UNITED NATIONS

UN at a Glance Established by the United Nations Charter (Treaty) Founded in 1945 after Second World War by 51 countries Ratified by China, France, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, United States & majority of other signatories United Nations Day celebrated on October 24th 193 Member States No country has ever been expelled!

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Did you Know? Ten Facts about UN

Interesting Facts $8.5 million gift from John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and property by New York City as a gift to build headquarters. Land is an international zone – NOT owned by USA but all Members UN has its own flag, security officers Its own post office and its own stamps UN funded by Member countries Official languages used at the United Nations are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish. “Big Five” have a special voting power called “right to veto” Decolonization 15 times awarded Nobel Peace Prize

How does a country become a Member of the United Nations? Membership “is open to all peace-loving States” Country accepts and carries out obligations contained in the UN Charter Admitted by decision of the General Assembly upon recommendation of Security Council

Member States Student Presentations Students will use their mini-poster to present information on a United Nations Member State’s Judicial System. Audience will take notes on key points on all Countries presented as part of classwork grade. Expect a few questions on your TEST! Let’s begin!