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Doc Evatt established the UN’s mandate which he signed on the 26th of June
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Prime Minister Chifley announces the end of WW2
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An international organisation was created to maintain world peace and security. What it does is focus on global initiatives and deals with armed conflicts.
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Australia becomes a member of the UN
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UNESCO comes into force
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Universal Declaration of human Rights was a statement of rights
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Dr Evatt becomes president of the General Assembly
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Dr Evatt was president of the General Assembly session where members unanimously passed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
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The Korean War begins
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Global consciousness increased of human rights issues
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Australia responded to the UN’s request for it to establish and lead INTERFET a multinational peacekeeping force in Timor-Leste