Organization code
UN
Категория
Организации
Established
24 October 1945
Headquarters
New York, United States
Members
193 Member States
Official languages
Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish
The United Nations is an intergovernmental organization founded after the Second World War. In 1945, 51 founding members signed the UN Charter; today it provides a global forum where countries discuss shared challenges, develop rules and coordinate action.
Guided by the UN Charter, the Organization works to maintain international peace and security, advance sustainable development, protect human rights, coordinate humanitarian assistance and uphold international law.
1945
The UN Charter entered into force and the United Nations was formally established
1946
The General Assembly approved the current United Nations emblem
1947
General Assembly resolution 167 (II) formally adopted the United Nations flag
Today
Membership has grown to 193 states, supported by a wider UN system working across peace, development and human rights
The United Nations flag places the white UN emblem on a light-blue field. The emblem shows a polar azimuthal equidistant map of the world surrounded by olive branches: the map represents the global scope of the Organization, while the olive branches symbolize peace.
Adopted
20 October 1947
Usage note
The flag may be displayed to demonstrate support for the United Nations and its work. Commercial use of the UN name, initials and emblem is restricted and generally requires authorization.
