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The United Nations
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Bolton Nomination Comes to a Close 
 Compilation of stories about the "contentious nomination process" that culminated in the August 2005 recess appointment of John Bolton as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Stories go back to March 2005 when President Bush nominated Undersecretary of State John Bolton for the position. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4586094&sourceCode=gaw Topics: Government, Government, International Governments Last updated Aug 3, 2005 Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
Text of this declaration that went into effect in 1987. Also includes an alphabetic list of ratifying nations, declarations and reservations, and information about the Committee against Torture, which was established to monitor the convention's implementation. From the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. http://www2.ohchr.org/english/law/cat.htm Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Nonfiction by Genre, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Aug 21, 2009 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
News and information from the United Nations' "lead agency for agriculture, forestry, fisheries and rural development," including its governance, structure, finance, and activities. Mostly in English, but portions of the site are also available in Arabic, Chinese, French, and Spanish. Searchable. http://www.fao.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Business, International Governments, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Apr 28, 2005 From the League of Nations to the United Nations
History of the League of Nations, which became official in 1919, welcomed its first assembly in 1920, and ceased to exist in 1946 after the birth of the United Nations. Features an overview, chronology, and details about the collections of the League of Nations archives and museum. From the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG). http://www.unog.ch/80256EE60057D930/(httpPages)/8C989922E1DBC95980256EF8005048CA?OpenDocument Topics: International Governments Last updated Jan 3, 2007 Global Policy Forum
This organization "monitors policy making at the United Nations" and "promotes a more open, accountable, and democratic policy to address peoples' needs worldwide." The site includes extensive publications, documents, and data on the United Nations (with a special emphasis on the UN Security Council), globalization, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), international justice, sanctions, and social and economic policy. Also provides list of sponsored events and internship information. Searchable. http://www.globalpolicy.org/ Topics: Economics, Education, International Governments, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated May 14, 2003 Infonation
Use this site to "view and compare the most up-to-date statistical data for the Member States of the United Nations." Includes a wide variety of information on many different countries, from population to the level of carbon emission, from the average temperature to the GDP." Material is also available in Spanish and French. http://www.cyberschoolbus.un.org/infonation/index.asp Topics: Environment, International Governments, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Nov 10, 2004 International Criminal Court (ICC)
The ICC is "an independent, permanent court that tries persons accused of the most serious crimes of international concern, namely genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes." Contains background about the court and its founding treaty, and subsequent implementation such as the 2008 case against "Sudanese President, Omar Hassan Ahmad al-Bashir [asserted to have] committed the crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes in Darfur." In English and French. http://www.icc-cpi.int/ Topics: Crime, International Governments, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Jul 17, 2008 Iraq Special Weapons: Nuclear, Biological Chemical and Missile Proliferation News
"A comprehensive compilation of news sources, news reports, analysis and official documents on nuclear, biological and chemical weapons and delivery systems." "Iraq and the United Nations" provides in-depth information, resolutions, documents, and related resources on the world's core conflicts. From The Federation of American Scientists. http://www.fas.org/news/iraq/ Topics: International Governments, National Security, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weapons Last updated Aug 12, 2005 Office of the Iraq Programme: Oil-for-Food
Information about United Nations' Oil-for-Food program (originating from UN Resolution 986, 1995), designed " to provide for the humanitarian needs of the Iraqi people." Provides weekly updates, a chronology, oil export information, and UN resolutions and reports. Includes contact information for journalists. Also available in French and Arabic. http://www.un.org/Depts/oip/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Economics, Finance, Health, Industries, International Governments, Oil & Gas, Politics, Poverty, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Apr 3, 2003 Official Document System of the United Nations (ODS)
Provides access to "official United Nations documentation, beginning in 1993. Older UN documents are added daily." Also find "resolutions of the General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council and the Trusteeship Council from 1946 onwards." Searchable by date, language, and other factors. Available in several languages, including Arabic, Chinese, and Russian. http://documents.un.org/ Topics: International Governments, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Jan 11, 2005 Profile: Hans Blix
A brief biography of the man appointed by the United Nations to lead the weapon inspections in Iraq that started in 2002. Part of the BBC News Conflict with Iraq reports, this article written in September 2002 links to more recent reports. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/2268819.stm Topics: International Governments, National Security, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weapons Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Question of Palestine
An overview of the history and issues of the establishment of Palestine, with a collection of maps and a database of United Nations (UN) documents related to Palestine and the Arab-Israeli conflict. From the Division for Palestinian Rights, established by the UN General Assembly. http://www.un.org/Depts/dpa/qpal/ Topics: International Governments, Regions of the World, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Nov 18, 2004 ReliefWeb
Find news and background on various humanitarian emergencies and natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, drought, tsunamis, and famine. Includes government and NGO responses to emergencies, humanitarian appeals and donation requests for specific disasters, policy papers, and more. Browse by countries, regions, and specific emergencies. From the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. http://www.reliefweb.int/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Health, Home & Housing, International Governments, Poverty, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated May 12, 2008 Security Council Resolution 1441, 8 November 2002
This site presents the full text of the "Resolution on the return of weapons inspectors to Iraq, adopted unanimously by the UN Security Council on 8 November 2002" (S/RES/1441 (2002)). Below this document is the "Joint statement issued by Russia, China and France outlining their interpretation of UN of the resolution." From Arab Gateway, which "aims to introduce non-Arabs to the Arabs and their culture." http://www.al-bab.com/arab/docs/iraq/unscr1441.htm Topics: International Governments, National Security, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weapons Last updated Nov 13, 2002 Timeline: Oil-for-Food Scandal
Timeline of events related to the "oil-for-food programme (OFF) [which] was set up to allow Iraq to sell its oil in return for humanitarian relief, so it would not breach sanctions imposed after the first Iraq war. The programme was administered by the United Nations and is now [2004-2005] embroiled in a corruption scandal." Includes links to related news stories and background information about the oil-for-food program. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4445609.stm Topics: Business, Corruption & Fraud, Food & Cooking, International Governments, Nutrition & Food Safety, Oil & Gas, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 8, 2009 UN News Centre
News from the United Nations updated daily. Site provides an events calendar, UN statements, briefings, press releases, and news conferences, and UN links. Includes audio and video. Searchable from April 2001 to the present. E-mail news alerts available with sign-up. Also in French and Arabic. http://www.un.org/News/ Topics: International Governments, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Apr 2, 2003 UN Peacekeeping Operations
Detailed information on current missions, accounts of past missions and the history of UN peacekeeping, a record of fatalities, a database of international training opportunities, and information about careers in the peace keeping field are among the resources on available at this site. http://www.un.org/Depts/dpko/dpko/ Topics: International Governments, Military, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Apr 24, 2007 UN Security Council
Official site for the United Nations Security Council. "The Council has 15 members -- five permanent members [China, France, Russian Federation, United Kingdom, and United States] and 10 elected by the General Assembly for two-year terms." The site provides information about the function, powers, and activities of this body and its committees, including reports, press releases, photos, and related information. Available in several languages. http://www.un.org/Docs/sc/ Topics: International Governments, National Security, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Aug 3, 2005 UNEP.Net Environment Network
This site from the United Nations brings together authoritative and comprehensive environmental information from a variety of remote and specialized environmental communities. Find country and regional profiles, an atlas of environmentally protected areas, nuclear power sites worldwide, global coastal statistics, greenhouse gas emissions and projections, a digital map plotting coral reefs worldwide, nationally designated protected areas, global forest and wildfire status reports, and more. http://www.unep.org/ Topics: Environment, International Governments, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Jun 8, 2007 UNFPA
"UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is the world's largest international source of funding for population and reproductive health programmes." The site provides information about programs with purposes such as preventing HIV infection and making motherhood safer, publications such as the "State of World Population," and country profiles with statistical information. Searchable. Available in several languages. http://www.unfpa.org/public/ Topics: International Governments, Regions of the World, Social Issues, Social Science, Statistics, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Women's Health Last updated Sep 24, 2009 UNICEF: The United Nations Children's Fund
Official Web site for this United Nations organization. Resources include annual "State of the World's Children" reports (back to 1997), statistics, information about the agency’s programs, and full text of many of UNICEF’s publications on children, health, the environment, child labor, and other topics related to the status of the world’s children. http://www.unicef.org/ Topics: International Governments, Labor, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Oct 8, 2002 UNISPAL: United Nations Information System on the Question of Palestine
A searchable and browsable database of thousands of documents containing "the texts of current and historical United Nations material concerning the question of Palestine and other issues related to the Middle East situation and the search for peace." Includes resolutions, legislation, mandates, covenants, memoranda, proposals, treaties, bulletins, final documents, letters, maps, and much more. Developed by the Division for Palestinian Rights. http://domino.un.org/unispal.nsf Topics: Correspondence, International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, Regions of the World, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Jul 3, 2007 United Nations
The official website of the United Nations, maintained by the UN's Department of Public Information. It includes general information, history, addresses and email addresses of member states, and an events calendar. Includes links to the Dag Hammarskjöld Library where the full text of general assembly session documents can be downloaded. Also has information on the UN bookstore and audio, video, and webcasts. http://www.un.org/ Topics: International Governments, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Jul 8, 2005 United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA)
A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, UNA-USA's main objectives are to teach Americans about the United Nations, and to "build a stronger, more effective U.N. through constructive U.S. leadership." The site includes fact sheets on the United Nations, policy papers, educational resources, information about United Nations Day and other outreach activities, links to related resources, and more. http://www.unausa.org/ Topics: International Governments, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Jul 8, 2009 United Nations Division for Sustainable Development
This United Nations division focuses on "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs." The site features documents, publications, and links to resources on biodiversity, energy, forests, desertification and drought, and other sustainable development issues. Also include national information by country. Searchable. Many items available in several languages including French, Spanish, and Chinese. http://www.un.org/esa/dsd/index.shtml Topics: Environment, International Governments, Technology, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 28, 2009 United Nations Documentation Research Guide
Sponsored by the United Nations Dag Hammarskjöld Library, this online guide provides basic research tools for deciphering document symbols, codes, numbering systems, and indices to UN documents. Included are links to publications, speeches, resolutions, press releases, declarations, conventions, and parliamentary documents of the General Assembly, the Security Council, and the Economic and Social Council. http://www.un.org/Depts/dhl/resguide/ Topics: International Governments, Nonfiction by Genre, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 15, 2002 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 United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR)
Available in English and French, this United Nations-mandated organization's Web site provides publication summaries of research and information on nuclear, biological, chemical, missile, small arms, landmine, and peacekeeping issues. There are relevant educational books and reports. Check the extensive list of links. Searchable. http://www.unidir.org/ Topics: International Governments, Military, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weapons Last updated Oct 23, 2002 United Nations Scholars' Workstation at Yale University
A directory of "texts, finding aids, data sets, maps, and pointers to print and electronic information. Subject coverage includes disarmament, economic and social development, environment, human rights, international relations, international trade, peacekeeping, and population and demography." Searchable. From Sandra K. Peterson, Government Documents Librarian at Yale University Library and Social Science Statistical Laboratory. http://www.library.yale.edu/un/ Topics: International Governments, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated May 18, 2004 United Nations System of Organizations
"This site serves as a portal to web sites of the United Nations, its funds and programmes, and specialized agencies. It also includes links to key projects and initiatives and to various joint programmes of the UN System." The site lists the programs alphabetically and thematically, and provides an organizational chart. Also available in several other languages. http://www.unsystem.org/ Topics: International Governments, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated May 17, 2004 United Nations System Pathfinder
This site identifies major publications (mostly print) of the United Nations. "It includes global studies and reports, handbooks and guides, bibliographies and indices, international statistical publications, compilations of treaties, resolutions and documents as well as annual reports of UN bodies and specialized agencies." It focuses on current major issues of: international security and peacekeeping; economic and social development; environment; disarmament; international law; and human rights. http://www.un.org/Depts/dhl/pathfind/frame/start.htm Topics: International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 15, 2002 United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)
Information from this UN organization that distributes food aid throughout the world. Includes information about the organization and donors (government, business, and individual), a world hunger map, updates about areas needing food aid (such as the 2005 famine in Niger and other countries in western Africa), news, photographs and videos, publications, and more. Some materials available in several languages. http://www.wfp.org Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Food & Cooking, International Governments, Nutrition & Food Safety, Photograph Collections: Regional, Poverty, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Aug 9, 2005 United States Mission to the United Nations
"From this building [in New York City] the United States delegation to the United Nations, along with a staff of more than 100 persons, carries out our nation's participation in the world body." The site features a list of U.S. representatives to the U.N., fact sheets about U.S. involvement in the U.N., press releases (back to 1998), and information about U.S. positions on topics such as human rights, international law, and economic and social affairs. http://www.usunnewyork.usmission.gov/ Topics: International Governments, Religion, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Jan 19, 2009 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 World Environment Day
"World Environment Day [WED], commemorated each year on 5 June, is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment." The site provides information about celebrating the day throughout the world (including at the host city, which is San Francisco in 2005), a list of WED themes back to 1974, and an image gallery. Available in several languages. From the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). http://www.unep.org/wed/ Topics: Environment, International Governments, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Oct 24, 2005 World Population Trends
This United Nations site contains the 2000 population count for most of the countries in the world, as well as other files on world population growth, milestones, estimates to 2050, demographic impact of HIV / AIDS, ageing statistics, oldest-old (on how many people are over 80, 90 and 100, etc.), South to North migration flows, and child mortality estimates, among others. http://www.un.org/popin/wdtrends.htm Topics: International Governments, Social Science, Statistics, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 15, 2002 |
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