The United Nations: structure, functions, and global impact
The United Nations was formed after World War II as a replacement for the League of Nations. It was founded with 51 members and has grown to almost 200 active member states. It is one of the largest and most visible international organizations, with the aims of promoting law, security, development, progress, human rights, civil rights, freedom and world peace. As with any large bureaucracy, the U.N. is complex