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1994, With the independence of Palau, the last remaining United Nations trust territory, the Trusteeship Council suspended operations.

1946, As the principal judicial organ of the UN, the ICJ settles legal disputes between states according to international law.

2006, To replace the former UN Commission on Human Rights, this body was designed to address human rights violations.

2015, An international agreement to combat climate change by limiting global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius.

1962, The UN played a critical role in mediating a solution to one of the Cold War's most dangerous confrontations.

2015, These global goals succeeded the MDGs, with an expanded agenda for sustainable development to be achieved by 2030.

1992, Signed at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, the convention deals with all aspects of biological diversity: genetic resources, species, and ecosystems.

1952, The opening of the official headquarters marked a commitment to a permanent base for international diplomacy.

2000, This resolution acknowledged the disproportionate and unique impact of armed conflict on women and girls.

1948, Began with the deployment of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO) to the Middle East.

2005, World leaders agreed to protect populations from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and crimes against humanity.

1998, Though not an official UN body, it was established with UN support to prosecute individuals for international crimes like genocide and war crimes.

Annual events from 1995, Gatherings under the UNFCCC framework to assess progress in dealing with climate change and negotiate obligations for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

1967, Issued after the Six-Day War, it emphasized the 'inadmissibility of the acquisition of territory by war' and called for withdrawal of Israeli armed forces.

1955, A significant year for decolonization as many new countries joined the UN following independence.

2000, The largest gathering of world leaders aimed at establishing clear goals for reducing poverty, disease, and inequality.

1996, Launched to alleviate Iraqi people's suffering under UN-imposed sanctions by allowing Iraq to sell oil in exchange for humanitarian goods.

1948, A milestone document in the history of human rights that set out fundamental human rights to be universally protected.

1972, The United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm marked the beginning of a global focus on the environment within the UN.

1974, This conference was called in response to worldwide food shortages and the global food crisis.

1945, Established to promote international cooperation and prevent future conflicts after WWII.

2010, Formed to address the challenges of gender inequality and advocate for women's empowerment around the world.

1946, The inaugural gathering of all member nations to discuss global issues and set the agenda for the UN.

1982, A comprehensive regime of law and order in the world's oceans and seas establishing rules governing all uses of the oceans and their resources.

1968, This treaty aimed to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and weapons technology.

1972, Principles for the preservation and enhancement of the human environment were established at the UN Conference on the Human Environment.

1964, Established to integrate developing countries more fully into the world economy.

1992, Created to ensure effective follow-up of the Earth Summit and to monitor and report on the implementation of the Earth Summit agreements.

1975, Held in Mexico City, this conference was fundamental in advancing global women's rights and issues.