The UN

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The UN

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The United Nations

• is an international organization that is almost
  like a world government.
• The headquarters building is in New York City.
• It is not a world government because it does not
  make laws. However, they have a charter that is
  an international treaty that sets out basic
  principles of international relations.
• It was established in October of 1945.
• This organization was needed at that time because
  of the devastation suffered through World War II.
  
• At that point 51 countries, headed by USA,
  Britain, USSR, and China committed to preserve
  peace throughout the world.
• Today 193 countries belong to the United Nations,
  which is almost every nation in the world.

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Countries not a part of the UN

• Taiwan not recognized as sovereign state
• Kosovo- not recognized as sovereign state
• Palestine currently invited to observe
• Vatican City- not interested

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The UN has 4 Purposes

• To maintain international peace and security
• To develop and preserve friendly relations among
  all nations
• To solve international problems that may arise
  while promoting respect for human rights
• To be a focal point for harmonizing intentions
  and actions of all nations

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The UN is comprised of sections called bodies

• The General Assembly
• Trusteeship Council
• The Security Council
• Secretariat
• Economic and Social Council
• International Court of Justice

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The General Assembly

• Is referred to as a parliament of nations.
• Each nation has one seat and one vote.
• Decisions concerning key issues are decided by
  two-thirds majority, others are decided by simple
  majority. Recently a consensus has been
  implemented rather than a formal vote.
• Holds a regular session once a year to discuss
  and debate important world issues.
• Makes recommendations to other UN bodies.
• Approves the UN budget.

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The Security Council

• Its primary responsibility is to maintain
  international peace and security.
• The council may meet at any time peace is
  threatened.
• All members are obligated to carry out the
  Councils decisions.
• Fifteen Council members exist.
• Five Council members are permanent members
  China, France, The Russian Federation, the United
  Kingdom and The United States (notice Canada has
  been left out of this category).
• The General Assembly elect the other ten Council
  members for two-year terms.
• Makes recommendations on the appointment of a new
  Secretary-General and on the admission of new
  Members of the UN to the General Assembly.

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Economic and Social Council

• Exists under the authority of the General
  Assembly.
• Plays a key role in promoting international
  cooperation for development.
• Consults with Non-Governmental Organizations.
• Has fifty-fours members in three-year terms whom
  are elected by the General Assembly.
• Holds a major meeting in July along with several
  others during the year.

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The Trusteeship Council

• Consists of five permanent members of the
  Security Council.
• Established to provide international supervision.
  
• Rules and procedures have been amended to allow
  the council to meet when needed.

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The International Court of Justice

• Also known as the World Court.
• Consists of fifteen judges.
• Settles legal disputes between countries.
• Headquarters are in The Hague (Netherlands).

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The Secretariat

• Its head is the Secretary-General who provides
  administrative guidance.
• Oversees the operation of The United Nations.
• Total staff of approximately 7,500 people from
  over 170 countries.

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The UN Annual Conference

• Each year a conference is held for students at
  the United Nations headquarters in New York City.
  
• Students from all over the world attend the
  conference.
• Guest speakers are invited to speak on human
  rights topics chosen for that years conference.
• The goal of this annual conference is to promote
  learning and awareness, and stimulate action
  among youth and youth leaders about human rights.
  
• Lastly, the conference provides youth
  participants with hands-on experience using
  recent information technologies such as web
  casting and video conferencing.

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UN Development Goals 2015

• http//www.blatantworld.com/video_clip/united_nati
  ons_millennium_development_goals_for_2015.html
• http//www.youtube.com/watch?vv3p2VLTowAAfeature
  related

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Do you recognize these NGOs?
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NGOs

• An NGO is a Non-Governmental Organization that
  works together to resolve world problems.
• Because it is often difficult to know how to get
  involved at the global level, NGOs provide
  citizens with a starting point to follow through
  with their interest in world problems.
• You can get involved by donating money, speaking
  to family and friends about world needs, writing
  letters and joining lobby campaigns.

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Examples of NGOs

• http//chatt.hdsb.ca/menkac/classes/NGOs.htm
• NGOs based in Canada

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Wed- Guest Speaker

• The Red Cross!!!!