WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE UNITED NATIONS

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE UNITED NATIONS? Let’s find out….

DID YOU KNOW? ? ?

In 70 years, staff and agencies of the UN have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 11 times…WOW!

The Beginning ■ Signing of the charter- June 26, 1945 ■ Ratification of the charter- October 24, 1945 ■ Started with 51 members

The Branches of the UN General Assembly ■ What do they do? – Meet to discuss international issues and create solutions ■ 193 members elect a president who serves a one-year term ■ 2/3 majority decision on questions of peace and security

The Branches of the UN Security Council ■ What do they do? 1. Determine if a threat to peace exists 2. Bring together the nations in a dispute and suggest a solution ■ Final word for peace and security ■ 15 members and a president who changes monthly ■ If necessary, can authorize the use of force

The Branches of the UN Economic and Social Council ■ What do they do? 1. Coordinate and review economic, social, and environmental issues 2. Carry out plans for sustainable development ■ What is sustainable development? – Ideas for transforming the world

The Branches of the UN Trusteeship Council ■ What do they do? – Prepare the 11 Trust Territories for self-government and independence ■ All Trust Territories established independence by 1994 ■ Council only meets on occasion as of May 25, 1994

The Branches of the UN Secretariat ■ What do they do? – Responsible for daily works assigned by the General Assembly ■ Secretary-General appointed by the GA for a five-year term 1. Travels internationally on peacekeeping missions 2. Potential dangers

NOW LET’S THINK…