Singapore decided on territorial rights of a country over its waters
Security Council
Singapore served as President of the Council from 2001 to 2002
Maintained international peace and security
UN peacekeeping operations
Singapore has been involved in peacekeeping since 1989
Contributed manpower and effort
FAILURE
WHO: Various nations
WHAT: the nuclear non-proliferation treaty was signed by 190 nations
WHEN: In 1970
WHERE: Took place in various nations
HOW: nuclear stockpiles remain high, and numerous nations continue to develop
these devastating weapons, including North Korea, Israel, Pakistan, and India.
SUCCESS
WHAT: East Timor became independent in 2002 after a bloody separation from Indonesian occupation
WHEN: May 2002
WHO: East Timor, UN and Indonesia
WHERE: East Timor
HOW: UN peacekeepers bolstered the emerging security services during first decade of independence
WHY IT WAS FORMED
Established in 24 October 1945, to promote international co-operation. A replacement for the
ineffective League of Nations, the organization was created following the Second World War to
prevent another such conflict.
AIMS
Maintain World Peace & Security
UN Security Council
International Court of Justice
Peacekeeping forces
Cooperate internationally to solve international
economic, social, cultural and humanitarian
problems
UN developmental programme
Emergency relief teams
Promote respect for human rights and basic
freedom regardless of race, religion and gender
Raises Human Rights violation with respective governments
International Criminal Court created
BENEFITS GAINED FROM UN MEMBERSHIP
Helped us better the international decision making process
which will result in protecting our own waters
With UN's recognition of sovereignty, it has given us international acclaim and backing of world powers
Gains greater recognition and trust, thus having more allies
Help sent from UN can play important roles in our development and success
UN LOGO
Olive branches
symbolizing peace
World map
depicts the area of concern to the United Nations
in achieving its main purpose, peace and security.
ORGANISATIONS
General Assembly
financing of peacekeeping
for discussions and voting
Security Council
maintenance of international peace and security.
deals with complaints and disputes
Secretariat
attends to administrative matters
economically, socially and politically
International Court of Justice
help settle disputes peacefully
Economic & Social Council
central platform for reflection, debate, and innovative thinking on sustainable development.
Trusteeship Council
ensure that trust territories were administered in the best interests of their inhabitants and of
international peace and security.