Global organisations are not new but have been important in the post-1945 world (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What was the UN established as after 1945?
What was the UN established as after 1945?
The first post-war IGO
What does the UDHR do?
What does the UDHR do?
Defines human rights in detail
How many people in how many countries does the World Food Programme provide food aid to?
How many people in how many countries does the World Food Programme provide food aid to?
90 million people in 80 countries
What is the primary role of UNHCR?
What is the primary role of UNHCR?
Supporting people affected by conflict
Which two hard power options can the UN use when diplomacy is not enough?
Which two hard power options can the UN use when diplomacy is not enough?
Economic sanctions & military interventions
What distinctive item do UN troops wear?
What distinctive item do UN troops wear?
Blue helmets
Where is the International Criminal Court located?
Where is the International Criminal Court located?
The Hague, Netherlands
Which country is given as an example of UN economic sanctions?
Which country is given as an example of UN economic sanctions?
Iran
What is the restriction on UN peacekeeping troops' military activity?
What is the restriction on UN peacekeeping troops' military activity?
Only allowed to engage for self-protection
Why do UN member states sometimes intervene independently without UN agreement?
Why do UN member states sometimes intervene independently without UN agreement?
Frustration with UN inaction or delays