First and foremost, the UN Charter establishes the sovereign equality of its members as the most fundamental principle upon which the UN is founded.

The key principles of the UN underline the maintenance of international peace and security as the primary goal. Toward this goal, two principles gain prominence. The first is the prohibition of the threat or use of force.

The second principle related to international peace and security is the peaceful settlement of international disputes.

The non-interference in internal affairs of member states is another core principle of the UN.