UN Structure and Global Civilizations

Flashcards covering significant concepts regarding the structure and functions of the United Nations as discussed in the lecture notes.

General Assembly

A main body of the UN where all members have representation and each member has one vote, requiring a 2/3 majority for decisions.

Security Council

The body in the UN that acts on issues decided by the General Assembly, consisting of 5 permanent members with veto power and 10 rotating members.

Secretary-General

The administrative leader of the UN, usually from a small neutral nation, who is appointed by the Security Council.

International Court of Justice

A UN body that settles disputes between countries regarding international law, lacking enforcement power.

Econ. & Social Council

A part of the UN that directs economic, social, humanitarian, and cultural activities.

Trusteeship Council

A UN body that helped territories transition to self-governance and independence, operations suspended in 1994.

UNHCR

The UN body responsible for protecting refugees, with the first refugees recorded being Palestinians in 1948.

World Food Program

A UN initiative aimed at feeding the hungry around the world.

UNESCO

The UN agency focused on supporting education, science, and culture.

Human Rights Watch

An organization that monitors and promotes human rights globally.