key term - United Nations (UN)

Definition

The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945, composed of sovereign states, aimed at promoting peace, security, and cooperation among countries worldwide. It provides a platform for dialogue, helps manage international disputes, and facilitates socio-economic development through its various specialized agencies.

Related terms

International Law:

A body of rules established by treaty or custom that is recognized and binding between nations in their relations with each other.

Security Council:

A principal organ of the UN charged with maintaining international peace and security, it can approve peacekeeping missions, impose sanctions, or authorize military action when needed.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

A collection of 17 interlinked global goals designed by the UN in 2015 to be a "blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all" by the year 2030