The Security Council is the United Nations' most powerful decision-making body, dispatching military operations, imposing sanctions, and more. It consists of fifteen members: five members, known as the "P5 Nations," permanently stay on the committee, while the other ten countries remain for two-year terms, as elected by the General Assembly.
Peace Keeping
In addition to maintaining security, peacekeepers "facilitate the political process, protect and promote human rights, and assist in restoring the rule of law."
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"A Force For Peace. Change. The Future."
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Structure and Purpose of the Security Council
The purposes of the Security Council as defined in the United Nations Charter, are defined above. The Security Council is obligated to maintain peace throughout the world, investigate conflicts, resolve these disputes, and elect the judges of the International Court of Justice.
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This graphic organizer shows the five permanent members of the united Nations as well as the ten non-permanent members from the regions they are selected for.
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Resolutions
Click on an image of the Resolution for more information about it.
This map highlights current members of Security Council: