United Nations

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The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945 after the Second World War by 51 countries committed to maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations and promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights.

What´s the organization?

The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945 after the Second World War by 51 countries.

When was formed / founded?

To keep peace throughout the world; To develop friendly relations among nations; To help nations work together to improve

the lives of poor people, to conquer hunger, disease and illiteracy, and to encourage respect for each other’s rights and freedoms;

To be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations to achieve these goals.

What is its aim?

sustainable development environment and refugees protection disaster relief counter terrorism disarmament and non-proliferation promoting democracy, human rights, gender equality

and the advancement of women governance, economic and social development and international

health, clearing landmines expanding food production, and more, in order to

achieve its goals and coordinate efforts for a safer world for this and future generations.

What global issues does it work on?

The work of the United Nations reaches every corner of the globe. Although best known for peacekeeping, peacebuilding, conflict prevention and humanitarian assistance, there are many other ways the United Nations and its System (specialized agencies, funds and programmes) affect our lives and make the world a better place.

Where does it work?

Logo

The current United Nations emblem was approved on 7 December 1946. The design is "a map of the world representing an azimuthal equidistant projection centred on the North Pole, inscribed in a wreath consisting of crossed conventionalized branches of the olive tree, in gold on a field of smoke-blue with all water areas in white. The projection of the map extends to 60 degrees south latitude, and includes five concentric circles".

Logo clearly

Olive branches symbolize peace. The world map depicts the area of concern to the United Nations in achieving its main purpose, peace and security.

What's the logo meaning?

World Humanitarian Day

How is the campaing called?

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millions of people in need around the world

What is its aim?

The campaign is directed to all the people around the world.

Who is it directed to?

OIT - Organização Internacional do Trabalho UNICRI - Instituto Inter-regional de

Pesquisas de Crime e Justiça OIM - Organização Internacional para as

Migrações  UNESCO – Comissão Nacional da

Organização das Nações Unidas para a educação, a ciência e a cultura

UNRIC - Centro Regional de Informação das Nações Unidas

UN agencies in Portugal

The main purpose of UNESCO, the UN agency based in Paris, is to contribute to peace, human development and security in the world through education, science and culture in order to recognize and preserve the diversity. UNESCO is the only organization in the UN system which provides for the establishment of committees within the Member States.

Portugal joined the UNESCO in 1965, withdrew this International Organization in 1972, rejoined in September 11, 1974 and created its National Commission in 1979, by Decree-Law 218/79 of 17 July, under the aegis of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where based.

UNESCO

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