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What is the United Nations?

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The United Nations (UN) is an international organization of nearly all the world's countries, founded in 1945 to maintain peace, promote cooperation, and tackle global problems like conflict, poverty, and climate change. Founded in 1945 after World War II to help prevent future wars.

Key things to understand

  1. Founded in 1945 after World War II to help prevent future wars.
  2. Almost every country is a member (193 states).
  3. Key bodies: the General Assembly and the Security Council.
  4. It coordinates on peace, human rights, health, and development.

People also ask

Why was the UN created?
To maintain international peace and cooperation after the devastation of World War II.
What does the UN do?
Mediates conflicts, coordinates humanitarian aid, sets global agreements, and promotes human rights and development.
What is the Security Council?
A UN body responsible for international peace and security, with five permanent veto-holding members.