The United Nations Organization

When was the UN founded?

October 1945, after WW2

How many member states are currently in the UN?

193 member states

Which 2 entities have observer status in the UN?

Vatican City and Palestine

What is the primary purpose of the UN security council

to maintain international peace and security

Which countries are the five permanent members of the UN security council?

US, China, France, UK, Russia

How many votes are needed for a security council decision and what can block it?

9/15 votes; any permanent member can veto

What is the role of the UN general assembly?

all member states are represented; votes on peace, membership, and budget

Who is the current UN secretary general (since 2017)

Antonio Guterres

What does ECOSOC (United National Economic and Social Council) coordinate?

The work of the UN agencies, programs, funds, and international NGOs

What is the function of the International Court of Justice?

settles legal disputes between states on international law

What are the main types of UN peace operations?

preventative diplomacy, peacemaking, peace enforcement, peacekeeping, and post conflict peacebuilding

Which country is currently the top contributor of troops to UN missions?

Bangladesh

What is human security according to the UNDP (UN development program, 1994)?

security focused on individuals, ensuring freedom from fear and want

What is the UDHR and when was it adopted?

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights; 1948

Name 2 key human rights treaties following the UDHR

ICCPR (International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights) and ICESCR (International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights)