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Founded at the end of World War II, the New York-based United Nations is an international organization with 193 member nations. It began with 50 nations meeting at San Francisco in 1945 to maintain international peace and security. Over two months, the U.N. Charter was created as the basis for the organization's hope of preventing another world war. Founding members Britain, China, France, the Soviet Union and the United States took permanent veto-wielding seats on the powerful Security Council.

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Our coverage of the growing convergence of climate and global health issues, including the latest news on the science, politics and economics that are behind it. "The climate crisis is a health crisis," said WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, pointing to links between weather events, disease outbreaks, and noncommunicable diseases.

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Security & Geopolitics (267)

Our coverage of the world's efforts to solve global challenges and maintain peace and security based on an post-World War II international rules-based order.

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U.N. Security Council (UNSC) (247)

Africa (234)

News and insights on international cooperation and development in Africa.

Sustainable Development Goals (208)

The 17 U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal call to action, adopted by all 193 member nations, that represent an urgent blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet. Encompassing social, economic, and environmental dimensions, the SDGs address critical global challenges such as ending poverty and hunger, improving health and education, reducing inequality, combating climate change, and promoting peace and justice. The aim is to achieve the goals by 2030.

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Human Rights (146)

The United Nations says human rights are inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status. Human rights include the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to work and education, and many more. Everyone is entitled to these rights, without discrimination. International human rights law sets out the obligations of governments to promote and protect human rights.

U.N. Human Rights Council (HRC) (141)

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Justice & Accountability (122)

Justice and accountability help break cycles of violence and atrocities, restore the rule of law and trust in institutions, and build strong societies that can diminish the risk of serious human rights violations.

Italy (120)

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) (110)

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or NATO, started with 12 countries in 1949 and has since grown into a military alliance among Canada, the United States and 27 European nations. It requires members to commit to helping each other defend against any attack. NATO's initial purpose was to defend Western Europe from the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

SciTech Diplomacy (110)

Our coverage of how science, technology and diplomacy can navigate geopolitics in pursuit of opportunities. Follow our list @aretenews.bsky.social.

Humanitarians & Peace (109)

Humanitarian organizations and diplomats working for peace must respond effectively to the needs of people caught in crises, understand and analyze their needs, and mobilize international aid. With enough funding and resources, organizations can provide tools and services to ensure that no one affected by a crisis is left behind. The number of people who need aid has soared in recent years due to factors like climate change, population growth and the spread of armed groups and extremists.

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News and insights on nuclear security policy and weapons of mass destruction (nuclear, chemical and biological weapons), amid threats and risks ranging from Russia's war in Ukraine to North Korea's missile tests.

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World Bank Group (101)

Founded in 1944, the Washington-based World Bank Group provides financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. Its mission is to fight poverty and to help people help themselves and their environment.

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In Depth (79)

Stories backed by data, insight and analysis that shed light on major trends among international organizations.

Office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) (77)

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U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) 1994 (75)

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World Trade Organization (WTO) (67)

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Work, Education, Culture & Sports (64)

News and insights on the future of work, education, cultural heritage and sports.

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International Monetary Fund (IMF) (64)

The IMF is a cooperative institution of member countries that lends money to members having difficulties meeting financial obligations to other members. The loans are handed out on condition that economic reforms are undertaken to eliminate these difficulties for their own good and that of the entire membership.

Group of 20 (G-20) (64)

The Group of 20 is a forum of the world's biggest economies for developing global policies on the most pressing challenges. It includes 19 countries plus the African Union and European Union. Together they represent 85% of global economic output. The 19 member nations are: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Britain, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey and the United States.

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Migrants, refugees, internally displaced people and asylum seekers all face challenges away from their home region or country. Migrants all move within a country or across a border. Refugees flee across a border and need international protection. Internally displaced people are forced or obliged to leave their homes, fleeing to somewhere else within their country. Asylum seekers ask for international protection; not all are recognized as refugees.

Afghanistan (59)

International Criminal Court (ICC) (58)

Charter of the United Nations 1945 (57)

Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) 2015 (56)

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Group of Seven (G-7) (52)

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) (52)

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change. It provides regular assessments of the scientific basis of climate change, its impacts and future risks, and options for adaptation and mitigation. Created in 1988 by the World Meteorological Organization and United Nations Environment Program, IPCC provides governments and U.N.-led summits with scientific information they can use to form climate policies.