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Download Solution PDF23rd June marks the United Nations Public Service Day. Where is the United Nations Secretariat located?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is New York.Key Points
- The United Nations Headquarters (Secretariat) is located in New York
- The United Nations was formed following the devastating World War II.
- It was established with the aim of preventing future global-scale conflicts.
- The representatives of 50 governments met in San Francisco on 25 April 1945, to draft what became the UN Charter.
- The Charter was adopted on 25 June 1945 and came into effect on 24 October 1945.
- United Nations Functions
- In accordance with the Charter, the organization’s objectives include maintaining international peace and security, protecting human rights, delivering humanitarian aid, promoting sustainable development, and upholding international law.
- At its founding, the UN had 51 member states. It grew to 193 in 2011, representing the vast majority of the world’s sovereign states.
Important Points
- The General Assembly occupies a central position as the chief deliberative, policymaking, and representative organ of the United Nations.
- Permanent member of the UN :
- China.
- France.
- Russian Federation.
- United Kingdom
- The United States of America.
Additional Information Few important headquarters:
| Body | Headquarters |
|---|---|
| International Labor Organization (ILO) | Geneva, Switzerland |
| Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) | Rome, Italy |
| United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) | Paris, France |
| World Health Organization (WHO) | Geneva, Switzerland |
| Bretton Woods Twins (World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund) | Washington DC, United States |
| United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) | New York, USA |
| World Tourism Organization (WTO) | Madrid, Spain |
| United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) | Vienna, Austria |
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