Learn about the main areas of the UN’s activities; how it makes a difference to the world’s people; and how every citizen can get involved and make a contribution.

The UN has been recognized as a leader of peace and human development, with many officers and agencies having been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, but has also been criticized for …

6 days ago · The United Nations (UN) was the second multipurpose international organization established in the 20th century that was worldwide in scope and membership. Its predecessor, …

Sep 10, 2025 · António Guterres was re-appointed as UN Secretary-General for a second term that runs from January 2022 to December 2026. He pledged to continue helping the world …

1 day ago · United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday formally proposed slashing the core U.N. budget for next year by $577 million and cutting more than 18% of jobs.

The UN’s Membership has grown from the original 51 Member States in 1945 to the current 193 Member States. All UN Member States are members of the General Assembly.

7 hours ago · The trip comes days before the anniversary of the fall of Bashar al-Assad, and as Lebanon is navigating the cease-fire between Hezbollah and Israel.

The United Nations Office at Geneva (Switzerland) is the second biggest UN centre, after the United Nations Headquarters (New York City). The United Nations System consists of the …

UN approves the Trump administration’s plan for the future of Gaza 1 of 2 | The U.N. Security Council on Monday approved a U.S. plan for Gaza that authorizes an international stabilization …

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