Australia as a global citizen By wog Jun 26, 1945 Evott involved in creating the UN charter Aug 15, 1945 Prime Minister Cheifly announces the end of WWII Prime Minister Cheifly announces the end of WWII Period: Aug 15, 1945 to Jan 1, 1999 Australia's involvement in the UN' Oct 24, 1945 The UN is officially born Oct 30, 1945 Australia becomes a member of the UN Nov 4, 1946 UNESCO comes into force Sep 1, 1948 Evatt becomes president of general assembly Dec 10, 1948 Evatt presided the general assembly session which passes a universal decleration of human rights Jun 1, 1950 The Korean War begins Jan 1, 1975 The international convention on the elimination to all forms of racial discrimination Jan 1, 1984 the convention of the elimination to all forms of discrimination against women Jan 1, 1999 Australia responds to the UN's request to establish and lead Interfet