The United Nations (UN) was created in 1945 because of the terrible effects of World War II, which killed about 70 to 85 million people. After World War I, the League of Nations tried to keep peace, but it didn’t work very well. This showed that a new international organization was needed.

Important Dates:

• 1943: The idea for the UN started at the Moscow Conference. That’s when the name "United Nations" was first used.
• June 26, 1945: Countries gathered in San Francisco to adopt the UN Charter. It was signed by 50 countries.
• October 24, 1945: The UN officially began, and its main office is in New York City.

Main Goals of the UN:

1. Promote Peace: To help prevent wars and conflicts through talks and understanding.
2. Human Rights: To protect basic rights for people all over the world. In 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was created.
3. Economic Development: To work together with countries to help each other grow economically.

Fun Facts:

• The UN started with 51 member countries, but now there are 193.
• Since it started, the UN has led more than 65 peacekeeping missions around the world.

The creation of the UN was an important step toward countries working together to keep the peace and ensure safety after the severe damage caused by two world wars.