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Tasmania Tasmania- Contains history, a message from the speaker, committees, Tasmania Online, research services, and the current budget. South Australia South Australia- Parliament of South Australia. New South Wales New South Wales- Parliament of New South Wales. Queensland Queensland- Parliament of Queensland. United Nations Scholars' Workstation United Nations Scholars' Workstation- Collection of topical texts, data sets, and pointers to print and electronic information. United Nations Intellectual History Project United Nations Intellectual History Project- Compiling commissioned research and oral commentaries on the history of the UN. Academic Council on the United Nations System Academic Council on the United Nations System- International association of scholars, teachers, and practitioners active in the work and study of the United Nations and related or… United Nations University United Nations University- Seeks to contribute to efforts to resolve the pressing global problems through research. United Nations Treaty Collection United Nations Treaty Collection- Offers a comprehensive database of international treaties and related information. United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR)- An autonomous institute within the United Nations conducting research on disarmament and security with the aim of assis… United Nations Research Institute for Social Development United Nations Research Institute for Social Development- Multidisciplinary research on the social dimensions of contemporary problems affecting development. Guardian Unlimited: Sergio Vieira de Mello Guardian Unlimited: Sergio Vieira de Mello- A portrait of the UN special representative in Iraq who was killed in an attack on UN headquarters in Baghdad. Wikipedia - Kofi Annan Wikipedia - Kofi Annan- Hyperlinked encyclopedia article about the former UN Secretary General includes his biography along with information and links to his speeches, interviews … Wikipedia - United Nations Secretary-General Wikipedia - United Nations Secretary-General- Hyperlinked encyclopedia about current and past Secretaries General and their role, term and selection. BBC: Sergio Vieira de Mello BBC: Sergio Vieira de Mello- An obituary for the UN's representative in Iraq. PBS: Kofi Annan - Center of the Storm PBS: Kofi Annan - Center of the Storm- Information about Annan's life and work. Includes a timeline of the UN, general details, and classroom materials. Jan Pronk Jan Pronk- Special Representative of the Secretary General of the United Nations in Sudan. Former Dutch Minister for Development Cooperation and international civil servant for th… Eye on the UN Eye on the UN- Critical view of the United Nations and its Human Rights Council. Includes editorials, statistics, documents and articles. Michael New Michael New- Former US soldier who refused to wear the United Nations uniform. Chronology, links to related legislation and court documents, articles, and related links. The UN-American United Nations The UN-American United Nations- Author Steve Farrell argues that the UN does not have the USA's interests at heart. The United Nations' Role in the New World Order The United Nations' Role in the New World Order- Facts and commentary from the Jeremiah Project. Treason in Korea - US betrayed by UN Treason in Korea - US betrayed by UN- LtCol "Bud" Farrell, USAF, ret. presents evidence that the United Nations betrayed the US in the Korean war. UN Watch.com UN Watch.com- Fighting against United Nations intrusions and the membership of the United States in the United Nations. United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV) United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV)- Contacts and links. United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG)- The largest and most active centre for conference diplomacy in the world and the site of many historic negotiations. Department of Economic and Social Affairs: Non-Governmental Organizations Department of Economic and Social Affairs: Non-Governmental Organizations- Compiles documentation about NGO's consulting the Economic and Social Council. Offers a list of particip… Global Public Policy Institute Global Public Policy Institute- Part of the "Visioning the UN" initiative, this research project examines the challenges of globalization and the potential contribution of GPPNs i… Academic Council on the United Nations System Academic Council on the United Nations System- International association of scholars, teachers, and practitioners active in the work and study of the United Nations and related or… UN Watch UN Watch- Monitors the performance of the United Nations by the yardstick of the UN Charter. Women's Environment and Development Organization Women's Environment and Development Organization- An international advocacy network that strives for a healthy planet with social, political, economic and environmental justice fo… The Regency Foundation The Regency Foundation- A not-for-profit organization working with United Nations agencies on issues of agriculture, environment, telecommunications, and development. United Nations Foundation United Nations Foundation- Created to administer Ted Turner's $1 billion pledge in support of the United Nations. Includes information on the Foundation and its activities, grants… United Nations Webcast United Nations Webcast- Live and on-demand web telecasts of meetings, conferences and events. United Nations News Centre United Nations News Centre- Official source for full-text, audio, and video covering the press releases, press briefings, and activities of the UN. UNBISNET UNBISNET- Voting records for the member states of the United Nations. International Court of Justice (ICJ) International Court of Justice (ICJ)- Seeks to resolve matters of international law disputed by state governments. General information, World Court decisions, and other resources. Committee on Teaching About the United Nations Committee on Teaching About the United Nations- Association of educators and non-governmental organizations discussing ways to introduce the UN in classrooms. United Nations International School (UNIS) United Nations International School (UNIS)- Independent, international K-12 school founded by parent employees of the UN in New York. International Year for the Culture of Peace (2000) International Year for the Culture of Peace (2000)- Information on how individuals, local organizations, and international organizations can promote peace and non-violence. Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)- United Nations organ facilitating international cooperation on standards-making and problem-solving in economic and social issues. Informatio… United Nations - Economic and Social Development United Nations - Economic and Social Development- News and information on departments and staff, the Economic and Social Council, General Assembly committees, conferences and summ… Global Environment Facility Global Environment Facility- Interagency project coordinating technical assistance and funding for programs on biodiversity, climate change, water, and the ozone. International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR)- Prosecuting persons responsible for genocide and other violations of international humanitarian law committed in Rwanda. Establi… International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY)- Criminal court prosecuting violations of humanitarian law in the former Yugoslavia. Established by the Security C… UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime- Information on drug control and crime prevention. Specific topics include drug abuse and demand reduction; drug supply reduction;… UNICEF Innocenti Research Centre UNICEF Innocenti Research Centre- An international knowledge base about the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, in both developing and industrialized coun… United Nations Fund for International Partnerships (UNFIP) United Nations Fund for International Partnerships (UNFIP)- Promotes partnerships between the UN and the private sector. Requires Flash. UNDP JPO Programme UNDP JPO Programme- Junior Professional Officer Programme provides young professionals pursuing a career in development with hands-on experience in multi-lateral technical co-oper… United Nations Millennium Project United Nations Millennium Project- Implementing the United Nations Millennium Development Goals: reducing poverty, hunger, disease, illiteracy, environmental degradation, and disc… International Environmental Technology Centre International Environmental Technology Centre- Information and resources for IETC, promoting the application of Environmentally Sound Technologies (ESTs) to address urban environm…