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United Nations
Germany on the UN Security Council: a look back
Germany's term as a non‑permanent member of the UN Security Council came to an end at the close of 2012.
German policy in the United Nations
Germany is the third-largest contributor to the UN budget today. It provides personnel for a host of UN bodies and institutions and is a potential candidate for a permanent seat on the Security Council. moreGerman policy in the United Nations
67th General Assembly of the United Nations
The 67th session of the General Assembly commenced in New York on 18 September. Read more on the issues and Germany's priorities.
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United Nations peace missions
Maintaining and restoring peace is the foremost task of the United Nations Security Council. It takes appropriate measures and issues mandates for peace missions.
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Reform in the United Nations
The United Nations is a child of its time: it was set up in the wake of the two dreadful world wars of the last century. The number of political actors (states and organizations) has increased many times over, as has the number of actual and potential conflicts. moreUN Reform
UN Nations structure and financing
The UN currently has 193 members. According to its Charter, the UN’s main bodies are the General Assembly and the Security Council. The Organization is financed through fixed contributions from the member states.
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Young people and the United Nations
Almost half of the world’s population is younger than 24 years, a fact that goes to show just how important it is for the UN to address young people’s concerns. In 2010, the World Programme of Action for Youth was updated.
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