What is the United Nations

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  • WHAT IS THE UNITED NATION
    • This is GLOBAL BODY that has a UNIQUE INTERNATIONAL CHARACTER
    • It can take ACTION in an UNLIMITED RANGE of AREAS due to its CHARTER
    • AREAS the UN is ACTIVE in areas
      • ENVIRONMENT
      • REFUGEE PROTECTION
      • DISASTER RELIEF
      • COUNTER-TERRORISM
      • DISARMAMENT
      • HUMAN RIGHTS
      • ECONOMIC & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
    • KEY ROLE- To MAINTAIN INTERNATIONAL PEACE & SECURITY
      • This is usually done through the SECURITY COUNCIL & their LEGAL BINDING resolutions
    • Has the ABILITY to IMPOSE NON-military & military SANCTIONS in the event of NON-COMPLIANCE
      • This makes the UN as the PRIMARY source of INTERNATIONAL LAW

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