The United Nations Unit 4.9

United Nations Formed on October 24, 1945 aimed at getting the nations of the world with different needs, resources and populations to cooperate on common global issues : peace, human rights and justice for all Started with 51 countries signing the CHARTER OF THE UNITED NATIONS, today 191 countries are members of the United Nation s

The Charter of the United Nations 1945 – four purposes 1 The Charter of the United Nations 1945 – four purposes 1. to maintain international peace and security 2. to develop friendly relations among nations 3. to cooperate in solving international problems and in promoting respect for human rights 4. to be a centre for bring in harmony the actions of nations

Organization of the United Nations The UN is not a world government nor does it make laws for all countries The UN tries to resolve conflicts and takes into consideration the ideas and recommendations of its member nations The UN tries to use its “influence” rather than its “power” positively The UN tries to reflect world opinion and represents what the global community believes is right

Organizational Structure of the United Nations Headquartered in New York City The General Assembly The Security Council The Economic and Social Council The Secretary General and the Secretariat International Courts – located at The Hague in the Netherlands

Let’s look at the specific functions of each department of the United Nations The General Assembly – page 178 CIVICS NOW The Security Council – page 179 CIVICS NOW The Economic and Social Council – page 179 CIVICS NOW The Secretary General and the Secretariat – page 180 CIVICS NOW Case Study: Is the UN REALLY WORKING? – page 181