United Nations[]

Official Name: United Nations (UN)

Established: 24 October 1945 (Real-World Date)

Headquarters: New York City, USA

Key Bodies: General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, International Court of Justice, Secretariat

Overview[]

The United Nations is an intergovernmental organization tasked with maintaining international peace, security, and fostering cooperation among nations. While it exists in the same reality as anomalies, the UN’s public focus remains conventional global governance: human rights advocacy, humanitarian aid, and diplomatic conflict resolution. However, top-ranking officials in the organization have partial awareness of paranormal threats and occasionally make policy decisions influenced by knowledge of the anomalous.

Despite the existence of the UN Global Occult Coalition (UNGOC)—a specialized coalition operating under the UN’s umbrella—the broader United Nations maintains a more traditional and political mission. Most member states and UN personnel remain unaware of high-level occult matters, leaving direct anomalous engagement to organizations like the UNGOC or to clandestine partnerships with the SCP Foundation.

Mandate & Mission[]

International Peace and Security: The UN strives to prevent and resolve human conflicts through diplomacy and peacekeeping missions.
Humanitarian Assistance: Providing relief, aid, and crisis management, especially during natural disasters, wars, or catastrophic events.
Human Rights & Development: Championing global standards on human rights while supporting sustainable development initiatives.
Minimal Anomalous Involvement (Official Stance): The UN’s official policy is to refrain from direct interference with paranormal activities. Any anomalies or “para-threats” are publicly handled by conventional means (e.g., local law enforcement). In truth, sensitive or high-risk cases are often escalated through private channels—most frequently to the UNGOC.

Awareness of the Anomalous[]

Limited Access to Classified Information: High-ranking UN officials (e.g., within the Security Council) may be briefed on extremely dangerous anomalies if they threaten global security.
Covert Cooperation with the Foundation: While there is no formal partnership, certain UN representatives quietly communicate with the SCP Foundation. Mutual understanding exists that containing paranormal threats is sometimes necessary to uphold the UN’s mission of global stability.
Tension with the GOC: The Global Occult Coalition, operating under direct UN auspices, is more aggressive about destroying anomalies (“para-threats”) rather than researching them. This discrepancy occasionally causes friction within the broader UN, where some delegates oppose the UNGOC’s militarized approach.

Organizational Structure (Anomalous Context)[]

Security Council: Responsible for peacekeeping resolutions. In rare circumstances, it may draft secret resolutions pertaining to anomalous threats that breach beyond normal jurisdiction.
General Assembly: Comprises all UN member states. Most delegates remain unaware of specific anomalous incidents or operational details; anomalies are seldom discussed openly at this level.
Specialized Offices & Programs:
- Office for Paranormal Observance (OPO) (Hypothetical/Optional): A rumored branch that collates undisclosed reports of anomalous events.
- Occult Liaison Desk: Handles the limited official correspondence between UN agencies and the UNGOC, as well as the occasional Foundation contact.

Relations with Key Groups[]

SCP Foundation:
- Publicly: No recognized relationship; the Foundation does not officially exist in UN records.
- Privately: The UN’s leadership may collaborate with Foundation representatives during extreme crises. This mostly occurs off the record to avoid public alarm.
Chaos Insurgency:
- The UN officially condemns terrorist groups, but has little direct knowledge of the Chaos Insurgency’s anomalous activities. If an attack crosses international lines, the UN might sanction peacekeeping or counterterrorism forces—though true “Insurgency” details are classified away from general membership.
Global Occult Coalition (UNGOC):
- The UNGOC is a paramilitary and research coalition affiliated with the UN, but it operates with extensive autonomy on occult matters. Many standard UN members and personnel are unaware of UNGOC’s full mandate or operations.

Notable Incidents (Sample)[]

“Operation Cloudveil” (1998) (Example): A rumored Security Council directive enabling the UNGOC to neutralize a Category-4 anomaly in Eastern Europe. No public record of the incident exists, and official transcripts are heavily redacted.
“Site-48 Containment Talks” (2012) (Example): Classified discussions between certain UN ambassadors and senior Foundation personnel to coordinate post-containment refugee aid. Denied by all parties involved when questioned.

Internal Debate[]

Within the UN, certain factions argue that if more member states openly acknowledged anomalies, global responses could be more humane and collaborative. Opponents warn that public awareness could lead to mass panic or exploitation of anomalies for military gain.

Because of these concerns, the United Nations typically defers to secrecy, ensuring that discussions about the anomalous remain locked behind closed doors—and that day-to-day operations continue as if the paranormal does not exist.

References[]

Charter of the United Nations (1945) – Baseline for modern intergovernmental cooperation.
Classified Security Council Documents (restricted).
Joint UN–Foundation “In Camera” Meetings (unverified rumors).
Publicly Redacted GOC Records referencing “Occult Mandates” – Indirect mentions of deeper UN involvement in paranormal affairs.

Disclaimer[]

All information above is semi-canon within the SCP Universe, adapted or expanded for fictional storytelling. In official SCP Foundation lore, references to the United Nations are typically minimal or overshadowed by the GOC’s direct role.