Topics: Multilateral : United Nations
The United Nations (UN) system was chartered by 51 states at the end of the Second World War as a forum for mediation of international disputes and cooperation in international problem-solving. The UN now involves over 180 member states in its five active organs and numerous agencies.
Agencies
Agencies are international instruments that address major issues of economic, social, scientific, and technical cooperation.
Development Programme,
Specialized Agencies,
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Economic and Social Council
The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is the primary organ of the United Nations charged with encouraging sustainable development, promoting higher standards of living, fostering respect for individual rights, and supporting technical cooperation among states.
Commissions,
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Education
Education includes links to services, organizations, and Internet-only sites which develop understanding of the United Nations among youth and the general public.
Model United Nations,
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International Court of Justice
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) examines and resolves questions of international law at the behest of the General Assembly, of the Security Council, or of states in legal dispute.
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Missions
The United Nations organisation was established in 1945 tasked with the principle purposes of maintaining international peace and security; developing friendly relations among nations; cooperating in solving international economic, social, cultural and humanitarian problems and in promoting respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms; and to operate as a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations in attaining these ends.
Geneva,
New York City,
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News and Media
An umbrella category for news services, newspapers, books, magazines, e-zines, and journals.
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Non-Governmental Organizations
Civic organizations which deal explicitly with the United Nations, such as the Coalition for a Strong United Nations, or liaison offices for non-governmental organizations concerned about UN affairs, such as the Baha'i International Community's United Nations Office.
Religious,
United Nations Associations,
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Personalities
Sites or biographies about personalities associated with the United Nations, rather than about the UN itself.
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Personal Pages
Websites about the United Nations created by individuals without the support of an institution.
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Research
Organizations and web sites facilitating disciplined studies of or by the United Nations.
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