United Nations

What United Nations does

The United Nations is an intergovernmental organization founded in 1945 with 193 member states, headquartered in New York with major offices in Geneva, Nairobi, and Vienna. It delivers four functional pillars: maintenance of international peace and security (via the Security Council, peacekeeping missions such as UNIFIL, and conflict mediation), protection of human rights (through treaties, monitoring bodies, and the Human Rights Council), humanitarian aid (coordinating 239 million beneficiaries in 2026 through agencies such as UNHCR, WFP, and UNICEF), and sustainable development (anchored by the 17 SDGs and delivered via UNDP, UNCTAD, and regional economic commissions). Judicial functions are performed by the International Court of Justice in The Hague. Underlying capabilities include the UN Charter-based legal authority, a distributed digital infrastructure supporting the SDGs Platform and Global Crisis Response System, and an emerging AI governance stack (Independent Scientific Panel on AI, UNICC Centre of Excellence, AI 10 Billion Initiative). The organization also convenes high-level events including the Summit of the Future and COP negotiations.

Name

United Nations

Legal name

United Nations

Website

https://un.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

The United Nations is an intergovernmental organization of 193 member states, founded in 1945 and headquartered in New York, that maintains international peace and security, delivers humanitarian aid, protects human rights, and advances sustainable development through its Secretariat, agencies, and peacekeeping operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Governance and Multilateral Cooperation

NAICS

International Affairs (92812), International Affairs (928120)

SIC

International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

United Nations System & Specialized Agencies (BPADAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

UN & Regional Peacekeeping Operations (BPADAFAA), Development Cooperation & Foreign Aid Administration (BPAIAIAG), Multilateral Global Health Partnerships (UN/WHO-led Initiatives) (HLAJAOAA)

Keywords

• International peace and security
• Humanitarian aid coordination
• Sustainable development programs
• Multilateral diplomacy
• Human rights protection

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Assessed Contributions from Member States: Mandatory contributions from 193 member states based on a UN-approved scale of assessment. These fund the regular budget covering peacekeeping operations, political missions, and core Secretariat operations.
2. Voluntary Contributions: Voluntary donations from member states, foundations, corporations, and individuals to fund humanitarian operations, development programs, and special initiatives through various UN agencies and trust funds.
3. Peacekeeping Assessments: Separate assessed contributions specifically for peacekeeping operations based on a modified scale of assessment, with the five permanent Security Council members paying a larger share.
4. Publications and Documentation Services: Sales of official UN documents, publications, maps, and specialty items through the UN bookstore supporting public education and knowledge dissemination.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The United Nations delivers international peace and security, humanitarian aid, sustainable development, human rights protection, and international law through its six principal organs, specialized agencies, and a global network of field missions. Core operational offerings include UN peacekeeping operations, humanitarian coordination for crisis-affected populations, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals framework, the International Court of Justice, and the UN Convention against Cybercrime and other treaty regimes. The organization also runs flagship initiatives such as the ActNow campaign, Climate Promise, TeamUp, NextWave seafarer training, and the AI 10 Billion Initiative with the African Development Bank and UNDP.

Product overview

The United Nations is an international organization comprising 193 member states, not a commercial technology company. Its primary offerings consist of global governance programs, humanitarian initiatives, and advocacy platforms. The core product is the UN Sustainable Development Goals framework, supported by various programs including the ActNow Campaign for climate action, TeamUp for sports-based development, Climate Promise for climate transformation, and NextWave for maritime training. The organization also provides multimedia news services, international observance coordination, and resources on global issues. These programs work together through the broader UN system of agencies, funds, and specialized bodies to address peace, security, human rights, humanitarian aid, and sustainable development worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) A collection of 17 interlinked global goals serving as a blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, addressing poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace, and justice.
• ActNow Campaign
• TeamUp A UNDP platform that uses football as a tool for development to promote gender equality, disability inclusion, leadership, and better sports organization management in Asia-Pacific.
• Climate Promise Initiative UNDP initiative helping countries transform climate commitments into concrete actions through adaptation, forest management, circular economy, and inclusive governance.
• UN News and Multimedia Official UN news service providing multimedia coverage of global events, podcasts including Awake at Night, video content from across the UN system, and photography.
• NextWave Seafarers Initiative IMO initiative expanding opportunities for aspiring seafarers from developing countries to gain onboard training and enter the maritime profession.
• International Day Observances International observances and days marking various global issues, themes, and commemorations including peace, human rights, climate action, health, and cultural celebrations.
• Global Issues Coverage Comprehensive coverage and resources on global issues that transcend national boundaries including climate change, humanitarian crises, pandemics, food security, and international law.
• UN Peacekeeping Operations Deployment of UN peacekeepers, including operations such as UNIFIL in Lebanon, to maintain ceasefires, protect civilians, and support political processes in conflict-affected areas.
• Humanitarian Aid Coordination Coordination of humanitarian assistance for crisis-affected populations through UN agencies, the humanitarian cluster system, and NGO partners, including appeals such as the $4.1 billion appeal for occupied Palestinian territories and $308 million appeal for Lebanon.
• International Court of Justice Principal judicial organ of the United Nations that settles legal disputes between states and provides advisory opinions on international law questions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 239 million people to receive urgent humanitarian aid in 2026
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 February 2026Collaboration with Fanteakwa North District Assembly to construct cassava processing factory at cost of GH¢446,974.90. Facility processes cassava into gari to address post-harvest losses and price instability for local farmers.
• African Development Bank GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2026Co-designed partnership with UNDP on the AI 10 Billion Initiative, aiming to mobilize up to $10 billion by 2035 to accelerate responsible AI adoption across Africa. Initiative targets creation of up to 40 million new jobs and $1 trillion GDP increase for Africa by 2035.
• United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2026UNDP co-leading the AI 10 Billion Initiative with AfDB, deploying investments across five enablers: data, compute, skills, trust, and capital through a roadshow engaging governments, private sector, and development partners over 10 months.
• UzbekistancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 October 2025Uzbekistan and UN launched new cooperation framework for 2026-2030 during signing ceremony at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy, establishing joint development priorities.
• KuwaitcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 October 2025Kuwait and UN launched 'Football for Humanity' initiative supporting Palestinian children through youth football tournament, charity auction, and community activities, channeling proceeds via Kuwait Red Crescent Society.
• IrancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN Secretary-General urged Iran to halt attacks on neighboring countries as part of diplomatic efforts to end Middle East war. Jean Arnault appointed as personal envoy to advance diplomatic efforts.
• GhanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGhanaian UN peacekeepers serving with UNIFIL in Lebanon. Ghana formally protested missile attack on its troops, calling for identification and prosecution of perpetrators as potential war crime.
• IIT MadrascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessor B. Ravindran from IIT Madras appointed to UN's Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence to assess AI's societal, economic, and ethical impacts and support international governance efforts.
• UNICCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAndhra Pradesh government partnered with UNICC to establish a Centre of Excellence for AI and Quantum at Amaravati Quantum Valley in 2026, targeting 3.5 lakh learners.
• INTERPOLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeedzai aligned with UN and INTERPOL at Global Fraud Summit, pledging support to fight cross-border financial crime through coordinated international efforts.
• UNCTADcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNCTAD released report identifying 353 products across 23 sectors where Namibia could add value to mineral resources, validating 165 products with private sector potential to create over 26,400 jobs. UNCTAD estimates US$2.1 billion investment could unlock opportunities.
• Legacy EVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to launch first phase of Guyana's electric-vehicle workforce training program, aligned with Low Carbon Development Strategy 2030. Over 20 Guyanese trainees received multi-day EV training focusing on safety, systems education, and practical skills.
• 72 Nations (UN Member States)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN Convention against Cybercrime signed by 72 nations in Hanoi to combat online crime and enhance international cooperation. Convention facilitates cross-border digital evidence sharing among signatory states.
• Nigerian Youth (NYPD Initiative)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with D'banj launching Nigerian Youth Positively Driven initiative in Abuja, rewarding positive community actions among Nigerian youth through platform where deeds can earn grants, with Creative Alliance for Peace development planned.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• International Committee of the Red Cross: Independent humanitarian organization operating under international humanitarian law in conflict zones, operating with a similar global mandate for protection of civilians and POWs. Already noted as a UN partner, with closely overlapping field presence and donor base.
• INTERPOL: Global intergovernmental police cooperation organization partnering with the UN on the Global Fraud Summit and cybercrime convention work. Comparable in operating through member-state networks to address transnational threats.
• World Health Organization (WHO): UN specialized agency itself, but operationally functions as an independent peer in pandemic response and global health governance, reflecting the broader UN system's distributed model of specialized agencies.

Broad incumbents

• World Bank Group: Multilateral development institution that co-finances development programs referenced in UN partnership channels. Comparable as the parallel global institution for development financing and policy coordination with member-state governance.
• International Monetary Fund (IMF): Multilateral organization dealing with global financial stability and member-state economic coordination, listed among the UN's partner international financial institutions. Comparable as another core pillar of the post-WWII multilateral architecture.
• World Trade Organization (WTO): Multilateral rule-setting organization governing global trade, conceptually parallel to the UN's treaty-setting role across peace, security, and development. Comparable in member-driven governance and standards impact.
• European Union (External Action Service): Supranational foreign-policy and development actor that delivers diplomacy, humanitarian aid, and peace operations alongside the UN. Comparable as a major donor and operational peer in crisis response and multilateral policy.
• NATO: Collective security and defense alliance that runs multinational operations in parallel with UN peacekeeping mandates. Comparable as an intergovernmental security actor addressing transnational threats the UN also targets.
• OECD: Intergovernmental economic policy and standards organization that shapes development and governance norms. Comparable in member-state-driven convening power and policy-setting influence at the multilateral level.

Regional players

• African Union (AU): Continental intergovernmental body that increasingly leads African peace operations and development programming (e.g., AfDB co-leads the AI 10 Billion Initiative). Comparable as a peer multilateral that competes for mandates the UN historically led in Africa.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/unitednations
• Instagraminstagram.com/unitednations
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/united-nations

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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