According to reports the u.n. charter of 1945 grants permanent seats on the security council to the uk, usa, France, Russia and China. Ireland, India, Kenya, Mexico and Norway were chosen, and the united Arab emirates, Albania, Brazil, Gabon and Ghana were reportedly elected by the 193 nation assembly. According to reports, in 2013 Saidi Arabia refused a seat on the council, said to be due to disputes concerning Syria, Iran and Palestinian suffering.
Reportedly founded by the big four victors of world war II; the uk, usa, Russia and China, the charter which states all member nations are equal and sovereign, prohibits the use of force in international relations. The purpose of the u.n. according to the charter is to maintain international peace and security, to take collective measures to prevent threats or breaches to the peace and to settle international disputes. Criteria according to the charter is to develop friendly relations among nations based on equal rights and self determination, and promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all regardless of race, sex, language or religion.
According to reports, the settling of disputes by the international court of justice has not been to everyone’s satisfaction. Often appearing partisan. Religion is often blamed for disputes concerning assets. Reports are that nations sell oil to the u.n. at an undisclosed price, being prohibited from selling to others, and in the case of Yemen Saudi Arabia were reportedly paid for Yemen’s oil while many Yemenis are suffering from a food crisis. Other reports have been that water has been targeted as a deterrent. A possible reason for the continued exodus from Syria after isis were beaten. Results in food shortages. Other reports concerning the u.n. that don’t identify human rights are of wives and children of isis being put into camps and the children being taken away to europe to an unknown future.
Reportedly the current u.n. secretary general was the commisioner for refugees during major displacement crises due to conflicts in Syria, Iraq, South Sudan, Yemen and elsewhere. According to a u.n. report over half a million Afghans have been displaced this year, 80% said to be women and girls.
The u.n. presidency reportedly rotates on a monthly basis. Ireland takes the presidency in September. One role of the security council is voting in resolutions. According to a report a u.n. resolution for the Taliban to facilitate safe passage for people wanting to leave Afghanistan got 13 votes in favour. Russia and China abstained. Other issues are said to be women, girls and education. Reportedly an estimated 3.7 million children do not attend school, 40% of which are girls. There are possibly not enough schools in Afghanistan. Also said to be suffering from food shortages.