Sunday, 19 May 2013
United Nations Data Access System (UN-data)
http://data.un.org/
The United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD) of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) launched on 20 February 2008 a new internet based data service for the global user community. It brings UN statistical databases within easy reach of users through a single entry point. Users can now search and download a variety of statistical resources of the UN system.
“UN Member States on the Record”
http://www.un.org/depts/dhl/unms/
The Dag Hammarskjöld Library launched on 13 November 2009 “UN Member States on the Record”, a new research tool which will dramatically facilitate research on the work and actions of each Member State, and make information more accessible and easy to find.
Based on frequently asked questions, the Library developed this tool to highlight the work and actions of each individual Member State and to consolidate information scattered in multiple databases to one user-friendly resource.
This opens the rich primary research resource of United Nations documents to anyone who can browse the web -- delegates, Model UN participants, or interested citizens from around the world. Information available for each Member State includes the key documents related to its membership in the United Nations, statements made before the principal organs, draft resolutions sponsored, periodic reports submitted on human rights conventions, and more.
Running behind this new research tool are preset searches on multiple databases maintained by the Dag Hammarskjöld Library. A single click links people to the most accurate, up-to-date results, and yet also includes extensive historic coverage. Full text documents are linked in all official languages of the United Nations.
United Nations CyberSchoolBus: InfoNation
http://cyberschoolbus.un.org/infonation3/menu/advanced.asp
InfoNation is an easy-to-use, two-step database that allows you to view and compare the most up-to-date statistical data for the Member States of the United Nations. In this first menu, you can select up to seven countries. Then, you can proceed to the data menu where you will be able to select statistics and other data fields.
Country at a Glance
http://cyberschoolbus.un.org/infonation/index.asp
Pick a UN Member States and view their statistics - one at a time.
Here you can find a collection of UN documents and publications in English, French and Spanish, as well as general information materials about the work of the United Nations.
Opening hours:
Mon - Wed: 10:00 -12:00 am, 2:00 -5:00 pm
Thu - Fri: 10:00-12:00 am, or upon appointment.
Backgrounders on Mali and Syria
Backgrounders on Arms Trade and Landmines Library Newsletter - April 2013 Participation of the European Union
in the work of the United Nations:
official UN documents
The Brussels based United Nations Regional Information Centre for Western Europe - UNRIC provides information on UN activities to the countries of the region. It also provides liaison with institutions of the European Union in the field of information. Its outreach activities extend to all segments of society and joint campaigns, projects and events are organized with partners including the EU, governments, the media, NGOs, schools and local authorities.
United Nations Regional Information Centre for Western Europe (UNRIC Brussels)
Residence Palace, Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 155, Block C2,7th and 8th floor, Brussels 1040, Belgium
Tel.: +32 2 788 8484 / Fax: 32 2 788 8485
