The aims and purpose of the U.N.O. can be briefly described in four words: (1) Security, (2) Human Rights, (3) Justice, and (4) Welfare. The aims of the U.N.O. may be described in the words of the U.N. Charter itself. The preamble, i.e„ the Introduction of the Charter says:
The first aim of the U.N.O. is “to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, which twice in our life-time has brought untold sorrow to mankind.” This is the aim of security and maintenance of peace throughout the world.
The second aim is “to reaffirm faith in the fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, in the equal rights of men and women of nations, large and small” This is the aim of maintaining human rights.
The third aim of the U.N.O. is “to establish conditions under which justice and respect for the obligations, arising from treaties and other sources of international law can be maintained” This is the aim of maintaining international justice and law.
The fourth aim is “to promote social progress and better standard of life in largo- freedom.” This is the aim of promoting Man’s welfare and happiness.
The United Nations Organisation is an international organisation of 160 sovereign States of the world, which have joined together under its Charter: (1) to maintain peace in the world and to prevent war and aggression, (2) to promote international co-operation and friendship among all nations of the world, (3) to develop their economic, social, cultural and intellectual life, and (4) to cement the ties of international brotherhood.