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Yearbook of the United Nations, 2008. Part 3, Economic and social questions. Chapter 8, Population
(2012)
In 2008, world population stood at 6.8 billion, and was projected to reach 9 billion in 2045 if fertility levels continued to decline in developing countries. While 53 developed countries had fertility below that needed ...
Yearbook of the United Nations, 2005. Part 3, Economic and social questions. Chapter 5, Regional economic and social activities
(2008)
In 2005, the five regional economic commissions of the United Nations continued to provide technical cooperation, including advisory services, to their member States. They also, among other activities, promoted programmes ...
Yearbook of the United Nations, 2005. Part 3, Economic and social questions. Chapter 10, Women
(2008)
During 2005, UN efforts to advance the status of women worldwide and ensure their rights continued to be directed by the principles and guidelines of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, adopted at the Fourth ...
Yearbook of the United Nations, 2005. Part 3, Economic and social questions. Chapter 14, International drug control
(2008)
The United Nations continued in 2005 to strengthen international cooperation in countering the world drug problem, mainly through the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) and the ...
Yearbook of the United Nations, 2005. Part 3, Economic and social questions. Chapter 12, Refugees and displaced persons
(2008)
In 2005, although the total number of persons of concern to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) rose by 8 per cent to 20.8 million, from 19.2 million in 2004, the refugee population ...
Yearbook of the United Nations, 2005. Part 3, Economic and social questions. Chapter 11, Children, youth and ageing persons
(2008)
In 2005, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) continued its efforts to ensure that every child received the best possible start in life; was fully immunized and protected from disease, including HIV/AIDS, and ...
Yearbook of the United Nations, 2003. Part 3, Economic and social questions. Chapter 15, Statistics
(2005)
The United Nations continued its statistical work programme in 2003, mainly through the Statistical Commission and the United Nations Statistics Division. In March, the Commission endorsed the Division's proposed actions ...
Yearbook of the United Nations, 2000. Part 3, Economic and social questions. Chapter 9, Social policy, crime prevention and human resources development
(2002)
In 2000, the United Nations continued efforts to advance social, cultural and human resource development and to strengthen its crime prevention and criminal justice programme. IN June, the General Assembly held its ...
Yearbook of the United Nations, 2003. Part 5, Institutional, administrative and budgetary questions. Chapter 4, Institutional and administrative matters
(2005)
In 2003, the United Nations continued to address administrative and institutional matters in order to ensure the efficient functioning of the Organization. The General Assembly resumed its fifty seventh session and its ...
Yearbook of the United Nations, 2005. Part 3, Economic and social questions. Chapter 9, Social policy, crime prevention and human resources development
(2008)
In 2005, the United Nations continued to promote social, cultural, and human resources development, and to strengthen its crime prevention and criminal justice programme. The Commission for Social Development considered ...