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Publisher: United Nations (UN) United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Country Office Afghanistan: Reports and Surveys 
 Reports on topics such as opium poppy production (annual back to 2000), a farmers' intentions survey, and an assessment of drug use in Kabul. Also includes links to a fact sheet about drugs and crime in Afghanistan and to related information. From the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). http://www.unodc.org/afghanistan/en/publications-and-reports.html Topics: Crime, Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Sep 22, 2009 United Nations History: 60th Anniversary of the San Francisco Conference
"In celebration of the United Nations sixtieth anniversary [in 2005], the United Nations Department of Public Information has organized a commemoration of the signing of the United Nations Charter, which took place in San Francisco on 26 June 1945." The site includes the message of the Secretary-General, a video clip, and a list of exhibits and activities commemorating the event. Also includes links to information about the 50th anniversary and to related documents. http://www.un.org/aboutun/sanfrancisco/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, International Governments, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Jul 13, 2005 World Population to 2300
This 2004 report provides human population projections to 2300 for the world, its nations, and its major areas. Includes tables, graphs, and detailed analysis and essays on the projection process and results. From the Population Division of the United Nations' Department of Economic and Social Affairs. Opens directly into a PDF document. http://www.un.org/esa/population/publications/longrange2/WorldPop2300final.pdf Topics: Social Science, Statistics Last updated Dec 20, 2004 Desertification
Desertification is "the degradation of land in arid, semi-arid, and dry sub-humid areas." This site "contains technical and scientific data and information, available at FAO, as well as links to a number of highly informative Web sites on desertification ... [and] on sustainable development and drylands management." Also find a searchable database of maps and statistics, photos, videos, and text documents. Available in several languages. From the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN). Note: some dead links. http://www.fao.org/desertification/default.asp?lang=en Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Geography, Photograph Collections Last updated Jun 23, 2005 Geneva Convention Relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War
The complete text of this instrument of international human rights for prisoners of war (POWs), which went into force October 21, 1950. From the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. Also available in French and Spanish. http://www2.ohchr.org/english/law/prisonerwar.htm Topics: Crime, International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Military, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Jul 31, 2009 The State of Food Insecurity in the World (SOFI)
This annual document reports on the international effort to reduce chronic hunger throughout the world. Includes detailed statistical estimates on the prevalence of undernourishment in developing countries, special features on the causes and impact of hunger in affected regions, and information about "hunger hotspots," countries requiring emergency assistance. Includes reports back to 1999. Available in several languages. From the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN). http://www.fao.org/sof/sofi/index_en.htm Topics: Agriculture, Poverty Last updated Jun 21, 2005 Goose Production
"The objective of this publication is to provide the reader with a guide to sustainable goose production systems that are based on the natural physiological and behavioural advantages of the goose." Discusses the physiology of domestic geese, origins and breeds, flock management, goose diseases, and the use of geese for the production of meat, foie gras, and feather and down. From the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. http://www.fao.org/docrep/005/y4359e/y4359e00.htm Topics: Livestock Last updated Feb 9, 2007 UNMISET: United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor
Information about this UN mission that ran from May 2002 until May 2005 and had the mandate "to provide assistance to core administrative structures critical to the viability and political stability of East Timor" and related matters. The "Mission Page" features updates from 2004 to the present. Also includes press releases, a map, photos, and related UN documents and information. From the United Nations (UN). http://www.un.org/Depts/dpko/missions/unmiset/ Topics: International Governments, Military, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Aug 30, 2005 United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL)
This UN mission was established in September 2003 "to support the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and the peace process" in Liberia following a civil war that began in 1989. The site features background about the 1989-2003 war, the UN mandate, a map, and information about UN operations. Includes photos (on subjects such as UN assistance in the 2005 elections, in which Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf was elected head of state), UN documents, and related material. http://www.un.org/Depts/dpko/missions/unmil/ Topics: Wars & Conflicts Last updated Jan 18, 2006 UN Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict
Website for this United Nations (UN) office that acts as a "public advocate and moral voice on behalf of children whose rights and wellbeing have been and are being violated in the context of armed conflict." Features overviews of issues such as child soldiers, girls in war, landmines, and displaced children. Also includes background documents, reports, photos, videos, conference details, press releases, and more. http://www.un.org/children/conflict/english/the-office.html Topics: Military, Social Issues Last updated Aug 21, 2008 World Health Day: 7 April
Collection of links to sites related to World Health Day. "On this day around the globe, thousands of events mark the importance of health for productive and happy lives." Also includes links to recent UN documents on the subjects of human health and illness prevention and treatment. Available in several languages. From the Dag Hammarskjöld Library of the United Nations (UN). http://www.un.org/Depts/dhl/health/ Topics: Health Last updated Feb 23, 2007 International Decade for Action: Water for Life, 2005-2015
"The United Nations General Assembly, in December 2003, proclaimed the years 2005 to 2015 as the International Decade for Action 'Water for Life.'" This website provides background and news about activities related to this proclamation (including World Water Day, occurring annually on March 22) and reference material on water-related issues such as scarcity, sanitation, and pollution. From the United Nations (UN). http://www.un.org/waterforlifedecade/ Topics: Water Last updated Mar 14, 2007 International Year of Sanitation 2008
Details about the United Nations (UN) General Assembly declaration making 2008 the International Year of Sanitation. "The goal is to raise awareness and to accelerate progress towards the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) target to reduce by half the proportion of people without access to basic sanitation by 2015." Provides an overview and updates on the project, and publications on topics such as hygiene promotion, sanitary facilities, water quality, and wastewater management. From the UN. http://esa.un.org/iys/ Topics: Public Health & Safety Last updated Nov 5, 2007 International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
"The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, 2 December, recalls the date of the adoption, by the General Assembly, of the United Nations Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others ... [in] 1949." This site provides links to resources on topics such as forms of slavery, the slave route, and forced and child labor. From the Dag Hammarskjöld Library, United Nations (UN). http://www.un.org/depts/dhl/slavery/ Topics: Labor Last updated Nov 20, 2007 Oceans and Law of the Sea
Official website for United Nations (UN) conventions dating from 1958 that govern "claims, counterclaims and sovereignty disputes [to the sea]. The hope was for a more stable order, promoting greater use and better management of ocean resources." Concerns addressed include ocean noise, the Continental Shelf, seabed authority, and ocean management training. Features text of conventions, historical overview, links to material about bodies established under conventions, and news. Also includes links to related sites. http://www.un.org/Depts/los/ Topics: Geography, Geology, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements Last updated Jan 9, 2008 United Nations Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK)
Website for the "UNMIK [which] was born on 10 June 1999 when the Security Council in resolution 1244 authorized the Secretary-General to establish in the war-ravaged province of Kosovo an interim civilian administration led by the United Nations." Features background about the organization (including a video), maps, press briefings, and text and audio of news updates, such as about the recognition of Kosovo as an independent nation in February 2008. http://www.unmikonline.org/ Topics: International Governments, Politics by Place Last updated Jun 15, 2008 World Food Situation
"This portal offers latest information on food commodity prices, supply and demand and factors that affect world food markets." Covers damaged crops, food emergencies, specific countries in crisis, food prices and volatility in agricultural commodities, climate change, and more. Provides a FAQ on rising food prices, and links to related data and reports. From the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN). http://www.fao.org/worldfoodsituation/en/ Topics: Agriculture, Poverty Last updated Dec 2, 2008 World Book and Copyright Day
Links to resources for this "world-wide tribute to books and authors" held on April 23, "a symbolic date for world literature for on this date in 1616, Cervantes, Shakespeare and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega all died." Provides links to material from UNESCO, the World Intellectual Property Organization, and other websites from the United Nations (UN) and other international groups. Available in several languages. From the UN. http://www.un.org/depts/dhl/book/ Topics: Intellectual Property, Literature & Books Last updated Mar 31, 2008 Global Environment Outlook GEO-4: Environment for Development
Published in 2007 by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), this lengthy study provides "an overview of global social and economic trends, and the state-and-trends of the global and regional environments over the past two decades." Ten chapters cover the evolution of the concept of sustainable development, atmospheric issues (such as air quality and ozone depletion), land, water, biodiversity, interlinkages, future scenarios, and related issues. Opens directly into a PDF document. http://www.unep.org/geo/geo4/report/GEO-4_Report_Full_en.pdf Topics: Environment Last updated Jul 7, 2008 |
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