united nations publications catalogue

Autumn Winter 2014 2015

The Challenges of Climate Change

Innocenti Insight

Children on the front line

D E V E L O P I N G N A T I O N A L A C T I O N P L A N SA G A I N S T R A C I A L D I S C R I M I N A T I O N

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REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY FOR SHARED PROSPERITY

The Millennium Development Goals Report 2014

UNITED NATIONS

Safeguarding Human Progress:Reducing Vulnerabilities,Building Resilience Edited by: Khalid Malik

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TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT, 2014

U N I T E D N AT I O N S C O N F E R E N C E O N T R A D E A N D D E V E L O P M E N T

Sustaining Employment Growth: The Role of Manufacturing and Structural Change

Industrial Development Report 2013

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TOWARDS AN AIDS-FREE

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Sixth Stocktaking Report, 2013

Human Development Report 2014Sustaining Human Progress:Reducing Vulnerabilities and Building Resilience

Safeguarding Human Progress:Reducing Vulnerabilities,Building Resilience Edited by: Khalid Malik

Human Development Report Office

The defi nitive report on the state of the world

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Featured Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Subjects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33

Environment and Urban Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Economic and Social Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12

Human Rights and Gender Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15

International Law/Governance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-19

International Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21

Public Health/Population. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-24

Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-27

United Nations/International Peace and Security . . . . . . . . 28-32

Digital Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-35

Periodicals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37

Distributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-41

Customer Service and How to Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this catalogue is accurate at the time of printing. Prices and dates may occasionally vary and are subject to change without notice. New and forthcoming title information is updated continuously on our website at un.org/publications

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Featured Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Subjects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32

Environment and Urban Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Economic and Social Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12

Human Rights and Gender Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15

International Law/Governance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-19

International Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21

Public Health/Population. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-24

Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-27

United Nations/International Peace and Security . . . . . . . . 28-32

Digital Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-35

Periodicals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37

Distributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39-40

Customer Service / How to Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

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Developing National Action Plans against Racial DiscriminationUnited Nations

Publication Date: July 2014 Pages: 108ISBN: 9789211541991 Price: $18.00

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World Investment Report 2014: Investing in the SDGs - An Action PlanUnited Nations

Publication Date: September 2014 Pages: 250ISBN: 9789211128734 Price: $85.00

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Equality starts at home

An investment in dignity

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Yearbook of the United Nations 2010

Publication Date: October 2014 Pages: 1600ISBN: 9789211012767 Price: 175.00

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World Statistics Pocketbook 2014United Nations

Publication Date: June 2014 Pages: 254ISBN: 9789211615869 Price: $20.00

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The world one number at

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Governing Low-Carbon Development and the EconomyUnited Nations University

In this publication, a more comprehensive international regime for the post-Kyoto Protocol world is pursued, based on the experience obtained from the first commitment period set forth in the protocol. It is through emissions targets set for each country and the policies toward meeting the targets that a de facto low-carbon economy will be constructed. Even in countries with identical emissions targets, the implementation of different policies to meet this objective will lead to different types of economies. This volume focuses primarily on the following aspects: the role of local government bodies, the selection of domestic policies, the combination of policies, the integration of policies, the political and admin-istrative systems that serve as a basis for policies, the technological innovations related to the policies, and the revenue sources to rebuild infrastructure.

Rural and Urban Sustainability GovernanceUnited Nations University

This book focuses on the rural and urban environments, and the wide-ranging representations of various players’ interacting activities that preserve or destroy these environments. The key issues contemporary to the rural and urban commu-nities include appropriate overall environmental governance involving collabora-tion and competition among different actors, preservation or creation of a rich and lively living environment, and a search for ways to ensure the inheritance of our greatest assets for following generations. This volume presents current key academic findings, while also considering interactions between humans and na-ture, such as local resource management through the commons, and rural–urban interdependence.

The Value of Forests: Payments for Ecosystem Services in a Green EconomyUnited Nations

Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) describes the situation where the user of an environmental service, such as water purification, pays the landowners who provide that service. For PES to exist, there must be a clearly defined user and supplier, as well as a number of other necessary conditions, which are defined in this document using a summary of current sources. Particular attention is paid to how these conditions currently obtain within the UNECE region. The range of forest environment services is explored through fourteen detailed case studies, which examine best practice in promoting PES. Political and public relations implications of PES are discussed at length, and recommendations include the need for clarity about where PES may be a useful tool in moving towards a green economy and where other methods may be more appropriate.

Publication Date: March 2014 Pages: 410ISBN: 9789280812350 Price: $40.00


Publication Date: April 2014 Pages: 90 ISBN: 9789211170719 Price: $28.00

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Environmental Performance ReviewUnited Nations

This series aims to improve environmental management by recommending ways to achieve better policy implementation in different countries. They cover issues related to policymaking, planning and implementation, the financing of environ-mental policies and projects, and the integration of environmental concerns into economic sectors. Presented here are the first review of Morocco and the third for the Republic of Moldova since the last one in 2005.

The Challenges of Climate Change: Children on the Front LineUnited Nations Children’s Fund - Innocenti Research Centre

Children are among the greatest victims of a warming world, but they are also the most powerful protagonists for change. In the midst of global debates, differ-ing opinions, scientific facts and climatic uncertainties, this book seeks to apply children’s perspectives, viewing the future from their position, and weighing the possibilities for changing lifestyles and mitigating the now inevitable effects and impacts. The rights of children, intergenerational justice and inequality are the central issues emerging from these contributions by 40 experts – scientists, development workers, and specialists in health, nutrition and children’s rights. Together they present the best knowledge from the climate change debate, and firmly place the accent on future generations and humanity’s responsibilities today.

The Challenges of Climate Change

Innocenti Insight

Children on the front line

MoroccoPublication Date: May 2014 Pages: 264 ISBN: 9789211170740 Price: $40.00

Republic of Moldova: Third ReviewPublication Date: June 2014 Pages: 204 ISBN: 9789211170757 Price: $40.00

Publication Date: June 2014 Pages: 120 ISBN: 9788865220276 Price: $25.00

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Global Report on Human Settlements 2013: Planning and Design for Sustainable Urban MobilityUnited Nations Human Settlements Programme

This publication argues that the development of sustainable urban transport systems requires a conceptual leap. The purpose ‘transportation’ and ‘mobility’ is to gain access to destinations, activities, services and goods. Thus access is the ultimate objective of transportation. As a result, urban planning and design should focus on how to bring people and places together, by creating cities that focus on accessibility, rather than simply increasing the length of urban transport infrastructure or increasing the movement of people or goods. Urban form and the functionality of the city are therefore a major focus of this report, which high-lights the importance of integrated land-use and transport planning.

Publication Date: June 2014 Pages: 344 ISBN: 9789211325683 Price: $58.00

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Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the Arab Region 2012-2013United Nations

This publication assesses the most recent economic and social developments of Arab countries, using the data that became available by the 2nd quarter of 2013. The immediate policy challenge for most of Arab countries is to create employ-ment without relying on an expansionary fiscal and monetary policy mix. The Survey finds that several policy options are available for this policy challenge even in the current highly uncertain situation surrounding the region’s socio-economic development. In parallel to the specific policy proposals, the Survey emphasizes the importance of policy dialogue in the area of employment and more constructive regional integration framework on this subject.

Latin America and the Caribbean in the World Economy 2013: A Sluggish Post-crisis, Mega Trade Negotiations and Value Chains - Scope for Regional ActionUnited Nations

The 2013 edition of this publication reviews the main features of a persistently weak global economy and world trade and then turns to global and regional trade trends and prospects. The publication considers the main changes in the organization of production and global trade associated with international produc-tion networks, which are at the heart of current mega-regional negotiations. It looks at how the the region’s countries are positioned in international production networks and value chains. It analyzes the main factors underpinning participa-tion in production networks and value chains, as well as the implications they have for integration.

Transition Management for Sustainable DevelopmentUnited Nations University

This book aims firstly to examine the implications of the idea of sustainable development for institutional and policy designs. Secondly, it aims to clarify the political, social and economic conditions for successful sustainability transitions, by means of the detailed empirical analysis of a host of challenging social experi-ments for sustainable development. Finally, it searches for, and formulates, a viable theory of transition management for sustainable development.

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Humanity Divided: Confronting Inequality in Developing CountriesUnited Nations Development Programme

Inequality has emerged as a major source of concern for people all over the world who find it unacceptable that poverty should persist in a world of plenty. Reduc-ing inequality is needed – first and foremost – in order to fulfil people’s universal aspiration to dignity and respect. But there are also more instrumental reasons to address excessive and growing inequalities as the high levels of inequality are detrimental to economic growth and limit growth’s potential to eliminate poverty. However, the experience of many countries that have managed to significantly reduce gaps in human wellbeing over the last decade shows that the political space for resolute action can be created. This Report represents an important contribution to this debate and, as such, it will assist policy makers in identifying pathways towards greater social justice, prosperity and sustainability.

Broadband in Latin America: Beyond ConnectivityUnited Nations

The policy analyses and proposals presented in this book focus on national programmes to foster universal broadband access and the debate on Inter-net neutrality. The study of the current trends highlights the progress of cloud computing and the new developments induced by the entrance of over-the-top operators in the Latin American and Caribbean region. This book underscores the need to expand regional and national Internet traffic exchange points (IXPs) and the relevance of the increasing demand gap, which poses new challenges beyond those related to access and connectivity.

Children, ICT and Development: Capturing the Potential, Meeting the ChallengesUnited Nations Children’s Fund

By supporting gains in human development, information and communication technologies (ICTs) can contribute to meeting Millennium Development Goals. However, rising inequalities have also meant that ICT innovations do not always benefit populations equally. While ICTs could, for instance, help overcome the lack of information and communication access, the slower diffusion of mobile phones in rural and remote areas and the privileged access of technologies to men over women, may have impeded their potential benefits and could even have exacerbated preexisting inequalities. This study explores further the manner in which ICTs can strengthen development interventions for children. It also ex-amines the interaction between ICTs and existing inequalities in different dimen-sions including gender, ethnicity, age, education and the rural/urban divide.

Children, ICT and DevelopmentCapturing the potential, meeting the challenges DOROTHEA KLEINE, DAVID HOLLOW AND SAMMIA POVEDA




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Assessment of Development ResultsUnited Nations Development Programme

This series presents independent evaluations managed by the Evaluation Office of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) of various countries. It assesses UNDP’s overall contribution to the development of the country over the most recent programming cycles, as well as the strategy and performance of the UNDP Regional Office during the last programme cycles and their action plans. Presented here are the evaluations for Afghanistan between 2002 and 2008, and Angola in 2012.

The Twin Challenges of Reducing Poverty and Creating EmploymentUnited Nations

This publication is based on papers presented at two Expert Group Meetings (jointly organized by DSPD and the ILO) that brought together specialists to un-dertake a review of progress in eradicating poverty and to analyse policy responses to the global jobs crisis in different countries and regions of the world. It calls for a reorientation of macroeconomic policies from the current heavy emphasis on short-term stability to the promotion of sustained, inclusive and equitable growth. It further stresses the need for the integration of social and economic policies to enable the attainment of people-centred development outcomes.

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AngolaPublication Date: June 2014 Pages: 92ISBN: 9789211263640 Price: $18.00

Publication Date: May 2014 Pages: 232ISBN: 9789211303278 Price: $48.00

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World Youth Report 2013: Youth and MigrationUnited Nations

The World Youth Report 2013 focuses on the topic of youth and migration. It delivers a synopsis of the basic facts on youth migration and development dis-cussing who is migrating, where they are coming from, where they are going to and why. The Report looks at the entire process involved in migration including the planning and preparations and the drivers behind the decisions that young people make. It examines the impact migration has on young people – those on the move as well as those who have been left behind - their experiences in transit and the lives of migrants in their destination countries and the challenges they face. First-hand experiences of youth are woven into the Report, adding another dimension to the material covered.



Industrial Development Report 2013: Sustaining Employment Growth - The Role of Manufacturing and Structural ChangeUnited Nations Industrial Development Organization

This book explores the underlying drivers of structural change in manufactur-ing. While manufacturing employment is growing in developing countries, its decrease in developed countries is being mitigated by the rise in manufacturing-related services employment. The food and beverages and textiles and garments industries offer least developed countries potential for industrialization, whereas high-tech industries hold numerous opportunities for developed countries to invest and innovate and to thus sustain jobs. The impact of the critical drivers of structural change and industrialization to sustain employment hinges on the industrial policies adopted, and will only be effective if the policy-making process plays as important a role as the policy content.

Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean 2013United Nations

This publication highlights a regional slowdown in GDP growth. It argues that the currency depreciation seen in several countries in the region could, if sustained, increase incentives for investment in tradeable sectors other than the region’s traditional exports (commodities), while redirecting expenditure to ease pressure on the current account. Growth-supporting industrial, trade, environmental, social and labour policies that take into account the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises, could help lessen the region’s structural heterogeneity. Growth com-bined with greater equality would thus gain economic and social sustainability, with greater reliance from investment and exports than before. It is argued that this combination would be aided by social covenants for investment.

Sustaining Employment Growth: The Role of Manufacturing and Structural Change

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Social Panorama of Latin America 2013United Nations

The 2013 edition of this publication presents official measurements for the analy-sis of income poverty and seeks fresh approaches to poverty and well-being, placing special emphasis on multidimensional approaches. These approaches are exploratory and therefore not comprehensive. They have nevertheless been tackled in this year’s edition of Social Panorama because one thing is certain: the need is emerging in social policy design, in the evaluation of social development and in new demands of society for a more nuanced analysis of social progress and lags to underpin more integrated public policy design in the region.



Human Development Report 2014: Sustaining Human Progress - Reducing Vulnerability and Building ResilienceUnited Nations Development Programme

Over the last decades, most countries have improved levels of human develop-ment. But progress maybe slowing as uncertainty intensifies globally. This report examines vulnerabilities that endanger human development, focusing especially on the poorest. Most threats are structural and persistent and linked with life cycle vulnerabilities. Identifying policy measures to reduce threats and increase human resilience is therefore a high priority. The report sets out synergistic proposals including universal public provisioning of basic services over the life cycle to maintain and strengthen human capabilities, full employment and social protection policies. It highlights collective action and international cooperation to address global vulnerabilities and ensure sustainable progress.

Economic Development in Africa Report 2014: Catalysing Investment for Transformative Growth in AfricaUnited Nations

The 2014 edition of the Economic Development in Africa Report addresses the cur-rent state of development in Africa. Over the past decade, African countries have had relatively good economic growth performance. But average investment rates on the continent remain low relative to what is considered necessary to achieve na-tional development goals and relative to the average rate for developing countries. These facts suggest that Africa’s recent growth may be fragile and that it is unlikely to be sustained in the medium to long term if current trends continue. The key question, then, is how can African Governments catalyse investment for sustained and transformative growth? This report addresses that question.

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Internet Governance for Sustainable Human, Economic and Social DevelopmentUnited Nations

This book provides a concise yet comprehensive summary of the proceedings that take place at the annual global internet governance gatherings. It includes edited transcripts of all the main sessions that took place during the meeting held in Baku, Azerbaidjan, and the reports of the workshops and other events that were submitted. The theme of the forum for the seventh meeting was ‘Inter-net Governance for Sustainable Human, Economic and Social Development’. As per standard IGF practice, the entire meeting was webcasted and the possibility of remote participation was offered, which doubled the active participation in both main sessions and workshops and other events.




Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2014United Nations

The Survey 2014 examines the region’s challenges to support its economic growth and to promote inclusive and sustainable development. Part I of the report focuses on the region’s outlook as it contends with the ongoing global recovery and assesses the region’s policy response to remaining and emerg-ing vulnerabilities. It also examines the role of sustainable agriculture in closing the development gaps in least developed countries. A special theme is do-mestic resource mobilization in Asia-Pacific, which explores the challenges on strengthening tax revenues. Part II of the report discusses strategic approaches to strengthen regional connectivity to achieve shared prosperity, particularly the ways in which various networks facilitate trade, production networks and invest-ment flows within the region.

REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY FOR SHARED PROSPERITY

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Economic Report on Africa 2014: Dynamic Industrial Policy in AfricaUnited Nations

For millions of Africans, growth is yet to translate into jobs and better living conditions. Africa’s largely commodity- driven growth has not been matched by the much needed structural change that can lead to economic transformation, employment, and reduced poverty. Market failures necessitate industrial policy interventions. Yet, in the absence of the right processes and institutions, good industrial policies will fail. Indeed, weak institutions and poor policy design have hindered industrial policy. This report gives a framework for getting the policy process right to foster industrialization. It uses 11 country case studies to assess the critical ingredients for spurring industrialization – innovative institutions, ef-fective processes and flexible mechanisms – and structural transformation.

African UnionPublication Date: August 2014 Pages: 144ISBN: 9789211251227 Price: $60.00

Safeguarding Human Progress: Reducing Vulnerabilities, Building ResilienceUnited Nations Development Programme

This publication notes that the most effective policies for supporting human development and reducing vulnerabilities are those that incorporate principles of universalism, by placing people at the centre of policy. Responding to life cycle and structural vulnerabilities through social investments and policy interventions deliver long-term benefits – by reducing vulnerabilities at critical life phases and mitigating structural disadvantage faced by discriminated groups in society. Yet, the emerging challenges and risks posed by vulnerability given the backdrop of globalisation require a concerted approach – and collective action that will mea-sure up to the scale of these shared challenges. In building this argument, this companion volume to the 2014 Human Development Report, draws on research commissioned from eminent economists, demographers and social scientists.



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Asia and the Pacific: A Story of Transformation and Resurgence United Nations

The UN-ESCAP (and its predecessor UN-ECAFE) has been ahead of the curve in shaping the ideas on economic and social development in the Asia-Pacific region through its annual economic and social Survey. This publication aims to provide a first-hand account of what was happening during a period of unprecedented eco-nomic and social transformation. It contains a succinct narration of the countries’ reconstruction efforts and needs after the Second World War as well as their development aspirations and endeavours providing an analytical narrative of the transformation of the region infested with pervasive hunger and deprivation to the Asian miracle that lifted billions of human beings out of extreme poverty. It tells how the region from a periphery became the centre of gravity for the world economy. In short, it is an analytical story of the unfolding of the Asian drama.



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The State of the World’s Children 2014 in Numbers: Every Child Counts - Revealing Disparities, Advancing Children’s RightsUnited Nations Children’s Fund

This special edition of The State of the World’s Children will highlight the critical role data and monitoring play in realizing children’s rights. With reliable data, analyzed and disseminated effectively, monitoring makes it impossible for the denial of rights to go unnoticed. Data do not, of themselves, change the world. They make change possible – by identifying needs, supporting advocacy, gauging progress and holding duty-bearers to account. Making the possible real is up to decision-makers. The essay also calls for greater investment – both in disag-gregated data and data on previously uncounted children – so that efforts and initiatives may be better targeted to reach the most excluded. Contains an essay (4,500 words), 14 statistical tables, graphics and photos.

Basic Documents and Case Law 1995-2013 International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda

This compilation is part of the tribunal legacy and contains all ICTR jurisprudence since 1995. The DVD-Rom is offered as a reference tool search for legal profession-als, law students, historians, and general public to access indictments, decisions and orders, judgements and other relevant resources produced by the Tribunal.


Publication Date: May 2014 DVDISBN: 9789210580106 Price: $50.00

The Core International Human Rights TreatiesUnited Nations

This publication reproduces the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the nine core international human rights treaties and their optional protocols in a user-friendly format to make them more accessible, in particular to government officials, civil society, human rights defenders, legal practitioners, scholars, indi-vidual citizens and others with an interest in human rights norms and standards.



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REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PREGNANCY CHILDBIRTH POSTNATAL

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WORLD’S MIDWIFERY2014

A UNIVERSAL PATHWAY.

A WOMAN’S RIGHTTO HEALTH

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Handbook on Women and Imprisonment: 2nd Edition - With Reference to the UN Rules for the Treatment of Women Prisoners and Non-Custodial Measures for Women Offenders (‘The Bangkok Rules’)United Nations

This handbook aims to assist legislators, policymakers, prison managers, staff and non-governmental organizations in implementing international standards and norms related to the gender-specific needs of women prisoners, in particular the United Nations Rules for the Treatment of Women Offenders and Non-Custodial Measures for Women Offenders (‘the Bangkok Rules’). It further aims to increase awareness about the profile of female offenders and to suggest ways in which to reduce their unnecessary imprisonment. The handbook forms part of a series of tools developed by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to support countries in implementing the rule of law and the development of criminal justice reform.

State of the World’s Midwifery 2014: A Universal Pathway - A Woman’s Right to HealthUnited Nations Population Fund

The State of the World’s Midwifery 2014 is a key tool in supporting national, regional and international policy dialogue on sexual, reproductive, maternal and newborn health. It provides detailed analysis of the present progress and future challenges to deliver effective coverage of midwifery services, with specific at-tention to the availability, accessibility, acceptability and quality of the midwifery workforce and in particular midwives. The report finds that midwives, when edu-cated and regulated to international standards, can provide 87% of the essential interventions for sexual, reproductive, maternal and newborn health and are a ‘best buy’ in primary health care.





Developing National Action Plans against Racial Discrimination: A Practical GuideUnited Nations

Racism and racial discrimination hinder progress and cause suffering for millions of people in all countries around the world. Lasting improvements to counter racial discrimination at the national level require political will and a sustained and comprehensive approach. This publication is a tool for national human rights in-stitutions (NHRIs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), as well as individuals and groups affected by racial discrimination. IT focuses on the need for compre-hensive strategies and policies in the fight against racial discrimination, provides background information on the concept of national human rights action plans, and describes in detail the different phases for producing a national action plan with examples on how to set realistic objectives, clear targets and specific goals.


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The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: A Training GuideUnited Nations

This publication challenges customs and behaviour based on stereotypes, prejudices, harmful practices and stigma relating to persons with disabilities, and promotes their full participation in all spheres of life. It is already applicable in 137 countries around the world. The Training Guide’s methodology in interactive and promotes a participatory approach. Its modules can be used to develop tailored training courses to meet the needs of specific audiences (government officials, health professionals, civil society, employers’ organizations, etc.). It is also helpful as a general information resource on the Convention and its Optional Protocol.


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UNCITRAL Legislative Guide on Insolvency Law, Part Four: Directors’ Obligations in the Period Approaching InsolvencyUnited Nations

This book focuses on the obligations regarding management of an enterprise when it faces imminent insolvency or insolvency becomes unavoidable. The aim of imposing such obligations, which become enforceable once insolvency proceedings commence, is to protect the legitimate interests of creditors and other stakeholders and encourage timely action to address financial distress and minimize its effects. This publication addresses the key elements of provisions imposing such obligations, as well as the nature of the obligations, the time at which the obligations should arise, the persons to whom the obligations would attach, liability for breach of the obligations and enforcement of those obliga-tions, specifically applicable defences, remedies, the persons who may bring an action to enforce the obligations and how those actions might be funded.

UNCITRAL Model Law on Public ProcurementUnited Nations

The Model Law is a template for domestic procurement legislation. Its main objectives are to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, and to avoid abuse in the procurement process (through promoting competition and participation, integrity, fair and equitable treatment and transparency). It is used by the mul-tilateral development banks as a tool for procurement reform and as part of the country systems approach to procurement. The Model Law contains procedures to implement its objectives, whether procurement is conducted electronically or on paper; and reflects the professionalisation of the procurement function (which has characterised recent developments in procurement).

Competent National Authorities under the International Drug Control Treaties 2013United Nations

This directory lists competent national authorities empowered to issue certifi-cates and authorization for the import and export of narcotic drugs and psycho-tropic substances; and competent national authorities empowered to regulate or enforce national controls over precursors and essential chemicals; International bodies that might assist national competent authorities in case no authority is listed for a given country or region, or in case contact cannot be established with the listed authorities. The directory also includes contact details of national competent authorities or international bodies and is issued annually. Introductory texts in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.

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UNCITRAL UNITED NATIONS COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW

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UNCITRAL Model Law on Public Procurement


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Yearbook of the International Law Commission United Nations

The Yearbook is an indispensable tool for the preservation of the legislative his-tory of the International Law Commission (ILC), as well as for the teaching, study, dissemination and wider appreciation of the efforts undertaken by the ILC in the progressive development of international law and its codification. The volumes presented here are the latest versions released, and they contain summary records of the ILC for their respective sessions.

Citizen Engagement Practices by Supreme Audit Institutions: Compendium of Innovative Practices of Citizen Engagement by Supreme Audit Institutions for Public AccountabilityUnited Nations

This publication provides an overview of successful examples and innovations in the engagement of citizen in public accountability processes through Supreme Audit Institutions. The purpose of this book is to disseminate, through compara-tive case studies and analysis, and conceptual framework, information about innovative and successful practices. Learning more about how Supreme Audit Institutions from around the world have successfully collaborated with citizens and civil society groups in the audit of how public resources are allocated and spent can be a powerful and inspirational tool for those engaged in improving public accountability.


UNCITRAL Guide on the Implementation of a Security Rights RegistryUnited Nations

This publication (the “Registry Guide”) provides guidance to States with respect to the establishment and operation of a general security rights registry of the kind recommended in the UNCITRAL Legislative Guide on Secured Transactions (the “Secured Transactions Guide”). The Guide is a stand-alone text discussing the key issues that should be addressed in secured transactions law in line with the Secured Transactions Guide and in some detail all practical issues related to the establishment and operation of a general security rights registry. It also contains recommendations that suggest how all registry-related issues should be addressed in administrative registry regulations and examples of registry forms, intended to provide guidance to the registry system designers, the registry staff and the registry users.


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UNCITRALGuide on the

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2006, Volume II, Part 1Publication Date: May 2014 Pages: 280ISBN: 9789211337174 Price: $39.00




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Global Governance and Global Rules for Development in the Post-2015 EraUnited Nations

The present Note examines how global cooperation through its various institutions and rules could be reformed and strengthened to better manage the increasing interdependence among countries and reduce inequalities within and among coun-tries, part of which originate from inadequate global governance. It further consid-ers how international cooperation could be transformed to better serve the fulfil-ment of internationally recognised economic, social and environmental standards in the post 2015 era, while preserving sufficient policy space for governments to achieve their own national objectives. The Note also identifies main principles to guide this reform process. Finally, it suggests a greater role for the UN in setting up the reform agenda of global governance and rules as proposed here to facilitate the achievement of sustainable development world wide.

Innovation Policy for Green Technologies: Guide for Policymakers in Transition Economies in Europe and Central AsiaUnited Nations

Many transition economies in Europe and Central Asia are endowed with rich natural resources and biodiversity. At the same time, global climate change and as-sociated extreme weather events are already affecting these countries, with serious economic and social consequences. The countries are now seeking new ways to accelerate the use of green technologies as a measure to adapt to the effects of the changing climate. This requires tailor-made innovation policy that integrates the environmental concerns of the country. This publication is a guide for policymakers to facilitate adoption and application of green technologies. It reflects the findings with special reference to green technologies carried out for Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan in 2012 and 2013.



The Law of the Sea: A Select Bibliography 2012United Nations

Compiled by the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea of the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs, this bibliography covers 20 subject categories based on the major topics of the United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea. It is intended for the use of those interested in ocean affairs and the law of the sea matters in general, as well as in the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea in particular.



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United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL): Yearbook 2010United Nations

The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) is the core legal body of the United Nations system in the field of international trade law. It specializes in the modernization and harmonization of rules in international busi-ness. The Commission is composed of 60 Member States elected by the General Assembly. The Yearbook reproduces the substantive documents prepared each year for the Commission and its working groups. It includes the annual report of the Commission, meeting records, General Assembly resolutions and Sixth Com-mittee reports related to UNCITRAL’s work, and a bibliography of recent scholarly writings examining the legal texts prepared by UNCITRAL.

European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road: ADR - Applicable as from 1 January 2015 (Two-volume Set)United Nations

This publication is intended to increase the safety of international transport of dangerous goods by road. Regularly amended and updated since its entry into force, it contains the conditions under which dangerous goods may be carried internationally. This version has been prepared on the basis of amendments ap-plicable as from 1 January 2015. It contains in particular new or revised provisions concerning transport of adsorbed gases; lithium batteries (including damaged or defective lithium batteries, lithium batteries for disposal or recycling); asymmet-ric capacitors; discarded packagings; ammonium nitrate and radioactive material; testing of gas cartridges and fuel cell cartridges; marking of bundles of cylinders; and the applicability of ISO standards to the manufacture of new pressure recep-tacles or service equipment.

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YEARBOOKVolume XLI: 2010

Publication Date: November 2014 Pages: 1350ISBN: 9789211391497 Price: $175.00

European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways (ADN)United Nations

The ADN done at Geneva on 26 May 2000 under the auspices of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the Central Commis-sion for Navigation on the Rhine (CCNR) has been in force since February 2008. This version has been prepared on the basis of amendments applicable as from 1 January 2015. The Regulations annexed to the ADN contain provisions concern-ing dangerous substances and articles, their carriage in packages and in bulk on board inland navigation vessels or tank vessels, as well as provisions concerning the construction and operation of such vessels. They also address requirements and procedures for inspections, the issue of certificates of approval, recognition of classification societies, monitoring, and training and examination of experts. They are harmonized to the greatest possible extent with the dangerous goods agreements for other modes of transport.

Publication Date: November 2014 Pages: 1000ISBN: 9789211170818 Price: $165.00

Publication Date: August 2014 CDISBN: 9789211338157 Price: $80.00


Assessing Regional Integration in Africa VI: Harmonizing Policies to Transform the Trading EnvironmentUnited Nations

This publication comes at a time of renewed enthusiasm for shortening the period of the vision of the Abuja Treaty. The publication’s overall objective is to provide analytical research that defines frameworks for African governments, the African Union and the Regional Economic Communities, towards accelerating the establishment of the African Common Market through: the speedy removal of all tariff and non-tariff barriers, obstacles to free movement of people, investments and factors of production in general across Africa, and through fast-tracking the creation of an African continental Free Trade Area.

Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2013: Turning the Tide - Towards Inclusive Trade and InvestmentUnited Nations

The main message of the Report is that the region’s dominant export-led growth model should not be abandoned but does need some adjustment. While regional economies have largely succeeded in achieving sustained economic growth, ad-ditional policies are required to spread the benefits of that growth more fairly: to reduce poverty, limit rises in inequality, widen access to productive opportunities and bring excluded groups in from the margins. It is not enough simply to hope that rising wealth will eventually work for the benefit of all. The era of “trade and invest now, distribute gains later” has thus come to its end; we need to promote “inclusive trade and investment”.



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Forest Products Annual Market Review 2012-2013United Nations

This publication provides general and statistical information on forest products markets and related policies in Europe, North America and the Commonwealth of Independent States. The Review begins with an overview chapter, followed by analysis of government and industry policies and market-based implements affect-ing forest products markets. The third chapter is on innovation in the forest sector. Five chapters are based on annual country-supplied statistics, describing: wood raw materials, sawn softwood, sawn hardwood, wood-based panels, and paper, paperboard and woodpulp. Additional chapters discuss markets for wood energy, value-added wood products, and housing. In each chapter, production, trade and consumption are analysed and relevant material on specific markets is included. Tables and graphs provided throughout the text present summary information.



Review of Developments in Transport in Asia and the Pacific 2013: Transport as a Key to Sustainable Development and Regional IntegrationUnited Nations

This review is biennially produced by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). It describes the environment within which the transport sector is developing and the principal challenges that this en-vironment poses to governments, the transport industry and society at large. The publication also focuses on tracing the significant development of roads, railways, shipping, ports, inland waterways and air transport industries and infrastructure in the region. In addition, it considers the changing delivery mechanisms across all transport sectors and discusses urban transport issues. Finally, the review examines the process of globalization, trade agreements related to transport, regionalism, collocation of production transport facilities, as well as intermodal transport systems.

World Investment Report 2014: Investing in the SDGs - An Action PlanUnited Nations

The World Investment Report series provides the latest data and analysis foreign direct investment (FDI) and other activities of transnational corporations, as well as the policies to regulate them at the national and international levels. The 2014 edition of the report traces the key developments in FDI over 2013 and, in its the-matic part, presents a framework for facilitating the mobilization of private sector finance for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In addition to policy guidance, the report proposes a number of concrete initiatives for enhancing the role of the private sector. The report should prove a useful tool for governments, the international community and the business community in their efforts towards contributing to the SDGs.



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Trade and Development Report 2014: Global Governance and Policy Space for DevelopmentUnited Nations

The 2014 edition reviews recent trends in the world economy, examining the consistency and sustainability of the economic policies currently followed. It addresses the evolution and current conditions of the policy space needed for implementing growth-enhancing and inclusive development strategies. It discusses how countries can better manage capital flows in order to expand their policy space for pursuing development strategies. It looks at policy space as depending not only on the existing rules and commitments taken in interna-tional agreements, but also on the possibility of mobilizing resources for financ-ing industrial policies, investment and growth. It argues that fiscal space is a key aspect of policy space, and that developing countries need to address loss of revenue stemming from illicit financial flows, tax havens and inadequate taxation of extractive industries.

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Publication Date: October 2014 Pages: 180ISBN: 9789211128772 Price: $70.00


Precursors and Chemicals Frequently Used in the Illicit Manufacture of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances 2013United Nations

In accordance with provisions contained in Article 12 of the United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances of 1988, this annual report on the work of the Board contains an analysis of the information at its disposal and, in appropriate cases, an account of the expla-nations, if any, given by or required of Parties, together with any observations and recommendations which the Board desires to make. It is submitted to the Economic and Social Council through the Commission which may make such comments as it sees fit. It is also communicated to the Parties and subsequently published by the Secretary-General.

Report of the International Narcotics Control Board for 2013United Nations

The report contains an analysis of the drug control situation worldwide so that Governments are kept aware of existing and potential situations that may endanger the objectives of the international drug control treaties. Divided into four parts, it covers the following topics: drugs and corruption, functioning of the international drug control system, analysis of the world situation and finally, a set of recommendations to Governments, the United Nations and other relevant international and regional organizations. A set of Annexes follows as well.

World Population Ageing 2013United Nations

World Population Ageing 2013 provides a description of global trends in popula-tion ageing and includes a series of indicators of the ageing process by devel-opment regions, major areas, regions and countries. It considers the process of population ageing for the world as a whole, for more and less developed regions, major areas and regions as well as individual countries or areas. Demographic profiles highlighting the relevant indicators of population ageing and covering the period 1950 to 2050 are provided for each country or area.

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Global Synthetic Drugs Assessment: Amphetamine-type Stimulants and New Psychoactive SubstancesUnited Nations

The 2014 Global Synthetic Drugs Assessment provides a global and regional analysis of the synthetic drugs market which includes both Amphetamine-Type Stimulants (ATS) and New Psychoactive Substances (NPS). An increase in methamphetamine trafficking has been observed in many regions and a grow-ing range of NPS has become more widely available globally. This report aims to provide an improved understanding of the problem based on scientific evidence and information provided by Member States.

Children and AIDS: Sixth Stocktaking Report - Towards an AIDS-Free GenerationUnited Nations Children’s Fund

Advocacy and investment on behalf of children affected by AIDS have had an impact, and the goal of eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV appears within reach. But for every problem solved or advance made, new challenges and constraints have arisen. This Children and AIDS: Sixth Stocktaking Report examines current data, trends and the progress that’s been made - pointing out disparities in access, coverage and outcomes - and calls for concrete actions to benefit the millions of children, women and families worldwide who bear the burden of the epidemic.

World Drug Report 2014United Nations

The World Drug Report presents a comprehensive overview of the latest devel-opments in drug markets. It covers production, trafficking, consumption and the related health consequences. Chapter 1 of this year’s Report examines the global situation and the latest trends in the different drug markets and the extent of illicit drug use, as well as the related health impact. Chapter 2 addresses the issue of precursor control, which has gained in prominence given the growing manu-facture of synthetic drugs.

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Global Study on Homicide 2013: Trends, Contexts, DataUnited Nations

The Global Study on Homicide 2013 is based on comprehensive data from more than 200 countries/territories, and examines and analyses patterns and trends in homicide at the global, regional, national and sub-national levels. Such analysis is fundamental to understanding the various factors and dynamics that drive homicide, so that measures can be developed to reduce violent crime. The Study provides a typology of homicide, including homicide related to crime, coexis-tence-related homicide, and socio-political homicide. The nature of crime in sev-eral countries emerging from conflict, the role of various mechanisms in killing, and the response of the criminal justice system to homicide are also analysed. A further chapter examines homicide at the sub-national level, and includes analysis at the city-level for selected global cities.

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Statistical Abstract of the Arab Region, Issue No. 33United Nations

The thirty-third issue of the Statistical Abstract of the Arab Region presents time series statistics and indicators on economic and social issues in all fourteen Arab Region member countries. The Abstract is divided into twelve chapters address-ing the following topics: population; labour force; education and illiteracy; health; gender equality; national accounts; energy; industry; transport; foreign trade; financial statistics and prices; and information and communications technology. Data contained in the Abstract were primarily collected from national statistical sources in the Arab Region, either through responses to questionnaires or from statistical abstracts and bulletins issued by official authorities in member coun-tries. The Abstract also relies on data issued by international organizations and agencies, with priority given to United Nations sources.

International Trade Statistics Yearbook 2012United Nations

This publication is issued in two volumes which offer a comprehensive view of the topic. Volume I: Trade by Country, compiled in May 2012, presents detailed data for a total of 174 countries (or areas) with data on imports and exports by commodity and trading partner provided for 93 countries (or areas), representing approximately 79% of world trade of 2011. Volume II: Trade by Commodity con-tains the detailed tables showing international trade in main commodity groups, and was finalized approximately six months after the completion of Volume I (in November 2011).


Volume I: Trade by Country Publication Date: January 2014 Pages: 430ISBN: 9789211615739 Price: $125.00

Volume II: Trade by CommodityPublication Date: April 2014 Pages: 456ISBN: 9789211615807 Price: $125.00

System of Environmental-Economic Accounting 2012: Central FrameworkUnited Nations

This publication is a statistical framework that provides a comprehensive, con-sistent, comparable and flexible set of environmental-economic accounts for policymaking, analysis and research purposes. Agenda 21 adopted at the 1992 UN Conference on Environment and Development, in Rio de Janeiro, called for the establishment of a “programme to develop national systems of integrated environmental and economic accounting in all countries”. More recently, the out-come document of the Rio+20 Conference reconfirmed that “integrated social, economic, and environmental data and information…is important to decision-making processes.” In response to the continued need for environmental and environmental-economic information, the UN Statistical Commission established the UN Committee of Experts on Environmental-Economic Accounting with the mandate to revise the System.

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UNCTAD Handbook of Statistics 2013United Nations

This publication provides a comprehensive collection of statistical data. The data are relevant for the analysis of international trade, investment and development of individual countries and trade groupings. The publication presents consoli-dated reference statistics for particular importance in describing how developing countries have evolved in the context of globalization for the following: interna-tional merchandise trade, export and import structure by products, regions of ori-gin and destination, related concentration and diversification indices; volume and unit value indices of exports and imports, terms of trade and purchasing power indices of exports; international trade in services; commodity prices and relevant price indices; international financial data, and current accounts.

Narcotic Drugs 2013: Estimated World Requirements for 2014 - Statistics for 2012United Nations

The Technical publication on Narcotic Drugs contains information about the illicit movement of the internationally controlled narcotic drugs included in the Schedules of the 1961 Convention on Narcotic Drugs. This includes information on cultivation of opiate raw materials, on extraction of alkaloids from opium and from poppy straw and concentrate of poppy straw, on the manufacture of and international trade in narcotic drugs and on consumption of narcotic drugs globally as well as in individual countries/territories. The publication also contains the estimated requirements in narcotic drugs for each country and territory. This trilingual publication includes English, French and Spanish text.


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Psychotropic Substances 2013: Statistics for 2012 - Assessments of Annual Medical and Scientific RequirementsUnited Nations

This publication from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) provides statistics and assessments of annual medical and scientific requirements for psychotropic substances, levels of consumption of groups of the substances, prohibitions and restrictions on their export and import. This trilingual publication includes English, French and Spanish text.


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Statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean 2013United Nations

This publication presents a set of basic statistics on the economic, sociodemo-graphic and environmental situation of the region during a specific time period. This edition of the Yearbook includes information available up to mid-December 2013. A new feature this year is the inclusion of regional profiles giving an over-view of each area. These offer the reader a thematic regional snapshot with a selected set of indicators. The Yearbook comprises of four chapters that cover a range of subjects such as: demographic and social indicators; economic statistics relating to trade, balance of payments and domestic prices, and national ac-counts; quantitative information on environment; and methodology.

Anuario Estadístico de América Latina y el Caribe

Statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean

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Guidelines for Producing Statistics on Violence against Women: Statistical SurveysUnited Nations

Violence against women is an obstacle to achieving the objectives of equality, development and peace. It violates the enjoyment by women of their human rights and fundamental freedoms. In all societies, women and girls are subjected to physical, sexual and psychological abuse that cuts across lines of income, class and culture. Data on the prevalence and incidence of various forms of violence against women, as well as the causes and consequences of violence, are the starting point for developing effective mechanisms at policy levels to eradicate this phenomenon. Properly designed and executed, surveys produce the most re-liable data on the prevalence of violence and shed light on the scope, nature and consequences of many types of violence against women. Surveys can also collect information on circumstances surrounding violence, health consequences and the actions the women took to seek help.

World Statistics Pocketbook 2014United Nations

The 2014 edition is the 34th in a series of annual compilations of key statistical indicators prepared by the Statistics Division of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs. Over 50 indicators were collected from more than 20 inter-national statistical sources and are presented in one-page profiles for over 200 countries or areas of the world. This issue covers various years from 2005-2014. For the economic indicators, in general, three years - 2005, 2010 and 2012 - are shown; for the indicators in the social and environmental categories, data for one year are presented. The topics covered include: agriculture, balance of payments, education, energy, environment, food, gender, health, industrial production, infor-mation and communication, international finance, international tourism, interna-tional trade, labour, migration, national accounts, population and prices.

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Basic Facts about the United Nations 2014United Nations

This comprehensive handbook designed for the general public explains the structure of the United Nations, how the Organization works, the main issues it addresses and its importance for people everywhere. In addition to setting out the various roles played by principle UN organs and related organizations, Basic Facts about the United Nations documents the Organization’s contributions to in-ternational peace and security, economic and social development, human rights, humanitarian action, international law and decolonization. Appendices contain current data on UN membership and peacekeeping operations, as well as contact information for UN information centres, services and offices. This latest edition has been revised to take account of significant developments in the world and the Organization itself since 2011.


Universal Declaraction of Human Rights: Dignity and Justice for All of UsUnited Nations

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations Gen-eral Assembly on 10 December 1948, is the first international agreement setting out freedoms, rights and entitlements for all humanity to claim. It emphasizes the inextricable relationship between fundamental freedoms and social justice, and their connection with peace and security.

Publication Date: December 2010 Pages: 20ISBN: 9789211012293 Price: $2.00

Set of 100ISBN: 9789211012309 Price: $150.00

United Nations at a GlanceUnited Nations

This simple, authoritative guide provides a starting point for readers who are new to the UN. In clear language, this book explains what the UN does, how the UN does it, who the actors are, and when historical milestones occurred. Illustrated with photos and stories from the field, the guide examines the work of the UN in international peace and security, economic and social development, human rights, and humanitarian action. As a resource to students and teachers alike, additional features include definitions of frequently used terms, rich statistics, questions and answers, and the building blocks of international law. For anyone who wants to learn more about the world’s foremost intergovernmental organisa-tion, The United Nations at a Glance is the perfect place to start.

Publication Date: December 2012 Pages: 224ISBN: 9789211012521 Price: $20.00


Part I - Subject Index Publication Date: March 2014 Pages: 280ISBN: 9789211012989 Price: $54.00

Part II - Index to SpeechesPublication Date: March 2014 Pages: 588ISBN: 9789211012996 Price: $70.00

Index to Proceedings of the General Assembly 2012/2013United Nations

The Index to Proceedings of the General Assembly is a bibliographic guide to the proceedings and documentation of the General Assembly. This issue covers the sixty-seventh session of the Assembly including its Main and ad hoc committees. The Index is prepared by the Dag Hammarskjöld Library, Department of Public Information, as one of the products of the United Nations Bibliographic Informa-tion System (UNBIS).

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The United Nations Disarmament Yearbook 2013United Nations

This publication has been a rich source of historical knowledge on developments, trends and achievements of multilateral disarmament for more than 30 years. In early spring of each year, Part I of the Yearbook is published containing an annual compilation of text and statistics on disarmament-related resolutions and decisions of the General Assembly. It also contains a snapshot of votes by thematic cluster of resolution numbers, titles and votes in the sixty-eighth session of the General As-sembly and in the First Committee. In early autumn, Part II is published presenting the main topics of multilateral consideration during the year, along with a conve-nient issues-oriented timeline.

Part I Publication Date: May 2014 Pages: 240ISBN: 9789211422986 Price: $50.00

Part II Publication Date: October 2014 Pages: 326ISBN: 9789211423013 Price: $60.00

Action for Disarmament: 10 Things You Can Do!United Nations

This illustrated, educational and thought-provoking book calls on the world’s young people to actively mobilise and promote disarmament in 10 practical ways. It focuses on the risks posed by nuclear arms and small weapons. This book is a tool for young people to get involved in mobilising the public at large to par-ticipate in developing new strategies to reduce the threats posed by weapons. It will help young people to raise awareness of why disarmament is important for the future of all humankind as well as their own lives. It is recommended as a resource for teenagers and their parents, young adults, as well as high school and university professors, civil society and community leaders.

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UNODA Occasional Papers No. 25: Gun-Free Zones – A Tool to Prevent and Reduce Armed ViolenceUnited Nations

UNODA Occasional Papers is a series of ad hoc publications that deal with topi-cal issues in the field of arms limitation, disarmament and international security and are intended primarily for those concerned with these matters in Govern-ment, civil society and in the academic community. This paper brings together existing information and experiences from practitioners and policy makers and analyzes the impact of Gun-Free Zones (GFZs) in order to determine when and where GFZs can be a valuable measure to prevent and reduce armed violence. It gives national governments, local authorities and international development and peacebuilding agencies and organizations a better understanding of GFZ in order to incorporate, where applicable, this tool into their strategies.

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