VOICED : Uruguay vuelve al Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU

Uruguay has rejoined the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member after 50 years. The government is committed to promoting dialogue and humanistic values in conflict resolution. Uruguay is particularly concerned about the humanitarian crisis in Syria. The country has a strong history of contributing to UN peacekeeping missions, having provided over 40,000 personnel. Uruguay was elected to the Council alongside Egypt, Japan, Senegal, and Ukraine in an uncontested vote.

How long will Uruguay serve as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council?

• Four years

• One year

• Three years

• Two years

What is one of the main humanitarian concerns Uruguay plans to address in the UN Security Council?

• Global poverty

• Nuclear disarmament

• Climate change

• The conflict in Syria

What values does Uruguay intend to bring to the UN Security Council?

• Technological advancement

• Humanitarian principles

• Military strength

• Economic growth

How many personnel has Uruguay contributed to UN peacekeeping missions?

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 30,000

• 40,000

Which countries were elected alongside Uruguay to the UN Security Council?

• China, Russia, France, UK

• Canada, Australia, Mexico, Italy

• Brazil, India, Germany, South Africa

• Egypt, Japan, Senegal, Ukraine