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Links and resources to information about foreign governments and international organizations.

The United Nations

The United Nations, created in 1945 and comprised of 191 member countries, is composed of the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the Secretariat, and the International Court of Justice (World Court) along with the UN System -- twelve independent organizations or "specialized agencies" such as the International Monetary Fund plus a host of UN offices, programs, and funds such as the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.

Structure and Organization of the UN

Milestones in United Nations History: A Selective Chronology

United Nations Databases

If you are looking for a resolution and know which one it is - use the UN Documentation Centre. If you are not sure what resolutions are available on a topic, use the Official Documents of the United Nations database.

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