The UN is an international organization founded in 1945. It currently consists of 193 member states. The mission and work of the United Nations are guided by the purposes and principles contained in its founding Charter.
It provides a forum for its members to express their views in the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, and other bodies and committees. By enabling dialogue among its members and hosting negotiations, the Organization has become a mechanism for governments to find areas of agreement and solve problems together.
purpose aligned with major international organizations
The alignment of purposes reinforces the 50-50 SEL Solutions initiative that seeks global action.
UN
United Nations
ILO
INTERNATIONAL LABOR ORGANIZATION
Promote opportunities for men and women to access decent and productive work in conditions of freedom, equity, security and dignity.
AGENDA 2030
United Nations
Promote peaceful, just societies, free from fear and violence. There is no sustainable development without peace and there is no peace without sustainable development.
WHO
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
WHO works around the world to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable.
The goal is to ensure that one billion more people have universal health coverage, protect one billion people from health emergencies, and provide one billion more people with better health and well-being.
UNESCO
THE UNITED NATIONS ORGANIZATION FOR EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND CULTURE
UNESCO seeks to build peace through international cooperation in Education, Science and Culture. Its programs contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals defined in Agenda 2030, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015.
It aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and to promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
OECD
ORGANIZATION FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
The OECD is an international organization that works to build better policies for a better life. Its goal is to shape policies that promote prosperity, equality, opportunity, and well-being for all. She draws on almost 60 years of experience and insights to better prepare the world of tomorrow.
Together with governments, policy-makers and citizens, the OECD works to set international standards and find evidence-based solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and job creation to encouraging sound education and combating international tax evasion, this organization provides a unique forum and knowledge center for data and analysis, exchanging experiences, sharing best practices, and advising on public policy and global standard setting.