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United Nations World Food Programme United Nations World Food Programme- News and information about operations, policies, publications, appeals and how to help. Includes special reports, questions and answers and vi… United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-HABITAT United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-HABITAT- Promotes socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)- Online source for refugee-related information, including country profiles, news, maps, publications, teachers' modules, 'Witn… United Nations - Statistics Division United Nations - Statistics Division- The Statistics Division is responsible for the collection and dissemination of economic and social statistics and the provision of assistance… International Computing Centre (UNICC) International Computing Centre (UNICC)- A cooperative providing computing and communication services to UN agencies on a cost recovery basis. Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)- Inter-agency project providing information and support services in the fight against acquired immuno-deficiency syndrome. United Nations Office of Project Services (UNOPS) United Nations Office of Project Services (UNOPS)- Provides technical and administrative support to other UN programs on a per-project basis. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change- Reports, research, and information from UNFCCC. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)- Promotes environmental understanding, and increases public knowledge about environmental factors and problems of future generations. International Trade Centre (ITC) International Trade Centre (ITC)- Joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations, acting as the development partner for small business export success, helping… United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)- Works for the survival, development and protection of children, guided in its programmes by the Convention on the Rights of the Child. United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)- Information about programme and activities. Also status of the world population. Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights (UNHCHR) Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights (UNHCHR)- Oversees major programs in protecting human rights and implementing international rights agreements. United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)- Commission that formulates and regulates international trade in cooperation with the World Trade Organisation. Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)- Seeks to maximize the trade, investment and development opportunities of developing countries while helping them face the challenges … CSDR - The Role of WEU in the New European Security CSDR - The Role of WEU in the New European Security- 1996 paper by WEU Deputy Secretary General Horst Holthoff. Published by the Centre for Strategic Decision Research. Cato Institute - The Western European Union As NATO's Successor Cato Institute - The Western European Union As NATO's Successor- Advocates US disengagement and the WEU taking over NATO's defensive role in Europe. Article by Barbara Conry, Sept… Wikipedia - Western European Union Wikipedia - Western European Union- Hyperlinked encyclopedia article provides a brief history and some information about the member states. Western European Union (WEU) Western European Union (WEU)- Security and defense alliance involving states throughout Europe. The Economist - Mercosur The Economist - Mercosur- Collected news and analysis from the authoritative weekly newspaper focusing on international politics and business news and opinion. Wikipedia - Union of South American Nations Wikipedia - Union of South American Nations- Hyperlinked encyclopedia article about UNASUR provides the history of the South American trade bloc, a merger of Mercosur and the Ande… The EU & the Mercosur The EU & the Mercosur- European External Action Service to The Mercosur – (common market of the south). BBC News - S America Creates Single Market BBC News - S America Creates Single Market- Presidents and officials of 12 South American countries are meeting in Peru to create an economic and political community representing … Andean Community Andean Community- Official site provides news and information. Includes documents, policies, legislation, trade statistics and business directory. [English, Spanish] Implementation of Agenda 21 - SADC Implementation of Agenda 21 - SADC- Information Provided by the Southern African Development Community to the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development Fifth Session Ap… Southern African Development Community Southern African Development Community- Official SADC web site: publications, projects, country profiles, sectoral responsibilities, news. BBC: Fanfare for bigger border-free EU BBC: Fanfare for bigger border-free EU- Celebrations herald the enlargement of the Schengen zone to include nine more EU countries. The Schengen Area The Schengen Area- A short article in European Navigator about the creation of the area. The Schengen acquis and its integration into the Union The Schengen acquis and its integration into the Union- History and development of the Schengen area. Schengen Convention Schengen Convention- Full text of the convention of 1990. Schengen Information System - Wikipedia Schengen Information System - Wikipedia- The information system used to implement the Schengen treaty. Lists people who are undesirable, requested for extradition, missing persons… EuroVisa.info EuroVisa.info- Information about the Schengen visa for residents of the United States of America. Schengen Agreement - Wikipedia Schengen Agreement - Wikipedia- Background, history and current members. Wikipedia - Organization of American States Wikipedia - Organization of American States- Hyperlinked encyclopedia entry provides the purposes, history, agencies and member states of the OAS. Summit of the Americas Information Network Summit of the Americas Information Network- A consultation process, including meetings of heads of state, to seek solutions to problems shared by all the countries in the Western … Inter-American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL) Inter-American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL)- Advising and decision-making on communications development and regulation. Foreign Trade Information System (SICE) Foreign Trade Information System (SICE)- Trade unit providing documention and links about agreements on trade in the Western Hemisphere. Inter-American Defense Board Inter-American Defense Board- An international committee of nationally appointed defense officials that develops collaborative approaches on common defense and security issues fac… Organization of American States (OAS) Organization of American States (OAS)- Promotes social and economic development in the Western hemisphere through cooperation. Library of documents and information about member co… The Trust for the Americas The Trust for the Americas- Non-profit organization supports the OAS by fostering partnerships among corporations, foundations, academia, and governmental bodies. [English, Spanis… Centre for OSCE Research Centre for OSCE Research- Information on their research projects into the OSCE, including online papers. Wikipedia - Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Wikipedia - Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe- Online encyclopedia article about the structure and history of the OSCE. OSCE - Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe OSCE - Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe- Regional security organization offers a forum for political negotiations and decision-making in early warning, conflic… NATO Military Rank Codes & Naval Rank Insignia NATO Military Rank Codes & Naval Rank Insignia- NATO unified military rank structure, naval rank insignia of member countries by Robb Mavins. Wikipedia - North Atlantic Treaty Organisation Wikipedia - North Atlantic Treaty Organisation- Hyperlinked encyclopedia entry provides the history of NATO, its purposes, staff and member states. NATO Organisation NATO Organisation- An outline of the structure of NATO including civilian and military organizations and command structure. U.S. Department of State - NATO U.S. Department of State - NATO- Fact sheets, news and summit information about NATO. Truman Presidential Museum & Library - NATO Truman Presidential Museum & Library - NATO- Information on the early documents, memoranda, and founding principles of NATO. 15 Years of NATO Workshops 15 Years of NATO Workshops- Speeches from 15 years of NATO Workshops at head-of-state level. Global Security Global Security- A major source of information on modern military techniques and strategies, with a significant part devoted to the analysis of NATO.