All 193 Member States of the UN are represented in the General Assembly, making it the only UN body with universal representation.

The UN has been recognized as a leader of peace and human development, with many officers and agencies having been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, but has also been criticized for …

2 days ago · The United Nations (UN) was the second multipurpose international organization established in the 20th century that was worldwide in scope and membership. Its predecessor, the …

The landmark report from the UN Secretary-General charts a future of greater cooperation. Learn why it’s needed more now than ever, and how UN Foundation helped.

Jan 6, 2026 · The General Assembly is the main deliberative, policymaking and representative organ of the UN. All 193 Member States of the UN are represented in the General Assembly, making it the …

2 days ago · The U.N. Security Council is hosting an emergency meeting to discuss Iran's deadly protests at the request of the U.S., which has threatened military action against the nation.

The United Nations (UN) is an organization between countries established on 24 October 1945 to promote international cooperation. It was founded to replace the League of Nations following World …

The seventieth session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place at United Nations Headquarters in New York from 9 to 20 March 2026. Representatives of Member States, UN entities, …

Jan 9, 2026 · The US abruptly announced its withdrawal from 66 international organizations on Wednesday — around half of which were UN bodies. Now, Antonio Guterres has reminded the …

The UN’s Membership has grown from the original 51 Member States in 1945 to the current 193 Member States. All UN Member States are members of the General Assembly.