The United Nations was founded in 1945. Its founders envisioned an international organization that would help bring about world peace, develop friendly relations among nations and promote social progress and better living standards for all. Its main organs are the General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council and Trusteeship Council and the International Court of Justice. Its Secretariat – an international staff working in duty stations around the globe – carries out the diverse day-to-day work of the Organization.
Article 2. The General Assembly is the principal deliberative body of the United Nations and is responsible for its policy development and review. Its members have equal voting rights, except as otherwise provided for in the Charter. Its meetings are held in regular annual sessions and at such other times as the Security Council may request.
3. The Council shall deal with international economic and social, cultural and educational matters, and make recommendations thereon to the General Assembly, the Member States and the specialized agencies. It may prepare draft conventions on such subjects and convene international conferences for the purpose of their consideration.
4. The Trusteeship Council established under the provisions of this Chapter shall provide for the administration and supervision of the eleven Trust Territories placed under its authority, and ensure that adequate steps are taken towards their self-government or independence. The Council shall meet as and when required by the Charter.
5. The Secretary-General of the United Nations, who is the chief executive officer of the United Nations and who heads the Secretariat, shall perform his functions in accordance with the principles of the Charter and the policies of the Organization as determined by the General Assembly. The Secretary-General and his staff are independent in the exercise of their responsibilities, free from interference by any government or entity external to the Organization.