1. UnitedNations

2. WhatistheUnitedNations? • The UN is an international organization of countries set up to promote international peace, security, and cooperation • 192 countries are members of the UN • Any “peace-loving” nation can become a member Promote= Encourageorsupport,

3. HistoryoftheUnitedNations • Established in 1945 as a response to WWII • ReplacedtheLeagueofNationsin ordertohelpmaintainpeaceworldwide • Therewere 51 foundingcountries Established = created, founded, started Maintain = keep, support, preserve Founding country = country involved in thebeginningofthe UN

4. Whatdoesthe UN do? • Helpstoresolveinternationalconflicts • Promotesrespectfor human rights • Helps proposesolutionsto global issues (hunger, education, genderrights…)

5. Whatdoesthe UN NOT do • Createlaws • The UN doesnothaveanarmy. Whenthereis a needfor a military the memberstatescontributearmedforces.

6. StructureoftheUnitedNations • General Assembly • SecurityCouncil • Economicand Social Council • TrusteeshipCouncil • International CourtofJustice • Secretariat

7. General Assembly • All UN Member states are part of the General Assembly • Each state has one vote • The assembly cannot force action by the state but it can give recommendations • 2000-Millennium Declaration

8. StructureoftheUnitedNations • General Assembly • SecurityCouncil • Economicand Social Council • TrusteeshipCouncil • International CourtofJustice • Secretariat

9. Security Council • Maintain international peace and security • There are 15 council members including permanent members (USA, China, France, UK, Russia) • The decisions of the council are legally binding

10. StructureoftheUnitedNations • General Assembly • SecurityCouncil • Economicand Social Council • TrusteeshipCouncil • International CourtofJustice • Secretariat

11. Economic and Social Council • Coordinates the economic and social work of the UN and UN organizations • Works with NGOs • 54 member states

12. StructureoftheUnitedNations • General Assembly • SecurityCouncil • Economicand Social Council • TrusteeshipCouncil • International CourtofJustice • Secretariat

13. The Trusteeship Council • Created to provide supervision for 11 Trust Territories • Prepared 11 territories for self-government or independence

14. StructureoftheUnitedNations • General Assembly • SecurityCouncil • Economicand Social Council • TrusteeshipCouncil • International CourtofJustice • Secretariat

15. The International Court of Justice • Known as World Court • 15 elected judges that do not represent countries

16. StructureoftheUnitedNations • General Assembly • SecurityCouncil • Economicand Social Council • TrusteeshipCouncil • International CourtofJustice • Secretariat

17. The Secretariat • Staff of 8,900 people works on every day needs of the UN • Secretary-General is elected for a 5-year-term • Ban Ki-Moon (South Korea)

18. “At the UN, all the Member States; large and small, rich and poor, with differing political views and social systems; have a voice and a vote in this process”