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New UN websites & publications\"pdf<\/a><\/h2>\n

UN in General<\/h3>\n

Member States\u2019 Contributions for 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

ST\/ADM\/SER.B\/992 (24 December 2018): Assessment of Member States\u2019 contributions to the United Nations regular budget for the year 2019
\nEnglish, French & Spanish:<\/em> http:\/\/undocs.org\/ST\/ADM\/SER.B\/992<\/a><\/p>\n

ST\/ADM\/SER.B\/993 (24 December 2018): Assessment of contributions by non-member States towards the 2019 expenses of the United Nations for their participation in United Nations activities
\nEnglish, French & Spanish:<\/em> http:\/\/undocs.org\/ST\/ADM\/SER.B\/993<\/a><\/p>\n

Security Council \u2013 redesigned website
\n<\/strong>English:<\/em> https:\/\/www.un.org\/securitycouncil\/en<\/a>
\nFrench:<\/em> https:\/\/www.un.org\/securitycouncil\/fr<\/a>
\nSpanish:<\/em> https:\/\/www.un.org\/securitycouncil\/es<\/a><\/p>\n

Updated <\/strong>UN System Chart (January 2019)
\n<\/strong>English: http:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/pdfs\/18-00159e_un_system_chart_17x11_4c_en_web.pdf<\/a>
\nFrench: http:\/\/www.un.org\/fr\/aboutun\/structure\/pdf\/UN_System_Chart_FR.pdf<\/a>
\nSpanish: http:\/\/www.un.org\/es\/aboutun\/structure\/pdf\/18-00159_un_system_chart_11x17_4c_sp_web.pdf<\/a>
\nGerman and Netherlands translations in preparation.
\n<\/em>The Chart of the UN System has undergone another round of updates since the last version published in March 2017. For this revision\u00a0in 2019, a few minor changes have been made: – The four new Departments created by the Reform have been added under Secretariat: DMSPC, DOS, DPO, DPPA\u00a0–\u00a0they replace DM, DFS, DPKO and DPA, which have been removed; – The change of name of the Department of Public Information (DPI) to Department of Global Communications (DGC) is also reflected; – ICTY has been removed.<\/p>\n

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Economic Growth and Sustainable Development<\/h3>\n

Behind the numbers: ending school violence and bullying (UNESCO)
\n<\/strong>https:\/\/unesdoc.unesco.org\/ark:\/48223\/pf0000366483<\/a>
\n\"Behind<\/a>The emotional and physical pain brought on by bullying can be excruciating, yet this behaviour continues to abound in schools globally, according to a new report by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) that is calling for all children to have access to a “safe, inclusive\u201d learning environment. UNESCO\u2019s report, released on 22 January 2019 at the 2019 Education World Forum in London, reveals that nearly one-in-three boys and girls have been bullied at least once at school over the last month, and a similar proportion have been affected by physical violence. Overall, says the report, physical bullying is the biggest problem in most regions, but in North America and Europe, psychological bullying is the most common, followed by sexually-related bullying. Online and smartphone bullying on the rise. Physical bullying is more common among boys, while\u00a0 psychological bullying is more prevalent among girls. Meanwhile, online and mobile phone bullying is on the rise. Children perceived as different in any way from the norm, are the most likely to be bullied, with physical appearance being the most common cause followed by race, nationality or skin colour. Bullying must be addressed because it significantly effects children\u2019s mental health, quality of life and academic achievement, the report states.<\/p>\n

Global Commission on the Future of Work: Work for a brighter future (ILO)
\n<\/strong>Report: <\/em>https:\/\/bit.ly\/2Hpoul7<\/a>
\nExecutive Summary in English, French, Spanish, German & Italian: <\/em>https:\/\/bit.ly2FOmNvj<\/a>
\n\"Global<\/a>This landmark report by the ILO Global Commission on the Future of Work \u2013 released on 22 January 2019 – examines how to achieve a better future of work for all at a time of unprecedented change and exceptional challenges in the world of work. Co-chaired by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Swedish Prime Minister Stefan L\u00f6fven, the independent 27-member Commission includes leading global figures from business, trade unions, think tanks, government and non-governmental organizations. It was established by the International Labour Organization in 2017 as part of the ILO\u2019s Future of Work Centenary Initiative. The Organization marks its centenary in 2019. Among the key issues considered by the Commission are new forms of work, the institutional ramifications of the changing nature of work, lifelong learning, greater inclusivity and gender equality, the measurement of work and human well-being, and the role of universal social protection in a stable and just future of work.<\/p>\n

Global Economic Prospects: Darkening Skies (World Bank)
\n<\/strong>http:\/\/www.worldbank.org\/en\/publication\/global-economic-prospects<\/a>
\nGlobal economic growth is projected to soften from a downwardly revised 3 percent in 2018 to 2.9 percent in 2019 amid rising downside risks to the outlook, the World Bank said on 8 January 2019. International trade and manufacturing activity have softened, trade tensions remain elevated, and some large emerging markets have experienced substantial financial market pressures. Growth among advanced economies is forecast to drop to 2 percent this year, the January 2019 Global Economic Prospects<\/em> says. Slowing external demand, rising borrowing costs, and persistent policy uncertainties are expected to weigh on the outlook for emerging market and developing economies. Growth for this group is anticipated to hold steady at a weaker-than-expected 4.2 percent this year.<\/p>\n

Hidden Champions: Smart solutions to impossible challenges (UNOPS)
\n<\/strong>https:\/\/content.unops.org\/publications\/UNOPS_Hidden-Champions_2019_EN.pdf<\/a>
\n\"Hidden<\/a>This publication \u2013 the first comprehensive account ever to be written about UNOPS \u2013 reveals unique stories from the organization. The book includes exclusive material on undercover and behind-the-scenes missions and projects in Syria, Yemen, Haiti and beyond. Launched on 23 January 2019 at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, the exclusive material featured in the book ranges from a \u2018top secret\u2019 mission that led to the destruction of 600 tons of Syrian chemical weapons to a $16 million rebuilding operation in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake. It highlights the restoration of thousands of homes in Colombia and the ingenuity of providing clean, renewable energy to communities across rural Sierra Leone. By demonstrating how solutions can be delivered on the ground, UNOPS makes a meaningful contribution, bringing innovation to bear as we strive to build a better future for all.<\/p>\n

Report on the health of refugees and migrants in the WHO European Region: <\/strong>no public health without refugee and migrant health (2018)
\n<\/strong>Report: <\/em>http:\/\/www.euro.who.int\/__data\/assets\/pdf_file\/0004\/392773\/ermh-eng.pdf<\/a>
\nSummary:<\/em> http:\/\/www.euro.who.int\/__data\/assets\/pdf_file\/0005\/392774\/ermh-summary-eng.pdf<\/a>
\n\"Report<\/a>Migrants and refugees are likely to have good general health, but they can be at risk of falling sick in transition or while staying in receiving countries due to poor living conditions or adjustments in their lifestyle. This is the main conclusion of the first \u201cReport on the health of refugees and migrants in the WHO European Region\u201d, released by the WHO Regional Office for Europe on 21 January 2019. The report summarizes the latest available evidence on the health of refugees and migrants in the WHO European Region \u2013 from a review of more than 13 000 documents \u2013 and the progress countries have made to promote their health. It was developed in partnership with the Italian National Institute for Health, Migration and Poverty (INMP).<\/p>\n

\"World<\/a>World Economic Situation and Prospects 2019
\n<\/strong>Report in English, Executive Summary in English, French & Spanish:
\n<\/em>https:\/\/bit.ly\/2Hpy7Ar<\/a>
\nThe global economy will continue to grow at a steady pace of around 3 percent in 2019 and 2020 amid signs that global growth has peaked. However, a worrisome combination of development challenges could further undermine growth, according to the United Nations World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2019, which was launched on 21 January 2019.<\/p>\n

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International Peace and Security<\/h3>\n

Highlights of Security Council Practice 2018
\n<\/strong>https:\/\/unite.un.org\/sites\/unite.un.org\/files\/app-schighlights-2018\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n

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Concept note for the Security Council open debate on \u201cAddressing the impacts of climate-related disasters on international peace and security\u201d
\n<\/strong>English, French & Spanish:<\/em> http:\/\/undocs.org\/S\/2019\/1<\/a>
\nThe Security Council held on open debate on 25 January 2019 on the theme \u201cAddressing the impacts of climate-related disasters on international peace and security\u201d. The Security Council President for January, the Dominican Republic, prepared a concept note for the debate.<\/p>\n

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\"UNIDIR<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/cyberpolicyportal.org\/<\/a>
\nIntroductory video:<\/em> https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FQbgZHYpWhA<\/a>
\nThe United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) has just launched a\u00a0Cyber Policy Portal that serves as an interactive, ‘at a glance’\u00a0tool for policymakers and experts. For the first time on a single site, users can access concise yet comprehensive cyber policy profiles of all 193 UN Member States, as well as regional and international organizations. Individual profiles summarize and link key cyber strategy documents, responsible agencies, legislation, and multilateral agreements.<\/p>\n

United Nations Mission to Support the Hudaydah Agreement (<\/strong>UNMHA)
\n<\/strong>https:\/\/dpa.un.org\/en\/mission\/unmha-hudaydah-agreement<\/a>
\nFollowing the Stockholm Agreement<\/a>, reached in Sweden on 13 December 2018, between the Government of Yemen and the Houthis under the auspices of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Mr. Martin Griffiths, the Security Council authorized via resolution S\/RES\/2451 (2018)<\/a> \u00a0the establishment and deployment, for an initial period of 30 days, of an advance team to begin monitoring and to support the immediate implementation of the ceasefire and redeployment of forces from the city of Hudaydah and the ports of Hudaydah, Saleef and Ras Isa.<\/p>\n

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Human Rights<\/h3>\n

Desperate and Dangerous: Report on the human rights situation of migrants and refugees in Libya, 20 December 2018 (UNSMIL \/ OHCHR)
\n<\/strong>Report: https:\/\/www.ohchr.org\/Documents\/Countries\/LY\/LibyaMigrationReport.pdf<\/a>
\nInfographics: https:\/\/www.ohchr.org\/Documents\/Countries\/LY\/InfographicsMigrationReport.pdf<\/a>
\nMigrants and refugees are being subjected to “unimaginable horrors” from the moment they enter Libya, throughout their stay in the country and \u2013 if they make it that far — during their subsequent attempts to cross the Mediterranean sea, according to a UN report released on 20 December 2018. The 61-page report, published jointly by the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and the UN Human Rights Office, covers a 20-month period up to August 2018, and details a terrible litany of violations and abuses committed by a range of State officials, armed groups, smugglers and traffickers against migrants and refugees. These include unlawful killings, torture, arbitrary detention, gang rape, slavery, forced labour and extortion.<\/p>\n

Who\u2019s Responsible? Attributing Individual Responsibility for Violations of International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law in United Nations Commissions of Inquiry, Fact-finding Missions and other Investigations <\/strong>(OHCHR)
\n<\/strong>https:\/\/www.ohchr.org\/Documents\/Publications\/AttributingIndividualResponsibility.pdf<\/a>
\n\"Who\u2019s<\/a>Foreword: \u201c\u2026 a publication whose goal is to assist efforts to ensure accountability \u2013 at the individual level \u2013 for violations of international human rights and\/or humanitarian law and\/or for international crimes.\u201d
\nObjectives and scope: \u201c\u2026 The text is structured around two broad areas: 1. How to collect and analyse information on responsible individuals, and the legal and investigative challenges involved; 2. How to manage the information once collected, and maximize its use, including by reporting, sharing and safeguarding it. \u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

Yearbook on Human Rights (1946-1988) \u2013 digitized version
\n<\/strong>https:\/\/bit.ly\/2FxDY4f<\/a>
\nBetween 1946 and 1988 the United Nations published annual editions of the Yearbook on Human Rights. The Yearbooks serve as valuable reference books and give detailed historical accounts of the concerns and activities of the United Nations in the field of human rights during this time period. In honor of the 70th anniversary of the Declaration, the Library has digitized the historic annual editions in English and in French and made them available in the United Nations Digital Library. Each Yearbook is divided into three main parts reflecting on national and international developments, the work of specialized agencies, and activities of UN supervisory bodies. Part I reflects national measures submitted in government reports under the international human rights instruments. The material is arranged by country headings with subject headings as they relate to the 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and international instruments. Trust and Non-Self-Governing Territories also report their measures in this section.\u00a0 Part II reflects on the practice of United Nations supervisory bodies, while Part III gives an account of international developments and the work of United Nations organs who work in the field of human rights as well as the work of specialized agencies. The Yearbook on Human Rights combines\u00a0topical human rights issues and Member States contributions, as they pertain to the realization of the 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in a given year. Published under strict guidelines of impartiality and objectivity, the volumes represent the activities of the United Nations over the span of four decades.<\/p>\n

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Humanitarian Assistance<\/h3>\n

In Harm\u2019s Way: International protection in the context of nexus dynamics between conflict or violence and disaster or climate change (UNHCR Legal and Protection Policy Research Series)
\n<\/strong>https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/5c1ba88d4.pdf<\/a>
\nThis overview\u00a0sets out recommendations, based on the present study, to strengthen implementation of refugee law-based international protection when cross-border movements occur in the context of nexus dynamics. The recommendations are framed to advance reflection and discussion on legal, policy and practical solutions, against the backdrop of commitments in the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Strategic Directions 2017\u20132021, the New York Declaration on Refugees and Migrants, and the Global Compact on Refugees, as well as priorities outlined in the Nansen Initiative Agenda for the Protection of Cross-Border Displaced Persons in the Context of Disasters and Climate Change. This overview first highlights the responses of the four destination States: Kenya, Ethiopia, Brazil and Mexico. Next, it identifies pertinent observations and their potential implications. In conclusion, it presents 12 recommendations for UNHCR, States and others on strengthening the implementation of refugee law-based international protection in the context of nexus dynamics.<\/p>\n

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Justice and International Law<\/h3>\n

Audiovisual Library of International Law \u2013 new lectures<\/strong><\/p>\n