Established on Oct. 24, 1945, the United Nations is an intergovernmental organization designed to facilitate cooperation among nations. Headquartered in New York City, it comprises 193 member states and operates through six principal organs, including the General Assembly and the Security Council.
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This UN summary outlines four global trends in shifting demographics. The world’s population is expected to peak by the end of the century as fertility rates continue to decline. Between now and 2050, the global population is projected to become...
The 2022 revision of World Population Prospects contains the official population estimates and projections from the United Nations. It presents population estimates from 1950 to present for 237 countries or areas around the world. The data consider...
This interactive website provides an in-depth dive into the Rohingya refugee emergency. According to the UNHCR, the influx of Rohingya refugees to Bangladesh is one of the largest and fastest-growing refugee crises in decades. Since 2017, an...
This video presents a succinct overview of the history of women’s rights. As a global community, we have witnessed widespread suffrage campaigns, the rise of #MeToo, and increasing digital activism. Noteworthy women, grassroots movements, and...
This video debates the modern relevance of the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The world has seen multiple examples of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity since the document was signed over 70 years ago. Now, many...
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