The document discusses the United Nations and a classroom program called Global Classrooms. Global Classrooms aims to teach students skills like persuasion and international awareness by taking on roles representing different nations at a simulated UN conference. Students write position papers on assigned issues from their nation's perspective and participate in debates. The UN was founded after World War II to enable dialogue between nations and prevent conflict. Its major bodies include the General Assembly, Security Council, and International Court of Justice. The Security Council has five permanent members: China, France, Russia, UK, and USA.