what is the UN Flashcards
when was the UN established?
1945
what are the UNs main aims?
To maintain international peace and security
To cooperate in solving international economic, cultural, social and humanitarian problems
To develop friendly relations among nations
To promote respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms
To be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations
what did they create to promote development?
the millennium development goals
how many members do they UN have?
191 states
how is the UN successful?
it provides the opportunity to hold diplomatic meetings which then provide communication between nations that might not communicate otherwise
it contains nearly every country so has a global impact
provides a forum for countries to settle disputes
how was the UN involved in Congo and how is this an example of how it is unsuccessful?
in 2005 UN peacekeepers were accused of paying women and children for sex who they were meant to be protecting against the conflict there
shows how they can take advantage of less developed countries
how is iraq an example of misuse of power in the UN?
there was a programme in which iraq could gain relief from international sanctions if they sold oil through the UN in return for medicine and food
it was found that the money for the oil was not going for supplies but private pockets
