POLI 205 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Peacebuilding, United Nations Trusteeship Council, World Health Organization
15 Oct 2017
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The united nations (un) is not a world government. It is based on the consent of member states. The un was founded in 1945 in san francisco when 51 states signed the un charter. Principles of the un: states are equal under international law, states have full sovereignty over their domestic affairs, states should have full independence and territorial integrity, states should ful ll their international obligations. The bureaucracy for administering un policy and programs. The secretary-general is nominated by the security council and approved by the general. The term of of ce is 5 years, and may be renewed. The secretary-general serves as a neutral mediator in international con icts. The secretary-general plays the role of agenda-setter, by bringing to the security council any matter that might threaten international peace and stability. Responsible for maintaining international peace and stability, and for restoring peace when it breaks down. Makes binding decisions on all un member states.
