UN Flashcards
How many countries are part of it
193 by 2016
How is it made sure all voices are heard
Each country only has one ambassador so each country’s voice is heard fairly
Esp beneficial for smaller countries
Aims are to what?
Prevent recurrence of conflict before military forces of countries get involved
Establish human and equal rights DoHR
How has there been success with Yugoslav wars
Intnl Criminal Tribunal at ICC prosecuting leaders of genocide and war crimes
Prosecuted some war crimes from IC, DRC
How has the UN helped stability
WHO, FAP, WFP has reduced disease and hunger, reducing global desperation
Example of helping reduce disease
Ebola outbreak West Africa
Met 70 70 60 target
Regionalised aid, surveyed communities with outbreaks, invested in equipment and hygiene
Threat related to decision making
Africa and Latin America (pop 1.5bn) not heavily involved with world security decision making