United Nations
Un: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (March 21)
Learn about this day devoted to reversing racial discrimination and how you can take part in the activism.
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San Diego State University
World History for Us All: World Politics and Global Economy After Ww Ii [Pdf]
It is imperative that young scholars understand what happened in Europe after WWII, so they may gain a deep knowledge of our contemporary world, including its key economic, social, and political developments. This in-depth unit covers...
National Archives (UK)
Cold War: The Yalta Conference
Outline of proceedings that took place at the Yalta Conference. Features student questions.
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Wilson Center Digital Archives: Cold War History
Presents a historical survey of the cold war by using documents. Explores the documents through an interactive site as a pathway through history.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Korean War
The Korean War is discussed in full in the course of the site. It discusses the causes of the war, air and naval activity, the land war, and more.
Other
El Castellano: Las Radios en Espanol, Pais Por Pais
More than 100 Spanish-speaking radio stations, listed country by country, that can be accessed on the internet. A great way to develop skills in listening comprehension! Some sites may be inactive, but the majority are up and running....
Other
Fao: International Year of Natural Fibres 2009
An organization aiming to raise awareness of the importance of natural fibers. Plants and animals play an important role in contributing to food security and poverty alleviation worldwide. Find out about how natural fibers provide...
United Nations
United Nations: Children's Day
Children's Day is celebrated on various dates around the world to honor children and their rights. Learn more about this important day and how it helps children globally.
World Food Programme
Wfp: World Food Programme
WFP is a United Nations organization whose mission is to eradicate global hunger and poverty. Their primary beneficiaries are victims of natural disasters, displaced people, the world's hungry poor, and women.
Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations
World Aquaculture Overview
This United Nations site offers information on the past, present, and future of aquaculture around the world.
China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group
China News: Scholars Take Stock of the Korean War
If you are looking for a different perspective on the Korean War, this will work for you. This State Run site gives us the viewpoint of the Chinese and the North Koreans on the war. This is a good site to see how the other side of the...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: The Balfour Declaration 1917
Fardham University gives the text of the Balfour Declaration, which later was adopted and included in a UN Resolution.
United Nations
The United Nations: Home Page
The portal into the site of the U.N. The "About the UN" button is the place to start gathering information about the organization, but there is plenty of other information, news, policy, etc. available here.
Yale University
Yale Law School: Obligation of Egypt to Comply With the 1951 Resolution
A statement made by the United States Representative to the United Nations, before the Security Council on March 25, 1954, asking the UN to remember their previous resolution (of 1951) which required Egypt to stop provoking Israel by...
United Nations
Un News Centre: Home
The United Nations provides daily news from around the world. Content also includes streaming audio news, fact sheets, UN documents, and much more.
BBC
Bbc: Timeline: Iraq Weapons Inspections
BBC provides a comprehensive timeline of weapons inspections in Iraq from 1991 until 2002.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: United States Army in the Korean War
This is a full-length book on the US Army involvement in the first year of the Korean War.
BBC
Bbc: Is Somalia Next for 'War on Terror'?
Analysis of whether or not Somalia will be the next breading ground for new terrorists. Covers what the United States may do but also the response from the new Islamic government. (6/2006)
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Avoiding Armageddon: International Role of the United Nations
A lesson plan for exploring the role of the UN's international peacekeeping and peacemaking abilities. Takes students through an evaluation of what the UN can and should do, under its charter, to reduce threats and promote stable...
Other
Genocide Education Project: Armenian Genocide Resource Library for Teachers
Resources for teaching about genocide, particularly the Armenian genocide.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Crisis in Sudan: Responding to Medical Emergencies
Investigate the medical nature of the humanitarian crisis in the Darfur region of Sudan. Describe the nature of cholera, malaria, hepatitis E, Ebola and malnutrition, which have been of major concern to humanitarian aid personnel in this...
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: The Iraq War (Students and Teachers)
This site provides coverage of the war with Iraq written for teens. Additional content includes student voices and forums.
United Nations
United Nations: An Introduction for Students: The Un System
A brief introduction to the organization of the United Nations.
United Nations
United Nations Cyberschoolbus: Pais a Un Vistazo
Country information at-a-glance from the UN's site for children. In Spanish. Select a country to see its location, major cities, population statistics, links to country newspapers, UN mission contact information, and economic, health,...