In 2008, the International Law Commission continued to examine topics relating to the progressive development and codification of international law. It adopted draft articles on the law of transboundary aquifers, and ...

In 2009, the United Nations continued to consider political and security questions related to its efforts in support of democratization worldwide, the promotion of decolonization, the peaceful uses of outer space and the ...

In 2009, human rights situations of concern in Member States, particularly regarding alleged violations and how best to assist and guide Governments and national institutions in combating them, were addressed by the General ...

Efforts to promote human rights were boosted in 2009 by several developments. The Human Rights Council examined the human rights record of 48 Member States through the Universal Periodic Review mechanism, designed to assess ...

During 2009, the General Assembly continued to review the administrative functioning of the Organization and matters related to United Nations staff. In April, the General Assembly, by resolution 63/269, reaffirmed the ...

During 2009, the financial situation of the United Nations was generally mixed, showing some improvement in the last quarter. By year's end, aggregate assessments had decreased to $9 billion, compared with $10.1 billion ...

In 2009, the International Law Commission continued to examine topics relating to the progressive development and codification of international law. It adopted 32 draft guidelines on reservations to treaties and the procedure ...

In 2009, the General Assembly continued consideration of efforts to further enhance system-wide coherence and support progress toward reaching internationally agreed development goals, including the Millennium Development ...

In 2008, the Secretary-General continued to work with the UN system and Member States to further enhance system-wide coherence in the areas of development, humanitarian assistance and the environment, and to support progress ...

In 2008 the international tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda, as well as the International Criminal Court (ICC), worked towards the completion of their mandates. The International Tribunal for the Prosecution ...