The United Nations aims to make the world a more peaceful place. At the end of this challenge you will design and create a poster that supports and promotes peace.

Have you heard of the Coexistence art project?

The Karen people are an ethnic group living in the border regions of Northern Burma and Northern Thailand with poor "social inclusion". Living in an isolated and mountainous region has meant they lack full rights to the land they live on.

What did children learn about the UN in the 1960's in New Zealand? Can you play detective for a pupil at the time?

Is the UN successfully reducing global poverty?

Do we discriminate against older people? Do they have anything to offer us?

How do journalists help us preserve freedom of speech?

How well do our cities or settlements live up to this goal?

Find out how some of the celebrities you know and recognise use their influence in partnership with UNICEF to spread awareness of the inequalities and poverty that exists in the developing world. 

Corruption, bribery, theft and tax evasion cost some US $1.26 trillion for developing countries per year. This amount of money could be used to lift those who are living on less than $1.25 a day above $1.25 for at least six years.

Why is creating a strong "rule of law" important for creating peaceful societies?

Deconstruct the term ‘nuclear threat’ by explaining what it means in regards to threats of warfare. You will look at the history of the cold war to understand where this terms comes from and its significance. 

Find out why Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions are vital in having a peaceful world

The Scarred Lands videos portray very strongly the human cost of the Vietnam war.

Violence against children takes many forms. Learn more from soccer star and UNICEF Ambassador, David Beckham

When we think of weapons of mass destruction we often think of nuclear weapons but there are other types of weapons.

In the accompanying webquest we looked at why people are corrupt. In this webquest we look at how governments stop corruption from happening. 

An important part of the UN’s work is to encourage world peace. There remain many areas though where violence makes it unsafe to visit. 

Why do we follow a set of rules outlined by a justice system? What is our justice system? Why, when enforced efficiently, does it promote peace? 

We know that war in developing countries heavily impacts governments and politics, but how do children fare when growing up surrounded by violence? How would their day to day lives compare to yours? 

Discover what taxation is and how government spending helps solve inequalities; by asking why do adults have to give some of their money to the government? Where does this money go? What would happen to our community if no one paid their taxes?  

Discover what the term nuclear disarmament means and why it would result in peacekeeping between superpower countries that have the potential to inflict mass destruction.

Most of you will understand social media as apps to share your photos, videos and personal messages with others. Explain why campaigns for equality are significantly impacted by the power to reach a global audience through social media. 

Who were the suffragettes and what did they stand for? What would the world today be like without the feminist movement that took place over 100 years ago? 

Explain what feminism is. What is the real definition of the word behind the #HEforSHE movement that empowers gender equality?

What exactly is corruption and why does it threaten peaceful communities and society at large? 

What is an enterprise? What makes it 'social'? Discover why social enterprises are shaping the business industry and changing our world for the better.

There is an ongoing refugee crisis around the world. Millions of people have been displaced from their homes. Because this is such a big issue around the world it is hard to know what the best ways to help refugees are.

When, why and how did the United Nations come to be? Let’s explore why some of the most powerful countries in the world decided to join together for the sake of upholding world peace. 

Discover what the term nuclear disarmament means and why it would result in peacekeeping between superpower countries that have the potential to inflict mass destruction. 

Nuclear testing has a devastating effect on our Pacific region. Learn more about this important issue and figure out how to take positive action!

The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) promotes Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation. This means they aim to reduce military forces and weapons and prevent more countries from gaining weapons of mass destruction (WMD).

The United Nations promotes international peace. The organisation aims to stop disputes from becoming conflicts and to stop conflicts spreading once they start. 

Ever wondered how the UN helps countries in conflict create peace? The UN Peacekeepers are a big part of creating peace.

Your challenge is to figure out and confront why refugees are forced to leave their country. Why did they have to leave in the first place? What could peace and disarmament mean in solving the refugee crisis in Syria? 

Find out about what the 'refugee crisis' is, how it affects people and what happens. Learn how to support people in this situation and take action!

Learn about the Human Rights Council - how it was formed, its history and how it works

Why was the United Nations Security Council formed? Who are the members, and what does veto power mean? What are the aims of the UN Security Council?  

This resource is related to the DVD Breath of Peace.

Learn how New Zealand became a world leader in nuclear disarmament. Discover how our peaceful principles, people power and sheer determination created the most successful anti-nuclear campaign the world has ever seen.