Understanding the United Nations: How it Works - TLDR News
The United Nations: Explained. How does it work? TLDR News breaks down its history, functions, and organs. From the Security Council to the General Assembly, learn how it maintains peace.
00:00:00 This video explains the United Nations, its history, principal organs, and daily functions in facilitating international diplomacy.
The video explains the history and purpose of the United Nations.
The United Nations has several organs that work together to facilitate international diplomacy.
The League of Nations was ineffective in preventing another global conflict.
00:01:30 The United Nations was created in 1945 to prevent conflict. It has six principal organs that oversee its main functions.
The United Nations was created in 1945 to prevent conflicts and promote international cooperation.
The United Nations has six principal organs: the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the International Court of Justice, the Secretariat, and the Trusteeship Council.
The General Assembly is the main policymaking body of the United Nations.
00:03:00 The United Nations is the largest international organization, representing all member states. Its primary body, the General Assembly, deals with peace, membership, and budget. The Security Council maintains peace with 15 members.
🌍 The General Assembly is the largest body of the UN and deals with international peace, member state admission, and the UN budget.
🤝 The General Assembly is led by a president elected for a one-year term, often from smaller states.
🔒 The Security Council has 15 member states and is responsible for maintaining international peace and security.
00:04:29 Learn how the United Nations works, including the roles of rotating and permanent members, the power of the Security Council, and the limitations of the General Assembly.
🌍 The United Nations has 10 rotating members on the council.
🗳️ The rotating members are elected for two-year terms.
🔒 The five permanent members of the Security Council have veto power.
00:05:59 This video explains how the United Nations actually works, including its economic and social council and the international court of justice.
🌍 The Economic and Social Council has jurisdiction over matters of economy, social welfare, environment, and international development.
⚖️ The International Court of Justice is the UN's main judicial body, ruling on matters of international law and issues advisory opinions.
🔒 The ICJ is composed of 15 judges nominated by the Permanent Council of Arbitration and must rely on the state's consent to take up a case.
00:07:29 A concise explanation of how the United Nations works, including the roles of the Security Council, General Assembly, and Trusteeship Council.
🌍 The United Nations is composed of several principal organs.
🏛️ The International Court of Justice resolves disputes between states.
💼 The Secretariat is responsible for the UN's day-to-day business.
🤝 The Trusteeship Council guides trust territories towards independence.
00:08:58 The United Nations is composed of the five permanent members of the Security Council. It elects a president and vice president. Calls to include environmental stewardship in its duties have been made.
🌍 The United Nations consists of several principal organs, including the Security Council, General Assembly, and Trusteeship Council.
⚖️ The Security Council, composed of the five permanent members, has the power to take action on international issues.
🌳 There have been calls to redefine the duties of the Trusteeship Council to include environmental stewardship.
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