UN and UDHR Flashcards
General information.
What was the purpose of the League of Nations?
To maintain world peace and prevent wars through collective security.
Reasons why the League of Nations failed.
Could not prevent WW2 Treaty of Versailles Multiple countries withdrew Major powers didn't join No military Moral authority was insufficient
What is the Atlantic Charter?
A joint declaration by the USA and UK
What is the purpose of the UN? 3 principles
To bring all nations together to work for peace and development based on the principles of justice, human dignity and well-being of all
What are the aims of the UN? 4 aims
Keep peace
Develop friendly relations
Help people live better
Be a center for nations to achieve these aims
What are the principles of the UN? 6 principles
Ensure countries have equal sovereignty Nations obey Charter Peace is used Avoid force UN may not interfere in domestic affairs Countries should assist
Who are the 5 permanent members?
UK, USA, USSR, France and China
What is the UN Charter?
The foundational treaty of the UN
What made the protection of human rights an international concern?
The growth of totalitarian regimes and the atrocities of WW2
What are the rights in the UDHR? 6 rights
Right to life Freedom from slavery, torture... Freedom of thought Right to a fair trial Right to work and education Right to participate in social, political and cultural life
What are the three forms of rights?
Civil and political
Economic, cultural and social
Solidarity
Weaknesses of the UDHR? 4 weaknesses
Did not enforce social policy settings around the world
Not always enforced
Not always applied equally
Age and disability exempt
What did Doc Evatt do? 3 things
Ensure other countries had a role in the UN Charter
Organized participation of smaller nations
Presided over the vote of the UDHR
What major roles did Doc Evatt hold? 4 roles
High Court Judge
Attorney-General
Minister for External Affairs
Leader of Labor
What areas did Australia contribute to the UN? 4 things
Peace and security
Human rights
Development assistance
Social, economic and environmental affairs
