Charter of the United Nations

The Charter of the United Nations (UN) is the founding treaty of the United Nations. It establishes the purpose, structure and framework of the UN system, including its main principles: the Secretariat, the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the International Court of Justice, and the Trusteeship Council. The charter mandates the UN and its members to maintain international peace and security, uphold international law, achieve "higher standards of living" for their citizens, address "economic, social, health, and related problems", and promote "universal respect for, and observance of, human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion".

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