What are the main organs of the United Nations ? Mention two functions of each
along with their composition.
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Explanation:
The main organs of the UN are the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the Trusteeship Council, the International Court of Justice, and the UN Secretariat.
-General Assembly
1)The General Assembly is the main deliberative, policymaking and representative organ of the UN. All 193 Member States of the UN are represented in the General Assembly, making it the only UN body with universal representation
2)Each year, in September, the full UN membership meets in the General Assembly Hall in New York for the annual General Assembly session, and general debate, which many heads of state attend and address.
-Security Council
1)The Security Council has primary responsibility, under the UN Charter, for the maintenance of international peace and security. It has 15 Members (5 permanent and 10 non-permanent members). Each Member has one vote.
2)It calls upon the parties to a dispute to settle it by peaceful means and recommends methods of adjustment or terms of settlement.
-Economic and Social Council
1)The Economic and Social Council is the principal body for coordination, policy review, policy dialogue and recommendations on economic, social and environmental issues, as well as implementation of internationally agreed development goals.
2) It serves as the central mechanism for activities of the UN system and its specialized agencies in the economic, social and environmental fields, supervising subsidiary and expert bodies.
-Trusteeship Council
The Trusteeship Council was established in 1945 by the UN Charter, under Chapter XIII, to provide international 1)supervision for 11 Trust Territories that had been placed under the administration of seven Member States, and ensure that adequate steps were taken to prepare the Territories for self-government and independence.
2)By a resolution adopted on 25 May 1994, the Council amended its rules of procedure to drop the obligation to meet annually and agreed to meet as occasion required -- by its decision or the decision of its President, or at the request of a majority of its members or the General Assembly or the Security Council.
-International Court of Justice
1)The International Court of Justice is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. Its seat is at the Peace Palace in the Hague (Netherlands). It is the only one of the six principal organs of the United Nations not located in New York (United States of America).
2)The Court’s role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized United Nations organs and specialized agencies.
-Secretariat
1)The Secretariat comprises the Secretary-General and tens of thousands of international UN staff members who carry out the day-to-day work of the UN as mandated by the General Assembly and the Organization's other principal organs. The Secretary-General is chief administrative officer of the Organization, appointed by the General Assembly on the recommendation of the Security Council for a five-year, renewable term.
2)The Secretary-General is chief administrative officer of the Organization, appointed by the General Assembly on the recommendation of the Security Council for a five-year, renewable term. UN staff members are recruited internationally and locally, and work in duty stations and on peacekeeping missions all around the world.
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Linked to the United Nations through special agreements, the separate, autonomous specialized agencies of the UN family set standards and guidelines, help formulate policies, provide technical assistance, and other forms of practical help in virtually all areas of economic.
- The International Labor Organization (ILO)
formulates policies and programs to improve working conditions and employment opportunities, and defines international labor standards as guidelines for governments.
- The Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO)
works to raise levels of nutrition and standards of living, to improve agricultural productivity and food security, and to better the conditions of rural populations.
- The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
promotes education for all, cultural development, protection of the world's natural and cultural heritage, press freedom, and communication.
- The World Health Organization (WHO)
coordinates programs aimed at solving health problems and the attainment by all people of the highest possible level of health; it works in areas such as immunization, health education, and the provision of essential drugs.
- The World Bank
group provides loans and technical assistance to developing countries to reduce poverty and advance sustainable economic growth.
- The International Monetary Fund (IMF)
facilitates international monetary cooperation and financial stability, and provides a permanent forum for consultation, advice, and assistance on financial issues.
- The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
sets international standards necessary for the safety, security, efficiency, and regularity of air transport, and serves as the medium for cooperation in all areas of civil aviation.
- The Universal Postal Union (UPU)
establishes international regulations for the organization and improvement of postal services, provides technical assistance, and promotes cooperation in postal matters.
- The International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
fosters international cooperation for the improvement and use of telecommunications of all kinds, coordinates usage of radio and TV frequencies, promotes safety measures, and conducts research.
- The World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
promotes scientific research on the atmosphere and on climate change, and facilitates the global exchange of meteorological data and information.
- The International Maritime Organization (IMO)
works to improve international shipping procedures, encourages the highest standards in marine safety, and seeks to prevent marine pollution from ships.
- The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
promotes international protection of intellectual property and fosters cooperation on copyrights, trademarks, industrial designs, and patents.
- The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
mobilizes financial resources for better food production and nutrition among the poor in developing countries.
- The UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
promotes the industrial advancement of developing countries through technical assistance, advisory services, and training.
- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
an autonomous intergovernmental organization under the aegis of the UN, works for the safe and peaceful uses of atomic energy.
- The UN and the World Trade Organization (WTO)
the major entity overseeing international trade, cooperate in assisting developing countries' exports through the Geneva-based International Trade Center.