UNAU commemorates UN Day

Festivities to mark the United Nations Day 2011 were held at the Kyambogo  University in Kampala jointly organised by United Nations Association of Uganda  (UNAU), UN in Uganda and Kyambogo UNAU chapter.

The UN Day falls on 24th October of every year and is recognized by all UN member  states worldwide as the world body’s founding day.The UN has 193 member states  with the Republic of South Sudan being latest of the states to join the UN flock.

Under the theme: “Harnessing youth towards sustainable development: Shared roles  and responsibilities.” The UN Day commemoration was attended by over 200 youth  from different education institutions that host UNAU chapters and UN Clubs. Various  activities including music, dance, drama and poetry characterized the  commemoration.

UNAU’s General Secretary Baguma Tinkasimire Richard sensitised the youth about the aims and objectives of the UN Organisation. He also talked about population issues pointing to the need to undertake actions to highlight the 7billion campaign. He encouraged the youth to participate in activities to combat maternal death in Uganda. He said it was also important to focus on improving the country’s population  which currently stands at 33million people.

The day was crowned with tree planting by Kironde Brian representing UNFPA, while the other was by the students represented by Kyambogo student leaders. Wangusa  Michael form the  UNRC's office attended the commemoration ceremony.