Chapter 4: The role of the UK within key international organisations - The United Nations (UN)

Question 1

When was the United Nations (UN) established?

Answer 1

The United Nations (UN) was established in 1945

Question 2

When did the United Nations officially come into existence?

Answer 2

The United Nations officially came into existence on 24th October, 1945

Question 3

The United Nations officially came into existence on 24th October, 1945.
This day is now celebrated as what?

Answer 3

This day is now celebrated as United Nations Day

Question 4

The United Nations Charter

Answer 4

The United Nations Charter is a document that lays down the aims of the United Nations

Question 5

Where is the headquarters (HQ) of the United Nations?

Answer 5

The headquarters (HQ) of the United Nations is in New York

Question 6

The headquarters (HQ) of the United Nations is in New York, where all member countries meet to decide what?

Answer 6

The headquarters (HQ) of the United Nations is in New York, where all member countries meet to decide the:
1. Policy
2. Actions
to be taken by the UN

Question 7

The General Assembly of the UN

Answer 7

The General Assembly of the UN is the forum to which all member countries belong

Question 8

The Security Council of the UN

Answer 8

The Security Council of the UN is:

1. The major decision-making body of the UN
2. Made up of 15 members, 5 of whom are permanent and have the ability to veto any proposals and 10 who are elected member countries

Question 9

Veto

Answer 9

Veto is the ability to be able to vote down any decision

Question 10

Who was a founder member of the UN and has a permanent seat on the Security Council?

Answer 10

The UK:

1. Was a founder member of the UN
2. Has a permanent seat on the Security Council

Question 11

Today, the United Nations (UN) is what?

Answer 11

Today, the United Nations (UN) is one of the most important international bodies in the world

Question 12

Today, the United Nations (UN) is one of the most important international bodies in the world, with how many members?

Answer 12

Today, the United Nations (UN) is one of the most important international bodies in the world, with 193 members

Question 13

In 1948, after much discussion and debate, the United Nations (UN) adopted the what?

Answer 13

In 1948, after much:
1. Discussion
2. Debate
,the United Nations (UN) adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

Question 14

In 1948, after much discussion and debate, the United Nations (UN) adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which identified what?

Answer 14

In 1948, after much discussion and debate, the United Nations (UN) adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which identified rights to which all people are entitled

Question 15

The United Nations (UN) was established in 1945, when representatives of 51 countries met in San Francisco in the USA to draw up the United Nations Charter.
What are the 4 purposes set out in the United Nations Charter?

Answer 15

The 4 purposes set out in the United Nations Charter are to:

1. Maintain international peace and security
2. Develop friendly relations among nations
3. Cooperate in solving international problems and in promoting respect for human rights
4. Be a centre for harmonising the actions of nations

Question 16

Whilst it was established to help maintain peace, the work of the UN and its agencies now has an impact on what?

Answer 16

Whilst it was established to help maintain peace, the work of:
1. The UN
2. Its agencies
now has an impact on many aspects of people’s lives

Question 17

Agencies

Answer 17

Agencies are:
1. Organisations
2. Bodies
that are a part of a major institution

Question 18

Agencies are organisations and bodies that are a part of a major institution, for example what?

Answer 18

Agencies are organisations and bodies that are a part of a major institution, for example the:
1. UN
Or,
2. EU

Question 19

5 examples of UN agencies and international bodies linked to the UN

Answer 19

5 examples of UN agencies and international bodies linked to the UN are:

1. FAO - The Food and Agricultural Organisation
2. IAEA - The International Atomic Energy Authority
3. ILO - The International Labour Organisation
4. UNESCO - The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation
5. WHO - The World Health Organisation

Question 20

One example of a UN agency and international body linked to the UN is FAO, the Food and Agricultural Organisation.
The Food and Agricultural Organisation aims to do what?

Answer 20

The:
1. Food
2. Agricultural
Organisation aims to improve agricultural productivity

Question 21

One example of a UN agency and international body linked to the UN is IAEA, the International Atomic Energy Authority.
The International Atomic Energy Authority works for what?

Answer 21

The International Atomic Energy Authority works for the safe use of atomic power

Question 22

One example of a UN agency and international body linked to the UN is ILO, the International Labour Organisation.
The International Labour Organisation aims to do what?

Answer 22

The International Labour Organisation aims to:

1. Improve working conditions
2. Set standards

Question 23

One example of a UN agency and international body linked to the UN is UNESCO, the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.
The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation promotes what?

Answer 23

The UN:
1. Educational
2. Scientific
3. Cultural
Organisation promotes education for all

Question 24

One example of a UN agency and international body linked to the UN is WHO, the World Health Organisation.
The World Health Organisation works to do what?

Answer 24

The World Health Organisation works to improve standards of health throughout the world

Question 25

The UN has often undertaken a what role?

Answer 25

The UN has often undertaken a peace-keeping role

Question 26

The UN has often undertaken a peace-keeping role. | It has no standing what of its own?

Answer 26

The UN has no standing armed forces of its own

Question 27

The UN has often undertaken a peace-keeping role. | The UN has no standing armed forces of its own and relies on what to support the UN's peace-keeping function?

Answer 27

The UN has no standing armed forces of its own and relies on member states volunteering: 1. Forces 2. Resources to support the UN's peace-keeping function

Question 28

Volunteering

Answer 28

Volunteering is giving your time without pay to help others

Question 29

The UN has often undertaken a peace-keeping role. The UN has no standing armed forces of its own and relies on member states volunteering forces and resources to support the UN's peace-keeping function. The UK has long been an active contributor to what?

Answer 29

The UK has long been an active contributor to UN peace-keeping missions

Question 30

The UN has often undertaken a peace-keeping role. The UN has no standing armed forces of its own and relies on member states volunteering forces and resources to support the UN's peace-keeping function. The UK has long been an active contributor to UN peace-keeping missions and is a major contributor to what?

Answer 30

The UK: 1. Has long been an active contributor to UN peace-keeping missions 2. Is a major contributor to the peace-keeping budget

Question 31

The UN has often undertaken a peace-keeping role. The UN has no standing armed forces of its own and relies on member states volunteering forces and resources to support the UN's peace-keeping function. Since 1948, how many peace-keeping missions have there been?

Answer 31

Since 1948, there have been 68 peace-keeping missions

Question 32

Since 1948, there have been 68 peace-keeping missions. | At the beginning of 2016, the UN had what?

Answer 32

At the beginning of 2016, the UN had 16 active peace-keeping operations

Question 33

British personnel are currently supporting what?

Answer 33

British personnel are currently supporting 3 UN peace-keeping missions in: 1. Cyprus (UNFICYP) 2. The Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) 3. South Sudan (UNMISS)

Question 34

The United Nations (UN) was established in 1945, when what?

Answer 34

The United Nations (UN) was established in 1945, when representatives of 51 countries met in San Francisco in the USA to draw up the United Nations Charter

Question 35

Whilst it was established to help maintain peace, the work of the UN and its agencies now has an impact on many aspects of people's lives, from what to what?

Answer 35

``` Whilst it was established to help maintain peace, the work of the UN and its agencies now has an impact on many aspects of people's lives, from: 1. Agriculture to 2. Health 3. Education ```