Ghana commemorates 78th UN Day with renewed commitment to global cooperation

Inch by inch, the flags of the United Nations and Ghana, in synchrony, were raised at the sound of both anthems during a flag-raising ceremony held in Accra to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the UN.

The event, a reflection of the enduring collaboration and strong partnership between Ghana and the UN was attended by attended by members of the diplomatic corps, personnel from the security services and the Ghana Armed Forces, students and staff of the UN in Ghana and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration (MOFARI) and other institutions.

“We are commemorating this anniversary at a time when the world is at the edge of a precipice… Like a chain, the UN is as strong as its weakest member, which makes it imperative that the UN makes every effort to ensure that even the smallest member state is enabled with the requisite capacity to tackle the challenges of inequality, climate change, gender equality, and human rights among others.” echoed the Foreign Minister, Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey in a speech.

She acknowledged the remarkable contributions of the United Nations and its efforts in addressing global challenges and emphasized the importance of multilateralism and the need for collective action in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

In his address, the UN Resident Coordinator in Ghana, Mr. Charles Abani, highlighted the importance of collaboration between the UN and Member States to tackle the pressing issues of our time. He applauded Ghana for its leadership role at the United Nations and expressed gratitude for her unwavering support and commitment to the UN's mission.

“Finding a way, through expanded partnerships with all stakeholders across Government, civil society and the private sector, to leverage more private capital as part of our SDGs financing agenda, in this recovery period, will be key to achieving the 2030 agenda and supporting Ghana to achieve its flagship programmes” he stated.

A photo exhibition showcasing the partnerships and work of the United Nations in Ghana was mounted.