MODULE 5
Organs of United Nations
UNITED NATIONS
An international organization that promotes the development and provides humanitarian
assistance to those in need; uphold international law, protects human rights, and promotes
democracy; and fight climate change.
It was founded in 1945.
As of 2020, there are still 193 members
Composed of main organs: General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council,
Trusteeship Council, International Court of Justice and the UN Secretariat
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Members are representatives of the 153 countries
Every September, all members meet at the Headquarters in New York to discuss and work
together on a wide array of international issues covered by the Charter of United Nations.
UN SECURITY COUNCIL
Its primary responsibility is for the maintenance of international peace and security.
It has 15 members and each member has one vote when decisions are needed to be drawn.
Identify threats to the peace or act of aggression; call for the settlement of the disputes and,
sometimes resort to imposing sanctions
UN ECOSOC
Aims to bring people and issues together to promote collective action for a sustainable world
TRUSTEESHIP COUNCIL
Aims to promote the advancement of the inhabitants of Trust Territories and their progressive
development towards self-government or independence.
The permanent members are China, France, Russian Federation, The United Kingdom, and the
United States.
INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE
It is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations located at The Hague.
The role of the Court is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to
it by States and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs
and specialized agencies.
It is composed of 15 judges, who are elected for terms of office of 9 years by UN General
Assembly and Security Council.
SECRETARIAT
It is composed of different departments that function specifically in accordance with the Charter
of UN.
United Nations is also responsible for combating transnational threat which prejudices its member
countries. Hence, the following are the protocols under the United Nations Convention against
transnational organized crimes which aims to combat the implications of transnational crime:
1. Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children
2. Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air
3. Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, their Parts and
Components and Ammunition.
UN PEACEKEEPING QUALIFICATION
(PNP MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR 2009-006)
COVERAGE OF THE UNSAT PRE-QUALIFYING EXAM
1st stage – written examination which covers reading comprehension, listening comprehension
and report writing
2nd stage – driving proficiency test
3rd stage – firing proficiency test
QUALIFICATIONS
Age requirement
Must be not less than 25 years old or more the 53 years old upon actual deployment
Rank requirement
for PCOs: Police Senior Inspector, Police Chief Inspector, or Police Superintendent are allowed
to apply
for PNCOs: Police Officer 3 to Senior Police Officer 4
Service requirement
At least minimum of 5 years of active police service excluding cadetship, officer
orientation/trainee course, and police basic course.
Physical requirement
Must pass the latest PFT, as well as medical, dental, and neuropsychiatric examinations.
Special skills needed
Computer Literacy Requirement
Driving Proficiency Requirement
Unit recommendation Requirement
Must be recommended by Unit Commanders (Command Group or Directors of their respective
Directorial Staff, National Support Units, or Police Regional Offices).
Other requirements
- All applicants must hold a Performance Evaluation Rating (PER) with a minimum Very Satisfactory
evaluation for two (2) consecutive rating semesters prior to the UNSAT examinations.
- All applicants must not have been repatriated from any previous UN mission for disciplinary reasons.
- All applicants must not have been convicted of any administrative or criminal offense; have no pending
administrative/criminal cases in any body/tribunal/court.
- No applicant should be a witness to any administrative/criminal case, especially those covered by
Republic Act 9165, or a summary hearing officer with unresolved cases.
* All PNP personnel who are deployed as part of the UN Peacekeeping Mission shall have one (1) year
tenure, extendable to 6 months.
