The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a milestone document in the history of human rights. Drafted by representatives with different legal and cultural backgrounds from all …

Peace, dignity and equality on a healthy planet. Women and Gender Equality, UNDP What we gain by choosing equality for women and girls

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What Is Climate Change? Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Such shifts can be natural, due to changes in the sun’s activity or large volcanic …

2005 World Summit Outcome Document Paragraphs on the Responsibility to Protect. 138. Each individual State has the responsibility to protect its populations from genocide, war crimes, …

Visit the DGACM machine-readability page to download the resolutions in machine-readable format and explore the interactive report with data visualizations.; Guidelines for the …

Mar 1, 2022 · Fossil fuels – coal, oil and gas – are by far the largest contributor to global climate change, accounting for over 75 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions and nearly 90 …

Functions and powers of the General Assembly Forum for multilateral negotiation. Established in 1945 under the Charter of the United Nations, the General Assembly occupies a central …

Workings of the General Assembly. The UN General Assembly (UNGA) is the main policy-making organ of the Organization. Comprising all Member States, it provides a unique forum for …

Racial and ethnic discrimination occur on a daily basis, hindering progress for millions of people around the world. Racism and intolerance can take various forms — from denying individuals …