United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization whose stated aims are to facilitate cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights and achieving world peace. The UN was founded in 1945 after World War II to replace the League of Nations, to stop wars between countries and to provide a platform for dialogue. There are currently 192 member states, including nearly every recognized independent state in the world. From its headquarters on international territory in New... read more
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In and above Conflict - A study on Leadership in the United Nations
From HD Centre Dated 19 August 2010 By Fabrizio Hochschild - Peace is seldom concluded when a peace deal is signed.nThe principalnexternal rolenin consolidating peacenfrequentlynfalls to United Nations (UN) missions and agencies.nTheir ability to achieve this task is contingent on many factorsnincluding resources and cohesive internationalnpolitical support....
In and above Conflict - A study on Leadership in the United Nations
From HD Centre Dated 19 August 2010 By Fabrizio Hochschild - Peace is seldom concluded when a peace deal is signed.nThe principalnexternal rolenin consolidating peacenfrequentlynfalls to United Nations (UN) missions and agencies.nTheir ability to achieve this task is contingent on many factorsnincluding resources and cohesive internationalnpolitical support....
Listing and De-listing of Terrorist Organizations: the Cases of the United Nations and the United States of America
From HD Centre Dated 14 April 2006 By Chiara Giorgetti - This background paper aims to increase understanding of the United States (US) Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO), Terrorist Exclusion List (TEL) and Executive Order 13224 mechanisms, as well as the United Nations (UN) 1267 mechanism.
Listing and De-listing of Terrorist Organizations: the Cases of the United Nations and the United States of America
From HD Centre Dated 14 April 2006 By Chiara Giorgetti - This background paper aims to increase understanding of the United States (US) Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO), Terrorist Exclusion List (TEL) and Executive Order 13224 mechanisms, as well as the United Nations (UN) 1267 mechanism.
Reduccion de la demanda de armas pequenas: Asia Sudoriental
From HD Centre Dated 14 June 2003 By the HD Centre - This reports stems from the workshop, Curbing the Demand for Small Arms: Focus on Southeast Asia, held in Phnom Penh in May 2002, andnorganisednjointly with the Working Group on Weapons Reduction, the Quaker United...
Curbing the demand for small arms
From HD Centre Dated 14 June 2003 By the HD Centre - This reports stems from the workshop, Curbing the Demand for Small Arms: Focus on Southeast Asia, held in Phnom Penh in May 2002, andnorganisednjointly with the Working Group on Weapons Reduction, the Quaker United Nations...
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United Nations to vote on Syria amid new assault
From WAWS FOX 30 Dated 4 February 2012 Security Council ambassadors are gathering to consider a draft resolution backing an Arab League call for Syrian President Bashar Assad to step down.
Cold Weather Kills Children in Afghan Refugee Camps
From The New York Times Dated 4 February 2012 In the past month, at least 22 Afghan children under the age of 5 have frozen to death in refugee camps in Kabul, prompting deep concerns among aid workers.
Death Toll Is Said to Rise in Syrian City of Homs
From The New York Times Dated 4 February 2012 Activists said the death toll climbed to 260 in an attack Saturday on Homs, a claim the Syrian government flatly denied ahead of a meeting scheduled for Saturday at the United Nations Security Council.
Death Toll Is Said to Rise in Syrian City of Homs
From The New York Times Dated 4 February 2012 Activists said the death toll climbed to 260 in an attack Saturday on Homs, a claim the Syrian government flatly denied ahead of a meeting scheduled for Saturday at the United Nations Security Council.
UN council to vote on Syria amid new assault
From Atlanta Journal-Constitution Dated 4 February 2012 UNITED NATIONS - Security Council ambassadors are gathering Saturday morning to consider a draft resolution backing an Arab League call for Syrian President Bashar Assad to step down.
UN council to vote on Syria amid new assault
From Orange County Register Dated 4 February 2012 UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- Security Council ambassadors are gathering Saturday morning to consider a draft resolution backing an Arab League call for Syrian President Bashar Assad to step down....
Death Toll Is Said to Rise in Syrian City of Homs
From The New York Times Dated 4 February 2012 Activists said the death toll climbed to 260 in an attack Saturday on Homs, a claim the Syrian government flatly denied ahead of a meeting scheduled for Saturday at the United Nations Security Council.
Security Council takes up Syria resolution
From United Press International Dated 4 February 2012 UNITED NATIONS, Feb. 4 (UPI) -- Russia has hinted it's not satisfied with a draft United Nations resolution that would urge the Syrian government to end its deadly crackdown on protesters.
Cote d'Ivoire: UN Mission to Decide On Election Certification Next Week
From AllAfrica.com Dated 4 February 2012 [UN News] The head of the United...
Afghan civilian deaths reach record high
From The Observer Dated 4 February 2012 • UN report says 3,021 civilians killed in 2011 • 8% increase on 2010 and fifth consecutive rise • Number of suicide bombings static but toll rises 80%The civilian death toll for the war in Afghanistan reached a record high...
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