The United Nations (UN) is an international organization made up of 193 countries that aims to achieve equal rights and peace for all people through international cooperation. It holds the world’s nations accountable for their actions and works with them to solve economic, social, cultural, and humanitarian crises. The UN is not a world government, but due to the powers vested in its Charter and its unique international character, it can take action on the issues confronting humanity in the 21st century, such as peace and security, climate change, sustainable development, human rights, disarmament, terrorism, humanitarian and health emergencies, gender equity, governance, food production, and more.
On which issues does the UN take action?
A
Gender equity
B
Disarmament
C
Health emergencies
D
All of the above