Why it matters:
75 milestones in international cooperation
A new publication by the Dag Hammarskjöld Library, “75 Milestones in international cooperation”, chronicles pivotal moments that shaped the history of the United Nations and our world in the last 75 years. The Library’s selection tracks the history of the creation of the United Nations in 1945 and traverses until the UN’s call for global unity to fight COVID-19 in 2020. It highlights the context of historical occasions that have influenced international relations and led to remarkable changes in the lives of the people around the world.
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About the Series
On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, the Dag Hammarskjöld Library is pleased to launch a new annual series entitled “Why it matters”. Each volume will focus on one of the many deliberations of the United Nations. It will provide readers with a comprehensive overview as well as an insightful backgrounder on the internal workings and the accomplishments of the Organization, backed by selected, credible knowledge sources and research expertise.
Charting the course for a united world
The work begins
Peacekeeping, development and major freedoms
Security Council expands, youth, environment, women, and nuclear issues addressed
A decade for development, peace, and social progress
UN turns 50, the last territory is free
UN tackles the 21st century challenges
World leaders address a global financial crisis, UN Women is established
