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	The '''United Nations''' ('''UN''') is an international organization founded on 24 October 1945 to promote peace, security, and cooperation among nations.<ref>{{cite web \|title=History of the United Nations \|url=https://www.un.org/en/our-history \|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref> It is headquartered in [[New York City]], [[United States]], and has 193 member states.<ref>{{cite web \|title=UN Member States \|url=https://www.un.org/en/member-states/ \|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>		The '''United Nations''' ('''UN''') is an international organization founded on 24 October 1945 to promote peace, security, and cooperation among nations.<ref>{{cite web \|title=History of the United Nations \|url=https://www.un.org/en/our-history \|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref> It is headquartered in [[New York City]], [[United States]], and has 193 member states.<ref>{{cite web \|title=UN Member States \|url=https://www.un.org/en/member-states/ \|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>

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{{Short description|Intergovernmental organization promoting international cooperation}}
{{Infobox organization
| name = United Nations
| image = Emblem of the United Nations.svg
| image_size = 150px
| alt = Emblem of the United Nations
| map = United Nations member states.svg
| map_size = 300px
| formation = 24 October 1945
| type = [[Intergovernmental organization]]
| headquarters = [[New York City]], [[United States]]
| membership = 193 member states
| official_languages = [[Arabic language|Arabic]], [[Chinese language|Chinese]], [[English language|English]], [[French language|French]], [[Russian language|Russian]], [[Spanish language|Spanish]]
| leader_title = [[Secretary-General of the United Nations|Secretary-General]]
| leader_name = [[António Guterres]]
| website = [https://www.un.org www.un.org]
}}

The '''United Nations''' ('''UN''') is an international organization founded on 24 October 1945 to promote peace, security, and cooperation among nations.<ref>{{cite web |title=History of the United Nations |url=https://www.un.org/en/our-history |access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref> It is headquartered in [[New York City]], [[United States]], and has 193 member states.<ref>{{cite web |title=UN Member States |url=https://www.un.org/en/member-states/ |access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>

== History ==
The United Nations was established after the [[Second World War]] to prevent future conflicts and promote international collaboration.<ref>{{cite web |title=United Nations Charter |url=https://www.un.org/en/charter-united-nations/ |access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref> It replaced the [[League of Nations]], which failed to prevent World War II.<ref>{{cite web |title=From League of Nations to United Nations |url=https://www.britannica.com/topic/League-of-Nations |access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>

== Structure ==
The United Nations has six main organs:
* The [[General Assembly]], where all member states are represented.<ref>{{cite web |title=General Assembly of the United Nations |url=https://www.un.org/en/ga/ |access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>
* The [[Security Council]], responsible for maintaining international peace and security.<ref>{{cite web |title=Security Council |url=https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/ |access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>
* The [[Economic and Social Council]] (ECOSOC), which promotes sustainable development.<ref>{{cite web |title=ECOSOC |url=https://www.un.org/ecosoc/ |access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>
* The [[International Court of Justice]] (ICJ), which settles disputes between states.<ref>{{cite web |title=International Court of Justice |url=https://www.icj-cij.org/en |access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>
* The [[Secretariat]], led by the Secretary-General, which provides administrative support.<ref>{{cite web |title=UN Secretariat |url=https://www.un.org/en/secretariat |access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>
* The [[Trusteeship Council]] (inactive since 1994).<ref>{{cite web |title=Trusteeship Council |url=https://www.un.org/en/about-us/trusteeship-council |access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>

== Objectives ==
The primary objectives of the United Nations include:
* Maintaining international peace and security<ref>{{cite web |title=UN and Peacekeeping |url=https://peacekeeping.un.org/en |access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>
* Promoting human rights<ref>{{cite web |title=Human Rights |url=https://www.ohchr.org/en |access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>
* Encouraging economic and social development<ref>{{cite web |title=UN and Development |url=https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/ |access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>
* Providing humanitarian aid<ref>{{cite web |title=UN Humanitarian Affairs |url=https://www.unocha.org/ |access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>
* Supporting international law<ref>{{cite web |title=UN and International Law |url=https://www.un.org/en/global-issues/international-law |access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>

== Achievements ==
The United Nations has played a critical role in various global initiatives, including:
* Establishing [[peacekeeping operations]] in conflict zones.<ref>{{cite web |title=UN Peacekeeping |url=https://peacekeeping.un.org/en |access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>
* Adopting the [[Universal Declaration of Human Rights]] in 1948.<ref>{{cite web |title=Universal Declaration of Human Rights |url=https://www.un.org/en/about-us/universal-declaration-of-human-rights |access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>
* Promoting sustainable development through the [[Sustainable Development Goals]] (SDGs).<ref>{{cite web |title=Sustainable Development Goals |url=https://sdgs.un.org/ |access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>

== Criticism ==
The UN has faced criticism for inefficiency, bureaucracy, and the unequal influence of its permanent Security Council members.<ref>{{cite web |title=Criticism of the UN |url=https://www.brookings.edu/articles/the-united-nations-challenges-and-critiques/ |access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[List of specialized agencies of the United Nations]]
* [[International relations]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* [https://www.un.org/ Official website of the United Nations]
* [https://peacekeeping.un.org/en United Nations Peacekeeping]

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