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The United Nations (UN) is an international organization whose stated aims are to facilitate cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress and human rights issues. The UN was founded in 1945 to replace the League of Nations, to stop wars between nations and provide a platform for dialogue.

There are now 192 member states, including almost every recognized independent state. From its headquarters on international territory within New York City, the UN and its specialized agencies decide on substantive and administrative issues in regular meetings held throughout the year. The organization is divided into administrative bodies, primarily:
*The General Assembly (the main deliberative assembly);
*The Security Council (decides certain resolutions for peace and security);
*The Economic and Social Council (assists in promoting international economic and social cooperation and development);
*The Secretariat (provides studies, information, and facilities needed by the UN);
*The International Court of Justice (the primary judicial organ).
Additional bodies deal with the governance of all other UN System agencies, such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). The UN's most visible public figure is the Secretary-General, currently Ban Ki-moon of South Korea.

The UN is financed from assessed and voluntary contributions from member states, and has six official languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.

Quotes about U.N.

  1. “ While respecting the right of citizens to demonstrate peacefully, preventing access to U.N. offices hinders the vital work being carried out by the United Nations each day to help the people of Sri Lanka. ”
    In UN objects to Colombo protest
  2. “ I will fast until the U.N. panel is dissolved and Ban Ki-moon gives an assurance that he will not label the soldiers and political leaders who brought peace to Sri Lanka as war criminals. ”
    In Sri Lankan minister fasts against UN rights probe

  1. Mentioned In 27 Articles

  2. Time for lasting peace in Sri Lanka: US

    Explore Article The Hindu (Jul 21 2010) Human Rights

    A last pillar of reconciliation will be to advance democracy and human rights. Mr. Peiris affirmed during his visit to Washington that Sri Lanka wants to ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Washington   China   U.N.

  3. Sri Lankan minister fasts against UN rights probe

    Explore Article The Hindu (Jul 8 2010) Human Rights

    Sri Lankan minister fasts against UN rights probe Human rights groups have accused government forces and Tamil Tiger rebels of deliberately targeting civilians last year as fighting drew a close in the ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Colombo   U.N.   Sri Lanka

  4. UN objects to Colombo protest

    Explore Article The Hindu (Jul 7 2010) Human Rights

    ... violations of international human rights and humanitarian law during the final stages of the conflict between the Sri Lankan forces and the LTTE. ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Colombo   United Nations   U.N.

  5. UN approves new body to promote women's equality

    Explore Article The Hindu (Jul 2 2010) Human Rights

    “We have high expectations for this new agency to be a solid foundation for advancing the human rights of women,” said Charlotte Bunch of the Center for ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Rwanda   Radhika Coomaraswamy   European Union

  6. US asks Sri Lanka to welcome UN panel

    Explore Article The Hindu (Jun 25 2010) Human Rights

    The UN on Tuesday announced that Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon had set up a three-member panel to look into alleged human rights violations during the final ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam   U.N.   Indonesia

  7. UN political chief visits Sri Lanka, focussing on human rights and reconciliation

    Explore Article Lethbridge Herald (Jun 16 2010) Human Rights

    UN political chief visits Sri Lanka, focussing on human rights and reconciliation Fifty-three couples of former Tamil Tiger rebels were legally married Sunday at a colorful ceremony according to Hindu and Catholic rituals. ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Gamini Peiris   National Security Council   United Nations

  8. Japan urges world not to dictate to post-war Sri Lanka

    Explore Article reuters.com (Jun 16 2010) Human Rights

    Akashi's comments follow the visit by two White House officials and UN political chief Lynn Pascoe, who are pushing for accountability for human rights ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Iraq   Britain   Kyrgyzstan

  9. UN political chief to focus on human rights and political reconciliation on ...

    Explore Article Lethbridge Herald (Jun 16 2010) Human Rights

    UN political chief to focus on human rights and political reconciliation on ... Fifty-three couples of former Tamil Tiger rebels were legally married Sunday at a colorful ceremony according to Hindu and Catholic rituals. ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Gamini Peiris   U.N.   Vavuniya

  10. Group presents new evidence on abuses in Sri Lanka

    Explore Article The State (May 21 2010) Human Rights

    Group presents new evidence on abuses in Sri Lanka New York-based Human Rights Watch called on UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon "to promptly establish an international investigation to examine allegations of ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Sri Lanka   Batticaloa   Human Rights Watch

  11. Group presents new evidence on abuses in Sri Lanka

    Explore Article Homepage at Kentucky.com (May 21 2010) Human Rights

    Group presents new evidence on abuses in Sri Lanka New York-based Human Rights Watch called on UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon "to promptly establish an international investigation to examine allegations of ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Sri Lanka   Batticaloa   Human Rights Watch

  12. OIC Will Set Up New Committee On Human Rights

    Explore Article Religion Clause (Apr 22 2010) Human Rights

    After a meeting Tuesday with U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Navanethem Pillay, the Organization of the Islamic Conference announced that it is setting up a permanent independent committee to deal with issues of human rights. MidEast News Source reports that the new committee will likely begin work following a meeting of OIC foreign ministers in Tajikistan next month. Some critics argue that the committee will be effective only if ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Navanethem Pillay   U.N.   OIC

  13. Dutch Supreme Court Tells Christian Political Party To Give Women Leadership Roles

    Explore Article Religion Clause (Apr 11 2010)

    According to AP, Netherlands Supreme Court on Friday rejected religious freedom arguments and ruled that the fundamentalist Christian inspired Political Reformed Party (SGP) must accept women in leadership roles. The court held that the party's policies are in conflict with the 1979 U.N. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. SGP has held two or three seats in Parliament since the 1920's and says that its ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Scott Mange   U.N.

  14. Tyrants Shouldn't Dictate Human Rights Policy

    Explore Article huffingtonpost.com (Apr 9 2010) Human Rights

    Why did the UN not find it important to speak out on behalf of the Tibetans, Uyghurs, Chechens, Cubans, Darfuris, Dalits, or dozens of other oppressed ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   U.N. Human Rights Council   Burma   Bahrain

  15. SNO takes up Sikh beheading issue with UN

    Explore Article PunjabNewsline.com (Feb 27 2010) Human Rights

    ... under Special Procedure filed with United Nations Human Rights' Council has demanded urgent-action to save lives, property and shrines of Sikh, Hindu, ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Pakistan   north west   Patiala

  16. Pakistan Hindu Post (php): Where Are The Muslim Nations On Haiti?

    Explore Article Pakistan Hindu Post (PHP) (Jan 18 2010)

    The Hindu American Foundation has challenged the i... Featured Temple: Paris' Sri Manicka Vinayaka Alaya... Indonesia - Ancient Hindu Temple found · Introduction to Hinduism in Indonesia · Ancient Hindu Temples Unearthed in Indonesia ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Haiti   Paris   Finland

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