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1 Lesson 5 The United Nations

2 Objectives Review history behind creation of UN.
Identify goals of the UN. Examine structure and function of UN organs. Discuss role and effectiveness of UN.

3 Warm Up What are the 2 categories of international organizations? Provide an example of each.

4 International Cooperation
1 minute share Origins Members Purpose IGOs Regional IGOs NGOs Others? UN – 1945 – Keep post WW2 peace 192 members Internatl peace & security, improved standard of living

5 United Nations Helps stabilize international relations and monitor global events. History Post WWI- League of Nations Post WWII- Yalta Conference Oct 24, charter nations

6 General UN Membership 192 member states NYC: “Sessions” Sept-Dec
Pay dues Budget ($5.16 b) Peacekeeping costs different ($8 b) Send troops for UN activities

7 Goals of the U.N. Maintain international peace & security
Put down threats to peace & aggressive acts Promote respect for international law Protect human rights and freedoms Encourage social and economic progress

8 Activity: Structure of the UN
Identify the purpose, membership structure, and powers of the following branches: General Assembly Security Council Secretariat Economic and Social Council Court of Justice Ban Ki-moon: S. Korea

9 General Assembly Purpose: Open, deliberative forum Membership:
All member nations (192) 1 vote per delegation 2/3rd vote to pass resolutions/mandates Function/Powers: Elect members of other organs, Debate issues and make (non-binding) recommendations Approve budget and spending Suspend or revoke membership

10 Security Council Purpose: Maintain peace and security Membership:
5 permanent members (China, France, Britain, US, Russia), 10 non-perm members (2 yr terms) 9/15 votes to take action, including all 5 perm Function/Powers: Investigate and mediate disputes (binding decisions) Apply political and economic sanctions Take military action when necessary

11 Secretariat Purpose: Carry out daily operations Membership:
Secretary General (Ban Ki-moon) – 5 yr ~50K+ workers in various agencies and offices (NYC main) Function/Powers: Administer programs and policies Create press releases

12 Econ and Social Council
Purpose: Promote higher standard of living, econ and social progress Membership: 54 members- regional representation 3 year terms 1 vote per nation Function/Powers: Formulate policy Discuss & Initiate studies concerning econ/soc issues Call international summits (mtgs)

13 Internatl Court of Justice
Purpose: Settle disputes of internatl law Membership: 15 Justices (independent once elected) 9 year terms Peace Palace (The Hague, Amsterdam) Function/Powers: Nations submitting disputes agree to decisions Advise organs on legal questions

14 Trusteeship Council Purpose: Oversee “trust territories” (11 nations w/out govt following WW2) Membership: 5 Perm Security Nations Function: None, all territories est self-govt eventually

15 Issues and Controversies
No real power, non-binding No army National sovereignty Imbalance of power Inefficiency Underfunding

16 Millenium Dvpt Goals Adopted 2000 – Achieved 2015?

17 What are the goals of the UN?
Closure What are the goals of the UN? Is the UN successful?

18 Homework – A Block Read article “The U.N.: A Love-Hate Affair”
Wiki Post: Is the United Nations obsolete? What role should it play and what powers should it have in our new world.

19 Homework – C Block Wiki Post:
View TedTalk on Slide 16 and read the article “The U.N.: A Love-Hate Affair.” Incorporate both into your wiki post response! Wiki Post: Is the United Nations obsolete? What role should it play and what powers should it have in our new world.


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