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The United Nations

This is the official Web site of the United Nations.


1. Briefly describe two of the major issues currently being considered at the UN. Why are these issues important? What can the UN do to address these issues?




2. Briefly describe two upcoming UN conferences. What are the conferences about? What actions could the UN potentially take?




3. Find the link for the UN Economic and Social Council. What is the main mission of ECOSOC? How does it attempt to accomplish this mission?




4. Go to the regional ECOSOC site of your choice. What are the important issues facing this region? How does ECOSOC attempt to address these issues?




5. Find the link for the Secretary-General. Describe two recent actions of the Secretary-General. In what ways can the Secretary-General influence world politics?
 
 
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