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The United Nations
Global diplomatic organization fostering international cooperation and peace
Key Insights
The United Nations is an intergovernmental organisation founded in 1945 to promote international cooperation and peace. Its main objectives include maintaining global security, fostering economic developments, advancing human rights, and addressing humanitarian crises. The UN has several principal operational bodies which are involved in various activities ranging from the military domain such as peacekeeping operations to sustainable development initiatives.
By Pablo Mathis
27 February 2023 · 00:00 CET· Updated 21 June 2026 · 18:24 CET
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Mathis, P. (2023). The United Nations. EPIS Insight · International Relations & Diplomacy.
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