The Formation of the UN Flashcards
When was the UN formed?
24 October 1945 after the end of WWII.
How many members at time of formation?
51 members
Now grown to 193
Who are the five permanent members on the security council?
France, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Russia and China.
What are the aims of the UN?
Avoid war, promote peace and protect human rights.
When was the UNDHR proclaimed by the UN General Assembly?
Universal Declaration of Human Rights was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly on 10 December 1948
How many articles in the UNDHR?
30 Articles
How many lived in territories ruled by a colonial country when the UN formed?
750 million people lived in territories ruled by a colonial country.
Example of a resolution for decolonisation:
The UN passed multiple resolutions, for example, the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and People.
How many live under colonial rule today?
Now, less than 2 million live under colonial rule. The UN still holds forums to discuss decolonisation and is still working to solve the problem.
Which UN branch holds the role of Peacekeepers?
This role is held by the Department of Peace Organisations, a branch of the UN.
What is the role of peacekeepers?
The purpose of peacekeepers is to maintain peace amongst civilians and prevent unrest.
How many peacekeepers today?
Currently, there are over 100,000 peacekeepers on 12 missions around the world.
