{"id":35325,"date":"2026-11-06T11:49:45","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T11:49:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/?p=35325"},"modified":"2026-11-06T11:52:53","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T11:52:53","slug":"the-united-nations-un-purposes-principles-organs-and-achievements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/the-united-nations-un-purposes-principles-organs-and-achievements\/","title":{"rendered":"The United Nations (UN): Purposes, Principles, Organs, and Achievements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 id=\"h-introduction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The United Nations Organisation (UNO), commonly known as the United Nations (UN), is an international organisation created on 24 October 1945, right after World War II.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/the-united-nations-un-purposes-principles-organs-and-achievements\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/the-united-nations-un-purposes-principles-organs-and-achievements\/#Objectives_and_Purposes\" >Objectives and Purposes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/the-united-nations-un-purposes-principles-organs-and-achievements\/#Guiding_Principles\" >Guiding Principles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/the-united-nations-un-purposes-principles-organs-and-achievements\/#The_6_Main_Organs_of_the_UN\" >The 6 Main Organs of the UN<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/the-united-nations-un-purposes-principles-organs-and-achievements\/#A_General_Assembly_UNGA\" >A. General Assembly (UNGA)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/the-united-nations-un-purposes-principles-organs-and-achievements\/#B_Security_Council_UNSC\" >B. Security Council (UNSC)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/the-united-nations-un-purposes-principles-organs-and-achievements\/#C_Economic_and_Social_Council_ECOSOC\" >C. Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/the-united-nations-un-purposes-principles-organs-and-achievements\/#D_International_Court_of_Justice_ICJ\" >D. International Court of Justice (ICJ)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/the-united-nations-un-purposes-principles-organs-and-achievements\/#E_Secretariat\" >E. Secretariat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/the-united-nations-un-purposes-principles-organs-and-achievements\/#F_Trusteeship_Council\" >F. Trusteeship Council<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/the-united-nations-un-purposes-principles-organs-and-achievements\/#Key_Specialised_Agencies_and_Partner_Organisations\" >Key Specialised Agencies and Partner Organisations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/the-united-nations-un-purposes-principles-organs-and-achievements\/#Major_Achievements_of_the_UN\" >Major Achievements of the UN<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/the-united-nations-un-purposes-principles-organs-and-achievements\/#Limitations_and_Failures\" >Limitations and Failures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/the-united-nations-un-purposes-principles-organs-and-achievements\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was founded through a document called the UN Charter, which was signed in San Francisco on 26 June 1945. Its main headquarters is located in New York City, USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the UN was created, it started with 51 founding countries. Today, it includes 193 member countries. It serves as a global meeting place where nations talk, settle differences, and work together for peace, progress, and human well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-objectives-and-purposes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Objectives_and_Purposes\"><\/span>Objectives and Purposes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Article 1 of the UN Charter, the main goals of the UN are<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Keep World Peace:<\/strong> Prevent wars and maintain global security.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Settle Disputes Peacefully:<\/strong> Resolve conflicts between countries through talks, mediation, and peaceful agreements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build Friendly Relations:<\/strong> Encourage nations to respect each other&#8217;s equality and self-determination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Promote Global Cooperation:<\/strong> Work together to solve global problems in economics, health, culture, and social development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Protect Human Rights:<\/strong> Defend basic rights, freedoms, and equality for all people.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improve Living Standards:<\/strong> Reduce poverty and promote economic growth across the globe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Act as a Common Hub:<\/strong> Serve as a central place where nations coordinate their efforts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-guiding-principles\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guiding_Principles\"><\/span>Guiding Principles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Article 2 of the UN Charter outlines seven key principles that all member countries must follow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sovereign Equality:<\/strong> All member states are legally equal, whether big or small, rich or poor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Good Faith:<\/strong> Every member country must honestly fulfil its UN duties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Peaceful Solutions:<\/strong> All disputes must be settled without violence or war.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No Use of Force:<\/strong> Countries must not use or threaten force against another country&#8217;s territory or independence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Support the UN:<\/strong> Member states must support UN missions and actions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Non-Interference:<\/strong> The UN will not interfere in a country&#8217;s internal affairs (except during special international enforcement actions).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Respect International Law:<\/strong> All members must follow international legal rules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-6-main-organs-of-the-un\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_6_Main_Organs_of_the_UN\"><\/span>The 6 Main Organs of the UN<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under Article 7 of the UN Charter, the UN operates through six primary organs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-a-general-assembly-unga\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_General_Assembly_UNGA\"><\/span>A. General Assembly (UNGA)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What it is:<\/strong> The main discussion body representing all 193 member countries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Voting:<\/strong> Each country gets 1 vote.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Main Tasks:<\/strong> Discusses world issues, approves the UN budget, elects members to other UN bodies, and appoints the Secretary-General.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-b-security-council-unsc\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"B_Security_Council_UNSC\"><\/span>B. Security Council (UNSC)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What it is:<\/strong> The organ responsible for keeping world peace and security.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Members:<\/strong> 15 total members (5 permanent + 10 non-permanent).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The P5 (Permanent 5):<\/strong> USA, UK, Russia, China, and France. Each holds veto power (the power to block any decision).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Main Tasks:<\/strong> Investigates conflicts, imposes sanctions, and authorises peacekeeping operations or military action.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-c-economic-and-social-council-ecosoc\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"C_Economic_and_Social_Council_ECOSOC\"><\/span>C. Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What it is:<\/strong> The organ that manages economic, social, and health projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Members:<\/strong> 54 member states elected by the General Assembly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Main Tasks:<\/strong> Promotes better healthcare, education, human rights, and economic development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-d-international-court-of-justice-icj\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"D_International_Court_of_Justice_ICJ\"><\/span>D. International Court of Justice (ICJ)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What it is:<\/strong> The principal legal court of the UN, located at The Hague, Netherlands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Members:<\/strong> 15 judges elected for 9-year terms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Main Tasks:<\/strong> Settles legal disputes between countries and gives expert legal advice to the UN.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-e-secretariat\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"E_Secretariat\"><\/span>E. Secretariat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What it is:<\/strong> The administrative heart of the UN, led by the Secretary-General.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Main Tasks:<\/strong> Manages day-to-day operations, prepares reports, runs peacekeeping programmes, and brings urgent issues to the Security Council.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-f-trusteeship-council\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"F_Trusteeship_Council\"><\/span>F. Trusteeship Council<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What it is:<\/strong> Created to help former colonies and dependent territories become independent nations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Current Status:<\/strong> Operations were suspended in 1994 after Palau, the last trust territory, became independent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-key-specialised-agencies-and-partner-organisations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Specialised_Agencies_and_Partner_Organisations\"><\/span>Key Specialised Agencies and Partner Organisations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The UN works alongside several specialised agencies to handle specific global issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Organisation<\/th><th>Headquarters<\/th><th>Main Focus<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>WHO (World Health Org)<\/td><td>Geneva, Switzerland<\/td><td>Fights global diseases, directs public health, and supports vaccination.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UNICEF (UN Children&#8217;s Fund)<\/td><td>New York, USA<\/td><td>Protects children&#8217;s health, education, and safety worldwide.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UNESCO (Educational &amp; Cultural)<\/td><td>Paris, France<\/td><td>Protects world heritage sites, promotes science, and supports education for all.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ILO (International Labour Org)<\/td><td>Geneva, Switzerland<\/td><td>Defends workers&#8217; rights, fair wages, and safe working conditions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>FAO (Food &amp; Agriculture Org)<\/td><td>Rome, Italy<\/td><td>Works to end hunger, improve farming, and boost food security.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IMF (International Monetary Fund)<\/td><td>Washington, D.C., USA<\/td><td>Protects world financial stability and helps countries in debt.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>World Bank<\/td><td>Washington, D.C., USA<\/td><td>Provides loans and grants to developing countries to build infrastructure.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>WTO (World Trade Org) *<\/td><td>Geneva, Switzerland<\/td><td>Sets international trade rules and settles trade conflicts between nations.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>*Note:<\/strong> The WTO is an independent organisation that works closely with the UN system, though it is not technically a formal UN specialised agency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-major-achievements-of-the-un\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Achievements_of_the_UN\"><\/span>Major Achievements of the UN<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the decades, the UN has made significant contributions to humanity:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Preventing World Wars:<\/strong> Helped prevent a Third World War through diplomacy and peace talks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Peacekeeping Missions:<\/strong> Deployed peacekeepers across the world to protect civilians and maintain peace in war zones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Human Rights:<\/strong> Adopted the historic Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ending Colonialism:<\/strong> Supported dozens of colonies in gaining independence and forming their own nations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eradicating Diseases:<\/strong> Led global health initiatives, including the successful global eradication of smallpox in 1980.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Helping Refugees:<\/strong> Provided food, shelter, and medical care to millions of displaced people through the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):<\/strong> Created 17 goals in 2015 to combat poverty, climate change, and inequality by 2030.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-limitations-and-failures\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limitations_and_Failures\"><\/span>Limitations and Failures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite its successes, the UN faces real challenges and criticisms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Veto Power:<\/strong> Any single country among the Permanent 5 (P5) can block important decisions, even if all other nations agree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unable to Stop All Wars:<\/strong> Failed to prevent major conflicts and genocides in places like Ukraine, Iran, Rwanda, Bosnia, and Syria.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No Independent Army:<\/strong> Relies entirely on member states to contribute troops and funding for enforcement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Financial Struggles:<\/strong> Suffers when member states fail or delay paying their required annual dues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The United Nations is not a world government, but it remains the most vital global organisation ever created. 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