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U.N.O. - United Nations Organisation (UNO) is an international organization whose aims are to facilitate cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights and achieve world peace. It was founded in 1945, after World War II to replace the League of Nations, to stop wars between countries and to provide a platform for dialogue. There are about 192 member states, including every internationally recognised sovereign state in the world, except the Vatican City. The organization is financed from assessed and voluntary contributions from its member states. It has 6 official languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.

The organization has 6 principal organs:

1. The General Assembly - Decision-making and representative assembly.
2. The Security Council - Decides certain resolutions for peace and security.
3. The Economic and Social Council - Assists in promoting international economic and social cooperation and development.
4. The Secretariat - Provides studies, information and facilities needed by the UN.
5. The International Court of Justice - Primary Judicial Organ.
6. The United Nations Trusteeship Council - Assisting the General Assembly and the Security Council in implementing the trusteeship system.

Prominent UN Agencies

WHO - World Health Organization.
WFP - World Food Programme.
UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund.

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