The United Nations, referred to informally as the UN, is an intergovernmental organization whose stated purposes are to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and serve as a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations. The UN's Membership has grown from the original 51 Member States in 1945 to the current 193 Member States. The four principles of UNO are: The equality and self-determination of nations, respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms and the obligation of member countries to obey the... Show more The United Nations, referred to informally as the UN, is an intergovernmental organization whose stated purposes are to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and serve as a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations. The UN's Membership has grown from the original 51 Member States in 1945 to the current 193 Member States. The four principles of UNO are: The equality and self-determination of nations, respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms and the obligation of member countries to obey the Charter, to cooperate with the UN Security Council and to use peaceful means to resolve conflicts. Show less
The United Nations, referred to informally as the UN, is an intergovernmental organization whose stated purposes are to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and serve as a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations.
The UN's Membership has grown from the original 51 Member States in 1945 to the current 193 Member States.
The four principles of UNO are: The equality and self-determination of nations, respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms and the obligation of member countries to obey the Charter, to cooperate with the UN Security Council and to use peaceful means to resolve conflicts.
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