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Is the United Nations an Effective Institution? (just essay) Part 1/2. What is your opinion?
In this year, the United Nations celebrates its 70th anniversary. This is a good occasion to analyze how effectively this organization perform its duties during this time.
Western countries and many politicians from the Third World regard the UN as an inde-pendent independent (one word) international institution that brings together 193 countries who defends the values of internationalism, multilateral action, democracy, pluralism, secularism, compromise, human rights and freedoms. But is it real? (I think 'In reality, does it actually achieve this' is better than 'but is it real', because the organization does exist, i.e. is real, but it might not be effective. Also, try not to start a sentence with 'but')
The modern world is divided into two camps. Some argue that this organization has never been an effective tool of permission (not sure if 'permission is the right word, maybe 'combating') the pressing problems of mankind and today is not too. Nei-ther Neither a bipolar nor unipolar world did not give her the UN a chance to prevent local conflicts, ensure non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, promote democracy, and solve issues of combating poverty and promoting sustainable development of all countries.
Other researchers, noting the disadvantages of the United Nations, do not apt to deny the positive results of its operations. They believe that this organization has prospects potential, and it can be successfully reformed. Politicians and experts belonging to this group, emphasize that the very existence of the United Nations is important due to the needs of the world community, and it would be un-wise unwise to disband refuse it without trying to improve it and strengthen it.
If we look at history, we remember that the atrocities and massacres during the Second World War prompted the governments to think that it was necessary to create an organization that will help prevent such tragedies in the future. The UN was founded in 1945 for the noble purpose of "saving future generations from the scourge of war." Despite this, after creation of this organiza-tion organization the world has had more than 250 conflicts in which the United Nations had shown its complete inability to achieve the purpose for which it was created. Here are some examples.
In 1994, the UN did nothing to prevent the genocide in Rwanda, which killed nearly 1 million people. This is because the Security Council had decided not to send peacekeepers there. The UN did not intervene in the Second Congo War in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1998 - 2002 years). The peacekeeping mission was deployed in the country only in February 2000. However, the refuse refusal of the UN to the an earlier intervention in the conflict led to the deaths of 5 million people in this war. Finally, the Ukrainian crisis. This is not a complete list of all the failures of the UN.0 votedApril 5, 20151Hi, I'm new here!
Hi, My name is Alirio, i'm from Colombia. I really like to experience meet <em>(you can meet people from different cultures or meet people that have different ideas, or you can experience new cultures and ideas)</em> new cultures and ideas.
I'm here because i really want to improve my english level, and get to achieve <em>(I think you want to say something like 'achieve' because you haven't done it yet)</em> have a decent level. Also i want to learn in first place Italian next <em>(in this context it says you want to learn Italian after learning English, and then learn French)</em> later French.
I hate the typical language class, like what you have in the school or whatever. I think that it is better to learn with pure practice and help by friends.0 votedMarch 20, 20151The Power of Plan
There are two groups of people, planners and spontaneous people. I have met people who like to plan, or like to say that they plan, but do nothing. I also partially belong to this group. I also met people who really plan and follow through with their plans. It was just one short moment while they were at the same level as me, but they are too far from me now. There is also the opposite group of people, spontaneous people. I have to admit that I do not understand how that group fulfills their goals. So let's just talk about planners and their plans.
After almost 4 years of planning and actually doing nothing, I realized that I plan how to waste my time and not how to use it. I sat down, analyzed my days, priorities and planned my future. I have created 3 plans with different resolutions. The first plan has a 10 years' horizon, the second has a 5 years' horizon and the last one is a one year plan. The last plan is planned in detail and I know what to do each month, sometimes each week. Why do I write about this? Because I finally clung to my plan and now I am moving forward. I have started to write an article every day, even when I am tired and I extremely want to sleep (like now). I also do heavier workout. But most importantly I know that I am closer and closer to my dreams. I can see them closer and in higher resolution (not sure if resolution is the word you're wanting to use here. Maybe 'clarity' instead as resolution is used more when discussing images?). Another thing is that I have faster working pace and I like to do English more. :)
The best thing about a plan is that it gives one power. It doesn't need to be too specific, there should be goals, like "Beginning of August 2015, start Spanish", "End of December, Spanish B2 speaking level" and also time to rest. Important thing is to believe that you can fulfill this plan. OK, that's good... but how to do it? Well, just start and be persistent. No matter how small the steps you take, always continue! Persistence is the KEY to everything. For example, I still have problems with articles in English, but I try every day to understand them and to use them correctly. That is why I write such a long sentences and texts. I am glad that people are patient and correct me, I appreciate it. I want to absorb the corrections and write more correct text next time. The side effect of this is growing self-confidence. Tell me, who doesn't want to be self-confident? I always wanted to be. :)
Now it is your turn. Are you planner or spontaneous person?
Have a nice weekend
Pavel0 votedFebruary 27, 20150Universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every subject.
As society develops, everyone has the right to go to university. At the same time, there has been heated debate by some people if universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every subject.
Some people agree with it for the following reasons. First, it is government's responsibility to give equal choice to both males and females. Girls also have the right to choose the subject they have dreamed of. Second, boys and girls have totally different talents, which means it will inspire more creativity when they cooperate. In this way, ensuring universities accept equal numbers of girls and boys is significant. Third, accepting equal numbers of girls and boys helps to decrease feminism.
On the other hand, there are many people who still don't think it's a good idea. The main reason is that not every subject suits all people, according to the various attributes of subjects, such as girls are better at arts and boys enjoy making machines more. It is valueless to learn a subject that we are not good at.
Personally, I agree with this view because I think everyone should have an equal right to choose their life including subject.0 votedJanuary 31, 20151
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