International Health Regulations (2005)

International Health Regulations (2005)
Author: World Health Organization
Publisher: World Health Organization
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2008-12-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9241580410

In response to the call of the 48th World Health Assembly for a substantial revision of the International Health Regulations, this new edition of the Regulations will enter into force on June 15, 2007. The purpose and scope of the Regulations are "to prevent, protect against, control and provide a public health response to the international spread of disease in ways that are commensurate with and restricted to public health risks, and which avoid unnecessary interference with international traffic and trade." The Regulations also cover certificates applicable to international travel and transport, and requirements for international ports, airports and ground crossings.

United Nations Juridical Yearbook 2008

United Nations Juridical Yearbook 2008
Author: United Nations
Publisher: United Nations Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789211336856

This yearbook contains documentary texts of treaties and other materials concerning the legal status and activities of the United Nations and related inter-governmental organizations. It also presents the judicial decisions on questions related to the Organization. A bibliography on jurisprudence is included.

United Nations Documents Index, July-September 2005

United Nations Documents Index, July-September 2005
Author: United Nations
Publisher: UN
Total Pages: 566
Release: 2006-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789211011357

The United Nations Documents Index provides information on documents and publications issued by United Nations offices worldwide. The information is presented in nine sections covering the areas of documents and publications; official records; sales publications; United Nations maps included in UN documents; United Nations sheet maps; United Nations document series symbols; author index; title index and subject index. The index is a two part set. Publishing Agency: United Nations (UN).

Manual for the National Standardization of Geographical Names

Manual for the National Standardization of Geographical Names
Author: United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names
Publisher: United Nations Publications
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2006
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

The present publication is designed primarily to assist countries that do not have an appropriate authority and a specific set of standards for the consistent rendering of their geographical names. The information in the Manual consists of suggestions that should be useful to those intersted in ways to standardize their nation's geographical names

Making the Declaration Work

Making the Declaration Work
Author: Claire Charters
Publisher: International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2009
Genre: Law
ISBN:

"The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is a culmination of a centuries-long struggle by indigenous peoples for justice. It is an important new addition to UN human rights instruments in that it promotes equality for the world's indigenous peoples and recognizes their collective rights."--Back cover.

Safe Abortion

Safe Abortion
Author: World Health Organization
Publisher: World Health Organization
Total Pages: 107
Release: 2003-05-13
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9241590343

At a UN General Assembly Special Session in 1999, governments recognised unsafe abortion as a major public health concern, and pledged their commitment to reduce the need for abortion through expanded and improved family planning services, as well as ensure abortion services should be safe and accessible. This technical and policy guidance provides a comprehensive overview of the many actions that can be taken in health systems to ensure that women have access to good quality abortion services as allowed by law.

Handbook on the Least Developed Country Category

Handbook on the Least Developed Country Category
Author: United Nations. Economic and Social Council. Committee for Development Policy
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789211046908

Contains an updated comprehensive explanation of the criteria, procedures and methodology used in establishing which countries are eligible for inclusion in, or recommended for graduation from, the least developed country (LDC) category. It also provides an overview of the special support measures that can be derived from having least developed country status.