The United Nations Organization: Formation and Mission
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Which organization preceded the United Nations and existed from 1926 to 1946?

  • The Global Alliance
  • The League of Nations (correct)
  • The World Organization
  • The International Coalition

    • Which government notably did not join the League of Nations?

  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • United States (correct)

    • When was Arabic added as an official language of the United Nations?

  • 1999
  • 1967
  • 1973 (correct)
  • 1985

    • Which one of the following is NOT an official language of the United Nations?

    <p>German</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many official languages were chosen when the United Nations was founded?

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of the United Nations regarding human rights?

    <p>To promote respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ of the United Nations has the power to veto any decisions?

    <p>Security Council</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the duties of the Secretary-General of the United Nations?

    <p>Consulting with member governments on international relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) assist the General Assembly in promoting?

    <p>International economic and social cooperation and development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the seat of the International Court of Justice, the principal judicial organ of the UN, located?

    <p>The Hague, Netherlands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Formation and Mission

    • The United Nations (UN) was established in 1945 after the failure of the League of Nations (1926-1946).
    • The UN's mission is driven by the goals and ideals outlined in its founding Charter.

    Language and Structure

    • The UN has six official languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.
    • The Secretariat uses two working languages: English and French.
    • The UN is composed of 193 member states.

    Goals and Principles

    • The UN has four main goals:
      • Maintain international peace and security
      • Foster friendly relations among nations
      • Collaborate in resolving international economic, social, cultural, and humanitarian problems
      • Promote respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and protect the Earth and its environment
    • Essential principles underlying the UN's purposes and functions:
      • Sovereign equality of its members
      • Disputes to be settled through peaceful means
      • Refrain from the threat or use of force in violation of the UN's purposes
      • Assist the organization in any enforcement actions under the Charter
      • Non-intervention in matters considered within the domestic authority of any state

    UN Organs

    • The six main organs of the UN are:

      General Assembly

      • Meeting of representatives of all member nations
      • One vote per nation
      • Meets once a year to discuss international problems, consider the UN budget, and elect the members of the Security Council

      Security Council

      • Charged with maintaining peace and security among countries
      • Most powerful body of the UN
      • Comprises five permanent members (United States, Britain, France, Russia, and China) and ten non-permanent members elected for two years by the General Assembly
      • Permanent members have the power to veto any decisions and prevent any action

      Secretariat

      • Headed by the Secretary-General
      • Consists of many employees
      • Secretary-General's duties:
        • Help resolve international disputes
        • Administer peacekeeping operations
        • Organize international conferences
        • Gather information on the implementation of Security Council decisions
        • Consult with member governments regarding various international relationships

      Trusteeship Council

      • Aims to help countries under foreign rule attain independence
      • Eleven such countries came under this system after World War II
      • By 1994, all Trust Territories had attained independence, with Palau being the last

      International Court of Justice

      • Principal judicial organ of the UN
      • Seat is in The Hague, Netherlands
      • Composed of 15 judges elected by the General Assembly

      Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

      • Assists the General Assembly in promoting international economic and social cooperation and development

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    Learn about the formation, mission, principles, and achievements of the United Nations, a global organization established in 1945. Understand the goals and ideals outlined in its founding Charter and the history leading to its establishment.

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