UN Flashcards
What does UN stand for?
United Nations
When was the United Nations founded?
1945
True or False: The UN has 193 member states.
True
What is the main purpose of the United Nations?
To promote international cooperation and maintain international order.
Which city is the headquarters of the United Nations located in?
New York City
Fill in the blank: The UN was established after _______.
World War II
What are the six main organs of the United Nations?
General Assembly, Security Council, International Court of Justice, Secretariat, Economic and Social Council, Trusteeship Council
Which organ of the UN is primarily responsible for maintaining international peace and security?
Security Council
How many permanent members does the UN Security Council have?
Five
Name the five permanent members of the UN Security Council.
China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States
True or False: The UN General Assembly makes binding decisions on member states.
False
What is the role of the UN Secretariat?
To carry out the day-to-day work of the UN and administer its operations.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the main deliberative body of the UN.
General Assembly
What is the International Court of Justice?
The principal judicial organ of the UN that settles legal disputes between states.
What is the primary focus of the UN Economic and Social Council?
To promote international economic and social cooperation and development.
True or False: The Trusteeship Council is still active today.
False
What is the main function of the UN Security Council?
To maintain international peace and security.
What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
A milestone document that proclaims the inalienable rights of all people.
In which year was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted?
1948
What does UNESCO stand for?
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
What is the main goal of UNESCO?
To promote peace and security through international cooperation in education, the sciences, and culture.
Fill in the blank: The UN has a specialized agency that focuses on health called _______.
World Health Organization (WHO)
What does UNICEF stand for?
United Nations Children’s Fund
What is the primary mission of UNICEF?
To provide humanitarian and developmental assistance to children and mothers.
True or False: The UN Peacekeeping forces are only deployed with the consent of the host country.
True
What is the purpose of UN peacekeeping missions?
To help countries navigate the difficult path from conflict to peace.
What is the role of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)?
To protect and support refugees and assist in their voluntary repatriation.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is responsible for coordinating international humanitarian response.
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
What is the role of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)?
To encourage sustainable development through sound environmental practices.
True or False: The UN does not have any authority to impose sanctions on countries.
False
What is the main goal of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
To address global challenges and achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.
How many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are there?
17
What is the main focus of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)?
To combat climate change and its impacts.
Fill in the blank: The UN Security Council can authorize the use of _______ in response to threats to peace.
force
What is the role of the UN Commission on the Status of Women?
To promote gender equality and the empowerment of women.
True or False: The UN is involved in global health initiatives.
True
What is the principle of ‘Responsibility to Protect’ (R2P)?
The obligation of the international community to prevent mass atrocities.
Fill in the blank: The UN’s peacekeeping operations are guided by the principles of _______.
consent, impartiality, and non-use of force.
What is the purpose of the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)?
To promote the integration of developing countries into the world economy.
How often does the UN General Assembly meet?
Annually
What is the role of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)?
To assist countries in their fight against illicit drugs and international crime.
Fill in the blank: The UN General Assembly can adopt _______ but they are not legally binding.
resolutions
What does the term ‘multilateralism’ refer to in the context of the UN?
Cooperation among three or more countries to pursue common goals.
True or False: The UN has the power to create international law.
False
What is the UN’s role in promoting human rights?
To uphold and promote the rights and freedoms of all individuals.
Fill in the blank: The UN publishes an annual report on the state of the _______.
world’s population
What is the UN’s primary source of funding?
Member state contributions
What is the role of the UN Development Programme (UNDP)?
To help countries achieve sustainable development and reduce poverty.
True or False: The UN can intervene in the internal affairs of a country without consent.
False
What is the significance of the UN Day?
It commemorates the anniversary of the UN’s founding on October 24.
Fill in the blank: The UN has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts in promoting _______.
peace and diplomacy
What is the role of the UN Human Rights Council?
To promote and protect human rights around the globe.
How often does the UN Human Rights Council hold sessions?
Three times a year
What is the main function of the UN’s World Food Programme (WFP)?
To provide food assistance in emergencies and work towards eradicating hunger.
