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UN WOMEN (CSW)
The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is the principal global intergovernmental body exclusively dedicated to the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women. A functional commission of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), it was established by ECOSOC resolution 11(II) of 21 June 1946.
The CSW is instrumental in promoting women’s rights, documenting the reality of women’s lives throughout the world, and shaping global standards on gender equality and the empowerment of women.
In 1996, ECOSOC in resolution 1996/6 (see p. 20) expanded the Commission’s mandate and decided that it should take a leading role in monitoring and reviewing progress and problems in the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, and in mainstreaming a gender perspective in UN activities.
FIFA COUNCIL
The FIFA Council is the main decision making body of the organisation in the intervals of FIFA Congress. The final composition of the FIFA Council consists of 37 members: one President, elected by the FIFA Congress; eight vice presidents, and 28 other members elected by the member associations – each for a term of four years. A minimum of one female representative must be elected per confederation. The President and the members of the Council may serve for no more than three terms of office (whether consecutive or not).
UNSC
The United Nations Security Council is one of the six main organs of the United Nations. It is responsible for maintaining international peace and security. It has 15 members, 5 of which are permanent members with veto power (China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, and United States) and 10 are elected members for two-year terms. The council has the authority to impose sanctions, authorize military action, establish peacekeeping operations, and establish international criminal tribunals. It also makes recommendations to the General Assembly on the appointment of the Secretary-General and on the admission of new Member States to the United Nations.
ECOSOC
The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC; French: Conseil économique et social des Nations unies, CESNU) is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, responsible for coordinating the economic and social fields of the organization, specifically in regards to the fifteen specialised agencies, the eight functional commissions, and the five regional commissions under its jurisdiction.
ECOSOC serves as the central forum for discussing international economic and social issues, and formulating policy recommendations addressed to member states and the United Nations System.[1] It has 54 members.[2] In addition to a rotating membership of 54 UN member states, over 1,600 nongovernmental organizations have consultative status with the Council to participate in the work of the United Nations.
ARAB LEAGUE
The League’s main goal is to “draw closer the relations between member states and co-ordinate collaboration between them, to safeguard their independence and sovereignty, and to consider in a general way the affairs and interests of the Arab countries”.[6] The organization has received a relatively low level of cooperation throughout its history.
FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)[Note 1] is an international organization that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security. Its Latin motto, fiat panis, translates to “let there be bread.” It was founded on 16 October 1945.[1]
The FAO comprises 195 members, including 194 countries and the European Union. Their headquarters is in Rome, Italy, and the FAO maintains regional and field offices worldwide, operating in over 130 countries.[2] It helps governments and development agencies coordinate their activities to improve and develop agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and land and water resources. It also conducts research, provides technical assistance to projects, operates educational and training programs, and collects agricultural output, production, and development data.
WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is responsible for international public health. It was established in 1948 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The mission of WHO is to build a better, healthier future for people all over the world. WHO works to ensure that people are able to enjoy the highest possible level of health, which is a fundamental right and essential for the overall well-being and development of individuals, communities and countries. WHO’s work focuses on providing leadership on global health issues, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends. WHO also provides technical assistance to countries and partners in the fight against communicable and non-communicable diseases, including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and cancer, and to help reduce the negative impact of health emergencies.
DISEC
The Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) is one of the six main committees of the United Nations General Assembly. It is responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security through disarmament and the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. It deals with a wide range of issues related to disarmament, including nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, conventional weapons, and the arms trade. The Committee also deals with issues related to the peaceful uses of outer space and the protection of the global environment in relation to international security. It is one of the most important committees of the United Nations and plays a key role in the negotiation of international treaties and agreements related to disarmament and security.
UNEP
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is an agency of the United Nations that coordinates environmental activities and assists countries in implementing environmentally sound policies. It was established in 1972 and is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. The mission of UNEP is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.