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1
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What is the United Nations?

A

an international organisation founded in 1945

2
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How many Member States is it currently made up of?

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193

3
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What are the four aims of the UN?

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  1. To maintain international peace and security
  2. To develop friendly relations among nations
  3. To achieve international co-operation in solving international problems of an economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian character
  4. To be a centre for harmonising the actions of nations in the attainment of these common ends
4
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What does the UN do (5)?

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Maintain International Peace and Security

Promote Sustainable Development

Protect Human Rights

Uphold International Law

Deliver Humanitarian Aid

5
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Why was the UN formed?

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In response to the atrocities of World War Two as the League of Nations was not working

They needed to create an international force which would work to achieve peace so that a disaster like this would never occur again

6
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What is the structure of the UN?

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The main organs of the UN are:

the General Assembly

the Security Council

the Economic and Social Council

the Trusteeship Council

the International Court of Justice

the UN Secretariat

7
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What does the Security Council do?

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It calls upon the parties to a dispute to settle it by peaceful means and recommends methods of adjustment or terms of settlement

Can resort to imposing sanctions or even authorise the use of force to maintain or restore international peace and security

8
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What does the UN Secretariat do?

A

Work in duty stations and on peacekeeping missions all around the world

9
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How does the UN work stop conflicts?

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Monitors and assesses global political development

Advises the UN Secretary-General on actions that could advance to the cause of peace

Provides support and guidance

10
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How does the UN work to resolve conflicts?

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Try to secure a ceasefire as soon as possible

Sends a peacekeeping force

Can order economic sanctions

Can authorise its members to use military force

Usually involves diplomatic action to bring hostile parties to a negotiated agreement

11
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How does the UN work to promote world peace?

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Strengthening national capacities at all levels for conflict management

Lays the foundation for sustainable peace and development

Addresses core issues that effect the functioning of society and the State, and seek to enhance the capacity of the State to effectively and legitimately carry out its core functions

12
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Case Study: United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA)

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Long-standing commitment to one group of refugees

Contributed to the welfare and human development of four generations of Palestine refugees

The Agency’s services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, micro-finance and emergency assistance, including in times of armed conflict

UNRWA is committed to fostering the human development of Palestine refugees by helping them to acquire knowledge and skills, lead long and healthy lives, achieve

13
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Give some examples of famous UN ambassadors

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Emma Watson

Angelina Jolie

Leonardo di Caprio

14
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Case Study: UN and 2011 Civil War in Libya

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In response to the 2011 civil war in Libya the UN Security Council passed a resolution to freeze Gaddafi’s (the leader) assets

The UN Human Rights Council condemned Gaddafi’s actions and expelled Libya outright

The UN Security Council passed a further resolution in March to allow member states to establish a no-fly zone over Libya to prevent Gaddafi bombing his own cities: the resolution allowed member states to use “all necessary measures” to prevent civilians being killed

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Case Study: UN and Kosovo

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In 1989, the President of Serbia unjustly took control of Kosovo

The Serbian army began the mass execution of the Albanian Kosovo’s

The United Nations tried to negotiate a deal over Kosovo but when the President rejected it, NATO forces began a bombing campaign driving Serbian troops out

In 1999 the UN took control of Kosovo giving the people there it’s protection.