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The United Nations is an international organization based in New York, United States, founded at the end of World War II. It comprises 193 member states and works to maintain international peace and security. Its activities include delivering life-saving humanitarian aid, supporting peacebuilding in conflict-affected areas, assisting governments and citizens in development and poverty reduction, and promoting human rights, all guided by mandates from member states. It operates within the international affairs sector as a multilateral body that coordinates with governments and other international partners to address global challenges and reach populations in need. Its core focus encompasses humanitarian relief, peacekeeping, development, and human rights advocacy, with aims to prevent conflict and support sustainable development worldwide. In June 2026, reports indicate the UN expanded its offices to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to establish the first global cybersecurity office affiliated with its training institute.