United Nations

Question 1

When was the UN funded?

Answer 1

in 1945

Question 2

How many members does the UN have?

Answer 2

193 member countries

Question 3

What do countries have to sign when they join the United Nations?

Answer 3

The United Nations charter which sets out basic principles of global governance and UN functions

Question 4

What are the main aims of the UN?

Answer 4

• to maintain global peace and security
• develop friendly relations between nations
• use cooperation to solve international problems
• to bring counties together and settle disputes

Question 5

What is the general assembley?

Answer 5

All 193 members are part of the general assembly giving it universal representation. Role is to discuss and debate peace and security

Question 6

What is the security council?

Answer 6

Has 15 members, 5 are permanent it solves threats to peace by having each member vote. It can deliver economic sanctions and other means to resolve issues

Question 7

What is the international court of justice?

Answer 7

The court settles legal disputes international law breaks submitted by member states. Aim of the court is to maintain peace between states and offer legal advice

Question 8

What is UNESCO?

Answer 8

Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation. The aim of this organisation is to maintain peace through education, science, and culture. UNESCO’s main aim is to stand up for the freedom
expression.

Question 9

What is UN peacekeeping?

Answer 9

Peacekeeping UN peacekeeping aims to bring peace to places of disruption and post-conflict.
UN’s peacekeeping forces are sent into areas of instability, with the aim to restore stability and order.