As World War II was about to end in 1945, nations were in ruins, and the world wanted peace. Representatives of 50 countries gathered at the United Nations Conference on International Organization in San Francisco, California from 25 April to 26 June 1945. For the next two months, they proceeded to draft and then sign the UN Charter, which created a new international organization, the United Nations, which, it was hoped, would prevent another world war like the one they had just lived through. 

Now, more than 75 years later, the United Nations is still working to maintain international peace and security, give humanitarian assistance to those in need, protect human rights, and uphold international law.

At the same time, the United Nations is doing new work not envisioned for it in 1945 by its founders. The United Nations has set sustainable development goals for 2030, in order to achieve a better and more sustainable future for us all. UN Member States have also agreed to climate action to limit global warming.

7. Research one the biggest crisis happening in the World Today. 

Choose one from the following list. 

Several major human rights crises are unfolding globally in 2024, driven by conflict, repression, and environmental disasters:

1. Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: War in Gaza since September 2024. Resulting in severe civilian casualties both Israel and Gaza. Indiscriminate attacks, mass casualties, and restrictions on humanitarian aid have exacerbated the humanitarian crisis​
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   HR Watch

2. Ukraine: Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, its war against Ukraine has had a disastrous impact on civilian life, killing thousands of civilians, injuring many thousands more, and destroying civilian property and infrastructure.  

HR Watch

3. Sudan Conflict: The ongoing armed conflict in Sudan has led to widespread atrocities, including mass killings and displacement. The humanitarian situation remains dire, with limited international attention​(
   HR Watch

4. Myanmar: Since the military coup in 2021, Myanmar has experienced escalating violence. In 2024, renewed clashes between the military and ethnic armed groups are causing mass displacement and civilian harm, with millions in need of humanitarian aid​
   The IRC

5. Somalia: The country faces severe food insecurity due to climate-induced droughts and flooding. The conflict with militant groups like Al-Shabaab further destabilizes the region, leaving millions reliant on humanitarian assistance​
   The IRC 

These crises reflect global challenges like armed conflict, climate change, and the failure of governments and International Communities to protect human rights consistently across the world.

Research Questions: made a 4- slide PPT

1. Outline what has happened in your chosen crisis. Include a map of the location of the conflict. 

2. What has the United Nations done to assist? 

     3. Has the Security Council been effective? Why or why not? 

                                                Share your findings with the class.