Global Issues- The UN Flashcards
How many members, what do they discuss and where is its headquarters??
Headquarters in New York
193 members, Sudan 193rd in 2011
Members can discuss issues such as conflict, nuclear threats, global health crisis such as AIDs
All decisions made are not binding
What can the do Security Council?
They have the power to make permanent decisions. And there are five permanent members: UK, USA, China, France and Russia. They have the power of veto.
There are 10 permanent members in 2 year terms.
Who is the Secretary General and what does he do?
Ban Ki Moon
- leader of the UN. Priorities include trying to be a bridge builder, to give voice to the worlds poorest and most vulnerable people, and to strengthen the UN itself.
When and why was the United Nations formed??
- Formed in 1945 after World War two.
- Mission: to maintain international peace and security and to promote friendly relations between countries.
