United Nations

The United Nations (UN) is an internationalist, one-world, global inter-governmental organization. It was proposed by the United States to replace the discredited League of Nations and established on 24 October 1945 after World War II. At its founding, the UN had 51 member states; there are now 193. The headquarters of the United Nations is in New York City, replacing also the League of Nations buildings in Geneva which in 1945 were less than 20 years old.

Some idealistic commentators believe the organization to be an important force for peace and human development, while others have called the organization ineffective, corrupt, and politically biased.

See also

• New World Order
• UNESCO - Notably involved in race issues.