The significance of the United Nations: An international body formed after World War II to maintain global peace Members comprise 193 peace-loving countries Other initiatives include providing disaster relief, countering terrorism, and promoting nuclear non-proliferation All nations contribute to the U.N. budget, so they each have a part in funding U.N.-specific initiatives While the U.N. has no right to make binding laws, its decisions reflect the prevailing values and goals of its members to arrive at a global consensus
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