General Studies 2

Formation: The UN Peacekeeping Forces were established when the UN Security Council approved the deployment of UN military observers to the Middle East in 1948 Aim: UN peacekeeping forces assist nations in transitioning from war to peace, carrying out missions … Continue reading →

Focus: International postal services and standards. Mission: To foster international cooperation in postal services and improve the global postal network. Headquarters: Bern, Switzerland. Key Activities: Coordinating global postal services and ensuring efficient delivery. Setting international postal standards and improving mail … Continue reading →

It was established by the UN Secretary-General in an effort to increase the efficiency of UN development initiatives at the national level. It functions as a high-level forum for collaborative policy formation and decision-making. In addition to directing, assisting, monitoring, … Continue reading →

Focus: Refugee protection, human rights, and humanitarian aid. Mission: To provide protection and assistance to refugees and displaced persons and help them rebuild their lives. Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland. Key Activities: Offering humanitarian assistance in refugee camps. Advocating for the rights … Continue reading →

What is it?: UNCTAD is a permanent intergovernmental body established by the United Nations General Assembly.  Aim: UNCTAD was established primarily to address the concerns facing developing nations in regards to trade, investment, and development. Founded: 1964. Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland. … Continue reading →

Aim: UNHRC is a UN body whose mission is to promote and protect human rights around the world Members: The Council has 47 members elected for staggered three-year terms on a regional group basis Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland Formation: The Council … Continue reading →

Founded in 1997: OPCW was established to implement the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), which aims to eliminate chemical weapons. Headquarters: Based in The Hague, Netherlands. Mission: To promote the destruction of chemical weapons and prevent their proliferation, ensuring global compliance … Continue reading →

Headquarters: Montreal, Canada. Focus: Global aviation safety, standards, and regulations. Mission: To promote safe and orderly growth of international civil aviation. Key Activities: Establishing international standards and regulations for air travel safety. Coordinating international efforts to enhance aviation security. Providing … Continue reading →

What is it?: The largest humanitarian organisation in the world, it is dedicated to achieving the global target of eradicating hunger by 2030. Formation Established – 1961 Established by – The FAO and UN General Assembly at the behest of … Continue reading →

Headquarters: New York, USA. Focus: Child rights, education, nutrition, and health. Mission: To advocate for children’s rights and ensure their survival, development, and well-being. Key Activities: Providing humanitarian aid in emergencies. Promoting child health, nutrition, and education. Working on child … Continue reading →