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19 United Nations
After the second world war, the major nations of the world saw the need for a unifying body to
maintain peace in the world and soon after the United Nations Organisation came into being.
It became effective on 24 October 1945.
The United Nations is constantly working to solve pressing challenges and improve lives. The
aims and objectives of the UNO are:
Four Pillars of United Nations
Human Rights
Rule of Law
Peace and Security
Development
The Principal Organ of the UN
International Court of Justice
Economic and Social Council
General Assembly
The Secretariat
The Trusteeship Council
Security Council
UNESCO
Natural Science
Social/Human Sciences
Communication/Information
Cultural diversity
Education
Eradication of poverty
WHO
Promoting Human Health and Well-Being
To Develop and Promote Standards for Nations
Protect People during Health Emergencies
International Labour Organisation
To Protect and Improve Working Conditions
and Standards of Living
To Develop and Promote Standards for
National Legislation
Promote Social Justice
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