United Nation Structure

1. The Organisational
Structure of the
United Nations
The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization that
maintains international peace, security, and cooperation. Its
organizational structure includes the General Assembly, Security Council,
Secretariat, and various specialized agencies and programs, each with
distinct roles and responsibilities.
by Khadeeja Nadeem

2. The General Assembly
1 Deliberative Body
The General Assembly is the main
deliberative, policymaking, and
representative organ of the UN,
where all member states are
represented.
2 Voting Powers
The General Assembly has the
power to make recommendations on
issues related to international peace
and security, development, and
human rights.
3 Composition
It is composed of all 193 UN member states, each with one vote, regardless of size
or economic power.

3. The Security Council
Responsibilities
The Security Council is
responsible for the
maintenance of
international peace and
security, and has the power
to make binding decisions
on member states.
Composition
It is composed of 15
members, including 5
permanent members
(China, France, Russia, the
United Kingdom, and the
United States) and 10 non-
permanent members
elected for two-year terms.
Veto Power
The five permanent
members have the power to
veto any substantive
Security Council resolution,
allowing them to block
decisions they oppose.

4. The Secretariat
Administrative
Duties
The Secretariat is
responsible for the
administrative and
executive functions of
the UN, providing
support to the other
principal organs.
Leadership
The Secretariat is led by
the Secretary-General,
who is the chief
administrative officer of
the UN and is appointed
by the General
Assembly.
International Civil
Service
The Secretariat is
composed of an
international team of civil
servants who work to
implement the decisions
of the UN's
intergovernmental
bodies.

5. Specialized Agencies and Programs
World Health
Organization
(WHO)
Responsible for
international public
health and well-
being.
United Nations
Children's
Fund (UNICEF)
Focused on
promoting the rights
and well-being of
children worldwide.
United Nations
Development
Programme
(UNDP)
Aims to eradicate
poverty and reduce
inequalities globally.
United Nations
Educational,
Scientific and
Cultural
Organization
(UNESCO)
Promotes
international
cooperation in
education, science,
and culture.