United Nations at a glance.

UN sales number: "E.11.I.16"--Title page verso.

An introduction to the United Nations -- The United Nations family -- Economic and Social Development -- International peace and security -- Human rights -- Humanitarian crises and responses -- Additional information.

This simple, authoritative guide provides a starting point for readers who are new to the United Nations. In clear language, this book explains what the United Nations does, how it does it, who the actors are, and when historical milestones occurred. Illustrated with photos and stories from the field, the guide examines the work of the United Nations in international peace and security, economic and social development, human rights, and humanitarian action. As a resource to students and teachers alike, additional features include definitions of frequently used terms, rich statistics, questions and answers and the building blocks of international law. For anyone who wants to learn more about the world's foremost intergovernmental organization, United Nations at a Glance is the perfect place to start.