UN ITE D N ATIO N S/IN TE RN AT I ON A L PEACE A N D S ECU R I T Y
Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Dignity and Justice for All of Us The Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by United Nations General Assembly on 10 December 1948 is the first international agreement setting out freedoms, rights and entitlements for all humanity to claim. It emphasizes the inextricable relationship between fundamental freedoms and social justice, and their connection with peace and security. The Universal Declaration is a common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations. Publisher: United Nations Reprint Date: December 2010 ISBN: 9789211012293 Pages: 20 Price: $2.00 Reprint Date: December 2010 ISBN: 9789211012309 Set of 100 Price: $150.00
CHARTER OF THE UNITED NATIONS AND STATUTE OF THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE
Charter of the United Nations and Statute of the International Court of Justice Signed on 26 June 1945, the Charter of the United Nations is the Organization’s constitutive instrument, setting out the rights and obligations of Member States, and establishing its principal organs and procedures. An international treaty, the Charter codifies basic tenets of international relations — from the sovereign equality of States to prohibition of the use of force in any manner inconsistent with the purposes of the United Nations. The UN officially came into existence on 24 October 1945, with the ratification of the Charter by its first signatories. Since then, the UN has continued to grow in remaining true to this pledge — one all the more relevant in the face of the tremendous global transformations that, in the 21st century, are confronting humankind. Publisher: United Nations Reprint Date: January 2012 ISBN: 9789210020251 Pages: 112 Price: $5.00
Basic Facts about the United Nations This comprehensive handbook designed for the general public, sets forth the structure of the United Nations, how the Organization works, the main issues it deals with and its importance for people everywhere. Along with explaining the role played by its principal organs and the family of UN organizations, individual chapters explore UN contributions to international peace and security, economic and social development, human rights; humanitarian action, international law; and decolonization. A series of appendices documents UN membership, peacekeeping operations, budget, and contact information for UN information centers, services and offices. This edition has been substantially revised taking into account the significant developments in the world and the United Nations itself since 2008. Publisher: United Nations Publication Date: June 2011 ISBN: 9789211012354 Pages: 328 Price: $15.00
United Nations at a Glance This simple, authoritative guide provides a starting point for readers who are new to the United Nations. In clear language, this book explains what the UN does, how the UN does it, who the actors are, and when historical milestones occurred. Illustrated with photos and stories from the field, the guide examines the work of the UN in international peace and security, economic and social development, human rights, and humanitarian action. As a resource to students and teachers alike, additional features include definitions of frequently used terms, rich statistics, questions and answers, and the building blocks of international law. For anyone who wants to learn more about the world's foremost intergovernmental organization, The United Nations at a Glance is the perfect place to start. Publisher: United Nations Publication Date: October 2012 ISBN: 9789211012521 Pages: 220 Price: $20.00
Yearbook of the United Nations 2008 With its comprehensive coverage of political and security matters, human rights issues, economic and social questions, legal issues, and institutional, administrative and budgetary matters, this Yearbook is the most authoritative reference work available on the activities and concerns of the Organization. Fully indexed, the Yearbook includes the texts of all major General Assembly, Security Council and Economic and Social Council resolutions and decisions. This latest volume, the sixty-second, highlights the conflicts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Georgian province of Abkhazia, and the Sudan, along with the challenges posed by the global food security crisis, severe economic recession, climate change, natural disasters, piracy and terrorism. Publisher: United Nations Publication Date: September 2012 ISBN: 9789211012279 Pages: 1,760 Price: $175.00
Norms of Protection RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT, PROTECTION OF CIVILIANS AND THEIR INTERACTION
EDITED BY
Angus Francis | Vesselin Popovski Charles Sampford
Norms of Protection: Responsibility to Protect, Protection of Civilians and Their Interaction A series of humanitarian tragedies in the 1990s (Somalia, 1992–1994; Rwanda, 1994; Srebrenica, 1995; Kosovo, 1999) demonstrated the failure of the international community to protect civilians in the context of complex emergencies. These brought to life two norms of protection – Responsibility to Protect (R2P) and Protection of Civilians (POC) – both deeply rooted in the empathy that human beings have for the suffering of innocent people. Both norms raise concerns of misinterpretation and misuse. This book engages in a profound comparative analysis of the norms and aims to serve policy-makers at various levels, practitioners with protective roles, academics and researchers, civil society and R2P and POC advocates. Publisher: United Nations University Publication Date: December 2012 ISBN: 9789280812183 Pages: 300 Price: $38.00
Action for Disarmament: 10 Things You Can Do A new publication designed for teenagers, Action for Disarmament: 10 Things You Can Do" speaks to young people by encouraging them to engage in an active and thoughtful way in this important issue for all of humankind. It is full of practical ideas including starting a discussion group, hosting a film screening, or creating an event where students and their friends can become informed, express their opinions and reach out to others on this important subject. It provides a vision to help alleviate violence through awareness raising and taking action. This publication aims to help students become agents for positive social change and a better world for all. Publisher: United Nations Publication Date: November 2012 ISBN: 9789211422870 Pages: 70 Price: TBD
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