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

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 …

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 …

4 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, …

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

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.

Are you ready for the UN General Debate? This year we will not only have available a video of each speaker, but we will have it with English audio and the audio of the language spoken.

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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.

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