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The United Nations, established in 1945, aims to maintain global peace and security, foster development, and uphold human rights. With 193 member states, it has grown significantly since its inception. The UN's structure includes six principal organs, each with specific functions, such as the Security Council's role in peacekeeping and the UNDP's efforts in development. The UN Global Compact encourages corporate sustainability aligned with the SDGs.
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The United Nations was established in 1945 after the conclusion of the United Nations Conference on International Organization
Prevention of Global Conflicts
The primary aim of the United Nations is to prevent future global conflicts
Successor to the League of Nations
The United Nations succeeded the League of Nations, which was created after World War I to maintain world peace
The United Nations is composed of six principal organs, including the General Assembly, Security Council, and Secretariat
The General Assembly is a deliberative body with universal representation and is responsible for discussing and making recommendations on global issues
The Security Council is charged with maintaining international peace and security and has the power to make binding decisions
The International Court of Justice settles legal disputes between states and provides advisory opinions on legal questions
The Economic and Social Council works to promote international economic and social cooperation and development
The Secretariat, led by the Secretary-General, provides support and carries out tasks for the other organs of the United Nations
The Trusteeship Council was established to oversee the administration of trust territories, but is now largely defunct
The United Nations began with 51 charter members and has grown to 193 member states, reflecting a significant increase in global participation and diversity
The United Nations allows for membership of sovereign states regardless of their political, economic, or social systems, in contrast to the more restrictive criteria of the League of Nations
Some territories and regions, such as Taiwan and Kosovo, are not UN members due to complex international politics surrounding their recognition as independent states
The UN Development Programme partners with countries to eradicate poverty and achieve sustainable human development
The UNDP played a key role in formulating the Millennium Development Goals and Sustainable Development Goals, providing a global framework for addressing critical challenges
The United Nations Global Compact is a voluntary initiative that calls on companies to align their operations with ten universally accepted principles in areas such as human rights and the environment
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