The Role of the UN post-1945? Flashcards

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When was the UN created?

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The UN was created in 1945 with the goal of stabilising peace and decreasing poverty globally

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How many countries are involved within the UN?

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193

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Name two factions of the UN created in 1945?

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  • The UN Security Council

- The International Court of Justice

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What was created in 2000?

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THE MDG’s

The Millennium Development Goals
8 goals set to tackle anti-poverty
Wanted to achieve these goals in 15 years
UNDP= one of the main organisations working- United Nations Development Programme
=130 COUNTRIES
Child Mortality has decreased by HALF

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What was created for post 2015?

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THE SDG’S
The Sustainable Development Goals
17 goals devoted to increasing stability and growth

STILL NEEDED MORE
1/9 on our planet go hungry each night
1/6 of adults are illiterate
NEW GOALS- help finish work created in 2000

2030= future goals

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What are the three pillars of Sustainable Development?

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Social Progress
Economic Development
Environmental Protection

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Name an example of how the UN has created peace?

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UN launched largest single country aid appeal ever

5BILLION FUNDING APPEAL IN AFGHANISTAN

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