The United Nations was established in 1945 to promote international cooperation and prevent future conflicts. It has six main organs including the General Assembly and Security Council, and has grown from 51 to 193 member states. The UN works to maintain peace and security, protect human rights, and provide humanitarian aid worldwide.
The United Nations was established in 1945 to promote international cooperation and prevent future conflicts. It has six main organs including the General Assembly and Security Council, and has grown from 51 to 193 member states. The UN works to maintain peace and security, protect human rights, and provide humanitarian aid worldwide.
The United Nations was established in 1945 to promote international cooperation and prevent future conflicts. It has six main organs including the General Assembly and Security Council, and has grown from 51 to 193 member states. The UN works to maintain peace and security, protect human rights, and provide humanitarian aid worldwide.
The United Nations was established in 1945 to promote international cooperation and prevent future conflicts. It has six main organs including the General Assembly and Security Council, and has grown from 51 to 193 member states. The UN works to maintain peace and security, protect human rights, and provide humanitarian aid worldwide.
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United Nation
1. Formation and Purpose:
The United Nations (UN) was established on October 24, 1945, after World War II to promote international cooperation and prevent future conflicts. Its primary objectives include maintaining international peace and security, promoting human rights, fostering social and economic development, and providing humanitarian assistance. 2. Structure and Organs: The UN consists of six main organs:
General Assembly: All member states have equal representation and
discuss global issues.
Security Council: Responsible for maintaining peace and security, with
five permanent members (China, France, Russia, UK, USA) and ten rotating members.
Economic and Social Council: Coordinates economic, social, and related
work of 15 specialized agencies and their commissions.
Secretariat: Administers day-to-day operations, led by the Secretary-
General.
International Court of Justice: Settles legal disputes between states.
3. Membership and Expansion: The UN started with 51 member states and has grown to include 193 member states. Membership is open to all sovereign states willing to adhere to the purposes and principles of the UN outlined in its Charter. 4. Key Functions and Activities: Peacekeeping: The UN deploys peacekeeping missions to conflict zones to help maintain peace and stability. Humanitarian Aid: Provides assistance to countries affected by natural disasters, conflicts, and other emergencies through agencies like UNICEF, UNHCR, and WFP. Development Assistance: Implements programs to promote sustainable development, poverty reduction, and access to healthcare and education. Conflict Resolution: Facilitates diplomatic efforts to mediate conflicts and negotiate peaceful resolutions. 5. Challenges and Criticisms: Criticisms include allegations of inefficiency, bureaucracy, and ineffectiveness in addressing global issues. The Security Council's structure, with veto power held by its permanent members, has been a subject of controversy. Funding shortages and geopolitical tensions sometimes hinder the UN's ability to fulfill its mandate effectively.