The United Nations
Global Leadership - The Complete Series

In 1945, the United Nations formed with one overwhelming goal in mind: to create a world of peace and security for all people. This text teaches readers about United Nations' history, the role it plays in international affairs, peacekeeping, humanitarian relief, economic development, and human rights; and possibilities for United Nations' future.

In 1945, the United Nations formed with one overwhelming goal in mind: to create a world of peace and security for all people - a goal the organization still strives for today. "The United Nations: Global Leadership" teaches readers about the United Nations' history, the important role it plays in international affairs, peacekeeping, humanitarian relief, economic development, and human rights; and the possibilities for the United Nations' future. The series in illustrated with images from the UN archives, as well as up-to-date photographs from the nations around the world where the United Nations works for peace.