All 193 Member States of the UN are represented in the General Assembly, making it the only UN body with universal representation.

Together, we can make 2025 a new beginning “Even in the darkest days, I’ve seen hope power change”, declares the Secretary-General of the United Nations in his message to the world for 2025. …

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 perceived …

The General Assembly is the main deliberative, policymaking and representative organ of the UN. All 193 Member States of the UN are represented in the General Assembly, making it the only UN body …

1 day 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, the League of …

The choice of the tenth UN Secretary-General, who will take office in January 2027, could shape global diplomacy, the response to crises across the world and the direction of the multilateral ...

Sep 12, 2023 · The United Nations (UN) is an international organisation which was formed in 1945 after the end of World War Two with the aim of maintaining international peace.

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Jan 30, 2026 · The world body warned it would run out of money by July and have to close its New York headquarters if countries, namely the United States, did not pay annual dues that amount to billions …

A practical guide to how the UN operates at country level—funding, coordination, and challenges explained clearly and accessibly.