What is the United Nations
- Created by: Katie Beaumont
- Created on: 30-05-17 16:44
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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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