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Researching the Security Council
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What topics were considered by the Security Council in 2018? Where can you find voting information for a resolution? How are the non-permanent members of the Security Council selected? How is the agenda of the Security Council decided? The Dag Hammarskjöld Library provides the answers you seek with a variety of multilingual resources.
30 Articles, 30 Documents: the UDHR at 70
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To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), this Dag Hammarskjöld Library exhibit presents 30 key documents, each one expanding on and illustrating the specific human rights and fundamental freedoms proclaimed in the 30 individual articles comprising the Declaration.
Are you ready for the next UNGA session?
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As the 73rd session of the General Assembly is approaching, you may be wondering a few things.
The Dag Hammarskjöld Library provides the answers with a variety of multilingual resources.
Development & the UN - Explore our new guide
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From the Development Decades, to the Millennium Development Goals and the current Sustainable Development Goals. How has the concept of development changed over the years within the United Nations since 1946?
The Dag Hammarskjold Library has a new research guide on development to help you find out.
Library research tool celebrates 65 years
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Are you a researcher looking for your country’s previous statements in the General Assembly on a particular topic? Are you trying to track voting patterns over the years in the Security Council?
The Index to Proceedings has been providing answers to questions like these and many more since 1953.
A window into the Library’s Reading Room
Topics: Learning, Resources
The Second Floor Reading Room has gone through many transformations since 1961. Discover its history and transformation over the years.
New UN Documentation Guides Published
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The Dag Hammarskjöld Library has published two new research guides on the documentation of the Organization:
Dag Hammarskjöld Library by the numbers
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2017 was a busy year for the Dag Hammarskjöld Library! As we embark on a new year, explore our diverse library activities and operations via our infographic.
Questions about the UNGA? Ask DAG!
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Where can I find voting information for resolutions? What are the opening dates of the UN General Assembly sessions? Where can I get the electronic version of the "Delegates' Handbook"? Did the General Assembly ever consider UFOs?
Answers to these questions and many more are available via the Dag Hammarskjöld Library’s Ask DAG service, accessible in English, French and Spanish.
The United Nations Digital Library is here!
Topics: Digital Collections, Resources
The United Nations Digital Library (UNDL) is now available! A result of the successful collaboration between the Dag Hammarskjöld Library and the United Nations Office at Geneva Library, the platform provides access to UN-produced materials in digital format free of charge.
