HOW DOES THE UNITED NATIONS WORK GLOBAL CLASSROOMS

HOW DOES THE UNITED NATIONS WORK? GLOBAL CLASSROOMS DC (GCDC) UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE UNITED NATIONS AND MODEL UN

VIDEO: How Does the United Nations Work ? https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Qo. I afzc 0 k 74

MAIN AREAS OF THE UNITED NATIONS WORK ü Economics ü Social Policy ü Human Rights ü Culture

THE US-UN RELATIONS “The world of the future is in our making. Tomorrow is now. ” –Eleanor Roosevelt Image via UN Foundation • The U. S. was one of the original founders of the United Nations Significant Historical Figures: • After the establishment of the UN in 1945, Eleanor Roosevelt was appointed as a delegate to the General Assembly • She served as Chairperson of the UN Commission on Human Rights and helped to lead the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

CURRENT US – UN RELATIONS • Current US Ambassador to the UN: Nikki Haley (right) • UN is a critical partner for the US • Every global issue that happens abroad affects one way or other at home. Image via UN Foundation • EX: Countering violent extremism • EX: Countering pandemics • EX: Peacekeeping Operations Image via WJBF

UNITED NATIONS COMMITTEES

GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND SECURITY COUNCIL • Passes Resolutions • Resolution is a formal text adopted by a United Nations (UN) body. • Recent Resolutions • S/RES/2419 (2018) on June 6 th, 2018 - Maintenance of international peace and security • S/RES/2417 (2018) on May 24 th , 2018 - Protection of civilians in armed conflict

WHO AND UNICEF: ERADICATING POLIO • Established in 1988 • Over 2. 5 billion children vaccinated • 20 million volunteers • Global Polio Eradication Initiative • A partnership of 5 different organizations, including : §World Health Organization (WHO) §the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) §the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) • Main Goal: Polio-Free World

THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS - (UDHR) • The Universal Declaration of Human Rights § Signed on December 10 th, 1948 § An universal agreement on a comprehensive statement of inalienable human rights. § Consist of 30 articles or rights • Ratified by many countries

UN PEACEKEEPING MISSIONS • Stabilize countries in conflict and protect civilians • Support humanitarian assistance • Train local security forces • Almost 125, 000 personnel across 16 missions in 4 continents • Three Main Principals § § § Consent of the parties; Impartiality; Non-use of force except in self-defense and defense of the mandate.

UN PEACEKEEPING MISSIONS

MAIN AREAS OF THE UNITED NATIONS’ WORK • Economics General Assembly and Security Council • Social Policy Eradicating Polio • Human Rights Peacekeeping Mission • Culture Cultural Heritage Sites

THE GLOBAL GOALS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT • Replaced the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) • Agreed on by the 193 Member States of the UN in 2015 • These 17 goals aim to end extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.

VIDEO: INTRODUCTION TO THE GLOBAL GOALS https: //vimeo. com/worldslargestlesson/english-malala (6 minutes)

Image via Global Public Policy Watch “MORE THAN EVER BEFORE IN HUMAN HISTORY, WE SHARE A COMMON DESTINY. WE CAN MASTER IT ONLY IF WE FACE IT TOGETHER. AND THAT, MY FRIENDS, IS WHY WE HAVE THE UNITED NATIONS. ” Kofi Annan 7 th Secretary-General of the United Nations

REVIEW! 1. What are the main areas of work of the UN? 2. Why US-UN relations matter? 3. What is the Resolution ? 4. Who led the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? 5. What are the Global Goals? a. Bonus! Name one goal and how does it affect your life?