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.

The Law of the Sea

The Law of the Sea
Author: United Nations. Office for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea
Publisher: New York : United Nations
Total Pages: 416
Release: 1989
Genre: Law
ISBN:

UN publication sales no. E.89.V.10. Arranged A-Z by country

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.

Law of the Sea Bulletin, No.53

Law of the Sea Bulletin, No.53
Author: United Nations Office of Legal Affairs
Publisher: United Nations
Total Pages: 107
Release: 2004-04-30
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 921058113X

Issued three times a year, the Bulletin provides cogent and timely information on issues related to the Convention on the Law of the Sea - 'the constitution for the ocean' and contains the most recent legal materials relevant to the law of the sea. It includes national legislation, bilateral agreements and multilateral treaties, as well as, information on decisions of the International Court of Justice, arbitral tribunals and other dispute settlement procedures.

State of the World's Children 2013

State of the World's Children 2013
Author: UNICEF.
Publisher: UN
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Children with disabilities
ISBN: 9789280646566

One in every seven children is disabled. Children with disabilities are among the most likely to be marginalized, poor and vulnerable. UNICEF is committed to improving the lives of children, particularly those who face the greatest disadvantages. The report will investigate the web of barriers disabled children face: discrimination, harmful norms and the lack of accurate information. The report will analyse and provide good-practice guidance on: inclusive health and education; prevention; nutrition; protection from violence, exploitation and abuse; emergency response; institutionalization; and the role of appropriate technology and infrastructure

The World's Women 2015

The World's Women 2015
Author: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Statistics Division
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Women
ISBN:

Presents statistics and analysis on the status of women and men in the world highlighting the current situation and changes over time. Analyses are based mainly on statistics from international and national statistical agencies. The report covers several broad policy areas--population and families, health, education, work, power and decision-making, violence against women, environment and poverty.