Poland and the United Nations
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| Since | 24 October 1945 |
| UNSCseat | Non-permanent |
| Permanent Representative | Joanna Wronecka |
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Polandis one of the 51 original members of theUnited Nationsthat signed theUnited Nations Charteron 15 October 1945 and theDeclaration by United Nationson 1 January 1942. Since joining the world body, Poland contributes to the United Nations such as peacekeeping missions, with several Polish officers put in charge of thousands of troops forming international contingents inLebanonand theGolan Heights.In addition, Poland sat on theUnited Nations Security Councilas a non-permanent member six times (1946-1947, 1960, 1970-1971, 1982-1983, 1996-1997, 2018-2019).
Historical background[edit]
Poland signed theDeclaration by United Nationsin 1942.[1]Despite the aggression duringWorld War II,Joseph Stalininvited the Provisional Government of Poland to participate in theUnited Nations Conference on International OrganizationinSan Franciscoin June 1945.[2]However, no delegation had been invited from Poland. The Polish pianistArtur Rubinsteinwas present, as he was to perform at the opening concert, and he noticed this immediately: he began the concert by stating his deep disappointment that the conference did not have a delegation from Poland. Rubinstein later described becoming overwhelmed by a blind fury and angrily pointing out to the public the absence of thePolish flag.(See article:Poland Is Not Yet Lostfor more information.)
Activities in the United Nations[edit]
Peacekeeping[edit]
As of 2021, more than 150,000 soldiers from thePolish Armed Forceshave taken part in UN peacekeeping missions.
United Nations Conferences[edit]
Since August 1995, theUnited Nations Information CentreinWarsawhas been raising public awareness of the UN's work. Poland has hosted a number of UN conferences, including the issues on climate change inPoznan(2008) andWarsaw(2013).
References[edit]
- ^"1945: The San Francisco Conference".United Nations.Retrieved22 August2016.
- ^"Polska w ONZ - Polska w ONZ - Portal Gov.pl".
External links[edit]
- Official website of the Permanent Mission of Poland to the UN
- Official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland
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