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Are you ready for the next UNGA session?
As the 73rd session of the General Assembly is approaching, you may be wondering a few things.
The Dag Hammarskj枚ld Library provides the answers with a variety of multilingual resources.
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A Discussion on Migration
The Dag Hammarskj枚ld Library, as part of its Insight Series, brought together migrants, humanitarian workers, Member States, UN agencies and advocates to discuss the issue of migration in relation to the finalized draft with a view to analyzing the implementation of the Compact and its potential impacts.
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Digitization Update - SG Bulletins & Staff Rules
In an ongoing initiative the&苍产蝉辫;尝颈产谤补谤测鈥檚 Digitization Unit has scanned over 160 memorable Secretary-General鈥檚 bulletins, including UN staff rules, from the 1940s, 50s, and 60s.
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Development & the UN - Explore our new guide
From the Development Decades, to the Millennium Development Goals and the current Sustainable Development Goals. How has the concept of development changed over the years within the United Nations since 1946?
The Dag Hammarskjold Library has a new research guide on development to help you find out.
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Library research tool celebrates 65 years
Are you a researcher looking for your country鈥檚 previous statements in the General Assembly on a particular topic? Are you trying to track voting patterns over the years in the Security Council?
The Index to Proceedings has been providing answers to questions like these and many more since 1953.
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Digitization Update - CSW Historical Meetings
On the occasion of the 62nd session of the Commission on the Status of Women, the Dag Hammarskj枚ld Library is pleased to announce summary records from the first ten sessions of the Commission (1947-1956) are now available in the UN Digital Library.
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A window into the Library鈥檚 Reading Room
The Second Floor Reading Room has gone through many transformations since 1961. Discover its history and transformation over the years.
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New UN Documentation Guides Published
The Dag Hammarskj枚ld Library has published two new research guides on the documentation of the Organization:
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Dag Hammarskj枚ld Library by the numbers
2017 was a busy year for the Dag Hammarskj枚ld Library! As we embark on a new year, explore our diverse library activities and operations via our infographic.
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UN鈥檚 founding documents now freely available
The entire proceedings of the San Francisco Conference have been digitized by the Dag Hammarskj枚ld Library鈥檚 Digitization Team, and can now be accessed globally from the United Nations Digital Library. The collection is searchable by volume.
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Digitization Update - Statistical Yearbook
To mark the launch of the Statistical Yearbook 2017, the Library鈥檚 Digitization Unit scanned 55 volumes of past issues referencing statistics of countries and regions dating back to 1948.
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Outreach for UN Event on Disarmament
On 26 September 2017, during the observance of the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, the UN General Assembly held a one-day high-level event, to address issues that pertain to disarmament and nuclear non-proliferation. To support delegates attending the event, the Library organised an outreach activity and repackaged several information products
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Questions about the UNGA? Ask DAG!
Where can I find voting information for resolutions? What are the opening dates of the UN General Assembly sessions? Where can I get the electronic version of the Delegates' Handbook? Did the General Assembly ever consider UFOs?
Answers to these questions and many more are available via the Dag Hammarskj枚ld Library鈥檚 service, accessible in English, French and Spanish.
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Libraries and Sustainable Development
The UN Dag Hammarskj枚ld Library (DHL) recently organized a fireside chat with the (IFLA) during the . The event brought together leaders from the library profession, UN development experts, and researchers from the (TASCHA) of the University of Washington, and set the stage leading up to the release of a new IFLA-commissioned report on (DA2I).
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The United Nations Digital Library is here!
The (UNDL) is now available! A result of the successful collaboration between the Dag Hammarskj枚ld Library and the United Nations Office at Geneva Library, the platform provides access to UN-produced materials in digital format free of charge.