National flags of member states outside the United Nations Secretariat building. Member States. States are admitted to membership in the United Nations by decision of the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Security Council. The recognition of a new State or Government is an act that only other States and Governments may grant or withhold.
The UN currently has member states. The Members of the United Nations pay for everything that the Organization does, according to a scale of assessments agreed upon by all.
Equal parts diplomat and advocate, civil servant and CEO , the Secretary-General is a symbol of United Nations ideals and a spokesman for the interests of the world's peoples , in particular the poor and vulnerable among them. The current Secretary-General, and the ninth occupant of the post, is Mr.
Since , the Secretary-General has been assisted in managing Secretariat operations by the Deputy Secretary-General , a post currently held by Ms. Amina J. Mohammed of Nigeria. The Nobel Peace Prize medal.
In 75 years, the United Nations, its specialised agencies, related agencies, funds, programmes and staff were awarded the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize twelve times.
The flag of the United Nations. Our Work. The United Nations serves as a global forum where countries can raise and discuss the most difficult issues, including problems of war and peace. In addition to maintaining international peace and security , the United Nations protects human rights , delivers humanitarian aid , promotes sustainable development and upholds international law.
Explainer: What is the UN? A quick guide on the key components, mission and work of the United Nations - an international organization that helps to build a better world. Explainer: What is the General Assembly? Learn more about the United Nations General Assembly and what to expect during its high-level session. Deployed to some of the most challenging environments to help some of the most vulnerable people, over countries contribute troops and police to UN Peacekeeping and over one million men and women have served under the UN flag.
The objective of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. Health, as defined in the WHO Constitution, is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The World Intellectual Property Organization protects intellectual property throughout the world through 23 international treaties.
The World Meteorological Organization facilitates the free international exchange of meteorological data and information and the furtherance of its use in aviation, shipping, security, and agriculture, among other things.
The World Bank focuses on poverty reduction and the improvement of living standards worldwide by providing low-interest loans, interest-free credit, and grants to developing countries for education, health, infrastructure, and communications, among other things.
The World Bank works in over countries. An impartial actor, the Institute generates ideas and promotes action on disarmament and security. UNIDIR brings together states, international organizations, civil society, the private sector and academia to work together—internationally, regionally and locally—to build and implement creative solutions that will benefit all states and peoples. An autonomous UN body established in , the United Nations Institute for Training and Research is a training arm of the United Nations System, and has the mandate to enhance the effectiveness of the UN through diplomatic training, and to increase the impact of national actions through public awareness-raising, education and training of public policy officials.
The mission of the United Nations Office for Project Services is to help people build better lives and help countries achieve peace and sustainable development. UNOPS helps the UN, governments and other partners to manage projects, and deliver sustainable infrastructure and procurement in an efficient way. It reports only to the UN General Assembly. It designs and delivers learning programmes for staff of the UN system and its partners.
It helps the United Nations become more effective by fostering a common leadership and management culture across the system. As the think tank of the UN system, UNU provides policymakers with high-quality, evidence-based research and pragmatic advice.
The Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization promotes the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty which is not yet in force and the build-up of the verification regime so that it is operational when the Treaty enters into force.
Is the UN fit for purpose? The indispensable institution? What's wrong with the UN? Weiss, City University New York. A number of other international bodies are not strictly UN bodies, but were established within the UN family. States may also be members of many different international organisations. Here are a few of the most important ones:. Group of 8 G8. League of Arab States. Organisation of the Islamic Conference. World Trade Organization.
The kits include plastic sheeting, a blanket, a gerrycan and soap. What is the United Nations? The United Nations The UN is an international organisation of sovereign states, containing nearly every country in the world. Principles The purposes are upheld by certain principles, contained in Article 2 of the UN Charter, which apply to the UN as an organisation and to the individual member states: The Organization is based on the principle of the sovereign equality of all its Members.
All Members, in order to ensure to all of them the rights and benefits resulting from membership, shall fulfil in good faith the obligations assumed by them in accordance with the present Charter. All Members shall settle their international disputes by peaceful means in such a manner that international peace and security, and justice, are not endangered. All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United Nations.
All Members shall give the United Nations every assistance in any action it takes in accordance with the present Charter, and shall refrain from giving assistance to any state against which the United Nations is taking preventive or enforcement action. The Organization shall ensure that states which are not Members of the United Nations act in accordance with these Principles so far as may be necessary for the maintenance of international peace and security.
Nothing contained in the present Charter shall authorize the United Nations to intervene in matters which are essentially within the domestic jurisdiction of any state or shall require the Members to submit such matters to settlement under the present Charter; but this principle shall not prejudice the application of enforcement measures under Chapter Vll. Security Council The Security Council has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.
Secretary-General Equal parts diplomat and advocate, civil servant and CEO, the Secretary-General is a symbol of United Nations ideals and a spokesman for the interests of the world's peoples, in particular the poor and vulnerable among them. The Secretariat This is an international staff working in duty stations around the world that carry out the diverse day-to-day work of the Organization.
The Trusteeship Council was established in by the UN Charter to provide international supervision for 11 Trust Territories placed under the administration of 7 Member States, and ensure that adequate steps were taken to prepare the Territories for self-government and independence. By , all Trust Territories had attained self-government or independence.
Its work completed, the Council has amended its rules of procedure to meet as and where occasion may require. It is responsible for the promotion and protection of human rights around the globe. The Commissioner supports the work of the Council and UN's human rights treaties.
Gender Equality. International Law and Justice. Oceans and the Law of the Sea. Peace and Security. The UN has been publishing documents since its founding. UN documents include records of meetings and resolutions that have been passed by a legislative body, such as the General Assembly, Security Council, or the Economic and Social Council, which often contain a work mandate for the United Nations.
Reports of the UN Secretary-General assess the state of the Organization and announce new work initiatives. Explore UN documents. The correct interpretation and translation of the six languages, in both spoken and written form, is very important to the work of the Organization, as this enables clear and concise communication on issues of global importance.
More on the 6 official UN languages.
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