Australia as a Global Citizen

  • 50 nations signed the UN charter

    50 nations signed the UN charter
    Many countries signed the United Nations charter. The charter outlines the rights and obligations into which each country signs.
  • World War 2 against Japan

    World War 2 against Japan
    On the 15th of August 1945, Japan surrended, ending World War 2.
  • The UN Charter was ratified.

    The UN Charter was ratified.
    On the 24th of October, 1945 the UN Charter was officially considered valid.
  • Australia joined the UN

    Australia joined the UN
    On the 30th of October Australi had officially signed the charter, agreeing to follow the charter's rules and obligations of human rights.
  • A charter was made establishing UNESCO.

    A charter was made establishing UNESCO.
    UNESCO stands for - United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation.
  • Dr Evatt was the 3rd president of the general assembly.

    Dr Evatt was the 3rd president of the general assembly.
    During September 1948, Dr Evatt served as the 3rd president of the General Assembly. The General Assembly are the official members of the UN who hold meetings discussing an debating the future in the UN.
  • Members of the General Assembly pass the Decleration of Human Rights.

    Members of the General Assembly pass the Decleration of Human Rights.
    The decleration outlines the the human rights that people across the world are entitled too and the countries are obligated to follow.
  • The Korean War started.

    The Korean War started.
    During June, 1950 the Korean war started over the fight to stop capitalism.
  • Racial Discrimination Act.

    Racial Discrimination Act.
    In 1975 The Racial Discrimination Act was passed to make it illegal to discriminate a person depending on their gender, race and cultural differences.
  • An Australian Peace keeping force was sent to East Temor.

    An Australian Peace keeping force was sent to East Temor.
    Peace Keepers were sent to East Temor to basically follow in their name, keeping peace, security and humanitariasm to East Temor.
  • Australia signed Milenium Development Goals.

    Australia signed Milenium  Development Goals.
    Australia was involved in signing the Milenium Development Goals which are planned to be achieved by 2015.