The United Nations
Goal 16: Peace, Justice and strong Institutions
Overview
Humanities
1 hour
13 – 21 years old
Plenum
Objectives
- – To introduce the aims of the United Nations
- – To introduce the key agencies within the United Nations system
- – To understand the work of the United Nations
Behavioural competences
- Conflict resolution behavior
- Critical thinking
- Be an active citizen
Reflections
- What would the world look like without the UN?
- How integration and cooperation creates peace
- Decision making process at local, national, global level
Lifelong learning key competences
Preparation
Read and understand the notes for each slide before showing the power point presentation.
Video suggestions to introduce the goal/theme:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlmYtJiUK00
How Does The UN Work? (3:50 min.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATkJe8iADhc
How Effective Is The United Nations? (2:46 min.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yH6Y2jUaLvI
How Powerful Is The United Nations? (2:52 min.)
Instructions
Power Point Presentation
Evaluation
Complete the reflection work sheet connected to goal no. 16
The first part of the work sheet is to be completed before class, but the remaining parts are to be used for summing up and evaluating the theme in class.
Followup suggestions
Look at the other exercises connected to goal no. 16 Peace, Justice and strong Institutions
Ideas for actions
“Make your voice heard and vote in your country’s elections”, “Be passionate about your country’s decisions, and remain peaceful when standing up for what you believe in”. Find more ideas for actions in the: “170 good ideas for daily actions to transform our world” here: http://www.youneedtoknow.ch/
Further information
Appendix 1 – Wavesof Grace – The role of UN