United Nations

About the United Nations

Countries met to discuss a United Nations on April 25, 1945 in San Francisco, CA

The U.N. was formed on June 26, 1946

Purposes of the U.N.

1. To keep peace in the world

2. Foster cooperation among nations to solve world problems

Structure of the U.N. Secretary

General: chief officer

appointed by the General Assembly

Current Secretary General: Ban Ki-moon of

Korea

Structure of the U.N. Security Council:

15 nation members responsible for settling conflicts

Permanent Members: U.S., United Kingdom, China, Russia and France

Other Members: 10 nations for 2 year

terms Colombia, Germany,

India, Portugal, South Africa, Azerbaijan, Guatemala, Morocco, Pakistan,  Togo

Structure of the U.N. General

Assembly: Representatives

from all member nations

Role is to recommend action to the Security Council and to study and debate problems

Structure of the U.N. World Court:

Settles disputes over treaties and rights

Economic and Social Council Directs over 200

agencies to help countries and people around the world solve problems

U.N. Accomplishments

UNICEF UN Emergency

Children’s Fund—helps feed children in need

WHO World Health

Organization—solves health problems around the world

UNESCO Educational, Social and

Cultural Organization—spreads helpful information