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TODAY IS UNITED NATIONS DAY

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Fifty-nine years ago, the United Nations was founded as an instrument of peace, human rights and development.

UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan addressed the world nations with a message on Friday.

"Each nation needs a government that truly serves its people. And we all need an effective United Nations – one that reflects the world we live in today, and can meet the challenges we will face tomorrow.

I believe we can build a better United Nations. That's why I will soon be putting before world leaders a package of measures to renew the Organization. It will be up to your leaders to respond with vision and goodwill. They must find common ground at a historic meeting this time next year", Kofi Annan says in his message.