Unit 2: Human rights

People in the world have many different legal rights. These rights are guaranteed under the law. However, in many parts of the world there are countries where basic rights simply do no exist.
To solve this problem the United Nations (UN) has agreed on a list of human rights with which we are going to deal with in the following activities.

UNITED NATIONS WEBSITE

 Olive branches (for peace)
Continents (for where people live)
Globe (for world)

1. When did the United Nations come into existence? On 24 October 1945.
2. What is the purpose of the United Nations? Is to bring all nations of the world together to work for peace and development.
3. How many members are there in this organisation?There are currently 192 Members of the United Nations.
4. Where is the Headquarters of the United Nations? Is in New York City but the land and buildings are international territory.
5. What six official languages are used? Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.
6. List the 4 aims of the United Nations: 

• Together to work for peace and development. 
• Based on the principles of justice. 
• Human dignity. 
• The well-being of all people.