How much does the United Nations system spend on development? Who coined the term "United Nations"? What is the United Nations doing to fight AIDS? These questions -- and many more -- are answered in Basic Facts about the United Nations, a treasure trove of information about the Organization.
The book reflects the wide range of concerns and the multitude of ways in which the United Nations touches the lives of people everywhere. It details efforts of peacekeeping operations to end some of the world's most intractable conflicts; action to assist victims of disaster, protect human rights and advance international law; and the vast work the United Nations system carries out throughout the world to eradicate poverty and foster economic and social development. The text that follows is a sampling of what can be found in the publication.
