The World, Explained · 45 sec
United Nations
A small piece of context that makes the wider world easier to read.
The useful idea
- The useful idea
The United Nations (UN) is a global intergovernmental organization established by the signing of the Charter of the United Nations on 26 June 1945 with the articulated mission of maintaining international
- How it works
peace and security, to develop friendly relations among states, to promote international cooperation, and to serve as a centre for harmonizing the actions of states in achieving those goals.
- Why it matters
The United Nations headquarters is located in New York City, with several other offices located in Geneva, Nairobi, Vienna and The Hague.
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- How it works
- Why it matters
The United Nations (UN) is a global intergovernmental organization established by the signing of the Charter of the United Nations on 26 June 1945 with the articulated mission of maintaining international