United Nations Day, 24 October, marks the founding of the United Nations as an instrument of peace, human rights and development fifty-nine years ago.
Secretary-General Kofi Annan, says that "we all need an effective United Nations &151; one that reflects the world we live in today, and can meet the challenges we will face tomorrow." He will soon be putting before world leaders a package of measures to renew the world Organization.
Below are UN Chronicle features written by Government leaders, development experts, civil society representatives and others who look at the changing world and suggest some solutions. This UN Chronicle E-Alert includes links to their articles, as well as to relevant informational and educational sites.
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>> United Nations Day 2004
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>> The United Nations: An Introduction for Students - UN Cyberschoolbus
>> How The UN Works - UN Works
>> United Nations Millennium Development Goals
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