United Nations Charter

Definition

The United Nations Charter is the foundational treaty of the United Nations (UN), an international organization dedicated to maintaining peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting social progress, better living standards, and human rights. It was signed on 26 June 1945 in San Francisco, at the conclusion of the United Nations Conference on International Organization, and came into force on 24 October 1945.

Related terms

Sovereignty:

Sovereignty refers to the full right and power of a governing body over itself without any interference from outside sources or bodies.

International Law:

International law comprises rules and principles that govern relations between sovereign states and other entities recognized as international actors.

Human Rights:

Human rights are moral principles or norms that describe certain standards of human behavior, recognized as being inherent to all individuals regardless of nationality, location, language, religion, ethnic origin or any other status