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The United Nations Charter came into force
The UN charter was Created -
The end of World War II
This was the day of which WW II ended coming after Japan surrendered. -
The United Nations was founded
The UN were founded in 1945 after World War II to replace the League of Nations, to stop wars between countries, and to provide a platform for dialogue. It contains multiple subsidiary organizations to carry out its missions. -
Australia joined the United Nations
On this day, Australia was admitted into the UN as a founding member. and has been part of the UN till today. -
This was when UNESCO was founded
This was the day UNESCO was found and Its stated purpose is to contribute to peace and security by promoting international collaboration through education, science, and culture -
Dr Herbert Vere Evatt was elected president of the General assembly of the United Nations
On the month, Dr H.V Evatt was elected presodent pf the general assembly of the United Nations. He was and is the only Australian to have held this important office in the United Nations. -
This was the day the United Nations adopted its Universal Declaration of Human Rights
This was the day the United Nations adopted its Universal Declaration of Human Rights -
The Korean war commenced
The Korean War was ignited when North Korean forces invaded South Korea in an attempt of claiming the area. Australia had to send troops and aid there because of their obligation to the United nations. -
CERD comes into action
Australia becomes part of the CERD convention. This convention was established in order to achieve the goal of eliminating racial discrimination. -
CEDAW
Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) was a convertion signed aimed for the elimination of all forms of dIscrimination against the woman. -
Australia peacekeepers moves to East Timor to assist them with independence.
In September 1999, Australian peacekeepers moved into East Timor, as part of a multinational force sponsored by the United Nations, to assist East Timor's transition to independence from Indonesia.