The document discusses the history and purpose of the United Nations (UN). It was founded in 1945 after World War II to promote international cooperation and prevent future conflicts. The UN has six main organs that carry out its functions: the General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, Trusteeship Council, International Court of Justice, and Secretariat. While the UN has had some successes in peacekeeping and humanitarian aid, it has also faced criticisms over its handling of issues like the Kashmir conflict. The document provides an overview of the UN's formation and structure.
4. Introduction
An International Organization
Founded in 1945
Present 193 State members
51 Original Members
Headquater is in New York (USA)
Name was coined by US President Franklin
D.Roosevelt.
UN logo is designed by Oliver Lincoln
Lundquist
6 Official language of UN
Arabic, Chinese,English, French,Russia,
Spanish.
5. History
After WWW- 2 nations were in ruins and
world wanted peace.
50 countries gathered in San Francisco in
1945 to sign a document. The UN Charter,
which created an organization (The United
Nations)
The charter signed on 26 June,1945 by the
representatives of 50 countries.
Charter came into force. The UN officially
came into existances on 24 oct, 1945.
The forerunner of UN was the League of
Nations.
6. Foundation of UN
London Declaration
The Atlantic charter
Decelaration of the UNO
Moscow Conference
Tehran Conference
Dumberton oaks conference
Yalta conference
San Francisco conference
Establishment of UNO
7. Main purpose
To maintain international peace and security.
To develop friendly relations among nations
on the basis of equality and the principle of
self-determination.
To foster worldwide cooperation in solving
economic, social, cultural and humanitarian
problems.
To promote human rights and fundamental
freedom for the people of the world.
To serve as a centre where various nations
can coordinate their activities towards the
attainment of the objectives of the United
Nations.
To save succeeding generations from the
scourge of war.
8. organs
The UN has six principal organs to carry out its
functions:
1. The General Assembly,
2. The Security Council,
3. The Economic and Social Council,
4. The Trusteeship Council,
5. The International Court of Justice and
6. The Secretariat.
9. General assembly
It can discuss any matter affecting
international peace and security.
It makes recommendations for peaceful
settlements of disputes.
It passes the budget of the UN.
It elects the non-permanent members of
the Security Council.
It also elects the members of the Economic
and Social Council and the Trusteeship
Council.
It admits new members to the UN on the
recommendation of the Security Council.
The Security Council and the General
Assembly elect the members of the
International Court of Justice.
10. Security council
To maintain international peace and security
in the world.
To investigate international disputes and
recommend appropriate methods of settling
them.
To call on member states to apply economic
sanctions against the aggressor and thus to
put pressure on the guilty state to stop
aggression.
The Security Council may take military
action against the aggressor, if required.
11. International Court of Justice
To settle disputes brought to it by member
nations.
To provide legal advice to any organ of the
UN on request.
It was set up to ensure the proper
administration and development of those
areas of the world that were under foreign
rule.
The Council was also to take steps to help
areas attain self- government.
Trusteeship Council
12. Economic and Social Council
To promote economic and social progress.
To solve problems relating to health,
illiteracy, unemployment, etc.
To coordinate the functions of the agencies
of the UN.
The Secretary- General holds a key position in the
administration of the affairs of the UN. He organises
conferences, oversees peace¬keeping operations,
drafts reports on economic and social trends,
prepares studies on human rights, mediates in
international disputes and prepares budget
estimates.
The Secretariat
13. UNO ROlE IN KASHMIR ISSUE
Brief introduction to Kashmir Issue
India Approched UN
UNSC Resolution 47
3 Step process for Resolution of Kashmir
issue
Failure of Resolution 47
Kashmir issue at UNSC
UN Resolutions on Kashmir issue
Conclusion
14. ACHIEVEMENTS of UNO
Peace keeping
Strengthening NSS
Disarmament
Human Rights
Kashmir issue
Israel Aggression
Human Rights Violation
Genocide of Bosnian Muslims.
failures of UNO
15.
16. Agencies of uno
To promote
collaboration
among nations
through education
science and culture.
FAO
Rome-1945
WHO
Geneva-1948
ITU
Geneva-1865
IMF
Washington DC-1945
UNICEF
New York-1945
UNESCO
Paris-1946
ILO
Geneva-1919
Promotes
international
monetary
cooperation.
Attainment of
highest possible
level of health by
all people.
To improve
conditions and
living standards of
workers.
To promote
children’s welfare
all over the world.
Sets international
regulations for
radio telegraph,
telephone and
space radio
communications.
To improve the
living conditions
of the rural
population.
17. Agencies of uno
Promotes
international
cooperation in
human
environment.
IAEA
Vienna-1957
UN
New York-2010
WTO
Geneva-1995
IDA
Washington DC-1960
UNDP
New York-1965
UNEP
Nairobi-1972
UNODC
Vienna-1997
An affiliate of the
World Bank, it aims
to help
underdeveloped
countries raise
living standards.
To enable member
states to achieve
gender equality
and women
empowerment..
To prevent
illicit trafficking
and abuse of
drug, crime
prevention.
Helps developing
countries increase the
wealth producing
capabilities of their
natural and human
resources.
Setting rules
for world trade
to reduce
traffic.
To promote
peaceful uses of
atomic energy.
18. conclusion
.
Without communication and power the
world would be considerably worse.
The United Nations can achieve success
only if the member states cooperate
with it.All member countries must
abide by the policies and programmes
of the United Nations, if the latter is to
succeed as a peace-keeping
organisation.