United Nations

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Smaller body of the UN- Deals with immediate threats to world peace; has five permanent members: Unites States, Russia, Great Britian, France, and China; (ten other members are elected to two-year terms)

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Security Council

Question 1

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

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General Assembly

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Settles legal disputes between nations

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International Court

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Goal is to promote economic growth

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Economic and Social Council

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Works to improve children’s lives

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United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

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Promotes science, education and culture

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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

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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 in crisis areas; works with other nations to prevent conflict

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

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

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World Trade Organization (WTO)

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Parts 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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World Health Organization (WHO)

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Volunteer group run by U.S. government, now has volunteers working in 77 countries; helps Americans & other world citizens understand each other; promote public health; teach people to use technology for business development

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Peace Corps

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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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International Committee of the Red Cross (IRCR)