The second decade of 21st century marks a collective failure of UN and its agencies. Examine this statement citing suitable examples.
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International Atomic Energy agency failed to contain the spread of nuclear Energy agency failed to contain the spread of nuclear secrets to North Korea & Iran.
Turkey's conversion of Hagia Sophia into a mosque shows failure of UN on the cultural front.
E Tensions in Syria, Afghanistan etc further show failure of UN.
However, the UN has also made the following successes:
Humanitarian aid in Syria, Afghanistan, etc.
UNFCCC success in Paris Climate Deal.
The Columbia Mission succeeded in ending the political tensions there.
Ebola's successful containment by WHO.
Waivers in vaccine patents for developing countries, Peace clause for Agriculture.
UN Peacekeeping Forces worldwide have helped. It is time for UN to undergo in peace total uniform, with a more diverse representation in the UNSC, including developing countries like India.
— Gaurav Ojha · AIR 204
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