The Role of the UN post-1945? Flashcards
When was the UN created?
The UN was created in 1945 with the goal of stabilising peace and decreasing poverty globally
How many countries are involved within the UN?
193
Name two factions of the UN created in 1945?
- The UN Security Council
- The International Court of Justice
What was created in 2000?
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
What was created for post 2015?
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
What are the three pillars of Sustainable Development?
Social Progress
Economic Development
Environmental Protection
Name an example of how the UN has created peace?
UN launched largest single country aid appeal ever
5BILLION FUNDING APPEAL IN AFGHANISTAN