United Nations

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United Nations

The United Nations (pronunciation: /ˈjuːnaɪtɪd ˈneɪʃənz/) is an international organization founded in 1945. It is composed of member states that work together to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, promote social progress, better living standards, and human rights.

Etymology

The term "United Nations" was first used during World War II by Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt in the Declaration by United Nations. The name was chosen to represent the unified countries fighting against the Axis Powers.

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