The role of the United Nations is as vital today as ever. Around the world, the UN works for everyone, everywhere —by responding to conflict, protecting refugees, feeding the hungry, addressing the climate emergency, empowering women, assisting those affected by humanitarian crises & much more. https://lnkd.in/eEmsPA_V
United Nations
International Affairs
New York, NY 5,718,501 followers
Official account of the United Nations. For peace, dignity & equality on a healthy planet.
About us
Founded at the end of the Second World War, the United Nations is an international organization made up of 193 Member States committed to maintaining international peace and security. Every day the UN works to tackle global challenges and deliver results for those most in need. Giving life-saving support to populations hit by humanitarian crises, helping build and keep the peace in conflict-ridden areas, supporting governments and their citizens to advance development and fight poverty, and promoting human rights worldwide are the core pillars of the work of the United Nations and the mandates it receives from its Member States. The Charter of the United Nations is available in full at: http://www.un.org/en/documents/charter/
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http://www.un.org
External link for United Nations
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- International Affairs
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1945
- Specialties
- peacekeeping, development, humanitarian assistance, peace and security, human rights, international law, and climate action
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UN Headquarters
New York, NY 10017, US
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Employees at United Nations
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Michael Kim
Professor of Business and International Law, Admissions Ambassador at Cornell University
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Dennis Besedic
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Stephen Ibaraki
Global Chairman REDDS Capital, Microsoft 22 Global Awards (7 Awards, 2018-2025 in AI), Investor/Venture Capitalist, Futurist, Serial Entrepreneur…
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David Berman
Do Good author/inclusive design | UN Special Advisor web accessibility | W3C Invited Expert | CPWA, RGD, FGDC
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Artificial Intelligence without human oversight would leave the world blind – and perhaps nowhere more perilously and recklessly than in global peace and security. AI’s expansion into security systems raises fundamental concerns about human rights, dignity, and the rule of law. Critically, AI is eroding the fundamental principle of human control over the use of force. From intelligence-based assessments to target selection, algorithms have reportedly already been used in making life-and-death decisions. The integration of AI with nuclear weapons is particularly alarming with potentially disastrous consequences. We must avoid it at all costs. No country should design, develop, deploy or use military applications of AI in armed conflict that violate international law, humanitarian law and human rights. I urge members of the Security Council to lead by example and ensure that competition over emerging technologies does not destabilize international peace and security.
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“I stand before you today as a proud descendent of enslaved people who resisted slavery and racism.” This past year, Yolanda Renee King, an activist & granddaughter of Martin Luther King Jr., joined us at UN Headquarters in New York for a special event to commemorate Remember Slavery Day. The young leader urged everyone, everywhere, to take action to #FightRacism and all forms of discrimination.
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The #GlobalGoals are our blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. Making them a reality will require global cooperation and solidarity. On Friday's Human Solidarity Day and every day, we can all take action for a better world. https://lnkd.in/gSJfT4m
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At the current rate of progress, it may take another 300 years for women & girls to have the same rights & protections as men. The #GlobalGoals aim to ensure all women and girls can live with dignity and respect. ➡️ Discover 6 ways to #ActNow for gender equality. https://lnkd.in/e8ZCfyHU
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Are you interested in working for the UN? Become a UN tour guide in New York and join our diverse team of guides from around the world! Learn about the requirements and application process for this unique opportunity. People with multilingual skills are especially welcome to apply. Les personnes ayant des compétences multilingues sont particulièrement invitées à postuler. https://lnkd.in/dkrZWBJx
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United Nations peacekeepers from Albania are #ServingForPeace with United Nations Peacekeeping at great personal risk and in harsh conditions to help others. We thank these brave women and men for their service and sacrifice. https://lnkd.in/egbTTuj
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Conflicts, disasters and humanitarian crises impact women, girls, boys and men differently. Women and children face unique challenges in emergencies - including increased violence and compromised access to vital health services. The World Health Organization is working to make critical health services available to everyone caught up in crises, taking into account the unique needs of the most vulnerable populations. https://lnkd.in/gqSf9JaQ
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At least 68 journalists and media workers have been killed in the line of duty globally in 2024. More than 60% of the killings took place in conflict zones – the highest percentage in more than ten years. More from UNESCO: https://lnkd.in/gZ5xsy8c
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1 out of every 30 people in the world is a migrant. Migrants are powerful drivers for development in both their origin and destination countries – as workers, students, entrepreneurs, artists and much more. On Wednesday’s International Migrants Day, join us in celebrating the contributions of millions of migrants around the world. https://lnkd.in/gsS5Xup
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