Achievement of the united nations

1945. Existence since the year 1945. The mere fact that the organization has been in existence for the past seventy years is an achievement in itself.  In contrast to the League of Nations.
1946. It has passed several resolutions condemning colonialism and racism and this has boosted the morale of the freedom fighters, especially in Africa.
1947. Through its commission for refugees, the U.N has succeeded in resettling millions of refugees in Africa and Asia where there are wars or natural disasters.

The following countries, among others, have benefited from the U. N resettlement and food programmes:

Lebanon, Chad, Uganda, Somalia, Pakistan, Niger, Haiti, Campuchea, Ethiopia, the Sudan, Afghanistan, Syria and Nigeria during the civil war.

1. No major war in the world since 1945 i.e the first and second world wars.
2. It has brought all nations of the world together as member of one community regardless of race, colour, ideology, religion or culture. This is a big achievement.

Problems and Failures of the United Nations

1. Preferential treatment to the five permanent members – the USA, Russia, Britain, China and France. This has made them treat other UN members with contempt and the United Nations has been helpless about it.
2. There is no permanent military force to enforce the U.N’s decisions and resolutions.
3. The multiplicity of official languages at the U.N. The use of English, French, Spanish, Chinese, etc as official and working Languages in the U.N and its organs tends to divide the member states into linguistic factions and this does not augur well for the organization.
4. The vastness of its operational zone:

The United Nations covers the entire world with large and small states, powerful and weak nations, radical and moderate countries, peace-loving and war like states, Moslem and Christian as well as other religious groups.

1. The U.N has not been able to settle disputes between member states: e.g Israel and Palestine over sovereignty. India and Pakistan over Kashmir.  Northern and Southern Sudan, Boko-Haram in Nigeria etc.

Evaluation

1. Identify five specialized agencies of UNO and write about two of them
2. What are the problems facing the U.NO.?