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Structure of the United Nations: Secretariat Secretariat StaffIntroduction to United Nations Secretariat StaffThe UN's staff includes administrators, experts on technical issues such as environmental protection, and economic advisors working on various programs and projects in …

Structure of the United Nations: Secretariat Secretary GeneralIntroduction to United Nations Secretary GeneralThe secretary general is a powerful public figure who oversees the daily operations of the UN and plays a major role in setting the organization's agenda in internation…

Structure of the United Nations: Security CouncilIntroduction to United Nations Security CouncilThe Security Council is the most powerful body in the UN. It is responsible for maintaining international peace, and for restoring peace when conflicts arise. Its decisions are binding o…

Structure of the United Nations Introduction to United Nations StructureThe UN's charter established six distinct bodies that serve different functions: (1) the General Assembly, (2) the Security Council, (3) the Secretariat, (4) the Economic and Social Council, (5) the Interna…

Functions of the UNIntroduction to United Nations FunctionsThe UN today has the same basic purpose and structure as it did when it was founded in 1945. Its primary purpose-and greatest benefit to its members-is to maintain world peace. That, in turn, helps countries to develop and …

United Nations Un FundingIntroduction to United Nations FundingThe UN is funded by dues paid by each of its members. Each country's dues are based upon its wealth and ability to pay. The UN also requires countries to make financial contributions to its peacekeeping efforts. In …

The Future of the United NationsIntroduction to United Nations FutureSince its creation in 1945, the UN has done much to promote international cooperation in economic and social goals, and to a lesser extent, world peace. The end of the Cold War and new possibilities for cooperatio…

Functions of the UN: Humanitarian AssistanceIntroduction to United Nations Humanitarian AssistanceSince the end of the Cold War the UN has become increasingly involved in providing humanitarian assistance to people in need. All too frequently, the humanitarian crises to which the U…

United Nations Influence and EffectivenessIntroduction to United Nations InfluenceThe UN's influence on international politics is significant and cannot be ignored. The main goal of the UN's founders was to avoid a third world war, and in that respect, the organization has …

Functions of the UN: Economic and Social Development Economic DevelopmentIntroduction to United Nations and Economic DevelopmentThe UN operates under the principle that promoting economic and social development will help bring about lasting world peace. The organization's chart…

Membership in the UNIntroduction to United Nations MembershipThe UN started in 1945 with 51 founding members-including the 50 countries that had attended the San Francisco conference, and Poland, which was not at the conference but signed the charter later.New members are a…

Functions of the UN: Economic and Social Development HealthIntroduction to United Nations and HealthThe UN has recognized that adequate health and control of disease are essential to economic and social development. The World Health Organization (WHO) is the leading UN agency to ad…

Functions of the UN: Human RightsIntroduction to United Nations and Human RightsOne of the UN's major goals under its charter is to promote and encourage respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all people, regardless of race, sex, language, or religion. But once a…