The UN

• When was the United Nations founded?

  1945
• How many member states does the United Nations have?

  193 member states
• Who are the five key permanent members of the UN Security Council?

  US, UK, France, Russia, and China
• What is the role of rotational basis members in the UN?

  They serve temporary terms on the Security Council
• What is the primary aim of the United Nations?

  To promote international peace, security, and cooperation
• What type of organization is the UN?

  Intergovernmental organization
• What are some principles the UN operates on?

  Addressing peace, climate change, and poverty
• How does the UN foster cooperation between nations?

  Through negotiations and problem-solving mechanisms
• What is the role of the UN Security Council?

  To reduce conflict between countries
• What was the effectiveness of the UN Security Council during the Ukraine and Russia war?

  Limited effectiveness despite recommendations
• What is the International Panel for Climate Change (IPCC) associated with?

  Climate change and COP meetings
• What are some limitations of the UN's effectiveness?

  Limited spatial reach and varying budgets
• What is the role of the UN General Assembly?

  To develop relations and settle disputes
• How does the UN uphold international agreements?

  Through the International Court of Justice
• What is the UN Development Programme focused on?

  Eradication of poverty and reducing inequalities
• What major health issues does the World Health Organization manage?

  Global disease outbreaks and pandemics
• What significant achievement did the WHO accomplish?

  Eradication of smallpox and almost polio
• How was the WHO's response to COVID-19 perceived?

  Praised for coordination but criticized for efficacy
• What are the criticisms faced by the UN regarding its impartiality?

  Relies on funding from developed nations
• What are the key functions of the United Nations?

  • Promote international peace and security
  • Foster cooperation through negotiations
  • Address global issues like climate change and poverty
  • Uphold international agreements through the International Court of Justice
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the UN's approach to global issues?

  Strengths:

  • Global representation of member states
  • Mechanism for conflict resolution
  • Focus on humanitarian issues

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Limited effectiveness in certain conflicts
  • Dependence on funding from developed nations
  • Criticisms of impartiality and leadership
• What crimes have UN peacekeeping forces been accused of committing?

  Sexual assault, human trafficking, and murder
• Why have UN peacekeeping forces come under scrutiny?

  For crimes against vulnerable citizens
• What specific mission is mentioned regarding UN peacekeeping forces' alleged crimes?

  The UN mission in Kosovo
• What has the UN been accused of regarding its response to crises?

  Being inactive when aid is needed
• What significant event did the UN fail to prevent in 1971?

  The Rwanda genocide
• What criticism did the UN face regarding its actions in the Congo in 2014?

  Inactivity after attacks that killed 30 people
• How long did it take for UN forces to arrive after the attacks in the Congo?

  Two days
• How far away were UN forces when the attacks occurred in the Congo?

  7 km
• What controversial election took place in 2013 regarding the UN Human Rights Council?

  Saudi Arabia was elected as a member
• What is the reputation of Saudi Arabia regarding human rights?

  It has a poor reputation, especially for women's rights
• What is the contradiction in Saudi Arabia's membership in the UN Human Rights Council?

  It upholds high human rights standards despite Saudi Arabia's poor record