AP World History 9.8 Flashcards

General Assembly

Main deliberative body of the UN where all member states have representation and one vote each

Security Council

UN body responsible for maintaining international peace and security, with five permanent members holding veto power

Secretariat

Administrative arm of the UN, led by the secretary-general, responsible for carrying out duties

Secretary-General

Chief administrative officer of the UN, elected by the General Assembly upon recommendation from the Security Council

Economic and Social Council

UN body that coordinates economic, social, and humanitarian policies and initiatives

Trusteeship Council

UN body that oversaw the administration of colonial territories to promote self-governance

League of Nations

Failed international organization established in 1920 to prevent conflicts, disbanded after World War II

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Milestone document adopted in 1948 outlining fundamental human rights

Peacekeeping

UN operations aimed at maintaining peace and security in conflict regions

World Food Program

UN agency established in 1961 to provide food aid to those in need

UNESCO

UN agency promoting education, science, and culture, especially post-World War II

Human Rights Watch

International NGO monitoring and advocating for human rights and compliance with the Universal Declaration

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

International organization established in 1944 to promote economic stability and provide loans

World Bank

Institution created in 1944 to assist in reducing poverty through financial and technical help to developing countries

International Peace Bureau

NGO founded in 1891 advocating for peace and disarmament internationally