Digitization Update - Human Rights Yearbook
The United Nations is celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights this December. What were the concerns of the Organization in the field of human rights over the decades, and where can historic information on Member States activities be located?
Researching the Security Council
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 Hammarskj枚ld Library provides the answers you seek with a variety of multilingual resources.
30 Articles, 30 Documents: the UDHR at 70
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), this Dag Hammarskj枚ld 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.
Digitization Update - Comm on Contributions
The Library鈥檚 Digitization Unit is pleased to announce that the Committee on Contribution鈥檚 monthly status reports from 1950-1993 are now available online. The reports detail the status of contributions by each Member State to the regular budget of the United Nations over the years, and give insight into the ranking and status of payments.
A dialogue on equal, open access & the SDGs
The Dag Hammarskj枚ld Library, in association with (the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition), organized an OpenCon satellite conference on 23 October 2018 in 缅北禁地Headquarters. The theme was Access for all? Equity of access to information, inclusion, and the 缅北禁地2030 Agenda.
Are you ready for the next UNGA session?
As the 73rd session of the General Assembly is approaching, you may be wondering a few things.
The Dag Hammarskj枚ld Library provides the answers with a variety of multilingual resources.
A Discussion on Migration
The Dag Hammarskj枚ld Library, as part of its Insight Series, brought together migrants, humanitarian workers, Member States, 缅北禁地agencies and advocates to discuss the issue of migration in relation to the finalized draft with a view to analyzing the implementation of the Compact and its potential impacts.
Digitization Update - SG Bulletins & Staff Rules
In an ongoing initiative the&苍产蝉辫;尝颈产谤补谤测鈥檚 Digitization Unit has scanned over 160 memorable Secretary-General鈥檚 bulletins, including 缅北禁地staff rules, from the 1940s, 50s, and 60s.
Development & the 缅北禁地- Explore our new guide
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
Are you a researcher looking for your country鈥檚 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.
Digitization Update - CSW Historical Meetings
On the occasion of the 62nd session of the Commission on the Status of Women, the Dag Hammarskj枚ld Library is pleased to announce summary records from the first ten sessions of the Commission (1947-1956) are now available in the 缅北禁地Digital Library.
A window into the Library鈥檚 Reading Room
The Second Floor Reading Room has gone through many transformations since 1961. Discover its history and transformation over the years.
New 缅北禁地Documentation Guides Published
The Dag Hammarskj枚ld Library has published two new research guides on the documentation of the Organization:
Dag Hammarskj枚ld Library by the numbers
2017 was a busy year for the Dag Hammarskj枚ld Library! As we embark on a new year, explore our diverse library activities and operations via our infographic.
UN鈥檚 founding documents now freely available
The entire proceedings of the San Francisco Conference have been digitized by the Dag Hammarskj枚ld Library鈥檚 Digitization Team, and can now be accessed globally from the United Nations Digital Library. The collection is searchable by volume.