Home page for the United Nations.  Obtain historical information as well as information about the current issues.  Multiple links to narrow search of departments or topics. Site index is most helpful and can link you to online publications including recent issues of U.N. Chronicle.  Documentation Canterwill link to all resolutions and decisions.

The United Nations OnLine is basically a virtual model United Nations sponsored by GEMUN, or Global Elementary Model United Nations, a service activity of The Robert Muller School, a Nonprofit Organization in Arlington, Texas. The purpose of UNOL is to bring students from around the world together using the power of the Internet on a nonprofit basis for educational purposes. The UNOL seeks to

1. Promote World Peace and study the means necessary for its development
2. Inform and educate the public about the activities of the United Nations system.
3. Develop participants' abilities in leadership, communication, interaction, and other skills so necessary in a modern interdependent society.
   
4. Demonstrate the importance and effectiveness of exchanging ideas, understanding different cultures, and cooperating in pursuit of common goals.
5. To promote goodwill and cooperation between delegates participating in the simulation.

Up-to-date information about refugee situations globally.

Select:  Government, Politics & Law—then: International Government & Politics   

The choices then are:

Comprehensive International Sites

International Legal Resources

U.S. Government Information on Foreign Affairs

International Statistics

INCORE lists annotated resources for news and background information, related e-mail lists and newsgroups, articles and documents, maps, NGOs and other related resources dealing with current conflicts.  Also hosts a collection of full-text peace agreements.

Excellent source for news and analysis.