United Nations and its Agencies
Structure and major agencies of the United Nations established to promote international peace and cooperation.
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Structure and major agencies of the United Nations established to promote international peace and cooperation.
United Nations and its Agencies
- UN Founded: 24 October 1945; headquartered in New York
- Security Council: Five permanent members: USA, UK, Russia, China, France with veto power
- General Assembly: 193 member countries; main deliberative body
- UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific, Cultural Organization
- UNICEF: United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund
- WHO: World Health Organization; established 1948
- UNHCR: UN Refugee Agency; protects refugees worldwide
- UNEP: UN Environment Programme
- UNDP: UN Development Programme
- UN Secretary General: Administrative head; current is Antonio Guterres from Portugal
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the United Nations founded?
The United Nations was founded on 24 October 1945 with the San Francisco Charter, replacing the League of Nations.
How many countries are UN members?
There are 193 UN member states; Palestine and Vatican City have observer status.
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