United Nations Today, the

The United Nations Today, formerly the Basic Facts about the UN, reflects the multitude of ways in which the United Nations touches the lives of people everywhere. It chronicles the work of the organisation in such areas as peace, development, human rights, humanitarian assistance, disarmament and international law. In describing the work of the United Nations family of organisations, this book provides a comprehensive account of the many challenges before the international community, as well as the joint ongoing efforts to find solutions.