United Nations - History

UN Charter purpose 2

Make friends with other nations

UN Charter purpose 1

Keep peace and security in the world

Three countries not represented in the UN

Kosovo, Taiwan, and Vatican City

What else does the General Assembly do?

Member states are represented in the General Assembly, and each has an equal vote.

Is the UN a government?

No. It is not a government, and it doesn't make laws.

The UN was established in

October 24th 1945 by 51 countries

What 2 things does the International Court of Justice do?

The International Court of Justice decides disputes between countries, based on the voluntary participation of the States concerned. If a State agrees to participate in proceeding, it is obligated to comply with the Court's decision.The Court also gives advisory opinions to the United Nations and its specialized agencies.

Name 3 efforts by the U.N. that have produced dramatic results.

The Middle East Crisis in 1973 They helped the Cuban missile crisis in 1962 The 2005 World Summit

What does the Secretariat do?

The Secretariat carries out the substantive and administrative work of the United Nations as directed by the General Assembly, the Security Council, and the other organs.

Why was the Trusteeship Council established?

The Trusteeship Council was established to provide international supervision for 11 Trust Territories administered by 7 Member States and ensure adequate steps taken to prepare the Territories for self-government or independence, either as separate states or by joining neighboring independent countries.

Who is the head of the Secretariat and what do they do? Who is the present head and who did he replace? How do they play an important role in peacemaking?

The head secretariat was Secretary General Koli Annan, and he was replaced by Ban Ki Moon. It does all the administrative work.

What is the central purpose of the United Nations?

The main purpose of the United Nations is to preserve world peace!!

Step three to international peace.

To make appointments with the GA.

Second step to international peace.

Try to get a ceasefire

What are the six main organs?

The General Assembly, The Security Council, The Economic and Social Council, The Trusteeship Council, The Secretariat, and The International Court of Justice

UN Charter purpose 3

Work to solve the worlds problems

UN Charter purpose 4

To help nations harmonize

Resolutions

To help resolve conflicts and to help resolve things that are effecting us

The UN has

193 member states

UN Charter

A treaty that has basic laws for the world

Why is the work of the Trusteeship Council completed? Could they ever be needed again? (if yes, why?)

By 1994, all the Trust Territories had attained self-government. Consist of the five permanent members of the Security Council. They meet when the occasion may require.

What else does the Security Council do?

By signing the UN Charter, all member states are obligated to carry out the Council's decisions.

What does the Economic, and Social Council do?

Discussing economic, and social issues.

Does everyone have a voice in the UN government?

Every state has an equal vote, no matter the circumstances.

What is the first step to a threat of international peace.

Find a peaceful way to settle the problems.

What 3 things does the General Assembly do?

International peace and security, admitting new members, and the United Nations budget.

The International Court of Justice consists of what members?

It is also known as the World Court, it is the main judicial organ of the UN. It consists of 15 judges elected jointly by the GA and the SC.

UN is committed to preserving

Peace, Cooperation, and Security

UN Charter purpose 3 part 2

Promote respect of Human Rights

What are peacekeepers? Since the U.N. first deployed peacekeepers in 1948, what has happened?

Some 130 countries have voluntarily provided more than 1 million military and civilian police personnel who have served, along with thousands of civilians, and police officers.

Who, are the rest of the 10 in the GA?

The other 10 are elected by the General Assembly for 2 year terms.

Who are the permanent members of the UN?

The permanent members are China, France, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the US.

What is the Security Council's' primary responsibility?

Their primary responsibility is to keep international peace and security.

Who are the Security Council members?

There are 15 council members, and 5 of them are permanent members.

Who is part of the "U.N. Family" and what do they provide?

There are 193 members and 6 branches slash organs.They provide Offices, Programs, and Funds (Unicef).

What else does the Economic, and Social Council do?

They also make policy recommendations.

The General Assembly cannot force action, but it can do what?

They can recommend important indications of the world opinion and represents the moral authority of the community of nations.

How many people are in the GA?

They have 54 members elected by the GA for 3 year terms.

What was the U.N. reaction to 9/11/01?

They recognized this attack wasn't humane, and they brought the people involved would be brought to justice.

Who does the Economic, and Social Council talk to?

They talk to non government people. They're making a vital link between the UN and civil society.