KansalaisuuskurssiGlossary · Chapter 9: Finland and the world
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Finnish word. In English: Security Council (UN)
The UN's most important decision-making body on peace and security.
Facts about the word
- The Security Council has 15 members. Five are permanent: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States. YK
- The ten non-permanent members are elected by the UN General Assembly for two-year terms. YK
- Finland has been a member twice, in 1969–1970 and 1989–1990. It is seeking a non-permanent seat for 2029–2030. Ulkoministeriö
The facts come from public sources, such as the authorities' own pages and the law.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
The Security Council is a UN body that deals with peace and security. It is not the police or a climbing frame.
The word belongs to Chapter 9: Finland and the world. The chapter page has the full context and practice questions.
