an international organisation comprising of most countries in the world which aims to promote peace, security and international cooperation

an international organisation which deals with global rules of trade between nations

an economic and political union between a number of European countries who work closely together

an international association between the UK and the countries which were previously part of the British Empire

an international military defence organisation comprising of different countries who work together to try and settle disputes amongst nations

Do all nations work with international organisations?

Citizenship

How does the justice system work elsewhere?

How are decisions made in other countries?

How do others govern?

Is the free press free everywhere?

How do citizens take action in democratic and non-democratic societies?

Are human rights really universal?

Pupils explore how key democratic structures such as the justice system, the media and government operate across the globe and consider the impact this has on human rights and citizens ability to take action.

How do democratic systems work around the world?

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Which organisation aims to promote peace and international cooperation?

shared history and development of countries

Match each organisation to its main purpose.

The {{}} Organization helps set global trade rules and solves disputes between countries.

Put the following international organisations in order of size (by number of members in 2025), from largest to smallest.

Yes – all countries are automatically members.

Sometimes – it depends on what the organisation requires.

No – countries are never allowed to join.

Are all countries part of all international organisations?

They disagree with the organisation’s values or rules.

They are too far away from the annual meeting place.

They prefer to remain independent in global decision-making.

They do not meet the requirements of the organisation.

Why might a country choose **not** to join an international organisation?

rights that apply only to people in democratic countries

rights and freedoms that belong to everyone, everywhere

rights for those part of international organisations

Which organisation created the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948?

The UDHR was drafted in 1948 by representatives from many different {{}}, making it a truly global agreement on human rights.

Which organisation helped turn human rights into law through the European Convention on Human Rights?

investigates and campaigns against abuses

monitors rights globally and advises countries

researches and reports on violations worldwide

Match each international organisation to the main way it supports human rights.

Amnesty International is a {{}} that investigates human rights abuses and campaigns to protect people's freedoms.

Starter Quiz

What are universal human rights?