The specialized agencies of UNO are independent bodies established to help actualize the main objectives of the United Nations. These agencies are co-ordinated by the ECOSOC and they are: World Health Organization (WHO). International Labour Organization (ILO). Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO). International Monetary Fund (IMF). United National International Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF). United Nations …
INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE (ICJ): This is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. The ICJ is known as the world court and has its headquarter in the Hagues, Netherlands. The IC) was set up in 1945 to replace the earlier world court established by the League of Nations in 1922. The IC) has …
This is an umbrella of the United Nations specialized agencies that help to promote international co-operation and development in various fields of human endeavour. The specialized agencies are ILO, IMP, UNESCO, FAO etc. FUNCTIONS OF THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL To guarantee economic, social, cultural, educational and health welfare of the international community through …
THE TRUSTEESHIP COUNCIL: Is an organ of the United Nations empowered to manage the affairs of the territories taken away from Germany after their defeat in the Second World War, pending when such territories are granted independence. The Trusteeship council consists of: Permanent members the Security Council. States, which are administering trust territories. States not …
THE SECURITY COUNCIL: The Security Council is made up of five permanent members end ten other non-permanent members elected by the General Assembly every two years. The five permanent members of the Security Council include USA, Britain, USSR, China and France. The five permanent members have veto power. FUNCTIONS OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL Promote …
GENERAL ASSEMBLY: This organ of the UNO is made up of all member states of the organization. The General Assembly also consists of five representatives drawn from each member state. FUNCTIONS OF GENERAL ASSEMBLY The body discusses matters relating to world peace and security. Decides the admission of new members. Considers and approves financial and …