The UN officially opened in 1951. It is made up of 191 countries from around the world. It was created after the Second World War – as a way of bringing people together and to avoid war. The United Nations logo shows the world held in the ‘olive branches of peace’. The United Nations had a special meeting of children from many countries.

Older children might find it interesting to read their stories and views on what is happening in the world.

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