Organs of the UN
The organ in which all 193 Member States have equal representation
The UN Member State with the highest population
What is China?
Formed in 1949, this alliance was designed to provide collective defense against the Soviet Union and still includes the United States, Canada, and most of Western Europe
What is the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?
SDG
What is a Sustainable Development Goal?
Elected in 2017 and reappointed for a second term in 2021, this former Portuguese Prime Minister currently serves as the Secretary-General of the United Nations
Who is António Guterres?
The organ that has 15 members at any time, five of which are known as the "Permanent Five"
What is the Security Council?
This Asian UN Member State with the lowest population density
What is Mongolia?
Founded in 1967, this group of Southeast Asian nations promotes regional stability, economic growth, and cultural development, and includes members such as Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand
What is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)?
WHO
What is the World Health Organization?
In Model UN procedure, before giving a speech, a delegate must be recognized by this individual, who oversees debate and enforces the rules
Who is the chair (or the dais)?
This organ, made up of representatives of 54 Member States, is responsible for overseeing the various UN Specialized Agencies
What is the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)?
This non-Middle East or North African Member State with the highest Muslim population
What is Indonesia?
Formed in 2002 as a successor to the Organization of African Unity, this body brings together all 55 African states to promote unity, development, and peace across the continent
What is the African Union?
UNDP
What is the United Nations Development Programme?
In Model UN, this type of caucus allows delegates to move freely, speak informally, and collaborate on working papers and draft resolutions
What is an unmoderated caucus/session?
This organ of the United Nations is headed by the Secretary-General, and is made up of staff whose job is to implement decisions by Member States
(Abby has a good hint...)
What is the Secretariat?
The UN Permanent Observer State with the lowest birthrate
What is The Holy See (Vatican City)?
This informal strategic partnership brings together the United States, Japan, India, and Australia, with a focus on security and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific
What is the Quad?
UNESCO
What is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization?
Known by its acronym, this UN agency was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for its efforts to combat hunger around the world
What is the World Food Programme (WFP)?
This organ of the United Nations is the only organ not based in New York City
What is the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?
The smallest UN Member State in terms of size
What is Monaco?
Established in 1945, this regional organization unites 22 countries from North Africa and the Middle East, with a mission of fostering political, economic, and cultural cooperation
What is the Arab League?
UNICEF
What is the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund?
Adopted in 2000, this landmark UN Security Council resolution was the first to specifically recognize the disproportionate impact of armed conflict on women and the importance of their participation in peace processes
What is Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security?