Introduction to the United Nations and the Millennium Development Goals October 7 th, 2014

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

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 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 world 2.To develop friendly relations among nations 3.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.Arabic 2.Chinese 3.English 4.French 5.Russian 6.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

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