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Charter of the United Nations and Statute of the International Court of Justice
The Charter of the United Nations was signed in 1945 by 51 countries representing all continents, paving the way for the creation of the United Nations on 24 October 1945. The Statute of the International Court of Justice forms part of the Charter. The aim of the Charter is to save humanity from war; to reaffirm human rights and the dignity and worth of the human person; to proclaim the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small; and to promote the prosperity of all humankind. The Charter is the foundation of international peace and security.
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First published January 1, 1985
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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.
Due to its unique international character, and the powers vested in its founding Charter, the Organization can take action on a wide range of issues, and provide a forum for its 193 Member States to express their views, through the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council and other bodies and committees.
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. The Organization works on a broad range of fundamental issues, from sustainable development, environment and refugees protection, disaster relief, counter terrorism, disarmament and non-proliferation, to 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.
The UN has 4 main purposes:
* 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.
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.
Due to its unique international character, and the powers vested in its founding Charter, the Organization can take action on a wide range of issues, and provide a forum for its 193 Member States to express their views, through the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council and other bodies and committees.
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. The Organization works on a broad range of fundamental issues, from sustainable development, environment and refugees protection, disaster relief, counter terrorism, disarmament and non-proliferation, to 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.
The UN has 4 main purposes:
* 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.
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September 26, 2023
A twist and turn, action-packed thrill ride. Hold onto your seats for this one.
September 18, 2016
The Charter of the United Nations and Statue of the International Court of Justice by United Nations
September 2016
5/5
How to rate to Charter? That was the first question I asked myself after finishing this approximately 100 pages book. The language isn’t poetic, there are no characters, no plot line, just a boring old document as charters should be. I choose to rate this according to it’s significance in the modern world. I think the Charter should replace the Bible on everybody’s nightstand. It’s a fundamental read. It proclaims peace, equality and justice, all values a free world should stand for. Certainly, this was written a while ago and some articles might sound funny or ludicrous today (all the mentions to WW2 Germany or it’s allies, or the fact that France is in the Security Counsel), but nonetheless the Charter of the United Nations shaped the post-war world and could arguably be the most important document of the 20th century. It is undeniable that the UN plays more of a symbolic role today, but when I read the Charter, I couldn’t help but think of the thousands of people who are dedicating their life to this organization that wants to maintain world peace and encourages dialogues amongst the most unfriendly of countries. Most important, it proves that when the world comes together to try to solve a problem, great things can happen.
September 2016
5/5
How to rate to Charter? That was the first question I asked myself after finishing this approximately 100 pages book. The language isn’t poetic, there are no characters, no plot line, just a boring old document as charters should be. I choose to rate this according to it’s significance in the modern world. I think the Charter should replace the Bible on everybody’s nightstand. It’s a fundamental read. It proclaims peace, equality and justice, all values a free world should stand for. Certainly, this was written a while ago and some articles might sound funny or ludicrous today (all the mentions to WW2 Germany or it’s allies, or the fact that France is in the Security Counsel), but nonetheless the Charter of the United Nations shaped the post-war world and could arguably be the most important document of the 20th century. It is undeniable that the UN plays more of a symbolic role today, but when I read the Charter, I couldn’t help but think of the thousands of people who are dedicating their life to this organization that wants to maintain world peace and encourages dialogues amongst the most unfriendly of countries. Most important, it proves that when the world comes together to try to solve a problem, great things can happen.
April 22, 2016
Read through more times than I can remember. Just noticed that I inadvertently appear to keep a pocket charter in my bedside drawer in the space traditionally reserved for a Gideon Bible. That's funny.
December 5, 2011
Was a good read and I have a better idea of their limitations as well as strengths. That said, I wish I had found a copy that included this as well as some history and examples.
April 1, 2021
This is one the bestie from my pocket book. All the Rights for all Equality, Indivisiblity and Interdepence.
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June 6, 2024page turner
June 10, 2024
10/10 read article 53 is def the best one
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July 6, 2025Since I bought a physical copy of the United Nations charter, I'm adding it here.
The beginning of the preamble is one of the most beautiful and aspirational sentiments in human history. The fact our entire lives aren't oriented in service of this ideal is a failing caused by our greed and fear:
WE THE PEOPLES OF THE UNITED NATIONS DETERMINED to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, which twice in our lifetime has brought untold sorrow to mankind, and to reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, in the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small, and to establish conditions under which justice and respect for the obligations arising from treaties and other sources of international law can be maintained, and to promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom...
The beginning of the preamble is one of the most beautiful and aspirational sentiments in human history. The fact our entire lives aren't oriented in service of this ideal is a failing caused by our greed and fear:
WE THE PEOPLES OF THE UNITED NATIONS DETERMINED to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, which twice in our lifetime has brought untold sorrow to mankind, and to reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, in the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small, and to establish conditions under which justice and respect for the obligations arising from treaties and other sources of international law can be maintained, and to promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom...
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February 25, 2024Ok cool, now follow it =D
(Read this for uni so I won't be rating it)
(Read this for uni so I won't be rating it)
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May 1, 2025mentian una banda kjjj
January 4, 2026
Przeczytałem ostatnio 150-stronicową opinię doradczą Międzynarodowego Trybunału Sprawiedliwości więc uważam że powinno się to liczyć jako książka
(buja. polecam)
(buja. polecam)
May 9, 2015
to promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom....
words I would like to see become actions more often than they are
words I would like to see become actions more often than they are
December 18, 2016
Ключевой документ международного права.
July 31, 2020
A avoir lu une fois dans sa vie. TB.
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