ONU: para que serve e como funciona?

Atualizaí! – Política Internacional e CACD
7 Apr 202207:00

Summary

TLDRThis video from Atualizaí! delves into the United Nations (ONU), established in 1945 in response to World War II. It explores the ONU's foundational context, including its predecessor, the League of Nations, and highlights its six main organs: the General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, International Court of Justice, Trusteeship Council, and Secretariat. The video emphasizes the ONU's role in promoting international cooperation, peace, and security among its 193 member states, while also noting its official languages. Viewers are encouraged to engage with the content to deepen their understanding of international politics.

Takeaways

  • 🌍 The UN, or United Nations, was established in 1945 amid the backdrop of World War II.
  • 📜 The UN's founding document, the Charter of the United Nations, was signed at the San Francisco Conference by representatives from 50 countries.
  • 🇧🇷 Brazil's delegation to the UN founding included significant figures like Ambassador Pedro Leão Velloso and biologist Bertha Lutz.
  • ❌ The League of Nations, created after World War I to promote peace, failed due to its limitations, including the absence of the U.S. and a lack of enforcement power.
  • 🕊️ The UN was designed to avoid the weaknesses of the League and effectively ensure peace and security.
  • 🏛️ The UN consists of six main organs: the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the International Court of Justice, the Trusteeship Council, and the Secretariat.
  • 🗳️ In the General Assembly, each member state has one vote, ensuring equal representation regardless of a country's size or power.
  • 🔒 The Security Council has 5 permanent members with veto power, making it the key body for maintaining international peace and security.
  • ⚖️ The International Court of Justice resolves legal disputes between states and provides advisory opinions on legal questions.
  • 🌐 The UN currently has 193 member states, having grown from its original 51, and operates in six official languages.

Q & A

  • When was the United Nations (UN) created?

    -The UN was created in 1945, in the context of World War II.

  • What document serves as the constitutional treaty of the UN?

    -The constitutional treaty of the UN is known as the Charter of the United Nations.

  • Who led the Brazilian delegation at the founding conference of the UN?

    -The Brazilian delegation was led by Ambassador Pedro Leão Velloso, the interim Minister of Foreign Affairs.

  • What was the main purpose of creating the UN?

    -The main purpose of creating the UN was to promote cooperation and preserve international peace and security.

  • What organization was established after World War I with similar goals to the UN, and why did it fail?

    -The League of Nations was established after World War I but failed due to the absence of the United States, the need for consensus among all members, and the non-binding nature of its decisions.

  • How many main organs does the UN have, and can you name them?

    -The UN has six main organs: the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the International Court of Justice, the Trusteeship Council, and the Secretariat.

  • What is the function of the UN General Assembly?

    -The General Assembly is the plenary organ where all member states have one vote each, discussing a variety of issues and typically issuing recommendations.

  • How is the Security Council composed, and what unique power do its permanent members hold?

    -The Security Council consists of 5 permanent members and 10 non-permanent members. The permanent members have the unique power of veto, meaning if one votes against a substantial resolution, it cannot be passed.

  • What roles do the Economic and Social Council and the International Court of Justice play within the UN?

    -The Economic and Social Council has 54 members and addresses economic, social, cultural, educational, and health issues, while the International Court of Justice serves as the UN's judicial body, resolving legal disputes between states.

  • What is the significance of the UN's official languages, and how many are there?

    -The UN has six official working languages: Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, French, English, and Russian. This diversity reflects the organization's global nature and facilitates communication among member states.

  • What is the admission process for new member states into the UN?

    -To join the UN, a new member must be recommended by the Security Council and approved by the General Assembly.

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