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__** An Introduction to the United Nations **__
 * What is the United Nations?**

The United Nations is an international organization committed to maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations and promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights. Founded in 1945 after the Second World War, it took the place of the League of Nations, which was formed after the First World War in the Treaty of Versailles.


 * What does the United Nation do?**

The United Nations provides a forum for its 192 Member States to express their views, through the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council and other bodies and committees. It also takes action on a wide range of issues.


 * How is the United Nations organized?**

There are six main groups within the United Nations. They are the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the Trusteeships Council, the International Court of Justice, and the Secretariat.

1. //**The General Assembly**// – The central group within the United Nations where all of the nations are represented and have one vote. Members present and vote on issues within the agenda. Important decisions (like those on peace, security, new members, and budget) require a two-thirds majority vote. Other decisions are made by majority.

2. //**T**//**h//e Security Council//** – This group is responsible for keeping international peace and security. When there is a problem between two groups or fighting, the council tries to end it quickly by helping the groups that are fighting to reach an agreement.

3. **//The Economic and Social Council//** – This council directs economic, social, and related work of special UN agencies and groups. It also serves as a forum to discuss international economic and social issues and recommendations to resolve them.

4. //**The Trusteeships Council**// – This group monitored the Trust Territories and promoted the advancement of the non-self-governing nations. It has been inactive since 1994, which is when the last Trust Territory received independence.

5. //**The International Court of Justice**// – This group solves legal disputes and offers legal advice.

6. //**The Secretariat**// – This Council does a variety of jobs, but it mainly serves the other main groups of the United Nations and manages the programs and policies that they create. The person in charge of this group is the Secretary-General.

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