Introduction to the United Nations and the Millennium Development

Goals

October 7th, 2014

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Announcements

Rapporteur says: I will now call the roll. Please answer present when your name is called.

You say: _______ (name) is present.

Rapporteur says: _______ is present.

Roll Call

Today our goal is to learn more about the United Nations. First, let’s see what you know…

Today

Taking Notes

A) 51 B) 98 C) 127 D) 193

How many countries are members of the United Nations?

A) 51 B) 98 C) 127 D) 193

How many countries are members of the UN?

The UN is an international, non-governmental organization of 193 countries.

Countries part of the UN are called Member States.

Membership “is open to all peace-loving States that accept the obligations contained in the United Nations Charter and, in the judgment of the Organization, are able to carry out these obligations”.

The United Nations

A) 1919 B) 1945 C) 1960 D) 1975

When was the UN Created?

A) 1919 B) 1945 C) 1960 D) 1975

When was the UN Created?

The Charter of the United Nations was signed on 26 June, 1945 in San Francisco, California by 50 countries.

The UN officially came into existence on October 24, 1945 when the charter was ratified. Each year United Nations Day is celebrated on this day.

Question: What major world event occurred in 1945?

The United Nations

Before the UN, there was the League of Nations, created in 1919 as a part of the Treaty of Versailles. The League of Nations ended when it failed to prevent the Second World War.

The UN was created after World War II to maintain international peace and security.

The United Nations

The UN has 4 main purposes:1. To keep peace throughout the world2. To develop friendly relations among nations3. To help nations work together to improve the

lives of poor people, to conquer hunger, disease and illiteracy, and to encourage respect for each other’s rights and freedoms

4. To be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations to achieve these goals

The United Nations

A) Two B) Four C) Six D) Eight E) Ten

How many official languages does the UN recognize?

A) Two B) Four C) Six D) Eight E) Ten

Question: What do you think the 6 languages are?

How many official languages does the UN recognize?

The UN recognizes 6 official languages. They are:1. Arabic2. Chinese3. English4. French5. Russian6. Spanish

The United Nations

A) New York City, USA B) Geneva, Switzerland C) Vienna, Austria D) Nairobi, Kenya

Where are the UN’s Main Headquarters?

A) New York City, USA B) Geneva, Switzerland C) Vienna, Austria D) Nairobi, Kenya

Where are the UN’s Headquarters?

The UN has offices in Geneva, Vienna and Nairobi, but its headquarters are in New York City.

There is a flag for every Member State at the UN HQ. So, how many flags are there?

UN Headquarters

UNESCO – United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization World Heritage Sites

In Spain: Alhambra, Burgos Cathedral, Historic city of Toledo

Also promotes literacy and technology UNICEF – United Nations Children’s Fund, (originally

United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund) Helps children and mothers in developing nations by

giving medicine, shelter, school supplies, etc.

UN Projects You May Know

In 2000, the UN proposed 8 goals to achieve by 2015 to improve the lives of the poor across the world.

We are going to read about them now.

Millennium Development Goals

Each spot in the classroom represents a MDG.

Find the goal that is most important to you. In your group decide why your goal is the

most important. Convince the class that your goal is the most

important.

8 Corners

Decorate your placard

Homework