United+Nations+Research

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The United Nations is an assembly of nations that began in 1945 after World War II where representatives gather and debate to decide on major peace/security issues worldwide. The UN works with governments and aid groups in order to help improve the daily lives of people due to hunger, disease, and poverty. The UN also advocates education in places where there is none or hardly none at all.

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 * founded in 1945 (after WWII)
 * 193 Member States
 * main 3 bodies:
 * General Assembly
 * Security Council
 * Economic and Social Council
 * dedicated to protecting human rights/welfare

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 * consisted of originally 51 Member States
 * founded October 24, 1945
 * mission is to bring nations around the world together to promote peace and development
 * preceded by the League of Nations (founded after WWI) - ended because of failure to maintain peace during WWII

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 * main headquarters of UN is located in NYC
 * admission to UN membership depends on: promise to keep peace, follow obligations listed in Charter, decision of Security Council & General Assembly
 * UN doesn't have its own military but rather relies on peacekeeping forces supplied by member states