Who are the United Nations and Why Are They Important?

BY BARNABY GEDDES-O’DOLAN

INTRODUCTION TO THE UN
Africa has a long history in the UN. Today, every African nation is a member. One of the main UN offices is situated in the African city of Nairobi. Two Africans have held the title of Secretary-General, the most important position in the UN: the Egyptian Boutros Boutros-Ghali and the Ghanaian Kofi Annan. The UN plays a major role in solving the biggest problems in Africa and the world.
The United Nations solves conflicts.
The United Nations brings nations together.
The United Nations protects fundamental rights.
The UN offers a forum in which every country can make its voice heard on the world’s most important issues. It aims to protect and represent the “sovereign equality of all members”. By working together to create international policies and to provide every member with support, the 193 member states of the UN improve the lives of millions.
THE UN SOLVES CONFLICTS
UN missions are sent to countries engaged in conflict. These missions aim to resolve ongoing conflicts and manage their consequences.
In recent years UN representatives have managed conflicts in Sudan, South Sudan, the Ivory Coast, Liberia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. UN missionaries have also played a major role in overseeing elections and helping to establish stable governments in countries such as Central African Republic, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya and South Sudan.
African countries play a major role in assisting the UN with this kind of work across the continent, working towards peace.
THE UN BRINGS NATIONS TOGETHER
The UN encourages the nations of the world to work together.
The UN helps to strengthen relationships between African countries by bringing their leaders together, and by improving the infrastructure and political ties that connect the continent. For example, the UN has improved cooperation between many nations by bringing power and electricity to rural parts of Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau and Togo.
When countries work together economically, it reduces the cost of goods and services for people across the globe. Lower prices are beneficial for individuals and for whole economies — individuals save money on key items, and economies attract more businesses from around the world.
THE UN PROTECTS FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS
Human rights are freedoms we are entitled to as individuals. They are common to all people, regardless of gender, nationality, skin colour, religion, sexual orientation or language. The opening of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states:

“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.”

The UN works hard to make sure these rights are upheld for all individuals. Safeguarding people’s human rights is one of the most important jobs of the UN and its member states.
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