The United Nations Flashcards
Formation of the UN and the Universal Declaration of Rights (9 cards)
What organisation preceded the UN?
The League of Nations
Why did the League of Nations fail?
The outbreak of WW2
When was the UN formed?
24th October, 1945
5 major world powers that are permanent members of the UN, and can veto any major resolution put forward?
China, Russia, France, USA and the UK
the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
an international document adopted by the UN General Assembly that enshrines the rights and freedoms of all human beings
Where in the Genocide Convention does it say that genocide is a crime under international law?
Article 1
When was the Genocide Convention made?
Dec 9th, 1948
When was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights made?
Dec 10th, 1948
Which groups are protected under the Genocide Convention?
National, ethnic, racial and religious groups are protected.
