UN Guide

The internationally empowered community known as the United Nations is our last and only appeal for peace and civilized progress.
The United Nations was established, in the aftermath of a devastating war, to help stabilize international relations and give peace a more secure foundation.
Amid the threat of nuclear war and seemingly endless regional conflicts, peacekeeping has [...]

As the site of many of the most significant events in recent world history, the United Nations Headquarters is a great stop for students visiting New York City. The United Nations is officially considered international territory, with the land not being part of either the city of New York or the United States, the [...]

In New York City, the United Nations Headquarters is a unique complex that stands out among the city’s skyscrapers. The building has been used as the headquarters of the United Nations ever since it was completed in 1950.
Overlooking the East River on the east side of Mid-town Manhattan is the UN building in Turtle Bay. [...]

The United Nations, an international organization dedicated to keeping peace among the world’s nations, was created on October 24, 1945. This month, then, would be an excellent time to focus on how to settle disagreements and learn something about the U.N. Here are a few suggestions:
1. Read this excerpt of the U.N. Charter and discuss [...]