Definitions for United Nations

UN Ambassador

A country's figure to debate upon global issues.

Humanitarianism

In its most general form, humanitarianism is an ethic of kindness, benevolence, and sympathy extended universally and impartially to all human beings. Humanitarianism has been an evolving concept historically but universality is a common element in its evolution.

League of Nations

League of Nations definition. An international organization established after World War I under the provisions of the Treaty of Versailles. Countries part of the league of nations would be: Haiti, Egypt, Australia, Greece, United Kingdom.

Declaration of Human Rights

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a declaration adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 10 December 1948 at the Palais de Chaillot, Paris.

Diplomacy

The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations, typically by a country's representatives abroad.

United Nations

United Nations is an international organization formed in 1945 to increase political and economic cooperation among member countries. The organization works on economic and social development programs, improving human rights and reducing global conflicts.

Isolationism

a policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, especially the political affairs of other countries.

Sanction

a threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule.

Genocide

the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.

Ethnic cleansing

the mass expulsion or killing of members of an unwanted ethnic or religious group in a society.