When the Korean War broke out in June 1950, the U.N. was a relatively new organization.

an international organisation founded after the second world war to promote and maintain peace and to help poorer countries to become wealthier.

An organization of countries established in 1945 with 51 members, expanded to 188 countries as of July 2000. Its purpose is "to preserve peace through international cooperation and collective security."

The United Nations officially came into existence on 24 October 1945. The purposes of the United Nations, as set forth in the Charter, are to maintain international peace and security; to develop friendly relations among nations; to cooperate in solving international economic, social, cultural and humanitarian problems and in promoting respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms; and to be a centre for harmonising the actions of nations in attaining these ends.

International organization comprising most of the nations of the world, formed in 1945 to promote peace, security, and economic development.

an international organization founded in 1946 to foster world peace and promote international cooperation and enterprise.

international organization established in 1945 to maintain peace among nations and foster cooperation in human rights, education, health, welfare, and trade

an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security

MS = An international organization whose members include most of the sovereign nations of the world with headquarters in New York City. The primary objectives of the organization are to maintain peace and security and to achieve international cooperation in solving international economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian problems. AN = IM CATALOG: use NAF entry UI = D014480

organization founded after World War II to promote international peace and cooperation.

The Declaration of the United Nations initiating this international organization was signed by the leaders of 26 nations on January 1, 1942.

The UN was founded in 1945 to end `the scourge of war' with the UN Charter. It is currently made up of 188 Member States. The UN has various bodies and agencies charged with overseeing particular aspects of its work. It also has an assembly where all Member States vote and a Security Council.

Created at the close of World War II with 51 founding Member States, the UN has the following main purposes: to maintain international peace and security, to develop friendly relations among nations based on equal rights and self-determination, to promote respect for human rights, to cooperate to solve economic, social, cultural, and humanitarian problems, and to be the center for harmonizing the action of nations in the arraignment of these common ends. The UN consists of main organs, programs, numerous commissions, special bodies, and specialized agencies. For more information visit: www.un.org.

this is an inter-governmental membership organization that was founded in 1945 and has headquarters in New York and Geneva. As described in its Charter (the international convention that established the UN) the UN is dedicated to maintaining international peace and security; developing friendly relations among nations; cooperating in solving international economic, social, cultural and humanitarian problems and in promoting respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms; and to be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations in attaining these ends. Previous Page

World's principle international anti-crime body. It works with other bodies, including the European Commission. (See Website, External dimension, Organised crime)

An international organization that describes itself as a "global association of governments facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, and social equity." It was founded in 1945 by 51 states, replacing The League of Nations. As of 2005 it consists of 191 member states.

Established in 1945, the United Nations is tasked with maintaining peace and stability in the world through cooperation among its member countries. The UN maintains peacekeeping and humanitarian missions around the world, as well as serving as a venue for mediation of international disputes and coordination of global initiatives on many issues.

International organisation formed after World War II to preserve peace.

During World War II, the "United Nations" was the name adopted by the United States, Britain, and their allies against Germany and Italy; after 1945, an international organization joined by nearly all nations.

International organization formed in the aftermath of World War II; included all of the victorious Allies; its primary mission was to provide a forum for negotiating disputes. (p. 857)

The United Nations (UN) is an international organization whose stated aims are to facilitate co-operation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress and human rights issues. It was founded in 1945 at the signing of the United Nations Charter by 50 countries, replacing the League of Nations, founded in 1919.