UN Flashcards
When was the United Nations (UN) created?
after World War II.
How many countries originally formed the UN and where? 51 countries in San Francisco.
What was the UN’s main founding goal? To promote peace
security
Which organization did the UN replace? The League of Nations.
What is the UN’s founding document called? The Charter of the United Nations.
What are the four main aims of the UN? Maintaining peace and security
Promoting human rights
How many countries are currently members of the UN? 193 countries.
What are the six official languages of the UN? English
French
How many main bodies does the UN have? Six main bodies.
What does the General Assembly do? All 193 member countries meet to discuss important global issues.
What is the role of the Security Council? Focuses on peace and security; has 15 members
5 of which are permanent (US
What does the International Court of Justice do? Settles legal disputes between countries.
What is the function of the UN Secretariat? Handles the day-to-day work and research of the UN.
What does the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) do? Works on human rights
health
What was the role of the Trusteeship Council? Helped countries that were not yet independent; no longer meets regularly.
Where is the UN headquarters located? New York City
with other major offices in Geneva and Vienna.
What is the UN’s overall purpose today? To solve global problems
promote peace and justice
