International Organisations

The United Nations (UN)

The United Nations (UN) is an international organisation which brings together, with just a few exceptions, all the countries on the planet. Distinct from the nations which make it up, the organisation’s goal is international peace. It aims to facilitate cooperation in the fields of international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights and the eventual achievement of world peace. The UN was founded in 1945, after the Second World War as a replacement for the League of Nations, in a bid to stop wars between countries and provide a platform for dialogue. It comprises a number of associated bodies which help it to successfully carry out its missions.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR)

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)