“We the peoples of the United Nations, determined to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, [..] reaffirm [our] faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, in the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small, … have resolved to combine our efforts to accomplish these aims” – Preamble to the Charter of the United Nations
Article 1: The Purposes of the United Nations are:
- To maintain international peace and security,….
- To develop friendly relations among nations ….
- To achieve international co-operation in solving international problems ….
- To be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations… Ref: Chapter 1, Charter of the United Nations
Question : Has the United Nations lived up to the expectations of its founders? What are the reasons for your answer? Share your opinion.
No,You just need to observe what is taking place in Syria in order to evaluate UN’s purpose.
United Nations is trying to live up to the expectations of its founders,but the leaders of different countries are becoming an impediment to its success