UN Case study

Question 1

When was the UN founded?

Answer 1

The United Nations was set up in 1945. With other global IGOs, it was part of an attempt to create a new world order of peace, prosperity and stability, and avoid further world wars.

Question 2

What organisations form the UN?

Answer 2

The UN acts as a form of global governance through its several organisations. These
organisations govern different issues on a global scale. Some examples include:

The general assembly

Security council

International court of justice

UNESCO:
Educational,
Scientific and
Cultural
Organisation

Peacekeeping

Question 3

What are the goals of the UN?

Answer 3

Promote growth and stability

UN sanctions have allowed inequalities and injustices to be resolved. The UN punishes countries that do not abide by international
laws.

However they also exacerbate Inequalities and Injustices

The UN Peacekeeping Forces have come
under major criticism for crimes against
vulnerable citizens. Peacekeeping forces
have been accused of sexual assault, human trafficking, child prostitution, and murder during multiple dispatches.

Question 4

Goals and treaties

Answer 4

The UN promotes economic, social and
environmental growth through the creation of international treaties and goals.

The UN’s Millennium Development Goals and Sustainable Development Goals are prime examples of UN declarations that promote stability and growth.

Question 5

What do the Millennium development goals include?

Answer 5

Eradicating extreme poverty and hunger

Achieve universal primary education

Promote gender equality

Reduce child mortality

Improve maternal health

Combat diseases

Ensure environmental sustainability

Global partnership and development