Purpose and Organization of the United Nations

What are the 6 main committees of the U.N.

Disarmament and International Security Committee, Economic and Financial Committee, Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee(SOHCUM), Special Political and Decolonization Committee, Administrative and Budgetary Committee, and the Legal Committee.

What topics has United Nations talked about in the past?

-Kyoto protocol, a treaty that limits the greenhouse gas output of some developed countries. -New flood insurance bill passed by congress in 2012. - Global Warming disrupting -nuclear disarmament - international drug trade - women's rights

How many people are in each of the Security council meetings?

15 people.

When and why was the United Nations formed?

1945 United nations was formed to create civil rights and liberties, human rights, Social progress, political freedom, international security, and economic developement.

Why was the U.N. created?

1945. The U.N. was created after World War II to prevent another such conflict.

How many members did the UN have when it first was starting?

51 member states. Now it has 193 member states.

Ban Ki- moon

8th secretary general of the United Nations.

Who are the five permanent members of the security council?

China, France, Russian federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Why are the five security council members permanent?

Because these members were the victors of World War II.

How does the UN develop friendly relations?

By listening to problems, and finding solutions, and fixing the problem. The UN listens to problems, by going to the UN building, and holding meetings to address the problem with others.

What are the Three countries who want to be apart of the 193 United Nations?

Cosovo, Vattican City, Taiwan

What are the principal organs of the United Nations.

General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, Secretariat, International Court of Justice, and theTrusteeship Council.

What do the UN meetings provide for the people in the countries?

It provides the opportunities for countries to balance global independence and national interests when addressing national problems.

What is the main goal of the United Nations?

Maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations and promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights.

What countries are unfriendly with each other?

South Korea-North Korea North Korea-U.S Taiwan-China Israel- Middle East China-Tibet

What groups are under the general assembly?

Subsidiary Bodies, Advisory Subsidiary Body, Programmes and Funds, Research and Training Institutes, Other UN Entities.

How does the United Nation organize the work it would like to complete?

The U.N. sets an 'agenda', listing it's projects, and follows a 'programme of work' to outline how to get the work done.

How does the UN keep peace throughout the world?

The UN enforces global law, and force countries what they are supposed to do.

How are the United Nations going to help improve all peoples lives?

The UN will establish the law where there is none, gender equality, trying to bring back the MDG's.

Why was the United Nations established?

The United Nations was established to foster cooperation between all nation on Earth and to prevent another World War.

What other organs of the UN are connected to the General Assembly?

The other organs of the UN that are connected to the General Assembly are the Economic and Social Council and the Security Council.

Who is the leader of the 68th session of the general assembly of the United Nations?

The president is H.E. John W. Ashe.

What programs of the Economic and Social Council also incorporate the General Assembly?

The programs that the Economic and Social Council and General assembly share are Funds and Programmes, Research and Training Institutes and Other Entities.

How many subsidiary organ categories are there to the general assembly?

There are five: 1) boards, 2) commissions, 3) committees, 4) council and panels, and 5) working groups and others

How many main committees are there in the U.N.?

There are six main committees.

What is one way that the UN meetings help keep peace throughout the world?

These meetings help safeguard human rights.

League of nations

an international organization formed in 1919 to promote cooperation and peace among nations