The UN
State one way that Ireland has contributed to the UN
From 1997 to 2002 former president of Ireland Mary Robinson worked as the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and helped to promote the UN Declaration of Human Rights.
What is ireland's role in peacekeeping?
Ireland has played an important role in UN peacekeeping since 1958. Irish people have worked in the Middle East, Lebanon and the Congo among many other places. Duties include monitoring elections, clearing landmines and training local police forces.
Can you name the six main institutions of the UN?
The General Assembly, The Security Council, The Secretariat. The Trusteeship Council, The Economic and Social Council and the International Court of Justice.
Can you identify a criticism or failure of the UN?
The structure of the Security Council, with the five permanent members having more say, could be regarded as outdated and unfair.
What is the role of the UN / what does it do?
According to the UN charter, the UN has four main purposes: To keep peace throughout the world; To develop friendly relations among nations; To help nations work together to improve the lives of poor people, to conquer hunger, disease and illiteracy, and to encourage respect for each other's rights and freedoms; To be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations to achieve these goals.
Can you name the 5 permanent members of the security council?
France, China, Russia, United Kingdom and the United States of America.
What is the job title of the head of the UN?
The UN Secretary-General
Who is the UN Secretary General now? .
The UN Secretary-General Ban-Ki-Moon
Can you name an achievement of the UN?
The UN assists 50 countries a year with their elections. The UN raises 1 billion per year for emergency assistance to people who are victims of war and natural disasters.
Why was the UN founded?
The UN was founded in 1945 after World War II to try to keep peace in the world and encourage friendly relations between countries
What is the United Nations?
The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945 after the Second World War by 51 countries committed to maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations and promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights. It now has 193 member states.