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Overview of IOs and NGOs
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IOs contain governmentsNGOs contain individualsIOs>300 NGOs>1000s
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UN: Background
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1945San Francisco --> NYCextension of League of Nations by Wilson in 1919
Purpose:-serves as a peace-keeping role-3 pillars:1. Security2. Development3. Human rights - spread of democratic system |
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UN: Organization
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General Assembly - (plan, discuss, make initiatives)Security Council - (most power). actual decisions made.1. Permanent members - -US, UK, France, China, and Russia
2. Non-permanent members (10 of them)3. Non-members:-Kosovo, Taiwan, and Vatican City |
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UN: Peacekeeping
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-Ends/prevents small wars-16 missions, most in Africa, Bosnia, Iraq-Largest mission in the Congo
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UN: Problems
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Lack of effectivenessNo natural army
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UN: Proposed Changes
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Expand security council by including Germany & Japan.Right to self defense. Help with the aftermath of war by rebuilding.
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UN: Programs (6 of them)
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UNEP - environmentUNDP - developmentUNCTAD - trade
UNICEF - children UNHCR - refugees UNESCO - educational, scientific, cultural |
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UN: Autonomous Agencies (3 of them)
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WHO - healthFAO - agricultureIMF - international monetary fund
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