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United Nations: Cartographic Section: The World Today [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is an up-to-date political map of the world today. Very detailed with a good key.
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United Nations: Children's Day

For Students 9th - 10th
Children's Day is celebrated on various dates around the world to honor children and their rights. Learn more about this important day and how it helps children globally.
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United Nations: Department of Economic and Social Affairs: Population

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent source for credible population data. Contains links to the world population data and demographic trends and themes.
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United Nations Cyberschoolbus: Cities of Today, Cities of Tomorrow

For Students 9th - 10th
The six teaching units of this site provide an overview of urbanization, its history, its potential, its problems. The site has lots of activities, and a game.
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United Nations Cyberschoolbus (Spanish)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learn about flags, facts, and statistics about countries, art galleries, global themes and discrimination. It includes the English and Spanish version.
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United Nations Cyberschoolbus: Human Rights in Action

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This UN Cyberschoolbus site examines the issue of human rights around the world providing background in a question and answer format, personal stories on human rights issues from students around the globe, resources and suggested links...
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United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus

For Students 9th - 10th
UN forces around the world are dedicated to protecting human rights and promoting peace. This is the official website of their peacekeeping mission in Cyprus. Information is provided regarding the background of the issues, the mandate,...
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United Nations Cyberschoolbus: International Law Briefing Paper for Students

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the UN Cyberschool program provides a briefing for students on international law. In addition to basic facts it provides a broad overview of the history of modern international law and the current challenges posed to this...
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United Nations Cyberschoolbus: Child Labor Briefing Paper for Students

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the UN Cyberschool program provides a briefing for students on the global struggle against forced child labor. In addition to basic facts, it presents the personal stories of children, suggestions for further action,...
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United Nations Cyberschoolbus: Hiv Aids Briefing Paper for Students

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the UN Cyberschool program provides a briefing for students on the global struggle against HIV/AIDS. In addition to basic facts, it examines what is happening in Zambia to fight AIDS. It also provides; suggestions for...
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United Nations: Cyberschoolbus: Ethnicity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This UN Cyberschool site provides teachers with nine activities addressing ethnicity and discrimination. Downloadable materials and links for teacher preparation are also made available.
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United Nations Cyberschoolbus: Schools Demining Schools

For Students 9th - 10th
Landmines kills thousands every year in countries around the world. Some of the topics on this site include the history of landmines, the threat they present in over sixty countries worldwide, the damage they do,risk reduction education,...
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United Nations: Cyber School Bus: Indigenous Peoples

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource was designed to allow students to explore issues faced by indigenous peoples around the globe. In addition to providing a basic understanding of who indigenous people are, it also provides activities and resources for...
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United Nations: Cyberschoolbus: International Women's Day

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the founding of International Women's Day, celebrated each year on March 8. Includes facts, vocabulary words and a discussion of why this day is so important to the cause of equality.
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United Nations Cyberschool : Briefing Paper on Disarmament

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a briefing for students on disarmament. In addition to basic facts, it examines UN efforts. It also provides; suggestions for further action, student activities, and resources for teachers.
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United Nations: Events: December 10: Human Rights Day

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn what human rights are and why they need to be protected. Also find out about the advancements that have been made in the past 20 years, and what Human Rights Day aims to achieve each year. Includes video.
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United Nations: World Environment Day

For Students 9th - 10th
Every year on June 5th, people around the world celebrate World Environment Day. Learn about the history of this eco-conscious event and how you can share with others the activities you participate in for this important day.
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United Nations Scholars' Workstation

For Students 9th - 10th
Very scholarly site that provides a starting point for research into the United Nations. The best information lies under research tools and research approaches.
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Human Rights Web: Charter of the United Nations

For Students 9th - 10th
At this website, read the complete text of the Charter of the United Nations.
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Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the United Nations

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site of Bangladesh's representation to the United Nations. There are links that profile the country of Bangladesh, as well as Bangladesh's participation in the UN. Specifically there are statements made during most recent...
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United Nations: Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
The United Nations provides basic facts on Brazil: a map, summary of statistics, economic and social indicators, information on the environment and the trade profile.
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Wnet: Thirteen: Kofi Annan Center of the Storm

For Students 9th - 10th
Although this site is the companion piece to the PBS documentary on Kofi Annan, it is also an excellent source of on-line information on the man, himself and the United Nations. Find a Life Map of Annan, his quest for peace, and...
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United Nations World Food Programme: Bolivia

For Students 9th - 10th
World Food Programme is the United Nations frontline agency in the fight against global hunger. This site describes the work of the United Nations in Bolivia.
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United Nations Cyberschoolbus: Pais a Un Vistazo

For Students 3rd - 8th
Country information at-a-glance from the UN's site for children. In Spanish. Select a country to see its location, major cities, population statistics, links to country newspapers, UN mission contact information, and economic, health,...

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