On October 25, 1971, the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 2758, restoring the lawful seat of the People's Republic of China (PRC). The hall erupted in thunderous applause – a triumph for justice, friendship, and a United Nations for all. Before the applause shook the UN hall in 1971, a quiet but determined diplomacy was at work. The Algerian delegation, under the leadership of President Houari Boumediene and represented by diplomat Noureddine Djoudi, rallied developing nations to support t

Today, the United Nations turns 80. Eight decades of diplomacy, cooperation… and hope. In under #3Minutes, look back at the UN’s greatest achievements, the unique role of Geneva - and how multilateralism continues to shape our world today. #UN80 #UNDay 🎥 UN Video/Alexandre Carette, Margaux Creagh & Emmaneual Hungrecker | UN Geneva