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2. United Nations - Wikipedia

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   The United Nations ( UN) is a diplomatic and political [2] international organization whose stated purposes are to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and serve as a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations. [3] It is the world's largest international ...

3. List of ambassadors of the United States to the United Nations

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   The United States ambassador to the United Nations is the leader of the U.S. delegation, the U.S. Mission to the United Nations.The position is formally known as the permanent representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, with the rank and status of ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary, and representative of the United States of America in the United Nations ...

4. Headquarters of the United Nations - Wikipedia

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   The headquarters of the United Nations is a complex of buildings in New York City that serves as the official seat of the global organization. It includes the iconic General Assembly Hall, the Security Council Chamber, and the Secretariat Building. Learn more about the history, design, and functions of the UN headquarters on this Wikipedia page.

5. United States Mission to the United Nations - Wikipedia

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   Official website. The United States Mission to the United Nations ( USUN) serves as the United States' delegation to the United Nations. [1] USUN is responsible for carrying out the nation's participation in the world body. In 1947, the United States Mission was created by an act of Congress to assist the President and the Department of State ...

6. Secretary-General of the United Nations - Wikipedia

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   The secretary-general of the United Nations (UNSG or UNSECGEN) is the chief administrative officer of the United Nations and head of the United Nations Secretariat, one of the six principal organs of the United Nations. The role of the secretary-general and of the secretariat is laid out by Chapter XV (Articles 97 to 101) of the United Nations ...

7. United Nations peacekeeping - Wikipedia

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   United Nations Trusteeship Council. Peacekeeping by the United Nations is a role of the UN's Department of Peace Operations as an "instrument developed by the organization as a way to help countries torn by conflict to create the conditions for lasting peace". [2] It is distinguished from peacebuilding, peacemaking, and peace enforcement ...