History And Background
When was the United Nations created?
October 24, 1945
How many member states are in the UN?
193
True or false, One of the UN's greatest successes was the creation of this universal framework that aims to protect the rights and dignity of all people.
True
How does climate change and pollution affect the world?
by creating floods, droughts and forest fires.
The civil war conflict going on in Syria created:
Displacement and Poverty
In 1941, the allied powers during WWII agreed to establish an international organization to resolve conflicts. This agreement was first joined with what?
Atlantic Charter
What does the Security Council do?
Has one main responsibility, maintaining international peace and security.
What does UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) do?
works to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education for all.
Economic imbalance in the world leads to what?
individual having lower quality of life and standard of living.
Does the UN support people when destruction from natural events such as droughts and earthquakes?
Yes
What was the declaration of the United Nations in 1942?
An agreement which created an alliance to fight against the Axis Powers.
What does the General Assembly do?
They Are the main Policy-Making part of the organization. Made up of all member states.
What countries have Veto Power?
The 5 permanent members (United States, China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom)
How is the UN motivated in terms of humanitarianism?
motivation is driven by limiting suffering and individuals in a crisis by giving aid.
President Bashar al-Assad was overthrown by rebel forces, what country did this occur in?
Damascus, Syria
Who was the 51st original country to join the United Nations?
Poland
What does the Secretariat do?
Carries out the day-to-day work of the UN
During the Rwanadan Genocide, the UN response was criticized because:
The UN had a peacekeeping mission in Rwanda which was severely under-resourced and they couldn't intervene effectively.
What is one example of the UN motivated to support self determination?
decolonization, protecting minority and indigenous rights, addressing occupation or conflict, or promoting democratic governance
How many people has the WFP helped in Syria?
Over a million
What type of system was implemented that replaced the Mandate system in the league of nations?
Trusteeship system
What is the International Court of Justice?
Its role is to settle conflicts, aligning with international law, legal problems submitted to it by States
One often criticisms about the United Nations is?
lack of the organization to meet goals, abuse of power by nations exerting general control over the General Assembly, corruption and misappropriation of resources.
What is an example of weapons of mass destruction?
nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons
Through what program does The United Nations provide food and clean water through?
World Food Program (WFP)