The United Nations' greatest achievements

Founded on October 24, 1945, in the wake of the Second World War, the United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization that aims to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among countries, and achieve international cooperation through six principal organs and numerous specialized agencies, including the WHO, UNESCO, UNICEF, and the World Food Programme (WFP), the latter the recipient of the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize. However, the ability of this global body to carry out its mission is being challenged by dynamic political changes.Throughout its existence, the UN has had to confront evolving global crises. From the challenges of climate change and pandemics to armed conflicts, these issues remain at the center of its focus. But over 75 years on, what have been the UN's greatest achievements and most memorable accomplishments? Click through the following gallery to find out.