the united nations

The United Nations

By – Bhanu Yadav

Attendence :

What is The UN ?

• The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization established on 24 October 1945 to promote international co-operation.

• A replacement for the ineffective League of Nations, the organization was created following the Second World War to prevent another such conflict. At its founding, the UN had 51 member states; there are now 193.

• The UN Headquarters is situated in Manhattan, New York City and enjoys extraterritoriality. Further main offices are situated in Geneva, Nairobi and Vienna.

• Its objectives include maintaining international peace and security, promoting human rights, fostering social and economic development, protecting the environment, and providing humanitarian aid in cases of famine, natural disaster, and armed conflict.

Organs Of The UN

The General Assembly

The Security CouncilThe UN

Secretariat

The Economic & Social Council

The International Court Of Justice

Today’s Agenda

• Different country’s delegates will be de-briefing their motherlands.

• They will tell us about their country’s culture,economy,history,sports,etc.

• Today’s conference will be aimed at gaining more knowledge about each – other.

Millennium Development Goals Of The UN

• Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger;• Achieve universal primary education;• Promote gender equality and empower women;• Reduce child mortality;• Improve maternal health;• Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases;• Ensure environmental sustainability; and• Develop a global partnership for development

Important Personalities of the UN

•  Secretary-General - Ban Ki-moon •  Deputy Secretary-General - Jan Eliasson•  General Assembly President - John Ashe• Security Council President - Samantha Power•  Economic and Social Council President - Martin Sajdik 

This concludes today’s assembly.