International Response to War and Genocide. How did the World respond to the Horrors of WW2? 1. War...

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International Response to War and Genocide

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2. Formation of the UN (United Nations) Founded in Oct almost immediately after the war ended Peace-keeping organization 123 member nations today Power to enforce peace- keeping policy –The UN has armed forces UN also provides humanitarian and economic assistance in some part of the world How did the World respond to the Horrors of WW2?

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Page 1: International Response to War and Genocide. How did the World respond to the Horrors of WW2? 1. War Crime Trials In Nuremberg, Germany Many high-ranking.

International Response to War and Genocide

Page 2: International Response to War and Genocide. How did the World respond to the Horrors of WW2? 1. War Crime Trials In Nuremberg, Germany Many high-ranking.

How did the World respond to the Horrors of WW2?

1. War Crime Trials• In Nuremberg,

Germany– Many high-ranking

Nazi officials tried, sentenced, and even executed

• In Japan, as well

Page 3: International Response to War and Genocide. How did the World respond to the Horrors of WW2? 1. War Crime Trials In Nuremberg, Germany Many high-ranking.

2. Formation of the UN (United Nations)

• Founded in Oct. 1945 almost immediately after the war ended

• Peace-keeping organization • 123 member nations today• Power to enforce peace-

keeping policy– The UN has armed forces

• UN also provides humanitarian and economic assistance in some part of the world

How did the World respond to the Horrors of WW2?

Page 4: International Response to War and Genocide. How did the World respond to the Horrors of WW2? 1. War Crime Trials In Nuremberg, Germany Many high-ranking.

3. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

-Established and adopted by the UN in 1948-Provides a code of conduct that countries must

use in treatment of their citizens-Prohibits slavery, for example

How did the World respond to the Horrors of WW2?