United Nations History 6-1

What is the UN Charter and what are its 4 purposes?

Maintain international peace and security, Develop friendly relations among nations, Cooperate in solving international problems and promoting respect for Human Rights

What is the Security Council's primary responsibility?

Maintain international peace and security

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

Make recommendations that are based on world opinion.

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

Members of the United Nations, Non Governmental Organizations, sent to keep peace.

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

Middle East Crisis 1973

When was the United Nations established?

October 24, 1945 by 51 countries

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

Offices, programs, and funds 193 members 6 branches

What are the 6 main organs of the UN and where are they located?

The General Assembly, Security Council, Trusteeship Council, and the Secretariat are all located in NYC. The International Court of Justice is located in Hague, Netherlands.

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

Work done by 1994. Still exists but only when needed.

Who are the Security Council members?

15 members: (5 permanent: China, France, Russia, U.K., US)

Who are the members of the United Nations?

193 member countries

Who else does the Economic and Social Council consult with? By doing this what is being maintained?

54 members (3yr. Terms) Consult with Non Governmental Organizations Non-Governmental Organizations. (Ex: UNICEF)

What does the Secretariat do?

Administrative work

Is the United Nations a government? Does it make laws? If not does it create anything?

Creates "Resolutions" or Suggestions

What 2 things does the International Court of Justice do?

Decides disputes between countries Opinions to the General Assembly and Security Council

The Economic and Social Council is the central forum for doing what 2 things?

Discuss economic and social issues and formulate policy recomendations.

How does everyone have a voice in the United Nations?

Everyone has a voice regardless of wealth, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or size

What does the Security Council do when there is a threat to international peace? What do they do when there is fighting?

Explore ways to settle dispute peacefully. If there is fighting they try to secure a cease fire. Recommendations to the General Assembly.

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?

Heads the Secretary General Present Secretary General: Ban Ki Moon Replaced Ex Secretary General Kofi Annan

The International Court of Justice consists of what members?

"World Court" 15 selected judges by the General Assembly and the Security Council.

What 3 things does the General Assembly make decisions on?

International peace and security, admitting new members, Budget

What is a central purpose on the United Nations?

Preserving World Peace

What is the United Nations committed to doing?

Preserving world peace and security

Why was the Trusteeship Council established?

Provide supervision for 11 trust territories. Helped to gain independence, self government.

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

Recognized the attack as an attack against humainity Resolution for anyone involved in any way would be brought to justice.