17 January - United Nations Security Council held its 1st meeting at Church House, Westminster, in London,

 

The United Nations Security Council held its first meeting on January 17, 1946. The Security Council is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations and is responsible for maintaining international peace and security. The establishment of the Security Council was a key component of the UN Charter, which had been adopted on June 26, 1945, in San Francisco.

The Security Council consists of 15 member states, with five permanent members (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States) and ten non-permanent members elected for two-year terms. Each member has one vote, and decisions on substantive matters require nine affirmative votes, including the concurring votes of all five permanent members. This arrangement is known as the veto power held by the permanent members, which allows them to block any substantive resolution.

The Security Council has the authority to take various actions to address threats to international peace and security, including the imposition of economic sanctions, the establishment of peacekeeping missions, and, if necessary, the authorization of the use of force. It plays a central role in international efforts to prevent conflicts and respond to crises around the world.

The first meeting of the United Nations Security Council on January 17, 1946, marked the beginning of its important role in global security and diplomacy, as outlined in the UN Charter. Since then, the Security Council has been involved in addressing numerous conflicts, crises, and issues affecting international peace and stability.