The UN and PSO

1. The UN and PSO

2. UNITED NATIONS 101 Everything you need to know about the UN in 30 minutes or less!

3. GENERAL ASSEMBLY (191) SECURITY COUNCIL (5+10) TRUSTEESHIP COUNCIL ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE SECRETARIAT United Nations

4. GA STANDING COMMITTEES MILITARY STAFF COMMITTEE SC AD HOC COMMITTEES PEACE KEEPING MISSIONS United Nations

5. UNOMIG UNAVEM III UNDOF UNFICYP UNIFIL UNMOGIP UNTSO UNIKOM MINURSO ONUSAL UNPROFOR UNSCOM UNMIH ETC. Trustee- ship Council Security Council Main Committees Standing Committees Other Subsidiary Organs General Assembly Military Staff Committee International Court of Justice Secretariat Economic and Social Council UNWRA ILO, FAO, UNESCO, WHO, IMF, IDA, IBRD, IFC, ICAO UPU, WMO, IMO, WIPO, IMU, IFAD, UNIDA, GATT UNCTAD, UNICEF, UNHCR, WFP, UNITAR, UNDP, UNEP, UNU, UN Special Fund, World Food Council, HABITAT, UNFPA Regional Commissions Functional Commissions Other Committees United Nations

7. United Nations UNOMIG UNAVEM III UNDOF UNFICYP UNIFIL UNMOGIP UNTSO UNIKOM MINURSO ONUSAL UNPROFOR UNSCOM UNMIH ETC. Trustee- ship Council Security Council Main Committees Standing Committees Other Subsidiary Organs General Assembly Military Staff Committee International Court of Justice Secretariat Economic and Social Council UNWRA ILO, FAO, UNESCO, WHO, IMF, IDA, IBRD, IFC, ICAO UPU, WMO, IMO, WIPO, IMU, IFAD, UNIDA, GATT UNCTAD, UNICEF, UNHCR, WFP, UNITAR, UNDP, UNEP, UNU, UN Special Fund, World Food Programme, HABITAT, UNFPA Regional Commissions Functional Commissions Other Committees

8. UNCTAD UNICEF UNHCR WFP UNITAR UNDP UNEP UNU UN Special Fund World Food Council HABITAT UNFPA ILO FA0 UNESCO WHO IMF World Bank IDA IBRD IFC ICAO UPU ITU WMO IMO WIPO IFAD UNIDA GATT GA ECOSOC Regional and Functional Commissions United Nations

9. General Assembly MAIN COMMITTEES FIRST COMMITTEE DISARMAMENT AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY SECOND COMMITTEE ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL THIRD COMMITTEE SOCIAL, HUMANITARIAN AND CULTURAL FOURTH COMMITTEE SPECIAL POLITICAL AND DECOLONISATION FIFTH COMMITTEE ADMINISTRATIVE AND BUDGETARY SIXTH COMMITTEE LEGAL STANDING COMMITTEES “ACABQ” ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE AND BUDGETARY QUESTIONS

10. The Secretariat • FUNCTIONS OF THE SECRETARIAT • DPKO WITHIN THE SECRETARIAT • PEACEKEEPING IS UNIQUE • THE OPERATIONAL ASPECT • DPKO IS A RECENT INVENTION • OCHA WITHIN THE SECRETARIAT • ROLES • OCHA IS A RECENT INVENTION

11. The Secretary General is the Chief Administrative Officer of the UN • Produce reports for legislative organs • Provide secretariat services • Provide meeting services • Provide editorial, translation, & reproduction services • Conduct studies • Promote economic & social development • Produce & publish statistical publications

12. The Secretary General is the Chief Administrative Officer of the UN (continued) • Organize conferences, expert group meetings and seminars • Provide technical assistance • Undertake fact finding • Disseminate information on UN activities • Provide planning, financial, personnel, legal and general services

13. The Secretary General is the Chief Administrative Officer of the UN • Produce reports for legislative organs • Provide secretariat services • Provide meeting services • Provide editorial, translation, & reproduction services • Conduct studies • Promote economic & social development • Produce & publish statistical publications • Organize conferences, expert group meetings & seminars • Provide technical assistance • Undertake fact finding • Disseminate information on UN activities • Provide planning, financial, personnel, legal & general services -Plan, prepare, conduct and direct all UN Field Operations, in particular peace-keeping and humanitarian operations

14. NEW PLANNING MECHANISMS “Emergency Response Committee” • Coordinated Planning Mechanism • Chaired by the Secretary-General • Composed of: • Department of Political Affairs • Department of Peacekeeping Operations • Office of the Coordinator of Humanitarian Affairs

15. Resolutions and Mandates • Military Perception of What is Needed • Military Style Guidance & Orders • Clearly defined tasks • Force structures • Limitations • Clear direction on Use of Force In other words the military want Operational Guidance

16. This does not mean that the Mandate cannot address the Military, Humanitarian, Human Rights and other Concerns Resolutions and Mandates • The UN is a Political Structure • The UN operates at the International Strategic Political Level • The Mandate will be a Political Statement

17. Members Bring To The Table • National Interest • International • Neighbors • Parties to the Conflict - Interests • Humanitarian Considerations • Relief / Protection / Reconstruction / Development • Human Rights Considerations • Media Perceptions • The Costs of Intervention

18. Requirements • Balance all the Concerns • Build a Consensus • Meet the Bulk of National & International Interests Reconcile the Impossible

19. SECURITY COUNCIL • How does the Council deal with a Security Issue • May be brought by a number of players • Member States party to the problem • States even if not Members • General Assembly • Secretary General • Regional Arrangements

20. Sec-Gen Good Offices Fact Finding Reports Mission SC Consultations Mandate Discussion SC Resolution Military Advisor DPKO Budget DPA Mission Planning Force Comd OCHA ERC TCNs SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION CONFLICT

21. SECURITY COUNCIL • On what basis are decisions made? • Too much information • Political, Diplomatic, Humanitarian Feedback • Fact Finding Reports • Secretary General’s Reports • Information and Intelligence • First Hand Visits - Representatives • Media

22. THE MANDATE PROCESS TODAY • In comparison to the past the process has become effective • Understands and recognizes multi-dimensional, multi-lateral operations • Recognizes the impact of Regional Organizations • Provides comprehensive mandates to missions

23. Questions & Answers ? The UN and PSO