Learn about the main areas of the UN’s activities; how it makes a difference to the world’s people; and how every citizen can get involved and make a contribution.

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 …

2 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, …

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 …

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.

The United Nations Office at Geneva (Switzerland) is the second biggest UN centre, after the United Nations Headquarters (New York City). The United Nations System consists of the …

4 days ago · The UN Digital Cooperation Portal will help close digital divides, foster collaboration and harness technology for the benefit of everyone, everywhere.

Nov 13, 2025 · Our Everyday Essentials, this year’s UN Human Rights Day campaign, highlights human rights in our daily lives. In times of turbulence and uncertainty, this campaign invites us …

Welcome to the United Nations, it's your world.

WE THE PEOPLES OF THE UNITED NATIONS DETERMINED to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, which twice in our lifetime has brought untold sorrow to mankind, and