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An Overview of the UN

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The United Nations organization was established on October 24, 1951. It is not a world government and it does not make laws but provides a means to help resolve international conflicts and formulate policies. Its 191 Members States accept the obligations of the UN Charter that sets out the principles of international relations. Its purpose is:

- To maintain international peace and security.
- To develop friendly relations among nations.
- To cooperate in solving international problems and in promoting respect for human rights.
- To be a center for harmonizing the actions of nations.

An overview of the UN. Click image for a larger view.

Source and for further information, http://www.un.org/aboutun/

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