the United Nations
noun
: an international organization that helps to solve world conflicts peacefully
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Iran’s representative to the United Nations didn’t immediately respond to an inquiry.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Digital campaigns help keep historical injustices visible long after official reports are released – a key element in long-term prevention strategies emphasized by the United Nations.
—Arnaud Kurze, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Last year, 1,828 settler attacks were recorded against West Bank Palestinians and their property by the United Nations humanitarian affairs office in Jerusalem, the highest annual toll since 2006.
—Fadwa Hodali, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
International backlash has intensified, with the United Nations General Assembly condemning Israel’s campaign and aid blockade, and groups like Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, Oxfam and Save the Children alleging serious legal violations.
—Ken Barnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Digital campaigns help keep historical injustices visible long after official reports are released – a key element in long-term prevention strategies emphasized by the United Nations.
—Arnaud Kurze, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Last year, 1,828 settler attacks were recorded against West Bank Palestinians and their property by the United Nations humanitarian affairs office in Jerusalem, the highest annual toll since 2006.
—Fadwa Hodali, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
International backlash has intensified, with the United Nations General Assembly condemning Israel’s campaign and aid blockade, and groups like Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, Oxfam and Save the Children alleging serious legal violations.
—Ken Barnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
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