1. International Response to War and Genocide

2. How did the World respond to the Horrors of WW2? 1. War Crime Trials In Nuremberg, Germany –Many high-ranking Nazi officials tried, sentenced, and even executed In Japan, as well

3. 2. Formation of the UN (United Nations) Founded in Oct. 1945 almost immediately after the war ended Peace-keeping organization 123 member nations today Power to enforce peace- keeping policy –The UN has armed forces UN also provides humanitarian and economic assistance in some part of the world How did the World respond to the Horrors of WW2?

4. 3. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights -Established and adopted by the UN in 1948 -Provides a code of conduct that countries must use in treatment of their citizens -Prohibits slavery, for example How did the World respond to the Horrors of WW2?