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Which body among the following is not based at UN Headquarters in New York?
Which body among the following is not based at UN Headquarters in New York?
How many main councils are based at UN Headquarters in New York?
How many main councils are based at UN Headquarters in New York?
Which of the following councils is specifically focused on social and economic issues?
Which of the following councils is specifically focused on social and economic issues?
Which of the following councils can be primarily described as overseeing the administration of trust territories?
Which of the following councils can be primarily described as overseeing the administration of trust territories?
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Where is the Secretariat of the United Nations located?
Where is the Secretariat of the United Nations located?
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What is one of the primary aims of the United Nations Organization?
What is one of the primary aims of the United Nations Organization?
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Which of the following is NOT an aim of the United Nations Organization?
Which of the following is NOT an aim of the United Nations Organization?
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The United Nations was established to address which of these global issues?
The United Nations was established to address which of these global issues?
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Which goal is emphasized by the United Nations in its charter?
Which goal is emphasized by the United Nations in its charter?
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In what year was the United Nations Organization established?
In what year was the United Nations Organization established?
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Which countries are permanent members with veto powers?
Which countries are permanent members with veto powers?
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How many countries are elected by the General Assembly for two-year terms?
How many countries are elected by the General Assembly for two-year terms?
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What is the main characteristic of the five permanent members of the council?
What is the main characteristic of the five permanent members of the council?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the permanent members?
Which of the following is NOT one of the permanent members?
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What distinguishes the permanent members from the other elected members?
What distinguishes the permanent members from the other elected members?
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In which year was the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) established?
In which year was the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) established?
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Where was UNICEF founded?
Where was UNICEF founded?
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What is the primary focus of UNICEF?
What is the primary focus of UNICEF?
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Which of the following best describes the mission of UNICEF?
Which of the following best describes the mission of UNICEF?
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What does the acronym UNICEF stand for?
What does the acronym UNICEF stand for?
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What is one of the principal organs of the United Nations?
What is one of the principal organs of the United Nations?
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Which organ is primarily responsible for overseeing the administration and operation of the United Nations?
Which organ is primarily responsible for overseeing the administration and operation of the United Nations?
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Which of these is NOT a principal organ of the United Nations?
Which of these is NOT a principal organ of the United Nations?
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What role does the Trusteeship Council serve within the United Nations framework?
What role does the Trusteeship Council serve within the United Nations framework?
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Which organ of the United Nations is responsible for the general discussion of international issues?
Which organ of the United Nations is responsible for the general discussion of international issues?
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Who served as the Secretary-General of the United Nations from Peru?
Who served as the Secretary-General of the United Nations from Peru?
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Which country was represented by Secretary-General Boutros Ghali?
Which country was represented by Secretary-General Boutros Ghali?
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What years did Javier Pèrez de Cuèllar serve as Secretary-General?
What years did Javier Pèrez de Cuèllar serve as Secretary-General?
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Which Secretary-General held office after Javier Pèrez de Cuèllar?
Which Secretary-General held office after Javier Pèrez de Cuèllar?
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What is the nationality of Boutros Ghali?
What is the nationality of Boutros Ghali?
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Study Notes
Lesson 4.1: United Nations Organization Establishment
- The United Nations Organization (UNO) was formed in October 1945, replacing the League of Nations.
- Its headquarters are located in New York City.
- The UNO has six official languages: English, Arabic, French, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish.
- The UNO has 193 member nations.
- The UNO aims to maintain international peace and security.
- It also aims to promote international cooperation.
- The failure of the League of Nations, coupled with the horrors of World War II, led to the desire for a more effective global organization.
- Representatives from 50 countries met in San Francisco from April 25 to June 26, 1945, to develop the UN Charter.
- The experience of two world wars instilled fear and a belief that an international body was essential for global peace and security.
- Nations desired a forum for resolving differences diplomatically.
- The desire was to safeguard human rights.
Lesson 4.2: United Nations Organization Structures and Functions
- The UNO has six main organs: the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the Trusteeship Council, the Secretariat, and the International Court of Justice.
- The General Assembly consists of representatives from all member nations.
- It discusses and decides on global issues, approves the UN budget, elects non-permanent Security Council members, and receives reports from other UN bodies.
- The Security Council is responsible for maintaining international peace and security.
- It has 15 members, comprising 5 permanent members (China, France, Russia, the UK, and the US) with veto power and 10 non-permanent members elected for two-year terms.
- The Security Council deals with security issues, maintains international peace, takes military action, and recommends new members.
- The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) addresses social and economic development concerns.
- It oversees various agencies like the ILO, WHO, FAO, UNESCO, UNICEF, WFP, and UNHCR.
- The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ and settles legal disputes between countries.
- The Trusteeship Council oversees the administration of territories transitioning from colonies to sovereign nations.
- The Secretariat handles the daily operations of the UN.
Lesson 4.3: Success and Failure of the United Nations
- The UNO has achieved success in aiding refugees, resolving some international disputes, promoting disarmament, and pressuring colonial powers.
- The UN played a role in the decolonization of Africa through the trusteeship council.
- The UN has also declared human rights.
- The UN has a track record of setting sanctions for countries or leaders who threaten global peace.
- However, the UNO has faced challenges in addressing climate change, conflicts like the Palestine conflict and regional disputes, and preventing genocide in Rwanda and Bosnia.
- A key weakness is the lack of funding and the UN's dependence on member states' forces.
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This quiz explores the establishment of the United Nations Organization (UNO) in 1945. It discusses the motivations behind its creation, its headquarters, official languages, and its mission to maintain peace and promote international cooperation. Test your knowledge on its history and significance in global governance.
