UNITED NATIONS

Intentions

• Maintain international peace and security

• Protect human rights

• Deliver humanitarian aid

• Promote sustainable development

• Uphold international law

How was it created?

• Tehran Conference (1943): Roosevelt and Stalin agreed on creating an international organization.

• Atlantic Charter (1941): Roosevelt and Churchill's statement of hope for a better future post-war

• Yalta Conference (1945): Determined voting procedures and veto powers in the Security Council

Structure

Secretary General implements to Security Council (5 permanent and 10 non-permanent) + General Assembly: other parts - international court of justice, international criminal court + economic and social council

Significance

• Promotes human rights, dignity, and equality.

• Encourages global cooperation to solve political, social, and economic problems.

• Works toward equality, particularly for women, children, and minorities.

• Created the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) in response to WWII atrocities.