1. The United Nations
Unit 4.9

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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 CIVICS NOW
Case Study: Is the UN REALLY WORKING? – page 181