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Subject Guide to the UN
DIRECTORY
Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing
Culture
Economic Development
Education
Employment
Health
Humanitarian Aid and Relief
International Trade and Industry
Natural Resources and the Environment
Peacekeeping
Science and Technology
Social Justice/Human Rights
Research Tools
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Founded in 1945, the FAO has the responsibility of improving nutritional
standards. This site includes information about nutrition, improving the
output of farms, fisheries, and forests. It also has a built-in
searchable index.
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
The IFAD is an international financial institution which assists rural
poor in developing countries through agricultural development projects.
This site offers general information on the institution's work, as well
as a searchable index.
World Food Programme (WFP)
Fighting world hunger is the main focus of this agency. This site
includes information on world regions with the greatest food shortages,
weekly emergency reports, and areas vulnerable to disaster as a result of
war or natural disasters.
Economic Commission for Europe (ECE)
The ECE is a forum for discussion on economic issues between the
member countries in Europe, North America, and Central Asia. This site
introduces the history, activities, and structure of the ECE.
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC)
The ECLAC's role is to promote the social and economic development of the
countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. This site provides
information on the goals of the commission, as well as links to national
and regional organizations that contribute to the economic and social
growth of ECLAC countries.
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
The ESCAP, the largest of the UN regional commissions, aims to improve the
social, environmental and economic conditions of the countries in
Asia and the Pacific. The site details ESCAP's goals and projects.
International Labour Organization (ILO)
The ILO promotes social justice and internationally recognized human and
labour rights by encouraging the enforcement of international labour
standards. This site outlines the ILO's activities, and includes a
built-in search engine.
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
The IMF is a cooperative institution which oversees the monetary and
exchange rate policies of member nations. This site details the
structures and policies of the International Monetary Fund.
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
UNCTAD seeks to accelerate economic growth and development, particularly
in developing countries through trade, investment, and technology. This
site introduces UNCTAD's programs, publications, and offers links to
related resources.
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
The UNDP focuses on the elimination of poverty by improving member
countries' capacity to develop jobs and by promoting market development.
Links to country offices and program activities are provided.
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
The UNIDO provides a global forum for discussions on industrial issues,
and offers specialized technical services to member countries. This site
describes UNIDO's role and activities, with links to databases and a
searchable index.
World Bank (IBRD)
Known as the World Bank, the International Bank for Reconstruction and
Development (IBRD) provides loans as well as technical assistance to
member nations to help increase their standards of living. The subject
index provided is useful in locating information about the Bank's many
projects.
International Bureau of Education (IBE)
This web site is part of the UNESCO Center for Information and Research in
the field of comparative education.
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
The UNESCO promotes collaboration among member nations in education,
science, and culture. In addition to a subject listing of the
organization's work, this site includes a searchable index which contains
some full-text documents.
United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
The UNITAR seeks to render the UN's work more effective by exploring new
training approaches, offering training assistance to member states, and by
encouraging partnerships which link the needs of member states to the
expertise of individuals and institutions both within the UN system, and
outside of it. This site introduces the programs of the UNITAR.
United Nations Staff College (UNSP)
The United Nations Staff College aims to create, through training
programs, a strong network of international civil servants to work on
humanitarian, human rights and peacekeeping issues in member countries.
This site details the goals and programs of the UNSC.
United Nations University (UNU)
The UNU Web site describes the United Nations University's role in
bringing together leading scholars to explore solutions to global
problems, and in strengthening higher learning institutions in developing
countries.
Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
The UNAIDS encourages an international response to the AIDS crisis,
provides care and support to victims, and attempts to reduce the
vulnerability of the virus on world populations. The site includes a
searchable index.
World Food Programme (WFP)
Fighting world hunger is the main focus of this agency. This site
includes information on world regions with the greatest food shortages,
weekly emergency reports, and areas vulnerable to disaster as a result of
war or natural disasters.
World Health Organization (WHO)
The WHO works to promote high levels of physical, mental, and social
health. This site contains information on disease outbreaks around the
world, reports on drug use, and health advice for travelers, among others.
International Labour Organization (ILO)
The ILO promotes social justice and internationally recognized human
and labour rights by encouraging the enforcement of international labour
standards. This site outlines the ILO's activities and includes a
built-in search engine.
International Trade Centre (ITC)
The International Trade Centre's role in the UN system is to promote
technical cooperation with developing countries in trade promotion. This
site contains information databases and a searchable index on trade
issues.
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
UNCTAD seeks to accelerate economic growth and development, particularly
in developing countries, through trade, investment, and technology. This
site introduces UNCTAD's programs, publications, and offers links to
related resources.
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
The UNIDO provides a global forum for discussion on industrial issues, and
offers specialized technological services to member countries. This site
describes UNIDO's role and activities, with links to databases and a
searchable index.
World Trade Organization (WTO)
The WTO monitors national trade policies, handles trade disputes, provides
a forum for trade negotiations, and offers technical assistance and
training to developing countries. This site contains extensive
information on various trade issues, as well as access to recent and
archived trade documents.
United Nations Conventions to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
The UNCCD offers scientific, technical, and legal support to programs
which attempt to combat drought and/or desertification. This site
contains information and documents which concern desertification and the
UNCCD's role.
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Information on various environmental programs, aimed at improving the
quality of life, is available through this site. Information on current
world-wide environmental concerns is also available.
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
The UNFCCC is a series of agreements through which countries around the
world are joining together to combat climate change. In addition to
general information on climate change and the UNFCCC's work, this site
contains country-specific information, emission statistics, and links to
related resources.
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Available in English, French, and Spanish, this site provides information
ranging from weather prediction to air pollution. A useful list of links
to information on hurricane El Nino, is also provided.
United Nations Population Fund
This site offers information on the UNPF's programs, news, reports, and
links to other sites that deal with population issues.
United Nations Peacekeeping
Operations
This is the official UN Peacekeeping Operations web site. This site features a map of
current peacekeeping operations worldwide. Use this site to learn more
about past and present peacekeeping efforts. This is a good site with a
lot of interesting information.
50 Years of United Nations
Peacekeeping Operations
Developed by the UN Department of Public Information, this site offers an
historical record of UN Peacekeeping Operations since 1948.
Peacekeeping
Operations Map
This site features a clickable map of United Nations Peacekeeping
Operations worldwide. You can also browse current operations by using the
list available at this site. This site was developed by Appalachian State
University
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
The IAEA is the world's central intergovernmental forum for scientific and
technical co-operation in the nuclear field, which sees to the application
of nuclear safeguards. This site offers information on nuclear issues,
with information databases and a searchable index.
International Computing Centre (ICC)
The ICC provides assistance in information management and in exploiting
computing technologies to UN member states. The site describes the ICC's
services and centers of activity.
International Telecommunications Union (ITU)
The ITU is an international organization within which governments and the
private sector coordinate global telecom networks and services. This site
includes global databases of information on telecommunications and links
to related web sites.
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
The UNESCO promotes collaboration among member nations in education,
science, and culture. In addition to a subject listing of the
organization's work, this site includes a searchable index which contains
some full-text documents.
United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
The UNITAR seeks to render the UN's work more effective by exploring new
training approaches, offering training assistance to member states, and by
encouraging partnerships which link the needs of member states to the
expertise of individuals and institutions both within the UN system, and
outside of it. This site introduces the programs of the UNITAR.
World
Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Available in English, French, and Spanish, this site provides information
ranging from weather prediction to air pollution. A useful set of links
to information on hurricane El Nino, is also provided.
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
The UNICEF works to better the conditions of children worldwide.
Information on this site can be found on topics ranging from the threat of
landmines to children to the problem of child labor. It also has a
built-in search engine.
United Nations Development Fund for
Women (UNIFEM)
The UNIFEM seeks women's empowerment and gender equality through the
promotion of women's human rights and the strengthening of economic and
political power. This site offers information on women's issues as well
as resources for women.
United Nations Division for the
Advancement of Women
The DAW advocates the improvement of the status of women around the world.
This web site offers details concerning the Beijing Conference
as well as news and information regarding the struggle for the equal
participation of women in all sectors of national and global systems.
The United Nations and the Status of Women
The United Nations and the Status of Women Web site outlines the UN's
actions on behalf of women worldwide, and describes the United Nations
agenda for gender equality.
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR)
The UNHCHR seeks to ensure respect for human rights around the world, as
outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The UNHCHR's web
site details their programs, and includes an alphabetical search index and
site map.
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
This agency is responsible for the well-being of world refugees. The site
contains a clickable map which provides information on refugees in
specific countries. It also includes a section for teachers, complete
with lesson plans.
United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI)
The UNICRI attempts to help create and implement improved policies in the
field of crime prevention and control, through research, training, field
activities, and the exchange of information. Their site describes their
projects, and includes searchable databases and links to related sites.
United Nations International Drug Control Programme (UNDCP)
The UNDCP works toward resolving the global drug problem through
education, local and international support networks, and the strengthening
of international actions against drug crimes. This site offers
descriptions of the UNDCP's activities, and links to related sites.
United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD)
The UNRISD researches how development policies and the processes of
social, environmental, and economic change affect different social groups.
They use this information to advise governments and agencies on the social
dimensions of contemporary problems. This site provides research texts
and information on the UNRISD's activities.
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