InternatIonal organIzatIonS

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1. Warm-up

Procedure

1) Is the United Nations the world’s most international organization?

2) In which countries should the United Nations do more right now?

2. Reading

Read some information and say why people celebrate United Nations Day. List the reasons.

WHAT IS UNITED NATIONS DAY?

United Nations Day celebrates the purpose and cause of the United Na-

tions, and that is to make the world a better place for everyone who lives in it. The United Nations organization was one of Franklin Roosevelt’s en-

during achievements as he worked with many Allied leaders towards the

development of the UN organization. Replacing the League of Nations af- ter World War II in 1945, almost every nation in the world belongs to this organization, with a membership of 192 countries.

United Nations Day has been celebrated every October 24th since 1948 and

was declared a public holiday in 1971 to gain support of its work. It is a day

to make the world aware of the goals of the organization, and to celebrate its achievements, which are many. As the UN continues to address important

matters of the world, United Nations Day is a chance to reflect on the goals

that they have accomplished, and to support the goals set for the future.

The major achievements of the United Nations and their accomplish-

ments are plentiful, and along with its organizations, have been awarded the

Nobel Peace Prize five times through the year 1996. While peacekeeping and

humanitarian assistance is what the United Nations are known for, there are

many other ways in which they help to make the world a better place.

The UN and its family organizations work constantly to promote re- spect for human rights, gender quality and the advancement for women, protecting the environment, fighting disease and reducing poverty. Among

the challenges that affect humanity, the United Nations also adopted a glo-

bal action plan to achieve eight anti-poverty goals by the year 2015. These goals, called the Millennium Development Goals, were adapted in 2000.

The UN agencies are responsible for defining the standards for safe and

efficient air travel, to improve telecommunications, and leads the inter-

national campaigns against drug trafficking and terrorism. In December

2007, 187 countries agreed to begin a two year process of negotiations in an effort to address the problem of stop the spread of HIV.

While many people are not aware of the outstanding jobs, goals, re-

sponsibilities and plans are of the UN, it is one of the many reasons why

we celebrate United Nations Day, in order to better understand what they

do and what they stand for. The United Nations continue to be guided in future cooperation with respect to peace, development, equality and justice for mankind in every part of the world.

3. Listening and speaking

Listen to the text and do the task.

UNICEF stands for United Nations International Children’s Emer-

gency Fund. It was created by the United Nations General Assembly on

December 11, 1946, to provide emergency food and healthcare to children in countries that had been devastated by World War II.

In 1954, UNICEF became a permanent part of the United Nations Sys- tem. UNICEF relies on contributions from governments and private do- nors. Governments contribute two thirds of the organization’s resources; private groups and some 6 million individuals contribute the rest through the National Committees. Most of UNICEF’s work is in the field, with staff in over 190 countries and territories. More than 200 country offices carry out UNICEF’s mission through a program developed with host govern- ments. Seven regional offices provide technical assistance to country of- fices as needed.

UNICEF’s programs emphasize developing community-level services to promote the health and well-being of children. UNICEF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1965 and the Prince of Asturias Award of Concord in 2006.

1) UNICEF was established before the end of World War II.

2) The organization relies only on governments contributions.

3) Most of UNICEF’s work is in its headquarters.

4) UNICEF has won two awards so far.

Key: 1 F, 2 F, 3 F, 4 T.

4. Reading

Read about activities of UNICEF in Ukraine. What are their aims in

Ukraine and what programmes do they support?

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) opened its office in Kyiv in 1997. Since then, the children’s agency has been working to improve the lives of children and families throughout Ukraine.

Over the years, UNICEF has increased its support to the Government of Ukraine to develop health, nutrition, education and protection pro- grammes for children. UNICEF advocates for children’s right to partici- pation and prioritises actions for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. Recognizing that the well being of children is closely linked to the situation of their mothers, UNICEF also works to help women in Ukraine to better their health and education, and protect their rights.

In 2006 UNICEF launched a new programme that reflects the country’s pursuit of the Millennium Development Goals that include improving mater- nal health, reducing child mortality, halting the spread of HIV / AIDS and tuberculosis, and protecting the vulnerable and promoting gender equality.

UNICEF’s current Country Programme of Cooperation with the Gov- ernment of Ukraine consists of four programmes:

Advocacy, Information and Social Policy Programme

HIV / AIDS, Children and Youth Programme

Child Protection Programme

Child Health and Development Programme

UNICEF programmes are being implemented in Kyiv, Crimea, Ode- sa, Donetsk, Lviv, Kherson, Sumy, Ivano-Frankivsk, Cherkasy, Zhyto- myr, Khmelnytsky, Chernigiv, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhya, Mykolayiv.

UNICEF is funded by the voluntary contributions of individuals, busi- nesses, foundations and governments.

5. speaking

Do ex. 4, p. 254.

6. summary

Would you like to work for an international organization? Why??

7. Homework

Do ex. 3 (b), p. 253.

Lesson 88