Explanation

Established: 1945 (after World War II to prevent future conflicts) Headquarters: New York City Founding Members: 51 countries (now 193 members) Main Purpose: Maintain international peace, develop friendly relations, promote human rights, and support social and economic development Main organs of the UN: General Assembly Security Council Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) International Court of Justice Secretariat Trusteeship Council Secretary-General: The head of the UN (currently António Guterres )