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Key Principles and Purposes of the UN

The United Nations is guided by key principles such as sovereign equality, non-interference, and the promotion of human rights, which are outlined in its Charter. Its main purposes include maintaining international peace and security, fostering friendly relations among nations, and facilitating international cooperation on global issues. These principles and purposes serve as a framework for the UN's efforts in promoting collective action and resolving conflicts.

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Key Principles and Purposes of the UN

The United Nations is guided by key principles such as sovereign equality, non-interference, and the promotion of human rights, which are outlined in its Charter. Its main purposes include maintaining international peace and security, fostering friendly relations among nations, and facilitating international cooperation on global issues. These principles and purposes serve as a framework for the UN's efforts in promoting collective action and resolving conflicts.

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The United Nations (UN) is guided by several key principles, which are enshrined in its founding

document, the UN Charter. These principles are:

# Principles of the United Nations

1. Sovereign Equality: The UN is based on the principle of sovereign equality of all its member states.

2. Non-Interference: The UN respects the territorial integrity and political independence of its
member states, and does not interfere in their domestic affairs.

3. Non-Aggression: The UN prohibits the use of force or threat of force against the territorial
integrity or political independence of any state.

4. Self-Determination: The UN recognizes the right of peoples to self-determination, and supports


the decolonization process.

5. Human Rights: The UN promotes and protects human rights, including the rights to life, liberty,
and security of person.

6. International Cooperation: The UN encourages international cooperation in solving international


problems of an economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian character.

7. Collective Security: The UN provides a collective security system, where member states work
together to prevent and respond to threats to peace and security.

# Purposes of the United Nations

1. Maintaining International Peace and Security: The UN works to prevent and resolve conflicts, and
to promote disarmament and arms control.

2. Developing Friendly Relations Among Nations: The UN promotes cooperation and understanding
among nations, and encourages the development of friendly relations.

3. Achieving International Cooperation: The UN works to solve international problems, such as


poverty, hunger, and disease.

4. Being a Centre for Harmonizing the Actions of Nations: The UN provides a forum for nations to
come together and coordinate their actions on global issues.

These principles and purposes guide the work of the United Nations, and provide a framework for
international cooperation and collective action

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