Chapter 11 · Sweden and the wider world
Vilket FN-organ har huvudansvaret för internationell fred och säkerhet?
Which UN body has primary responsibility for international peace and security?
Correct answer: The Security Council
The UN Charter gives the Security Council primary responsibility for international peace and security. Other UN bodies also work for peace, but their tasks and powers differ.
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Source: FN:s regionala informationskontor: FN-stadgan · Artiklarna 24.1, 10–11, 62 och 92
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Why this option does not fit
Generalförsamlingen
The General Assembly can discuss peace issues and make recommendations. Primary responsibility still lies with the Security Council.
Internationella domstolen
The International Court of Justice settles legal disputes between states but does not have the Security Council’s primary responsibility for peace.
Ekonomiska och sociala rådet
This Council works on economic and social matters. The Security Council has primary responsibility for international peace and security.