United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to protecting and supporting refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless people.  Established in 1950, its primary mission is to save lives and protect rights and and well-being of people who have been forced to flee their homes due to persecution, conflict, violence, or human rights Read More

United Nations Children’s Funds

The United Nations Children’s Funds (UNICEF) (originally known as the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund) is one of the funds and programmes of the United Nations that is primarily focused on promoting the well-being and rights of children worldwide. Established in 1946, UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to provide humanitarian assistance, support child rights, and address the Read More

Department of Economic and Social Affairs

The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) is part of the United Nations Secretariat and is responsible for the follow-up to major United Nations Summits and Conferences, as well as services to the United Nations Economic and Social Council and the Second and Third Committees of the United Nations General Assembly. UN DESA assists countries around the Read More

International Telecommunication Union

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is responsible for information and communication technology (ICT) issues. Established in 1865, ITU is the oldest international organization in the field of telecommunications. ITU’s primary objective is to promote the development and efficient use of telecommunications networks and services. This includes standardization of telecommunications technologies, allocation of Read More

UN General Assembly

Established in 1945 under the Charter of the United Nations, the General Assembly occupies a central position as the chief deliberative, policymaking and representative organ of the United Nations. Comprised of all 193 Members of the United Nations, it provides a unique forum for multilateral discussion of the full spectrum of international issues covered by the Charter. The Assembly meets from September Read More

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