1、The United NationsIntroduction The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization established on 24 October 1945 to promote international co-operation At its founding, the UN had 51 member states; there are now 193. the objectives of UN maintain international peace and security, promote hu

2、man rights, foster social and economic development, protect the environment, provide humanitarian aid in cases of famine, natural disaster, and armed conflict.EmblemFlagNew York CityUNs headquarterPrinciple offices:GenevaViennaNairobisix principal organs1. General Assembly2. Security Council3. Secre

3、tariat4. Economic and Social Council5.International Court of Justice6. Trusteeship Council General Assembly “world parliament ” One seat and one voteSecurity Council is charged with maintaining peace and security among countries. 5 are permanent 15 members 10 are non-permanent Secretariat Secretary-

4、General (provides over all administrative guidance)安東尼奧安東尼奧古特雷斯古特雷斯Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) 54 members are elected by the General Assembly a three-year term. functions :information gathering, advising member nations, and making recommendations.International Court of Justice (ICJ) The Hag

5、ue, in the Netherlands the primary judicial organ 15 judges 9-year terms are appointed by the General Assembly every sitting judge must be from a different nation.Trusteeship Councilexamine and discuss reports from the Administering Authority on the political, economic, social and educational advanc

6、ement of the peoplessuspended operations in 1994, upon the independence of Palau, the last remaining UN trustee territory.Specialized agenciesthe best-known agencies the International Atomic Energy Agency, the Food and Agriculture Organization, UNESCO (United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organization), the World Bank, the World