The United Nations

According to the very first Article of the United Nations, its purpose is: To maintain international peace and security, and to that end to take effective collective measures for the prevention and removal of threats to the peace, and for the suppression of acts of aggression....

From its inception in 1945, has the United Nations served its lofty purpose? Has it really suppressed acts of aggression? Has it adequately provided peace and security? In this section we will be discussing these very fundamental questions and how the United Nations has helped, for better or worse, shape the world. As well, we will be discussing its relevancy and the reasons behind the ever-growing support and movement for reforming the United Nations.

Leading Contributors

Latest articles in The United Nations

Human Rights Council: One Scandal Too Many?

Repeated scandals harm the efforts of the human rights community.

Mar 20, 2012 – Shayna Abramson

International Arms Trade Treaty

The UN has proposed new regulations for the buying and selling of weapons internationally to protect civilians; so why has it met with such opposition?

Feb 24, 2012 – Kathleen Szeluga

The United Nations and Constitution Making

How the UN acts to ensure national ownership in the constitution-making process.

Nov 13, 2011 – Jessica Currie

Fiftieth Anniversary of the Death of Dag Hammarskjold

Conspiracy theories around the death of Dag Hammarskjold, on September 18, 1961, should not overshadow the real and certain achievements of this man.

Sep 27, 2011 – Valerie Wilson

Understanding Human Rights Machinery at the United Nations

This article presents a clear and concise overview of the bodies and institutions responsible for human rights at the United Nations.

Jul 7, 2011 – Camilla Barker

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