United Nations

The UN News Center is a useful site for keeping up with the latest developments at the United Nations. Several subsidiary organizations within the UN system may also have their own news sites.

See the "Latest News" section on the main page.

Press releases and other news resources often contain information about, and sometimes full-text reports of, recent UN developments. The news database is the best place to find UN press releases and other news resources. Press releases are available beginning October 13, 1995. Press releases have their own documentation symbol system. The UN Documentation: Research Guide (https://research.un.org/en/docs/pressreleases) provides more information on researching press releases.

Resolutions and decisions may not be published until weeks after their adoption. Prior to official publication, information regarding these resolutions can be found in draft resolutions and decisions, meeting records and press releases. This guide explains the publication of resolutions.

The Quick Links to Full Text page (https://research.un.org/en/docs/ga/quick/regular/76) can link you to sources for GA Resolutions.

The Journal of the United Nations is useful for determining what is currently happening at the United Nations. It includes information about meetings of United Nations bodies, the symbols of major documents to be considered at the meetings (before official release), and summaries of actions taken at the previous day's meetings.