Not everyone is born into a rich family. Those lucky enough to have been born into one have a responsibility to help those not so blessed. The United Nations' job is just that. They are an international agency whose aim is to eliminate poverty, illiteracy, and disease, stop environmental destruction, and encourage democratic rights and freedoms. Poverty is something that is affecting every country in the world, no matter how big or small, rich or poor. This issue causes the most pain today, and is also the biggest threat to a person's future. Eradicating poverty should be the top priority of the United Nations in the 21st century because it will reduce the amount of malnutrition in people and improve their education.

One of the reasons why poverty must be eradicated is because without it there would be a dramatic drop in the number of malnourished people around...