UN and Ecumenical Declaration of Humanity

Study Notes

The UN was established in 1945 as a global organization aimed at world peace and security.
Its goals included international cooperation, economic stability, improved living conditions, and respect for human rights.
The UN is a political organization with 193 member states.
The UN Charter was signed by 51 founding states in 1945 and officially began in 1945.
The structure includes various organizations and bodies focused on international law, security, economic growth, human rights, and addressing global issues.
The UN Security Council (SC), an important body, is composed of 15 members, including five permanent members (USA, UK, France, Russia) with veto power.
The UN's military force, known as Blue Helmets, is deployed to maintain or restore peace when authorized by the SC.
Important UN institutions include the General Assembly, the Security Council, and the International Court of Justice. Additionally, specialized organizations such as UNESCO, WHO, UNICEF, and others support diverse global interests.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1948.
The UDHR was created due to the shocking events of World War II and aimed to protect individual rights beyond what was already in the UN Charter.
This document was designed to be a universal standard, outlining fundamental human rights and freedoms.
Written by a 18 member committee from different cultures, it took two years
The UDHR consists of 30 articles and is rooted in the principles of the American and French Revolutions.
It established the idea of inherent human dignity and equality for all, regardless of background.
This foundational document is considered the cornerstone for international human rights law, including subsequent conventions and treaties that support and expand upon its core principles and guidelines.