Question

According to the UN Charter, what is one way the United Nations promotes international peace?

A. By endorsing communist ideology
B. By encouraging respect for human rights
C. By limiting the size of militaries
D. By selecting leaders for member nations

Answer 1

The correct option is:

B. By encouraging respect for human rights

According to the UN Charter, the United Nations has, among others, the purpose of achieving “international co-operation in solving international problems of an economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian character, and in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion.” (Chapter 1: Purposes and Principles, Article 1)

Answer 2

According to the UN Charter, one way in which the United Nations promotes international peace is "B. By encouraging respect for human rights," since this was one of the major reasons the UN was formed after World War II.