Australia as a Global Citizen By Lyn Lyn Jun 26, 1945 Charter for United Nations was created Period: Jun 26, 1945 to Oct 12, 1999 Austtralia as a Global Citizen Aug 15, 1945 Chiefly announces the end of World War 2 Oct 30, 1945 United Nations was offically born Oct 30, 1945 Australia joined the United Nations Nov 4, 1946 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) came into force Sep 15, 1948 Dr Evatt became President of General assembly Dec 10, 1948 United Nations Declaration Human Rights (UNDHR) started Jun 21, 1950 Korean War started Aug 26, 1969 Convetion eliminating Discrimination against Women Oct 2, 1979 Convention elimination Recial Discrimination Sep 1, 1999 Peacekeeping Role in East Timor