The United Nations鈥 Universal declaration of human rightsA list of basic human rights applicable to all people.aims to ensure that everyone enjoys the same rights, no matter where they are.
When it comes to international conflicts, the UN plays a key role in ensuring victims of persecution and violence are treated fairly. The UN can send in peace-keeping forces to areas of conflict.
Some governments use sanctions or boycottTo refuse to take part in, buy or use something in order to show disapproval or make a change. as a way to try and stop conflict in other countries. For example, a government may choose to not trade with a country where there is conflict; this would mean refusing to work with them and buy their produce.