The United Nations was founded in 1945 following World War II and today has 193 members. Its original aim was to prevent another World War but over the years it has expanded to include peace keeping missions and human rights issues as well as providing economic...
I’m a US citizen. I come from a nation formed by immigrants, though many people seem to forget that. I come from a nation that, despite it’s many sins, generally honors diversity in color, language, religion, and culture. There is...
I find Angelina Jolie Pitt completely fascinating, not only is she an award winning actress but she’s also known for her extensive list of humanitarian work throughout the world. When I was younger I’m ashamed to say that the only...
As the UN declared December 10th Human Rights Day, we thought we’d take a look at the rights of children and girls, and what the international¬†community is doing for them. In 1989, governments from around the world adopted the UN Convention on the...
The United Nations Universal Children’s Day is celebrated globally on the 20th of November every year. Various countries choose to celebrate the day at other times of the year, however the United Nations General Assembly recommended that the day be...
