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Charter of the UN
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End of WWII
World War II ends. -
Charter of the UN
charter of the United Nations comes into force. -
UNESCO
A secialised agency, United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation, was created. -
Dr Evatt
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Australia Wants Holland Out
Australia wants Holland out of the United Nations, but the liberal party, led by Dr Evatt, did not support this. In teh end, Australia's efforts were lost. -
Korean War
Korean War starts. Australia becomes involved because of the United Nations. -
CERD
Australia signs the United Nations Convention on Eliminating Racial Discrimination. -
UNCCPWCNH
Australia became on of the first countries to accept the United Nations Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. -
Peacekeeping
INTERFET arrived in East Timor and was successful in dealing with the militia violence against the East Timorese people.
