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Question
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Trace the evolution of the United Nations since is establishment in 1945. How does it function with the help of its structures and agencies?

Solution

EVOLUTION OF THE UN

(i) The UN was founded as a successor to the League of Nations. It was established in 1945.
(ii) The UN was set up through the signing of the UN Charter by 51 Nations.
(iii) It was formed with the help that it would act to stop conflict and wars.
(iv) By 2006, UN had 192 members. These included almost all independent states.

ITS FUNCTIONING

(i) In the UN General Assembly, all member nations have one vote each.
(ii) In the UN Security Council, there are five Permanent members – Britain, France, US, Russia and China and 10 temporary members.
(iii) The UN consists of many structures and agencies
(iv) War, peace, and difference between the member states are discussed in the General Assembly.
(v) Social and Economic issues are dealt with by many agencies including WTO, UNDP, UNHRC, UNICEF and UNESCO.