The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945 by 51 different countries committed to maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations between nations, encouraging society progress, better living standards and human rights. The United Nations has been and still is involved in many peacekeeping missions around the world, including Afghanistan. The conflict in Afghanistan has been ongoing since 2001 and is still fought today with the assistance of 351 Australian soldiers. The catalyst for this conflict was the September 11 terrorist attacks carried out by Al-Qaeda, the United States responded to this terrorist threat with the launch of Operation Enduring Freedom. The United Nations Security Council expressed its support for the efforts of the Afghan people to replace the Taliban regime following its condemnation of allowing Afghanistan to be used as a base for the export of terrorism and providing a safe haven for Osama Bin Laden, the leader of Al-Qaeda. The United Nations organization stepped up its efforts by delivering more than 94,000 tons of food aid to 1.13 million people in 2000, while also vaccinating about 5.3 million children against polio and providing education support. non-discriminatory to children. more than 300,000 children, including home education projects for girls. The UN Secretary-General said at the time: “Our challenge is to help the Afghans help themselves.” He further stated that the country's reconstruction needs are immense. The United Nations has also supported other essential projects such as the reintegration of combatants, the revival of economic activity, a fairer justice system, democratic institutions and mechanisms to pr...... middle of paper ......there are also the humanitarian concerns which are proving to be a continuous challenge. Due to ongoing instability in Afghanistan, 124,000 people have been forced to leave their homes and communities and the number of internally displaced people has risen to more than 630,000. Furthermore, the never-ending challenge of opium trafficking in Afghanistan continues to be the main source of income for the Taliban. Afghanistan is the main source of illicit opium and heroin, and an estimated 90% of the world's opium trade and 74% of the world's heroin trade originated in Afghanistan. In conclusion, the United Nations organization has proven to be an indispensable resource in assisting the Afghan nation to rebuild not only its government but also to improve fundamental human rights recognized and respected throughout the nation. Emily Everett