Committees

The UN Security Council is responsible for maintaining international peace and security. It has 15 members, including five permanent ones (China, France, Russia, the UK, and the US) with veto power. It can impose sanctions, authorize military action, and deploy peacekeeping missions.

The ICJ is the UN’s main judicial body, settling legal disputes between states and giving advisory opinions on international legal matters. It is based in The Hague and helps uphold international law.

ECOSOC oversees economic, social, and environmental development efforts. It coordinates the work of specialized UN agencies, promoting sustainable development, human rights, and global cooperation on economic and social issues.

The UNHRC promotes and protects human rights worldwide. It investigates violations, makes recommendations, and supports international human rights law.

WHO is the leading global authority on public health. It coordinates international health responses, combats diseases, promotes medical research, and provides health guidelines and support to countries.

UNODC works to combat drug trafficking, organized crime, corruption, and terrorism. It supports countries in creating policies and legal frameworks to address these issues.

UN Women focuses on gender equality and women’s empowerment. It works to eliminate discrimination, promote women’s rights, and support policies that advance gender equality globally.

UNOOSA promotes the peaceful use of outer space, coordinates international space cooperation, and ensures that space activities comply with international law.

The League of Nations was the first global peacekeeping organization, founded after World War I to prevent future conflicts. It failed to stop World War II and was replaced by the United Nations in 1945.