What is the United Nations?
An intergovernmental organisation of 193 member states for international cooperation.
When was the UN Charter signed?
June 26, 1945.
When did the UN Charter enter into force?
October 24, 1945.
What does Article 103 of the UN Charter state about obligations?
UN Charter obligations override any other international agreement.
How many member states does the General Assembly include?
193 member states.
How many votes does each member state have in the General Assembly?
One vote per state.
How many members are in the Security Council?
15 members.
How many permanent members does the Security Council have?
Five permanent members.
What is the term length for non-permanent Security Council members?
Two-year terms.
What is the nature of General Assembly resolutions?
Non-binding recommendations expressing global consensus.
What is the legal status of Security Council resolutions under Chapter VII?
Legally binding on all UN member states.
What is the role of UN peacekeeping Blue Helmets?
They enforce ceasefires and protect civilians.
Through what framework does the UN address poverty and climate?
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Which UN body settles disputes between states?
The International Court of Justice.
What powers can the Security Council use under Chapter VII?
To impose sanctions or authorize military force.
What conflict did the UN Verification Mission in Colombia help end in 2016?
A 53-year civil conflict between the Colombian government and FARC guerrillas.
What was removed and destroyed by the UN through OPCW between 2013 and 2014?
1.3k tons of illegal Syrian chemical weapons.
Which UN agencies led the COVAX facility during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic?
WHO and UNICEF.
How many vaccine doses did the COVAX facility supply during the COVID-19 pandemic?
More than 2 billion doses.
What percentage of COVAX vaccine doses were provided free to low-income countries?
About 90%.
What happens if a permanent Security Council member vetoes a resolution?
The Security Council is legally blocked from binding action or sanctions.
Which countries used vetoes to block intervention in the Syrian Civil War?
Russia and China repeatedly used vetoes.
How many Tutsis and moderate Hutus were killed in the 1994 Rwandan genocide?
More than 800,000 were systematically murdered.
How long did the 1994 Rwandan genocide last?
Roughly 100 days.
What happened during the 1995 Srebrenica massacre?
Bosnian Serb forces executed over 8,000 Muslim men and boys after overrunning a UN safe area.
Why did Dutch peacekeepers fail to prevent the Srebrenica massacre?
They lacked sufficient numbers, weapons, and air support.
What does Article 2(7) restrict the UN from doing?
Intervening in domestic affairs of member states.
Why does the UN lack a standing army?
It relies on member states to provide troops, funding, and hardware.
How did Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine show UN enforcement weakness?
Russia’s P5 veto blocked a binding Security Council resolution to stop the invasion.
What caused the cholera epidemic after Haiti’s 2010 earthquake?
Poor sanitation management at a MINUSTAH camp introduced cholera.
What was a major consequence of the cholera epidemic in Haiti linked to the UN?
It killed over 10,000 Haitians and led to criticism of the UN’s delayed accountability.
Name one key purpose identified by the UN Charter.
Maintaining international peace and security.
What is one key principle of the UN Charter?
Prohibition of the use of force.
Which countries are the five permanent Security Council members?
United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia, and China.
What human rights document does the UN promote globally?
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
How much money did the UN provide to support economic activities during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Around 5 billion dollars.
Why can UN decision-making be slow and expensive?
Because it is a vast bureaucracy prone to administrative corruption and misconduct.
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1. What best describes the United Nations?
2. When did the UN Charter enter into force?
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