The United Nations : law and practice
xxii, 372 pages ; 25 cm
9789041115638, 9041115633
45957958
Historical introduction
Thepurposes and principles of the United Nations
The organs of the United Nations
The Unitd Nations system for the peaceful settlement of international disputes
Collective security
Peace-keeping operations of the United Nations
Peace-building operations of the United Nations
Disarmament issues
Codification and progressive development of international law
The development of the international human rights system
Gender issues in the United Nations
Environmental protection and sustainable development
An agenda for development
Refugees and humanitarian assistance
Population issues at the United Nations
Measures to counter drugs and crime
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and the United Nations
Financing and financial crises
The reform of the Security Council
The United Nations today: its current status, reforms and perspectives for the future
Includes index