Introduction to the Trusteeship Council: The Trusteeship Council is the principal body responsible for overseeing the administration of the 11 Trust Territories until they gain autonomy. Now that its mission had been accomplished, the Council decided in 1994 to suspend its work and meet only when necessary. The Trusteeship Council Conference Hall is a gift from Denmark to the United Nations. It was designed by Danish architect Finn Juhel and all interior furnishings are from Denmark. The large wooden statue in the hall was a gift from Denmark to the United Nations in June 1953. The statue was carved from a whole teak trunk. The woman's arms are stretched out, letting the bird fly freely, which means "flying without restriction." Higher up”. To the Trusteeship Council, this symbolized the colony's independence.