UNITED NATIONS in news due to India questions the capability to reduce the conflicts in Group of 7's ( G -7) 49th summit.

The United Nations (UN) is an international organization founded in 1945, with the primary goals of maintaining international peace and security, promoting social progress, better living standards, and human rights. The organization comprises 193 member states and operates through various specialized agencies and programs to address global challenges.

### Key Functions and Activities:
1. **Peace and Security**: The UN works to prevent conflicts, mediate peace processes, and deploy peacekeeping missions in conflict zones. It also undertakes disarmament initiatives and provides support for post-conflict reconstruction.

2. **Human Rights**: The UN promotes and protects human rights through treaties, monitoring, and special missions. It aims to ensure justice and equality globally by addressing issues like gender discrimination, minority rights, and freedom of expression.

3. **Development and Humanitarian Assistance**: The UN's development programs focus on eradicating poverty, promoting sustainable economic growth, and improving health and education. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted in 2015, are central to these efforts, targeting various aspects such as ending poverty, ensuring quality education, and combating climate change by 2030 [[❞]](https://www.undp.org/sustainable-development-goals) [[❞]](https://sdgs.un.org/goals).

4. **Climate Action and Sustainability**: The UN plays a crucial role in addressing climate change and promoting environmental sustainability. It facilitates international agreements like the Paris Agreement and works on conserving natural resources and promoting green energy [[❞]](https://sdgs.un.org/goals).

5. **Global Health**: Through agencies like the World Health Organization (WHO), the UN coordinates international health responses, addresses pandemics, and works to improve global health standards. Goals include reducing maternal and child mortality, combating infectious diseases, and ensuring universal health coverage [[❞]](https://www.undp.org/sustainable-development-goals).

### Recent Initiatives:
- **Global Humanitarian Overview 2024**: The UN has launched an appeal for $46.4 billion to assist 180.5 million people across 72 countries with life-saving aid, focusing on regions most affected by crises [[❞]](https://www.undp.org/sites/g/files/zskgke326/files/2024-02/undp_trends_report_2024_0.pdf#:~:text=URL%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.undp.org%2Fsites%2Fg%2Ffiles%2Fzskgke326%2Ffiles%2F2024).
- **UNDP 2024 Trends Report**: This report outlines current and future challenges, emphasizing integrated solutions for sustainable development and resilience building against economic and environmental shocks [[❞]](https://www.undp.org/sites/g/files/zskgke326/files/2024-02/undp_trends_report_2024_0.pdf#:~:text=URL%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.undp.org%2Fsites%2Fg%2Ffiles%2Fzskgke326%2Ffiles%2F2024).

### Organizational Structure:
The UN's main organs include the General Assembly, the Security Council, the International Court of Justice, and various specialized agencies like the WHO, UNICEF, and UNESCO. Each plays a specific role in addressing global issues and implementing UN mandates.

Overall, the UN remains a vital platform for international cooperation, addressing complex global issues through collective action and sustained commitment to peace, development, and human rights. For more detailed information, you can visit the [United Nations Development Programme](https://www.undp.org) and the [Sustainable Development Goals](https://sdgs.un.org) pages.

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