UN Flashcards

1
Q

How many countries are part of it

A

193 by 2016

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2
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How is it made sure all voices are heard

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Each country only has one ambassador so each country’s voice is heard fairly
Esp beneficial for smaller countries

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3
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Aims are to what?

A

Prevent recurrence of conflict before military forces of countries get involved
Establish human and equal rights DoHR

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4
Q

How has there been success with Yugoslav wars

A

Intnl Criminal Tribunal at ICC prosecuting leaders of genocide and war crimes
Prosecuted some war crimes from IC, DRC

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5
Q

How has the UN helped stability

A

WHO, FAP, WFP has reduced disease and hunger, reducing global desperation

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6
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Example of helping reduce disease

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Ebola outbreak West Africa
Met 70 70 60 target
Regionalised aid, surveyed communities with outbreaks, invested in equipment and hygiene

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7
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Threat related to decision making

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Africa and Latin America (pop 1.5bn) not heavily involved with world security decision making

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