Keeping the peace and Terrorism LO: To explore the work of peacekeepers and the issue of terrorism Starter: What do you think this statue suggests about the United Nations’ aims?

The United Nations The UN was set up at the end of WW2 and now has 192 member states (country which follow the principles that are agreed by the organisation) The aim of the UN is to persuade countries to settle differences through peaceful negotiations through the following: Help countries cooperate with each other through international law and security Assist economic development Assist social progression Protection of human rights Establish world peace Read through page 112 and summarise the aims and duties of the UN

NATO The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) was created in 1949 and is a military alliance. The 28 countries (including Britain, USA and Canada) consider themselves as allies and should an attack be made on one of the countries, the others would see it as a direct attack on them. When NATO started, the main threat was seen as the Soviet Union, which had formed the Warsaw Pact (an alliance with other European countries). However, due to a change in global politics, a number of these countries have now joined NATO instead.

Using the Bible, look up ‘Matthew 5’ How does this sermon relate to Christian teachings about peace?

Terrorism Terrorism is the unlawful use of extreme violence, usually against innocent civilians to achieve a political goal. It is said that the objective of terrorism is to instil fear into the public. Some terrorists target the government of a country that they blame for injustice or oppression. Some religious believers think that God will reward them for doing what they see as ‘His will’.

Lowkey Who are the terrorists? UK born political rapper Read through his lyrics and write down what you think his song is suggesting Who does Lowkey suggest is the real terrorist? Why do you think he believes this to be true? What are your thoughts on Lowkey’s claims? PREP Find out about one of the claims of terrorism that Lowkey mentions in his song