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 …

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, the …

The Organizational Chart below gives a picture of the interlocking nature of the United Nations system of organizations. For more information, access the UN System Chart page, where you will find the …

Jan 8, 2026 · The top United Nations official says the United States has a “legal obligation” to keep paying its dues that fund U.N. agencies after the White House announced that it's withdrawing …

Jan 6, 2026 · The General Assembly is the main deliberative, policymaking and representative organ of the UN. All 193 Member States of the UN are represented in the General Assembly, making it the …

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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.

Purposes and Principles of the UN (Chapter I of UN Charter) Functions and Powers of the Security Council (Chapter V of UN Charter) Pacific Settlement of Disputes (Chapter VI of UN Charter)...

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