The United Nations (UN) is an association of countries that works for peace, human rights and better, healthier lives for all its members. This book looks at how the UN works, and at how well it has achieved its aims. The UN is sometimes criticised, but it has been highly successful in its achievements.

The United Nations (UN) is an association of countries that works for peace, human rights and better, healthier lives for all its members. This book looks at how the UN works, and at how well it has achieved its aims. The UN is sometimes criticised, but it has been highly successful in its achievements, particularly in the fields of health and human rights.