Background Information

To assist in delivering the three sessions and in answering questions that students may have, the following background information is supplied for use by educators. Click on the headings to find out more.


General Information on the United Nations

The UN Charter


Organs of the United Nations
The General Assembly
The Security Council
The Economic and Social Council
The International Court of Justice
The Trusteeship Council
The Secretariat


The UN and Human Rights

Information on Selected UN Specialized Agencies and Programmmes
The World Health Organization (WHO)
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (FAD)
The International Maritime Organization (IMO)
The UN Development Programme (UNDP)
The UN Centre fro Human Settlements (Habitat)
The UN Environmental Programme (WFP)
The Un Fund fo Children (UNICEF)


Canada and the United Nations