United Nationa Flashcards

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Security Council

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Smaller body of the UN-Deals with immediate threats to world peace; has five permanent members: United States Russia Great Britain France and China

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General Assembly

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Main forum for the UN’s 192 member nations.Every member has a voice there.

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International Court

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Settles legal disputes between nations

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Economic and Social Council

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Goal is to promote economic growth

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United Nations Children Fund

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Works to improve children lives

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization

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Includes 28 in North America and Europe goals are to keep peace and defend members in war may send armed forces to crisis are ase works with other nations to prevent conflict

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World trade organization

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Promotes free trade 150 member nations encourages member nations to remove trade barriers

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World health organization

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Part of the Un improves health for all people fights and prevents disease helps countries meet health standards ended smallpox teaches people about the HIV virus

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Peace corps

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Volunteer group dun by us government now has volunteers working in 77 countries helps Americans other world citizens understand each other promote public health

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International committee of the Red Cross

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Based in Switzerland unites efforts of Red Cross and red crescent groups around the world provides aid to victims of war or natural disasters maintains a neutral position in wars

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United nation educational scientific and cultural organization

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Promotes science education and culture

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