The United Nations was founded in 1945 and now includes 193 Member States. Its work is guided by the UN Charter and focused on peace, humanitarian support, human rights, and international cooperation.
The UN exists to support international peace and security, advance human rights, provide humanitarian assistance, foster development, and strengthen cooperation among nations.
The United Nations was established after World War II to help prevent future global conflict. On April 25, 1945, representatives of 50 governments met in San Francisco to draft the UN Charter. The Charter was adopted on June 25, 1945 and came into force on October 24, 1945.
Since then, the UN has evolved to address changing global realities while keeping its core purpose: creating a forum where countries can work together toward peace, stability, and shared progress.
The UN system includes six principal organs and many specialized agencies. Core offices are in New York, Geneva, Nairobi, and Vienna, with additional legal institutions and operations across the world.
Includes the General Assembly, Security Council, and Secretariat functions.
Supports aid delivery, mission coordination, and post-conflict stabilization.
Works with states, agencies, and civil society to coordinate multilateral solutions.
