United Nations (UN)

Organization Name

United Nations (UN)

Description

The United Nations is the world's foremost international organization, founded on 24 October 1945 after World War II to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, and promote social progress and human rights.

Key Facts

Members: 193 member states
Six principal organs: General Assembly, Security Council, Secretariat, International Court of Justice, Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Trusteeship Council
Secretary-General: António Guterres (Portugal), serving his second term (2022–2026)
Official languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish
Nepal joined: 14 December 1955

Purpose

To prevent war, protect human rights, deliver humanitarian aid, promote sustainable development, and uphold international law.

Headquarters

New York, USA

Founded Year

1945

Current Head/SG

António Guterres

Category

UN System