United Nations
Charter of the United Nations: Table of Contents
This is the official, complete version of the UN Charter. It includes nineteen chapters, for a total of 111 Articles, but it is not difficult to read or comprehend, written in a reasonably clear, straightforward style. You cannot,...
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Un: History of the United Nations
Find a history of the United Nations by decade. Read about the history of the charter and the many meetings that led to the writing of the charter.
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United Nations: October 24th, United Nations Day
The United Nations is an intergovernmental organization of independent states that was formed to promote international peace and security. United Nations Day marks the anniversary of the 1945 UN Charter.
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United Nations: Charter of the United Nations
This 1945 document details the goals and the tenants of the United Nations.
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Human Rights Web: Charter of the United Nations
At this website, read the complete text of the Charter of the United Nations.
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United Nations Cyberschoolbus: The United Nations: An Introduction for Students
This is a brief introduction to the beginnings of the United Nations, with discussion about the Charter.
US Department of State
Office of the Historian: The Formation of the United Nations, 1945
Read about the background of the formation of the United Nations, and the ratification of its charter in 1945.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Avoiding Armageddon: International Role of the United Nations
A lesson plan for exploring the role of the UN's international peacekeeping and peacemaking abilities. Takes learners through an evaluation of what the UN can and should do, under its charter, to reduce threats and promote stable...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The United Nations
Discusses the formation of the United Nations after World War II as a way to provide a venue for resolving differences between countries and as an international peacekeeping organization.
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Hrw: An Introduction to the Human Rights Movement
This page, part of the Human Rights Web, gives a brief overview of the topic of human rights as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.