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The Charter of the United Nations was signed in 1945 by 51 countries representing all continents, paving the way for the creation of the United Nations on 24 October 1945. The Statute of the International Court of Justice forms part of the Charter. The aim of the Charter is to save humanity from war; to reaffirm human rights and the dignity and worth of the human person; to proclaim the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small; and to promote the prosperity of all humankind. The Charter is the foundation of international peace and security.
The United Nations was established on June 26, 1945. This historical document establishes and guides the workings of this international body. This is a must have for every political science and history student.
The defeat of apartheid & the establishment of a free, democratic South Africa is one of the most stirring stories of our time. Your students will benefit from this easy-to-read book recounting the international campaign against apartheid & racial discrimination in that country. It is written by Boutros Boutros-Ghali, Secretary-General of the United Nations with a foreword by President Nelson Mandela & offers a comprehensive account of the Organization's central role in forging democratic, non-racial South Africa. It also contains a detailed chronology of events, maps & photographs.
"Everything you always wanted to know about the United Nations in one book! This primer to the United Nations is designed for all global citizens. It covers the history of the UN, what it does and how it does it. As the world's only truly global organization, the United Nations is where countries meet to address universal issues that cannot be resolved by any one of them acting alone. From international peace and security to sustainable development, climate change, human rights, and humanitarian action, the United Nations acts on our behalf around the world." --
This book was written to promote and disseminate the contents of the Declaration by adapting the original text into an easier language for children.
This booklet is a useful tool for elementary school teachers to introduce children to the world of the United Nations through an interactive method of questions and answers, activity proposals, and quizzes.
This joint publication from the United Nations Environment Programme and the World Tourism Organization sets out guidance on effective measures to promote sustainable tourism development. Although it is acknowledged that there is not a 'one size fits all', the report highlights the need for co-operation by all key stakeholders within and outside government. Therefore, although the guidance is designed primarily for governments, it is also relevant to public authorities, non-governmental organisations, tourism businesses and trade associations.
Agenda 21 is a non-binding, voluntarily implemented action plan of the United Nations with regard to sustainable development. It is a product of the UN Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992. Its purpose is an action agenda for the UN, other multilateral organizations, and individual governments around the world that can be executed at local, national, and global levels. The "21" in Agenda 21 refers to the 21st century.