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Security council

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Smaller body of the UN-Deals with immediate threats to world peace;has five permanent members:United states,Russia,Great Britain,France, and China;(ten other members are elected to two-year terms)

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General assembly

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Main forum for the UN’s 192 member nations. Every member has a voice there.

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International court

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Settles legal disputes between nations.

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Economic and social council

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Goal is to promote economic growth

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United nation children’s fund(UNICEF)

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Works to improve children’s lives

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United Nations educational, scientific and cultural organization (UNESCO)

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Promotes science, education, and culture.

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North Atlantic treaty organization (NATO)

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Includes 28 in North America and Europe; goals are to keep peace and defend members in war;may send armed forces to crisis areas ; works with other nations to avoid conflict

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World trade organization (WTO)

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Promotes free trade; 150 member nations; encourages member nations to remove trade Barriers

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World health organization (WHO)

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Part of the UN; improves health for all people;fights and prevents diseases; helps countries meet health standards; ended smallpox, teaches people about the HIV virus.

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Peace corps

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Volunteers group run by U.S government, now has volunteers working in 77 countries, helps Americans and other world citizens, understand each other; promotes public health; teach people how to use technology for business development.

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International committee of the Red Cross (IRCR)

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Based in Switzerland;unites efforts do Red Cross and red crescent groups around the world; provides aid to victims of war or natural disasters; maintains a neutral position in wars.

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