Trusteeship Council

Definition

The Trusteeship Council is a defunct organ of the United Nations that was designed to oversee decolonization and ensure the welfare of inhabitants of trust territories.

Analogy

Imagine this council as a group of older students assigned to help younger ones transition into high school (independence from colonial rule).

Related terms

Decolonization: This refers to the process by which colonies become independent from their colonizing country. It's like graduating from high school and becoming an independent adult.

Trust Territory: These were non-self-governing territories placed under an administrative authority by the UN. Think of them as freshmen who are still learning how to navigate high school life.

Self-determination: This principle states that nations have the right to freely choose their sovereignty and international political status. It's like choosing what you want to do after graduation - college, work, gap year etc.