The first comprehensive look at the human rights dimensions of the work of the only UN body capable of compelling action by its member states.

The UN Charter establishes six 'principal organs'. Five of these are expressly authorized or permitted to deal with human rights. The single exception is the Se

The Charter of the United Nations was signed in 1945 by 51 countries representing all continents, paving the way for the creation of the United Nations on 24 Oc

This is the first major exploration of the United Nations Security Council's part in addressing the problem of war, both civil and international, since 1945. Bo