Eighty years ago, in the final months of the Second World War, delegates from 50 countries convened in San Francisco to create an enduring mechanism for peace. The United Nations Charter, signed on June 26th, 1945, was a reflection of post-war reality, with the five biggest powers granted permanent veto rights on the Security Council. It was also a commitment to a shared future based on international law and co-operation.
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