UN Security Council (UNSC)
- Organization Name
- UN Security Council (UNSC)
- Description
The UN Security Council is the principal organ responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security. It is the only UN body with the authority to issue binding resolutions on member states.
Key Facts
- Total members: 15 (5 permanent + 10 non-permanent)
- Permanent members (P5): USA, UK, France, Russia, China — each holds veto power
- Non-permanent members: 10 elected by the General Assembly for 2-year terms
- Presidency: Rotates monthly among member states alphabetically
- Veto power: Any P5 member can block any substantive resolution
- Nepal's role: Nepal has served as a non-permanent member and is a major contributor to UN peacekeeping missions
Functions
To authorize military action, impose sanctions, establish peacekeeping operations, and recommend new UN members.
- Headquarters
- New York, USA
- Founded Year
- 1945
- Current Head/SG
- Rotating Presidency (monthly)
- Category
- UN System