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Pub. Date
c2007
Description
For sixty years, the United Nations has been working to guarantee rights for all people. These include the right to vote, the right to a decent standard of living, the right to political freedom, the right not to suffer torture or cruel punishment, and the right to be free from discrimination. This book serves as a guide to this complex but vital topic.--From publisher description.
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
This volume presents a comprehensive overview of the history and structure of the United Nations. An analysis of the UN Charter and the functions of the major UN divisions, including the General Assembly, the Security Council, and the Secretariat, as well as its funding and controversies surrounding it-all these considerations will offer students a thorough understanding of the UN's place in the world and how it operates.
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
As the seat of power in the United Nations, the Security Council and its five permanent members have influence in every corner of the globe. Through an investigation into the Security Council's history and role at the UN, profiles of the five permanent members, and criticisms concerning it, students will understand how this central part of the United Nations wields so much power in the world.