 and reduction of conventional and biological chemical and nuclear weapons.
The International Court of Justice:
The Court has fifteen justices to decide cases to settle legal battles between nations and to offer legal advice to the UN. The cases are decided by a majority vote and nations bringing disputes before the International Court must agree before-hand to accept the decision of the Court.
Consists of the Secretary General and staff. The Secretary General is typically appointed for a five year term by the General Assembly from the recommendation of the Security Council. The Secretary General may appoint the staff to do the clerical and administrative work of the United Nations. Kofi Annan is the current Secretary General.
determining if a nation has fulfilled the requirements to lift sanctions.
directing diplomatic missions
directing emergency military forces.
The Trusteeship Council:
Members are the permanent members of the Security Council: the US, Great Britain, France, Russia, and China. The Trusteeship Council oversees trusteeships, or territories that were once colonies. The council was initially formed to protect colonial people.
The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC):
Consists of 54 members elected by the General Council for a three year term. The council attempts to improve the economic, social, educational and health conditions internationally, to prevent the underlying causes of war.
The council created the Commission on Human Rights, as well as other commissions to deal with narcotics and crime. The council also receives reports from the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF), the High Commissioner for Refugees, and the UN Development Program.
1.) The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). International exchange of information to fight ignorance and prejudice. "Since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed" (from the UNESCO Charter)
2.) The International Labor Organization (ILO). Fights to improve work conditions and helps countries develop labor laws.
3.) The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Attempts to raise food and nutrition levels and provides information on food growth and distribution techniques.
4.) The World Health Organization (WHO). To improve health standards, the means of public health service, and to fight epidemics.
5.) The International Monetary Fund. To promote world trade through stable currencies.
6.) the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank). Provides loans for large scale products to promote economic progress.