United Nations Organization (1.1) Flashcards
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Non-profit organization that word independently of any government. They promote humanitarian and environmental support.
Non-Governmental Organization (NGOs)
General organization that deals with diverse issues at a regional level or by group of countries at a region that share common goals.
Governmental Organization (IGOs) - Regional IGOs
Generally deal with a specific concerns or issues.
Governmental Organization (IGOs) - Functional IGOs
General organizations that deal with diverse issues at the global level.
Governmental Organization (IGOs) - Global IGOs
In which organization do the United Nations (UN) belong to?
a. Non-governmental Organization (NGOs)
b. Regional IGO
c. Functional IGO
d. Global IGO
d. Global IGO
- The United Nations (UN) is the leading global intergovernmental organization that seems to promote economic progress, uplift living standards, safeguard human rights, and to seek friendly relations among nations.
In which organization do the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) belong to?
a. Non-governmental Organization (NGOs)
b. Regional IGO
c. Functional IGO
d. Global IGO
a. Non-Governmental Organization (NGOs)
In which organization do the Red Cross belong to?
a. Non-governmental Organization (NGOs)
b. Regional IGO
c. Functional IGO
d. Global IGO
a. Non-Governmental Organization (NGOs)
In which organization do the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) belong to?
a. Non-governmental Organization (NGOs)
b. Regional IGO
c. Functional IGO
d. Global IGO
b. Regional IGO
In which organization do the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) belong to?
a. Non-governmental Organization (NGOs)
b. Regional IGO
c. Functional IGO
d. Global IGO
c. Functional IGO
Which is not included in the FOUR MAIN GOALS of the United Nations (UN)?
a. Maintain international peace and unity.
b. Develop friendly relations among nations.
c. Prepare budget for international projects.
d. Achieve international cooperation in solving international problems.
e. Center for harmonizing the actions of nations.
c. Prepare budget for international projects.
- The 4 main goals of United Nations (UN) can be summarized using the P(Peace and Unity) R(Relations) I(International Cooperation) C(Center for harmonizing).
Where is the United Nations(UN) headquarters located at?
Manhattan, New York City
- The land was donated by the Rockefeller family.
Which UN body is described below?
- This serves as the main policymaking body of the UN. This body handles issues such as peace and security , admission of new members, and granting financial help to other nations.
(G) General Assembly
How many members are represented in the General Assembly?
193 Members with 2 Unofficial – Vatican City and Palestine
How many members are there in the original UN?
50 Members
Which UN body is described below?
- This body serves as the chief administrative office of the UN. This is where reports are documented, and budget is proposed.
(S) Secretariat
Who is the current secretary general of the UN?
Antonio Guiterres
Which UN body is described below?
- This body acts as the universal court for international law. They settle legal disputes submitted by states, answers questions, and suggest legal opinions.
(I) International Court of Justice
Where is the International Court of Justice located at?
Hague, Netherlands
Which UN body is described below?
- This body ensures international peace and security. It determines if a threat exists and encourages the parties involved to settle it peacefully.
(S) Security Council
How many members are there in the Security Council?
15 Members with 5 Permanent Veto powers (China, UK, France, Russia, US) with Japan and Germany as pending members. There are 10 elected members in which each country in each region takes turn (representative).
Which UN body is described below?
- This body encourages economic and social cooperation between states. This body deals with poverty, illiteracy, and hunger. This body coordinates with the WHO, UNICEF, FAO, UNESCO, and ILO.
(E) Economic and Social Council
Which UN body is described below?
- Originally created to supervise the 11 Trust Territories which were former mandates of LoN (taken from defeated nations during WWI). An inactive body as territories became independent/adopted by countries.
(T) Trusteeship Council
What territories were involved in the 11 Trust Territories?
7 from Africa, 4 from Oceana
