Australia as a Global Citizen

By jaira_santillana

  • The Charter of UN.

    The Charter of UN.
    The Charter of the United Nations was signed.
  • Period: to

    United Nations

  • End of WW2

    End of WW2
    World War 2 ended.

  • UN was formed.

    UN was formed.
    The United Nations was officially formed.

  • Australia joined.

    Australia joined.
    It's when Australia a founding member, joined the United Nations.

  • UNESCO

    UNESCO
    The Constitution of the United Nations, Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) came into force.

  • President of the General Assembly

    President of the General Assembly
    Australia increased its influence in world affairs and Dr. Evatt was elected as the President of the General Assembly. (The only Australian to have held this important office in Australia)

  • The Universal Declaration on Human Rights

    The Universal Declaration on Human Rights
    It's when the Universal Declaration on Human Rights was adopted by the UN General Assembly.

  • Korean War

    Korean War
    The Korean War was taking place. The National force of 16 member countries fought in the war.

  • Signing of UN Convention

    Signing of UN Convention
    The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination came into force.

  • Signing UN Convention

    Signing UN Convention
    The Convention on the Elimination of All forms of Discrimination against Women came into force.

  • East Timor

    East Timor
    UN was very successful in dealing with militia violence against the East Timorese people. (peacekeeping)