United Nations
Definition
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization founded in 1945 aimed at promoting peace, security, cooperation among nations, and upholding human rights.
Analogy
Consider UN as a global school principal who tries to maintain harmony among all students (countries), ensuring everyone plays fair and respects each other's rights.
Related terms
General Assembly: One of six main parts of UN where all member nations have equal representation.
Security Council: Part of UN responsible for maintaining international peace & security; has five permanent members with veto power - U.S., Russia, China, UK & France.
Human Rights Council: An inter-governmental body within UN system made up of 47 States responsible for promotion & protection of all human rights around globe.
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- The United Nations was founded at the end of the
- What is the main purpose of United Nations?
- In what way did World War II influence the formation of the United Nations?
- How could the Korean War outcome differ if United Nations did not intervene?
- What global trend was evident in the development of institutions such as the United Nations, World Trade Organization, and International Criminal Court during the 20th century?
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