Do all nations work with international organisations?
I can explain some international organisations and why some countries are not involved in them.
- Year 10
Do all nations work with international organisations?
I can explain some international organisations and why some countries are not involved in them.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- International organisations each serve a different purpose such as promoting peace or supporting trade.
- Some of the major international organisations include the UN, WTO, NATO, EU and the Commonwealth.
- Not all countries are part of all international organisations; countries join based on values and needs.
Keywords
United Nations (UN) - an international organisation comprising of most countries in the world which aims to promote peace, security and international cooperation
World Trade Organization (WTO) - an international organisation which deals with global rules of trade between nations
European Union (EU) - an economic and political union between a number of European countries who work closely together
Commonwealth - an international association between the UK and the countries which were previously part of the British Empire
NATO - an international military defence organisation comprising of different countries who work together to try and settle disputes amongst nations
Common misconception
All countries are members of international organisations.
Countries have many reasons for not joining international organisations.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What are universal human rights?
Q2.Which organisation created the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948?
Q3.The UDHR was drafted in 1948 by representatives from many different , making it a truly global agreement on human rights.
Q4.Which organisation helped turn human rights into law through the European Convention on Human Rights?
Q5.Match each international organisation to the main way it supports human rights.
Q6.Amnesty International is a that investigates human rights abuses and campaigns to protect people's freedoms.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which organisation aims to promote peace and international cooperation?
Q2.Match each organisation to its main purpose.
