The United Nations came into being in 1945, following the devastation of the Second World War, with one central mission: the maintenance of international peace and security.

About Us One place where the world's nations can gather together, discuss common problems and find shared solutions. The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945.

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The United Nations is part of the UN system, which is made up of the UN itself and many funds, programmes, specialized agencies, and other organizations. Together they work towards Maintaining ...

History of the United Nations The UN Secretariat building (at left) under construction in New York City in 1949. At right, the Secretariat and General Assembly buildings four decades later in 1990.

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The General Assembly is the main deliberative, policymaking and representative organ of the United Nations.

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Apr 8, 2026 · The Security Council has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. It has 15 Members, and each Member has one vote. Under the Charter of the United …

The main bodies of the United Nations are the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the Trusteeship Council, the International Court of Justice, and the UN ...