United Nations

Question 1

What is the UN

Answer 1

The first post-war IGO to be established, with the overall aim to maintain international peace and security.
It has a major role in global governance and
peacekeeping, with 193 global members.

Question 2

What are 5 UN organisations?

Answer 2

General Assembly
Security Council
International Court of Justice
UNESCO (Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation)
UN Peacekeeping

Question 3

What is the General Assembly?

Answer 3

All 193 members are part of the general assembly.
Aims to discuss and debate issues of peace and security to reduce conflict.

Question 4

What is the Security Council

Answer 4

Made up of 5 permanent and 10 temporary members.
Solves threats to peace by having members vote.
Can give economic sanctions to resolve issues.

Question 5

What does the International Court of Justice do?

Answer 5

Settles legal disputes and international law breaks that are submitted by member states to maintain peace.

Question 6

What does UNESCO do?

Answer 6

Aims to maintain peace, eradicate poverty and promote sustainable development through education, science, and culture.

Question 7

What does UN Peacekeeping do

Answer 7

Aims to bring peace to places of disruption and post-conflict.
Peacekeeping forces are sent into areas of instability with the aim to restore stability and order.