United Nations

“At the UN, all the Member States; large and small, rich and poor, with differing political views and social systems; have a voice and

a vote in this process”

What is the United Nations?

• The UN is an international organization of countries set up to promote international peace, security, and cooperation

• 192 countries are members of the UN– Any “peace-loving” nation can become a member– 5 permanent members (China, France, United

States, United Kingdom and Russia)– 10 non-permanent members

Promote = Encourage or supportPermanent = lasting, standing, stable

What does the UN do?

• Helps to resolve international conflicts• Promotes respect for human rights• Helps propose solutions to global issues

(hunger, education, gender rights…)

What does the UN NOT do

• Create laws• The UN does not have an army. When there is

a need for a military the member states contribute armed forces.

Where is the UN?

• New York City!! • BUT…the UN belongs to every member

country and the security and postal service is autonomous

Autonomous = self-governed, seperate, apart, individual

Is there a leader of the UN?

• Secretary-General-Ban Ki-Moon (South Korea)• 5 years• Warns the UN about security threats and can

pose discussion topics that are important for the UN

What are the formal languages of the UN?

• Arabic• Chinese• English• French• Russian• Spanish

What is Global Classrooms?

• Global Classrooms is a curriculum based on Model United Nations

• YOU will be representing countries around the world as delegates

• YOU will learn about international topics and will debate as delegates how to resolve these global issues

• WE, as a class will be preparing for a conference in the Spring

WHAT IS OUR TOPIC GOING TO BE FOR

GLOBAL CLASSROOMS 2013-2014???!!!

UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE!!

Health Care Introduction

• Healthcare in rural australiahttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bc6gj8gPfpk

Worst Health Care System

• Burma

Best Health Care system

• France• Universal Health Care system provided by the

government• Private supplemental insurance

United States Ranking??

• 38th

Spain Ranking

• 7th

World Health Organization