TY - BOOK AU - Bookmiller, Kirsten Nakjavani. TI - The United Nations SN - 9780791095409 AV - JZ 4984.5 .B644 2008 PY - 2008/// CY - New York PB - Chelsea House KW - United Nations N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 126-129) and index N2 - 2. assists victims of natural disasters brought about Global warming / Climatic change; 3. protects human rights specially among OfWs, HIV victims, political prisoners etc.. 5. advance international law among countries with disputes on territorial rights, water and routes. Discusses how countries considered as great powers refused to obey its decision over controversies they are entangled with. Highlights the the reality that despite the tension it faces, the UN strives to solve issues that affects all of humanity; Cites factors which paved way for the existence of UN. Explains how UN function among 192 members as it : 1. operates as peacekeeping entity among nations ER -