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The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization to promote international co-operation. A replacement for the ineffective League of Nations, the organization was established on 24 October 1945 after World War II in order to prevent another such conflict. At its founding, the UN had 51 member states; there are now 193. The headquarters of the United Nations is in Manhattan, New York City, and experiences extraterritoriality. Further main offices are situated in Geneva, Nairobi and Vienna. The organization is financed by assessed and voluntary contributions from its member states. Its objectives include maintaining international peace and security, promoting human rights, fostering social and economic development, protecting the environment, and providing humanitarian aid in cases of famine, natural disaster, and armed conflict.
During the Second World War, US President Franklin D. Roosevelt initiated talks on a successor agency to the League of Nations, and the United Nations Charter was drafted at a conference in April–June 1945; this charter took effect 24 October 1945, and the UN began operation. The UN's mission to preserve world peace was complicated in its early decades by the Cold War between the US and Soviet Union and their respective allies. The organization participated in major actions in Korea and the Congo, as well as approving the creation of the state of Israel in 1947. The organization's membership grew significantly following widespread decolonization in the 1960s, and by the 1970s its budget for economic and social development programmes far outstripped its spending on peacekeeping. After the end of the Cold War, the UN took on major military and peacekeeping missions across the world with varying degrees of success.
The Headquarters of the United Nations is a complex in New York City. The complex has served as the official headquarters of the United Nations since its completion in 1952. It is located in the Turtle Bay neighborhood of Manhattan, on spacious grounds overlooking the East River. Its borders are First Avenue on the west, East 42nd Street to the south, East 48th Street on the north and the East River to the east. The term "Turtle Bay" is occasionally used as a metonym for the UN headquarters or for the United Nations as a whole.
The United Nations has three additional, subsidiary, regional headquarters, or headquarters districts. These were opened in Geneva (Switzerland) in 1946, Vienna (Austria) in 1980, and Nairobi (Kenya) in 2011. These adjunct offices help represent UN interests, facilitate diplomatic activities, and enjoy certain extraterritorial privileges, but only the main headquarters in New York City contains the seats of the principal organs of the UN, including the General Assembly and Security Council. All fifteen of the United Nations' specialized agencies are located outside New York City at these other headquarters or in other cities.
New York is a state in the Northeastern United States and is the United States' 27th-most extensive, fourth-most populous, and seventh-most densely populated state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south and Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont to the east. The state has a maritime border in the Atlantic Ocean with Rhode Island, east of Long Island, as well as an international border with the Canadian provinces of Quebec to the north and Ontario to the west and north. The state of New York, with an estimated 19.8 million residents in 2015, is often referred to as New York State to distinguish it from New York City, the state's most populous city and its economic hub.
With an estimated population of nearly 8.5 million in 2014, New York City is the most populous city in the United States and the premier gateway for legal immigration to the United States. The New York City Metropolitan Area is one of the most populous urban agglomerations in the world. New York City is a global city, exerting a significant impact upon commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and entertainment, its fast pace defining the term New York minute. The home of the United Nations Headquarters, New York City is an important center for international diplomacy and has been described as the cultural and financial capital of the world, as well as the world's most economically powerful city. New York City makes up over 40% of the population of New York State. Two-thirds of the state's population lives in the New York City Metropolitan Area, and nearly 40% live on Long Island. Both the state and New York City were named for the 17th century Duke of York, future King James II of England. The next four most populous cities in the state are Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers, and Syracuse, while the state capital is Albany.
New York—often called New York City or the City of New York to distinguish it from the State of New York, of which it is a part—is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area, the premier gateway for legal immigration to the United States and one of the most populous urban agglomerations in the world. A global power city, New York exerts a significant impact upon commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and entertainment, its fast pace defining the term New York minute. Home to the headquarters of the United Nations, New York is an important center for international diplomacy and has been described as the cultural and financial capital of the world.
Situated on one of the world's largest natural harbors, New York City consists of five boroughs, each of which is a separate county of New York State. The five boroughs – Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island – were consolidated into a single city in 1898. With a census-estimated 2014 population of 8,491,079 distributed over a land area of just 305 square miles (790 km2), New York is the most densely populated major city in the United States. As many as 800 languages are spoken in New York, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world. By 2014 census estimates, the New York City metropolitan region remains by a significant margin the most populous in the United States, as defined by both the Metropolitan Statistical Area (20.1 million residents) and the Combined Statistical Area (23.6 million residents). In 2013, the MSA produced a gross metropolitan product (GMP) of nearly US$1.39 trillion, while in 2012, the CSA generated a GMP of over US$1.55 trillion, both ranking first nationally by a wide margin and behind the GDP of only twelve and eleven countries, respectively.
York City Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of York, North Yorkshire, England. The team compete in League Two, the fourth tier of league football in England, as of the 2015–16 season.
First founded in 1908, the club played seven seasons in non-League football before folding in 1917. A new club was formed in 1922, and played in the Midland League for seven years before joining the Football League. They played in the third tier until 1959, when they were promoted for the first time. York achieved their best run in the FA Cup in 1954–55, when they met Newcastle United in the semi-final. They fluctuated between the Third and Fourth Divisions, before spending two seasons in the Second Division in the 1970s. York first played at Wembley Stadium in 1993, when they won the Third Division play-off final. At the end of 2003–04 they lost their Football League status after being relegated from the Third Division. The 2011–12 FA Trophy was the first national knockout competition won by York, and they returned into the Football League that season.
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Today http://www.goandseetv.com is going to show you the United Nations Headquarters in New York City! Another world-famous New York City icon that brings the world to New York City. Along with Fifth Avenue and Grand Central Terminal/Station, the UN Headquarters is a definite must-see in Midtown on your New York City trip. It is a short 10 minute walk from Grand Central Station to the UN Headquarters. The UN Headquarters is located on the East River, along First Avenue, between 42nd Street up to 48th Street. Construction of the UN Headquarters complex was begun in 1948 and was completed in 1952. The UN Headquarters complex consists of four main buildings, the General Assembly Building, the Secretariat, the Conference Center, and the Dag Hammerskjold Library. There are also ancilla...
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In this episode of Point of View, we'll venture into the United Nations Headquarter in New York City. We'll visit many of the famous chambers that houses UN General Assembly, UN Security Council, UN Trusteeship Council and UN Economic and Social Council. We'll also explore many of it's famous artworks given as gift from government around the world, including the Sphere within Sphere, Rockwell's Golden Rule, Royal Barge, Alexandre Kishenko's Chernobyl. We'll also showcase many of the exhibits, including Disarmaments, Statehood of Palestine, Holocaust, and effects of landmines. As well as state of St. Agnes from Nagasaki. Lastly, we'll visit the UN Postal Administration and Gift Centre.
Lego Speed Build Architecture 21018 United Nations Headquarters / UN Hauptquartier 597 pcs/Teile Year / Jahr 2014 Lego 21018 Review Enjoy this imaginative interpretation of the UN Headquarters in LEGO bricks! Standing on the banks of New York City’s East River, the United Nations Headquarters has become one of the world’s most iconic buildings. Now you can recreate this amazing tribute to modernism in no less than 597 LEGO bricks, from the smooth façade to the building at its base. Designed mainly by Le Corbusier and Oscar Niemeyer, the cornerstone was laid in 1949 and it was completed just three years later. This soaring architectural triumph is part of the LEGO Landmark series that pays tribute to some of the world’s greatest buildings and makes a fine addition to your desk, office or...
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Take a tour of United Nations Headquarters in New York City -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats. Hi, I am Naomi and I am very excited to show you the world's greatest attractions. One of the most internationally important sites in the world is in New York City. The UN Headquarters is an iconic place that belongs to no country and all of them. This important complex is the scene of diplomatic negotiations among representatives from all over the world. It's easily recognizable in the skyline due to the monolithic UN Secretariat building. The complex features famous artwork like "The Knotted Gun" and a piece of the Berlin Wall. The UN Headquarters can be clearly viewed from the East River or visited in person. Thank you for watching our travel video s...
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Today http://www.goandseetv.com is going to show you the United Nations Headquarters in New York City! Another world-famous New York City icon that brings the world to New York City. Along with Fifth Avenue and Grand Central Terminal/Station, the UN Headquarters is a definite must-see in Midtown on your New York City trip. It is a short 10 minute walk from Grand Central Station to the UN Headquarters. The UN Headquarters is located on the East River, along First Avenue, between 42nd Street up to 48th Street. Construction of the UN Headquarters complex was begun in 1948 and was completed in 1952. The UN Headquarters complex consists of four main buildings, the General Assembly Building, the Secretariat, the Conference Center, and the Dag Hammerskjold Library. There are also ancilla...
How to remember Headquarters of International Organisations How to remember international organizations 如何记住国际组织总部 Rúhé jì zhù guójì zǔzhī zǒngbù 国際機関の本部を覚える方法 Kokusai kikan no honbu o oboeru hōhō Cómo recordar la Sede de las Organizaciones Internacionales Comment se souvenir du siège des organisations internationales Trick to remember headquarters of All international organizations like WTO , IMF , WB , Various UN Organizations etc and many more Useful for Exams like UPSC , IAS , IPS , IFS , State PCS Exams like UPPCS/MPPCS/RAS/BPSC/CGPSC , SSC Exams , Banking Exams , IBPS,RRB , Other Competitive Exam
In this episode of Point of View, we'll venture into the United Nations Headquarter in New York City. We'll visit many of the famous chambers that houses UN General Assembly, UN Security Council, UN Trusteeship Council and UN Economic and Social Council. We'll also explore many of it's famous artworks given as gift from government around the world, including the Sphere within Sphere, Rockwell's Golden Rule, Royal Barge, Alexandre Kishenko's Chernobyl. We'll also showcase many of the exhibits, including Disarmaments, Statehood of Palestine, Holocaust, and effects of landmines. As well as state of St. Agnes from Nagasaki. Lastly, we'll visit the UN Postal Administration and Gift Centre.
Lego Speed Build Architecture 21018 United Nations Headquarters / UN Hauptquartier 597 pcs/Teile Year / Jahr 2014 Lego 21018 Review Enjoy this imaginative interpretation of the UN Headquarters in LEGO bricks! Standing on the banks of New York City’s East River, the United Nations Headquarters has become one of the world’s most iconic buildings. Now you can recreate this amazing tribute to modernism in no less than 597 LEGO bricks, from the smooth façade to the building at its base. Designed mainly by Le Corbusier and Oscar Niemeyer, the cornerstone was laid in 1949 and it was completed just three years later. This soaring architectural triumph is part of the LEGO Landmark series that pays tribute to some of the world’s greatest buildings and makes a fine addition to your desk, office or...
On Friday September 20th, 2013, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon placed the final block on a new lego replica of United Nations Headquarters in New York City. Alexandra King reports for United Nations Television.
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United Nations - A behind the scenes look at the United Nations General Assembly. With all-access footage of what goes on at the annual meeting of the world’s leaders, The Assembly follows a UN Photographer, Interpreter, Spokesperson and Youth Advocate on a journey around one of the most secure and high-profile events of the year, all intersecting with the role of the UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon. Special thanks to the Executive Office of the Secretary-General, the United Nations Department of Safety & Security, the UN Department of Public Information, UNICEF, United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and UN Women. Executive Producer David Ohana Producer Angus Ingham Cinematography Thomas Maddens Nathan Beriro Oscar Brett Editing Thomas Maddens Mo...
Take a tour of United Nations Headquarters in New York City -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats. Hi, I am Naomi and I am very excited to show you the world's greatest attractions. One of the most internationally important sites in the world is in New York City. The UN Headquarters is an iconic place that belongs to no country and all of them. This important complex is the scene of diplomatic negotiations among representatives from all over the world. It's easily recognizable in the skyline due to the monolithic UN Secretariat building. The complex features famous artwork like "The Knotted Gun" and a piece of the Berlin Wall. The UN Headquarters can be clearly viewed from the East River or visited in person. Thank you for watching our travel video s...
UNITED NATIONS OFFICE AT GENEVA
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Skin color, racism, and prejudice
This world will never change
The roots of the hate too deep in our lives
And we have too much pain
I see it
I was born for what I was born
And you can't bring me down
I don't believe in your society
I only believe in God
I feel it