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Introduction to the United Nations

Introduction to the United Nations. Tuesday, November 21, 2006. Human Rights. Nuclear Non-Proliferation Unexploded ordinance (cluster bombs, smart bombs, landmines). Global Warming (Climate Change). Fair Trade. 6 Main Assemblies. The General Assembly The Security Council

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Introduction to the United Nations

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  1. Introduction to the United Nations Tuesday, November 21, 2006

  2. Human Rights

  3. Nuclear Non-ProliferationUnexploded ordinance (cluster bombs, smart bombs, landmines)

  4. Global Warming (Climate Change)

  5. Fair Trade

  6. 6 Main Assemblies • The General Assembly • The Security Council • The Economic and Social Council • The Trusteeship Council • The International Court of Justice • The Secretariat

  7. Why we need the UN In a world plagued by conflict, the UN permits instant consultations among governments and provides the forum for dealing with long-term problems

  8. Why we need the UN • The UN is a catalyst for action on major global issues, such as the environment and illicit drugs, and provides the best mechanism available to mobilize and sustain international cooperation to tackle these issues.

  9. Why we need the UN • The UN and its agencies help build economies and stabilize financial markets. They help eradicate disease, expand food production and increase longevity. They protect refugees, deliver food aid and respond quickly to natural disasters.

  10. Why we need the UN • The UN and its agencies protect vulnerable groups, like children, refugees, displaced persons, minorities, indigenous people and the disabled.

  11. Why we need the UN • The UN and its agencies provide the machinery for setting technical and legal standards in vital areas of global interaction, from air safety standards to human rights.

  12. Purpose of the UN • The purposes of the United Nations, as set forth in the Charter, are to maintain international peace and security; to develop friendly relations among nations; to cooperate in solving international economic, social, cultural and humanitarian problems and in promoting respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms; and to be a center for harmonizing the actions of nations in attaining these ends.

  13. Policy Paper • A structured response that provides a clear picture of a nation’s stand on a particular topic. • Approximately one page.

  14. Resolution Paper • Explains the action(s) of a country -according to their policies - and how they will solve the question being addressed. • No more than 2 pages in length.

  15. PREAMBLE Explains the purpose of the draft. First word is underlined and is usually capitalized. May not be amended. OPERATIVE CLAUSES Recommendations for actions or opinions about the situation. Begins with a verb denoting an action. May be amended. Writing a Resolution

  16. PREAMBLE Affirming Declaring Fulfilling Observing Seeking Welcoming OPERATIVE Affirms Considers Declares Invites Proclaims Urges Writing a Resolution

  17. Topics for General Assembly • Nuclear Non-proliferation • Genocide in Sudan • Global Warming – Kyoto Accord • Unexploded Ordinance – cluster bombs, smart bombs, landmines • Fair Trade • Human Rights – International Law Tribunal

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