To look at how the UN works and to attempt to design your own version Create your own UN To look at how the UN works and to attempt to design your own version
Session 1: The UN Have a look at this website http://www.un.org/en/aboutun/index.shtml Consider the logo Why is it designed like this? What is it trying to reflect?
The UN Design your own UN logo It can be whatever you like but it must reflect the UNS core values: peace, protection, democracy
Session 2; You already have a symbol for the UN now you need to think about how it will be organised
Questions to consider Would all countries get a vote? Would bigger countries get more votes? Would rich countries get more votes? Or less votes? How would they sit? In a circle? In rows? Who would lead the discussions? Are all countries allowed in? How often should they meet?
Session 3; What are the most important priorities for the UN? What sort of things do you think the UN is concerned with?
The UN is involved in the following aspects of global life Africa Climate change Children Democracy Food Health Human Rights Oceans Peace Terrorism Water Equality for Women For more information visit…. http://www.un.org/en/globalissues/africa/index.shtml
Write down each aspect on a space piece of paper Africa Climate change Children Democracy Food Health Human Rights Oceans Peace Terrorism Water Equality for Women For more information visit…. http://www.un.org/en/globalissues/africa/index.shtml
In groups arrange each aspect from most to least important
Compare your ideas with the rest of the tutor group Are there any similarities between what the groups have said? What are the major differences between groups? Why do you think this might be?