The United Nation & Contemporary

Global Governance

L E S S O N 4
 Introduction
Although many internationalist like Bentham and Kant imagined the
possibility of a global governance, nothing of the sort exists today. There is
no one organization that various states are accountable to. Moreover, no
organization can militarily compel a state to obey predetermined global
rules.

But still, the states in an international order continue to adhere to certain

global norms means that there is a semblance of world order despite the lack
of a single world government.
 GLOBAL
GOVERNANCE

Global governance refers to the way international affairs

and global issues are managed, regulated, and governed
in an increasingly interconnected world. It involves the
collective decision-making processes, institutions,
norms, and mechanisms through which nations,
international organizations, non-governmental
organizations, and other actors work together to address
global challenges and promote common interests.
 INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION
THE TERM "international organization (IO)"
generally refers to international governmental
organizations or organizations with a universal
membership of sovereign states. The most
prominent IO is the United Nations, with 191
members. THE POWER OF IOs
THE POWER OF CLASSIFICATION
The power of classification refers to an international
organization's authority to categorize, group, or
organize various entities, events, or issues into
distinct classes or categories. This process helps bring
structure and clarity to complex global phenomena,
enabling better understanding and analysis.
 THE POWER TO FIX MEANING
The power to fix meanings or definitions involves an THE POWER OF IOs
international organization's ability to establish and
standardize specific interpretations and explanations
for terms, concepts, or principles within its purview.
This standardization ensures that member states and
stakeholders share a common understanding of key
elements in a particular field.

THE POWER TO DIFFUSE NORMS

The power to diffuse norms relates to an international
organization's capacity to promote and spread shared
values, principles, standards, or behavioral norms
among its member states and the broader
international community. This influence shapes and
guides how countries and actors approach issues and
challenges within the organization's domain.
 UNITED NATIONS
United Nations The United Nations (UN) is
an intergovernmental organization founded
on October 24, 1945, following the end of
World War II. Its primary purpose is to
promote peace, cooperation, and
international security among nations. The
UN was established to prevent future
conflicts on a global scale and to address
various global issues, including poverty,
human rights abuses, environmental
degradation, and more.
 THE UNITED NATIONS
THE UN’s 5 ACTIVE ORGANS

1 2 3

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL

THE SECURITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL
4 5

THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF THE SECRETARY GENERAL AND

JUSTICE TENS OF THOUSANDS OF
INTERNATIONAL UN STAFF
MEMBERS
Global Conflict Resolution: SOME OF THE
The UN strives to maintain peace and CHALLENGES OF UNITED
security worldwide, but conflicts in
regions like Syria, Yemen, and Ukraine NATIONS
remain ongoing challenges.
Human Rights:
Promoting and protecting human rights
remains a challenge, with issues like
refugee crises, discrimination, and
political repression persisting.
Climate Change:
Addressing climate change and its impacts
is crucial. The UN plays a role in
international climate agreements, but
progress can be slow and insufficient.
 SOME OF THE
Poverty and Inequality:
Reducing global poverty and addressing CHALLENGES OF UNITED
income inequality are ongoing challenges,
despite UN efforts such as the Sustainable
NATIONS
Development Goals.

Migration:
Managing global migration flows,
including refugees and economic migrants,
poses complex political and humanitarian
challenges.

These challenges reflect the complex and

evolving nature of international relations
and global issues that the United Nations
strives to address.
 IVAN MIGUEL PEREZ ROD VILLANUEVA

GROUP 2

ALTHEA DOLENDO IVAN

QUILANTANG
Thank You