The United Nations mission is to maintain international peace and security, uphold human rights, deliver humanitarian aid, and support sustainable development. The UN achieves these goals by preventing conflict, assisting parties in making peace, peacekeeping, and creating conditions for lasting peace and security.
The United Nations plays a vital role in providing humanitarian assistance to communities affected by conflict, natural disasters and other emergencies. Through its specialized agencies and global partners, the UN delivers food, clean water, medical care, shelter and other essential support to vulnerable populations.