Corporation study on UN peacekeeping efforts
A 2005 study by the RAND Corporation found the UN to be successful in two-thirds of its peacekeeping efforts.
2005: World Summit
In 2005, the World Summit reaffirmed the UN's focus on promoting development, peacekeeping, human rights, and global security.
2005: International Atomic Energy Agency wins Nobel Peace Prize
The International Atomic Energy Agency won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2005 in recognition of their work.
2006: Establishment of the Human Rights Council and Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People
In 2006, the Human Rights Council, consisting of 47 nations, replaced the United Nations Commission on Human Rights. Also in 2006, the General Assembly passed a Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People.
2007: Introduction of H.R. 1146
In 2007, U.S. Representative Ron Paul authored H.R. 1146, a bill aimed at the United States' withdrawal from the United Nations. The bill sought to repeal laws pertaining to the UN, terminate funding and UN presence on American property, and withdraw diplomatic immunity for UN employees, allowing up to two years for the United States to withdraw.
2007: IPCC receives Nobel Peace Prize
In 2007, the IPCC received the Nobel Peace Prize "for their efforts to build up and disseminate greater knowledge about man-made climate change, and to lay the foundations for the measures that are needed to counteract such change."
2008: Studies determine peacekeeping effectiveness
Further studies published between 2008 and 2021 determined UN peacekeeping operations to be more effective at ensuring long-lasting peace and minimizing civilian casualties.
2009: Sri Lankan Civil War
In 2009, the final battles of the Sri Lankan Civil War occurred. An internal review in 2013 concluded that the UN suffered a "systemic failure" during this time.
2010: Haiti earthquake
In 2010, the UN suffered the worst loss of life in its history when 101 personnel died in the Haiti earthquake.
July 2011: South Sudan joins the UN
On July 14, 2011, South Sudan joined the United Nations, becoming the 193rd member state.
2011: Recognition of LGBTQ+ Rights
In 2011, the General Assembly passed its first resolution recognizing the rights of members of the LGBTQ+ community, marking a milestone for LGBTQ+ rights at the UN.
2012: François Hollande's statement on the UN
In 2012, then French President François Hollande stated that France trusts the United Nations as the center of global governance.
November 2013: Membership of the Group of 77 expands to 133 countries
By November 2013, the Group of 77 (G77) had expanded to 133 member countries.
2013: Internal review of UN actions in Sri Lanka
In 2013, an internal review of UN actions in the final battles of the Sri Lankan Civil War in 2009 concluded that the organization had suffered a "systemic failure".
2013: Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons wins Nobel Peace Prize
The UN-supported Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2013 in recognition of their work.
2015: Launch of the Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were launched to succeed the Millennium Development Goals.
2016: First public debate between candidates for secretary-general
In 2016, the UN held its first public debate between candidates for secretary-general in an effort to enhance transparency.
January 2017: António Guterres becomes the ninth secretary-general
On January 1, 2017, António Guterres became the ninth secretary-general of the UN. He emphasized diplomacy, peacekeeping, and organizational streamlining.
2017: António Guterres replaces Ban Ki-moon
In 2017, António Guterres of Portugal replaced Ban Ki-moon as the secretary-general of the United Nations.
June 2019: UN signs Strategic Partnership Framework with the World Economic Forum
On June 13, 2019, the UN signed a Strategic Partnership Framework with the World Economic Forum to jointly accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
2020: Barack Obama's Reflection on the UN in 'A Promised Land'
In 2020, former American President Barack Obama, in his memoir A Promised Land noted the limitations of the UN during the Cold War and its continuing struggles to address global problems due to divisions within the Security Council and lack of collective will among member states.
2020: UN funding issues become severe
Since 2020, the UN has faced severe funding issues due to delays in member state due payments and refusal to pay the amount the UN charges.
April 2021: Number of NGOs with consultative status
As of April 2021, almost 5,600 non-governmental organizations have consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
April 2021: UN Peacekeeping personnel deployed on missions
As of April 2021, over 88,000 peacekeeping personnel from 121 nations have been deployed on UN missions.
2021: Studies determine peacekeeping effectiveness
Further studies published between 2008 and 2021 determined UN peacekeeping operations to be more effective at ensuring long-lasting peace and minimizing civilian casualties.
2021: Floor rate of the UN Budget
In 2021, the minimum amount assessed to any member nation (or "floor" rate) is set at 0.001% of the UN budget ($31,000 for the two-year budget 2021–2022).
2021: UN Peacekeeping Budget for 2021-2022
The peacekeeping budget for the 2021–2022 fiscal year is $6.38 billion, supporting 66,839 personnel deployed in 12 missions worldwide.
2022: Introduction of H.R.7806
In 2022, H.R.7806, the most recent iteration of the American Sovereignty Restoration Act, was introduced by Mike D. Rogers.
2022: Total Expenses of United Nations Entities
In 2022, including specialized agencies of the UN, the UN System Chief Executives Board for Coordination reports total expenses of $67.4 billion for 43 United Nations entities.
2022: Floor rate of the UN Budget
In 2022, the minimum amount assessed to any member nation (or "floor" rate) is set at 0.001% of the UN budget ($31,000 for the two-year budget 2021–2022).
2022: UN Peacekeeping Budget for 2021-2022
The peacekeeping budget for the 2021–2022 fiscal year is $6.38 billion, supporting 66,839 personnel deployed in 12 missions worldwide.
2023: Tennessee Legislation to Block UN Programs
In 2023, Tennessee enacted legislation to block the implementation of programs "originating in, or traceable to, the United Nations or a subsidiary entity of the United Nations," including Agenda 21 and the 2030 Agenda.
2023: Largest contributors to the UN peacekeeping budget
In 2023, the largest contributors to the UN peacekeeping budget for 2023–2024 are: the United States (26.94%), China (18.68%), Japan (8.03%), Germany (6.11%), the United Kingdom (5.35%), France (5.28%), Italy (3.18%), Canada (2.62%), South Korea (2.57%) and Russia (2.28%).
2023: First UN Open Source Week
Starting in 2023, the United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies has organized an annual UN Open Source Week to facilitate collaborative and international technological projects, AI policies, and governance.
2024: US paying 27% of peacekeeping fees
As of 2024 the US was paying 27% of UN peacekeeping fees.
2024: UN Budget
In 2024, the UN budget was $3.59 billion, not including additional resources donated by members, such as peacekeeping forces.
2024: Largest contributors to the UN peacekeeping budget
In 2024, the largest contributors to the UN peacekeeping budget for 2023–2024 are: the United States (26.94%), China (18.68%), Japan (8.03%), Germany (6.11%), the United Kingdom (5.35%), France (5.28%), Italy (3.18%), Canada (2.62%), South Korea (2.57%) and Russia (2.28%).
March 21, 2025: UN awarded honorary degree by Universities of Leuven and Louvain
On March 21, 2025, the joint Universities of Leuven and Louvain (Belgium) awarded the UN an honorary degree, which was given to António Guterres.
May 2025: Only 61 countries paid their dues on time
On 19 May 2025, only 61 countries paid their dues to the UN on time and in full, exacerbating the ongoing financial crisis.
January 2026: Guterres warns of an "imminent financial collapse"
In January 2026, Secretary-General Guterres sent a letter to all UN members warning of an "imminent financial collapse" of the organization.
2030: Mention of 2030 Agenda in Tennessee Legislation
In 2023, Tennessee enacted legislation targeting programs originating from the UN, including the 2030 Agenda. The legislation aimed to block the implementation of these programs within the state.
2030: Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
On 13 June 2019, the UN signed a Strategic Partnership Framework with the World Economic Forum in order to "jointly accelerate" the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
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