24 ottob 1945 anni - United Nations

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Australia was a founding member of the United Nations in 1945 and has been actively engaged in the organisation since its formation. A replacement for the ineffective League of Nations, the organization was established on 24 October 1945 after World War II in order to prevent another such conflict. The UN is seen by the Australian Government as a means to influence events which directly affect Australia's interests but over which they have little unilateral control. Australia was an active participant at the 1945 San Francisco Conference, during which the UN Charter was negotiated. Australia’s delegation to this Conference was led by then Deputy Prime Minister Mr Frank Forde and Minister for External Affairs Dr Herbert ‘Doc’ Evatt, and these two individuals played a significant role in drafting the charter.
Australians were the first peacekeepers to serve under United Nations auspices when they sent military observers to Indonesia in 1947 during the independence struggle. About 65,000 Australian personnel have partaken in more than fifty peacekeeping operations, in about 25 different conflicts. Operations include military observation, monitoring cease-fires, clearing landmines, humanitarian aid and the repatriation of refugees. Since 1947 Australians have joined peacekeeping operations in Cambodia, Korea, Namibia, Rwanda, and Somalia among others. All three services of the Australian Defence Force, as well as police officers and civilians, have been involved in peacekeeping activities.
According to Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs, since 1945 Australian foreign policy has been informed by the underlying principles and purposes of the United Nations: to maintain international peace and security, to develop friendly relations among nations, and to achieve global cooperation. Australia regards the United Nations as an essential forum through which to influence world affairs, promote a stable international framework, defend Australia’s security and sovereignty, pursue trade and economic interests and promote Australian values. Australia has made important contributions to UN activity for more than 60 years, including in the areas of peace and security, human rights, development assistance and social, economic and environmental affairs.

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