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The United Nations is an incredibly complex organisation – but how exactly does it influence laws and lives around the world? This video gives a quick introduction to the strengths and weaknesses of the UN.
0:00 What is the UN?
0:10 Founding of the UN after World War II
0:30 International agreements at the UN
0:50 Agencies of the UN
01:03 Weaknesses of the UN
01:18 Achievements of the UN