Research Guides: Global Affairs: United Nations Resources

United Nations Resources

UN iLibrary
The United Nations iLibrary provides access to publications, journals, data, and series published by the United Nations Secretariat, and its funds and programs. The database offers features such as integrated search results, granular content, a citation tool, DOI identification, and multilingual content.
UN Digital Library
includes UN documents, voting data, speeches, maps, and open access publications. The platform provides access to UN-produced materials in digital format and bibliographic records for print UN documents starting in 1979. System features include linked data between related documentation such as resolutions, meeting records and voting, and refining of searches by UN body, agency or type of document.

ODS: Official Documentation System of the United Nations This link opens in a new window
ODS covers all types of official United Nations documentation, beginning in 1993. Older UN documents are, however, added to the system on a daily basis. ODS also provides access to the resolutions of the General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council and the Trusteeship Council from 1946 onwards. The system does not contain press releases, UN sales publications, the United Nations Treaty Series or information brochures issued by the Department of Public Information.
UN Comtrade: United Nations Commodity Trade Statistics This link opens in a new window
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UN comtrade: United Nations Commodity Trade Statistics contains the annual international trade statistics, detailed by commodity and partner country.
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United Nations Treaty Collection This link opens in a new window
United Nations Treaty Collection includes multilateral treaties deposited with the Secretary General of the UN.