United Nations Today: This new, updated edition of Basic Facts about the United Nations reflects the multitude of ways in which the United Nations touches the lives of people everywhere. It chronicles the work of the Organization in such areas as peace, development, human rights, humanitarian assistance, disarmament and international law. In describing the work of the United Nations family of organizations, this book provides a comprehensive account of the many challenges before the international community, as well as the joint ongoing efforts to find solutions.

UN legal counsel urges new law graduates to remain committed to cause of justice - UN News Centre


UN News Centre

UN legal counsel urges new law graduates to remain committed to cause of justice
UN News Centre
The top lawyer of the United Nations today exhorted new law graduates of New York University (NYU) to help usher in a new era of accountability across the world and never to allow cynicism to erode their commitment to the cause of justice.

and more »

World Press Freedom Day today - The News International


World Press Freedom Day today
The News International
ISLAMABAD: The Press Council of Pakistan (PCP) is set to celebrate “World Press Freedom Day” declared by the United Nations today (May 3), says a press release. In this connection a seminar will be held on “Press Freedom and its Responsibilities” by ...

and more »

UN Celebrates Legacy of Jazz as a Force of Social Transformation - eNews Park Forest


UN Celebrates Legacy of Jazz as a Force of Social Transformation
eNews Park Forest
The United Nations today kicked off celebrations for the first annual International Jazz Daywith a concert in Paris, which will be followed by another in New Orleans on Saturday, and another at UN Headquarters in New York on Monday.

and more »

Syria Reiterates Commitment with Kofi Annan Plan - Prensa Latina


Syria Reiterates Commitment with Kofi Annan Plan
Prensa Latina
08 de mayo de 2012, 17:33United Nations, May 8 (Prensa Latina) Syria repeated its commitment with the success of the mission of the United Nations today and ratified its accusations against Turkey and other countries that allow the activity of armed ...

and more »

UN Fears Venezuela Departing Human Rights Commission - Hispanically Speaking News


Hispanically Speaking News

UN Fears Venezuela Departing Human Rights Commission
Hispanically Speaking News
The United Nations today voiced concern over Venezuela's announcement that it is establishing a committee to evaluate the possibility of withdrawing from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR). The IACHR is an organ of the Organization ...

and more »

UN Highlights Importance Of Sustainable Fishing Initiatives - Scoop.co.nz (press release)


UN Highlights Importance Of Sustainable Fishing Initiatives
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
The United Nations today highlighted the importance of investing in initiatives that seek to tackle overfishing and protect marine biodiversity, as well as inform consumers of the benefits of buying sustainable fish products.