Basic Facts about the United Nations, 42nd Edition

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
Cover of the book Basic Facts about the United Nations, 42nd Edition by Department of Public Information, United Nations
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Author: Department of Public Information ISBN: 9789210609241
Publisher: United Nations Publication: May 26, 2017
Imprint: United Nations Language: English
Author: Department of Public Information
ISBN: 9789210609241
Publisher: United Nations
Publication: May 26, 2017
Imprint: United Nations
Language: English
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This comprehensive handbook designed for the general public explains the structure of the United Nations, how the Organization works, the main issues it addresses and its importance for people everywhere. In addition to setting out the various roles played by principle UN organs and related organizations, Basic Facts about the United Nations documents the Organization’s contributions to international peace and security, economic and social development, human rights, humanitarian action, international law and decolonization. Appendices contain current data on UN membership and peacekeeping operations, as well as contact information for UN information centres, services and offices. This latest edition, published in 2017, has been revised to take account of significant developments in the world and the Organization itself since 2014.

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This comprehensive handbook designed for the general public explains the structure of the United Nations, how the Organization works, the main issues it addresses and its importance for people everywhere. In addition to setting out the various roles played by principle UN organs and related organizations, Basic Facts about the United Nations documents the Organization’s contributions to international peace and security, economic and social development, human rights, humanitarian action, international law and decolonization. Appendices contain current data on UN membership and peacekeeping operations, as well as contact information for UN information centres, services and offices. This latest edition, published in 2017, has been revised to take account of significant developments in the world and the Organization itself since 2014.

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