UNITED NATIONS

What do you think this building is for?

• A big hotel

• A place where countries work together to solve external and internal issues

• A sports stadium

• A shopping mall

Why was the United Nations (UN) formed?

• To make international trade easier

• To create a single global government

• To replace the League of Nations and maintain world peace after World War II

• To help countries improve their sports and entertainment industries

Scenario: A war breaks out between two neighboring countries. Many people are forced to leave their homes and become refugees. What UN organ would most likely be involved in trying to stop the fighting and find a peaceful solution?

• The International Court of Justice

• The General Assembly

• The Security Council

• The Economic and Social Council

Scenario: A new disease is spreading rapidly across the world. Scientists and doctors are working hard to find a cure and prevent it from spreading further. Which UN organ would be responsible for coordinating the global health response?

• The Secretariat

• The World Health Organization (WHO), which is part of the Economic and Social Council.

• The Trusteeship Council

• The International Court of Justice

Two countries disagree about the border between their territories. They want a fair and impartial decision based on international law. Which UN organ would they turn to for a legal judgment?

• The General Assembly

• The Security Council

• The International Court of Justice

• he Secretariat

Delegates from all member countries meet to discuss important global issues like climate change, poverty, and human rights. Which UN organ is this meeting taking place in?

• The Secretariat

• The General Assembly

• The Economic and Social Council

• The Security Council

A group of UN staff members are responsible for the day-to-day work of the organization, including preparing reports, organizing meetings, and implementing decisions. Which UN organ do they work for?

• Secretariat
• International Court of Justice
• Security Council
• General Assembly

Many children around the world do not have access to education or healthcare. Which UN agency, under ECOSOC, is dedicated to protecting children's rights and helping them survive and thrive?

• UNICEF
• World Bank
• UNESCO
• WHO

In 1994, a terrible genocide occurred in Rwanda, where hundreds of thousands of people were killed. The world watched in horror. The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), established by the UN, had to decide how to bring those responsible to justice. What do you think the ICTR focused on to bring justice?

• Promoting cultural exchange programs in Africa.
• Establishing a peace treaty between conflicting parties.
• Focusing on economic development in Rwanda.
• Prosecuting individuals responsible for genocide and war crimes.

Scenario: In 2008, armed pirates off the coast of Somalia were hijacking ships and holding crews for ransom. This posed a serious threat to international shipping. Which UN body passed resolutions authorizing countries to use military force to combat piracy?

• World Trade Organization
• International Maritime Organization
• United Nations General Assembly
• United Nations Security Council