Peace and the United Nations System
Thématique
Peace and the United Nations System
The United Nations (UN) was created in 1945 after a devastating conflict with the mission of guaranteeing peace in the world through collective security. Today, many speak of a multilateral UN system in crisis, particularly with regards to the blockages within the Security Council. Yet many organizations are committed to the project of peace. Switzerland also has an important role to play, in particular through its mandate as a non-permanent member of the Security Council for the period 2023-2024. Learn more about the work of the UN and the various peace mechanisms by consulting our resources.
Peace and the United Nations System
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A kiss is a sign of affection but is not recognised as a symbol of peace.
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The League of Nations was created after the First World War, it was replaced by the United Nations after the Second World War in 1945.
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The “Cold War” represents the confrontation between the communist regimes (USSR) and the Western democracies (United States).
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Since 1980, this United Nations program has fostered dialogue among countries and organizations and creates partnerships between them to conduct research on disarmament and security.
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The BIP has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize because its mission is to promote the peaceful resolution of international conflicts by coordinating the activities of the various associations working for peace.
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The occupation of Poland by Germany pushed the European powers to declare war on Germany in September 1939.
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The Berlin Wall, built in 1961 and separating not only the city into two parts but also the world into two blocks, was destroyed in November 1989. The fall of the Berlin Wall marks the end of the “Cold War” between United States and the USSR.
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This UN army is thus named because their helmets are blue, the color of the UN flag.
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The sculpture made with a piece of artillery is located on the Place des Nations, facing the Palais des Nations in Geneva. This artwork named Frieden (Peace) was made by the artist from Glarus R. Brandenberg on the occasion of the Conference on Disarmament of 1983.
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The Conference on Disarmament allows for the signing of numerous treaties by member countries, such as the one against the use and production of nuclear weapons, biological weapons or land mines.
Themes
Key documents
Dossier 5 : Paix et Système des Nations Unies
Travailler en classe (Dossier 5) : Paix et Système des Nations Unies
Annexe 1 : Les organisations à Genève œuvrant pour le désarmement
Annexe 2 : L’Agence internationale de l’énergie atomique (AIEA)
Annexe 3 : Négociations sur le contrôle des armements
videos
Kids Wanna Know
To find out more about this thematic dossier, discover the YouTube playlist “Kids Wanna Know”, a program that allows students aged 12 to 19 to put themselves in the shoes of a journalist, and exchange views with experts from international organizations.
