UNITED

NATIONS
The Contemporary World

Jennifer Espera | BSOA-2E

History of the United Nations

The UN was established in 1945 after the
failure of its predecessor, the League of
Nations, to prevent World War II. The UN
aimed to promote cooperation and
prevent future wars between nations.

Objectives
To maintain international peace and security.

To promote friendly relations among member

nations.

To achieve cooperation in solving economic,

social, cultural, and humanitarian problems.

To promote respect for human rights and

fundamental freedom for all,

To provide a common platform to the nations of

the world.

Principles
All member nations are equal and must
respect each other's sovereignty.

All members must settle their disputes

peacefully and any threat or use of
force should be avoided.

All members must support the

organization in all its activities.

Structure

The UN is divided into six main

bodies:
1. General Assembly
2. Security Council
3. Economic and Social
Council, Secretariat
4. Trusteeship Council
5. International Court of
Justice
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Conclusion

The UN's mission to promote

peace, human rights, and
sustainable development remains
as important as ever, even as the
world faces new and complex
challenges.

No organization is perfect, but the

UN has achieved a lot in its 78 years
of existence, such as preventing
wars, promoting human rights, and
lifting millions out of poverty. As we
move into the future, it's I'mportant
that countries continue to work
together towards a better world.