UN Basics
What does UN stand for?
UN sands for the United Nations
What does the UN try to maintain around the world?
PEACE
What do we call the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person?
Human rights
Do all UN member states have a voice in the General Assembly?
YES
In what year was the UN founded?
in 1945
What do we call soldiers who help keep peace in conflict areas?
Peace keepers
Name one basic right that all people should have
ANY right, e.g. the right to education / freedom of speech / equality
How many votes does each member state have in the General Assembly?
ONE
How old is the UN?
81
What does the UN provide to people affected by conflict and natural disasters
emergency aid
The UN protects the rights and _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
freedoms
What is one global challenge countries can work together to solve?
ANY challenge, e.g. war/ climate change / poverty / conflict / disease
How many member states does the UN have?
193 member states
What areas does the UN send peacekeepers to?
to CONFLICT areas
What right allows children to go to school and learn?
The right to education
What can countries do at the UN when they disagree about a problem?
discuss it and reach an agreement
Where is the UN headquarters?
in New York city
Which UN body is responsible for international peace and security?
the Security Council
What right allows people to share their ideas and opinions?
freedom of speech
Why can't one country solve every global problem alone?
E.g. Because many problems require international cooperation.