Junior Security Council

The Security Council is one of the oldest and most crucial organs of the United Nations (UN), as it was established on October 24, 1945. Its headquarters is located in New York City and it is composed of 15 members: five permanent members (P5) and ten non-permanent members, who are elected for a 2-year term during the UN General Assembly. The P5, United States, Russia, China, France and the United Kingdom, are the most powerful delegations within the Security Council, as they have the veto power. A veto power is when a delegation is allowed to block any resolution, regardless of the number of votes in favor. However, to use the veto, delegates must identify a clause that contradicts the UN charter. The UN charter is a document that establishes the structure and principles of the UN. It is important to outline that during the conference, chairs may challenge the use of veto power if the delegate’s reasoning is deemed invalid. Moreover, the Security Council is responsible to address important issues that threaten global stability and security, such as wars or any act of aggression that violates international law. Therefore, its major goal is to establish effective and binding resolutions that compromise worldwide stability and peace. Furthermore, it is one of the most powerful and important organs of the UN, with the authority to impose military sanctions in a country’s territory, when necessary