The United Nations

 The United Nations was set up in 1945 by 50 nations who signed a Charter promising to abide by the aims of the organisation.  It was meant to provide an opportunity for nations of the world to work together to improve human rights and freedoms, maintain world peace and encourage social and economic progress. Why the United Nations was set up

 The organisation has expanded from 50 nations to Current Membership

What does the United Nations do?  It encourages countries to solve their disputes peacefully  It encourages countries to support human rights and freedoms  It encourages social and economic progress, especially for poorer countries in the world  It gives a chance for countries to discuss world problems and co-operate in coming up with solutions.

The Five Main Organs of the United Nations

What are the UN Specialised Agencies? These are smaller organisations within the UN that “specialise” in skills and expertise to help meet the needs of member countries, especially developing nations. These are smaller organisations within the UN that “specialise” in skills and expertise to help meet the needs of member countries, especially developing nations. The Economic and Social Council is responsible for these agencies. The Economic and Social Council is responsible for these agencies.

The main Specialised Agencies The main ones are:  The International Labour Organisation (ILO)  T he Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO)  The World Health Organisation (WHO)  The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)  The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural organisation (UNESCO)

The International Labour Organisation (ILO)  The ILO is concerned with improving working conditions around the world.  It deals with low wages, safety conditions and the exploitation of children. International Labour Organization - Home

The Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO)  The FAO is concerned with working on methods to improve the food supply for farmers.  It deals with improving crop yields, nutrition and the quality of crops.  It also deals with introducing new farming methods for farmers. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

The World Health Organisation (WHO)  The WHO is concerned with promoting good health and good medical facilities.  It deals with training health professionals, developing primary health care, immunisation campaigns and researching into health problems(e.g. AIDS) WHO | World Health Organization

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)  UNICEF is concerned with helping children in need, and their mothers, around the world.  It deals with emergency relief for children in disasters, immunisation, birth control advice, safe motherhood and educational projects. UNICEF - UNICEF Home

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)  UNESCO is concerned with developing education, science and the arts.  In education, it deals with helping to set up educational systems, training teachers and providing resources. - UNESCO - Homepage | UNESCO.org | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization