What were the United Nations

The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945 after the Second World War by 51 countries committed to maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations and promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights

The United Nations is an international organization created in 1945, following the horrendous destruction and loss of human life of World War II. It is a diplomatic and political organization that aims at preserving international peace and stability. At the beginning, it had 51 member states; today it counts with 193 members.