What are the key documents of the United Nations?
Key Documents
- UN Charter.
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
- Convention on the Rights of the Child.
- Statute of the International Court of Justice.
What is a united document?
A document is a text submitted to a principal organ or a subsidiary organ of the United Nations for consideration by it, usually in connection with item(s) on its agenda. On the attribution of United Nations documents, section 2.1 of Administrative Instruction ST/AI/189/Add.
Who wrote the Declaration of Human Rights?
Draft Committee
Universal Declaration of Human Rights/Authors
What is flagship report?
UN bodies publish flagship reports to share information about the work of the organization with the public. These reports usually come out annually to report global or regional statistics on a certain topic. They often have a theme for the year.
How does the United Nations publish its documents?
The United Nations has been publishing documents since its founding. At one time, the printing presses of the Organization ran 24 hours a day to keep up with the UN’s publishing needs. Most documents are now only published electronically.
What is the UN Charter?
The UN Charter is the constitutive instrument of the United Nations, signed on 26 June 1945. It sets out the rights and obligations of Member States and establishes the principal organs and procedures of the United Nations.
How do I subscribe to the United Nations journal?
At the UN’s e-Subscription page you can select what documents you want to receive by email or RSS feed. Available documents include the UN Journal, as well as documents from the General Assembly, Security Council, Human Rights Council, Economic and Social Council and others.
Where can I find the full text of UN documents?
ODS has full-text documents of the Security Council, the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and their subsidiaries, as well as administrative issuances and other documents. Through the UN Digital Library, users can explore documents, votes, speeches, public domain publications and more.