UNITED NATIONS
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace. The UN was founded in 1945 after World War II to replace the League of Nations, to stop wars between countries, and to provide a platform for dialogue. It contains multiple organizations to carry out its missions.
There are currently 193 member states. From its offices around the world, the UN and its specialized agencies decide on substantive and administrative issues in regular meetings held throughout the year.
The organization has six principal organs:
The General Assembly (the main deliberative assembly);
The Security Council (for deciding certain resolutions for peace and security);
The Economic and Social Council (for assisting in promoting international economic and social cooperation and development);
The Secretariat (for providing studies, information, and facilities needed by the UN);
The International Court of Justice (the primary judicial organ); and
The United Nations Trusteeship Council (which is currently inactive).
The UN's most visible public figure is the Secretary-General, currently Ban Ki-moon of South Korea, who attained the post in 2007.
The United Nations Headquarters resides in international territory in New York City, with further main offices at Geneva, Nairobi, and Vienna.
There are currently 193 member states. From its offices around the world, the UN and its specialized agencies decide on substantive and administrative issues in regular meetings held throughout the year.
The organization has six principal organs:
The General Assembly (the main deliberative assembly);
The Security Council (for deciding certain resolutions for peace and security);
The Economic and Social Council (for assisting in promoting international economic and social cooperation and development);
The Secretariat (for providing studies, information, and facilities needed by the UN);
The International Court of Justice (the primary judicial organ); and
The United Nations Trusteeship Council (which is currently inactive).
The UN's most visible public figure is the Secretary-General, currently Ban Ki-moon of South Korea, who attained the post in 2007.
The United Nations Headquarters resides in international territory in New York City, with further main offices at Geneva, Nairobi, and Vienna.