The Role of the United Nations

Question 1

Which document outlines the rights and obligations of the UN members?

Answer 1

The UN Charter - similar to a constitution

Question 2

State some roles of the UN as stated in the UN Charter.

Answer 2

• Maintain international peacea nd security
• Promote respect for human rights
• Co-operate in solving international economic, social, cultural, abd humanitarian nature
• Develop friendly relations between nations

Question 3

What are the principles that the UN is abide to act in accordance with?

Answer 3

• The soverign equality of its members
• The peacful settlement of international disputes
• Refraining from the threat or use of force against any nation
• Non-intervention in matters within domestic jurisdiction of any nation

Question 4

Name the 6 UN Separate Bodies.

Answer 4

1. General Assembly
2. Secretariat
3. International Court of Justice
4. Security Council
5. Economic and Social Council
6. Trustee Council

Question 5

How many Specialised UN Agencies are there?

Answer 5

15

Question 6

Name 4 specialised UN Agencies.

Answer 6

1. The World Health Organisation
2. United Nations Children’s Fund
3. Amnesty International
4. UN High Commission for Refugees

Question 7

Explain the role of General Assembly.

Question 8

Explain the role of Secretariat.

Question 9

Explain the role of International Court of Justice (IJU).

Question 10

Explain the role of Security Council.

Question 11

Explain the role of Economic and Social Council.

Question 12

Explain the role of the Trustee Council.

Question 13

Explain the role of WHO.

Question 14

Explain the role of United Nations Children’s Fund.

Question 15

Explain the role of the Amnesty International.

Question 16

Explain the role of UN High Commission for Refugees.