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A camera's-eye view: our 'Material World.'
Peter Menzel, in 'Material World: A Global Family Portrait,' profiles the lifestyles of families from about 30 countries. Photographs of the...
UN Chronicle, 06/01/95 by Elsa B. Endrst · More from publication -
Material World: A Global Family Portrait
Award-winning American photojournalist Peter Menzel sees his book, "Material World: A Global Family Portrait", as a rich, visual tapestry,...
UN Chronicle, 06/01/95 by Elsa B. Endrst · More from publication -
The 'dish' that saves lives - United Nations' satellite earth station
The United Nations (UN) has improved its ability to communicate through the use of a satellite earth station. The satellite 'dish' helps the UN...
UN Chronicle, 12/01/94 by Elsa B. Endrst · More from publication -
A meaningful reminder to help needy children
The UNICEF Greeting Card Operation will observe its 45th anniversary during the 1994 Christmas season. It is the first of its kind to print and...
UN Chronicle, 09/01/94 by Elsa B. Endrst · More from publication -
The art of attracting fine art - World Federation of United Nations Associations - Interview
The United Nations philatelic program, overseen by Deputy Secretary-General Annabelle Wiener, has been remarkably successful. First day covers have...
UN Chronicle, 06/01/93 by Elsa B. Endrst · More from publication -
So proudly they wave … flags of the United Nations
There are 179 flags at the UN, each representing a member country, while the 180th flag, the flag of the UN, is slightly larger as if to keep watch...
UN Chronicle, 12/01/92 by Elsa B. Endrst · More from publication -
Helping children smile
Actor Roger Moore was appointed the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Special Representative for the Film Arts in August 1991. Moore has been...
UN Chronicle, 12/01/91 by Elsa B. Endrst · More from publication -
The Model UN: learning about diplomacy
The United Nations Association of the United States offers a Model UN "Survival Kit" to teachers who want to simulate UN deliberations for...
UN Chronicle, 12/01/91 by Elsa B. Endrst · More from publication -
The United Nations International School: a model of diversity
The United Nations International School (UNIS) in New York City teaches 1,300 students of 117 nationalities. One-half of the students are the...
UN Chronicle, 12/01/91 by Elsa B. Endrst · More from publication -
Interpreters: inside the glass booth
The United Nations Interpretation Service consists of 142 linguists from 22 countries. The staff provides simultaneous interpretation of speeches....
UN Chronicle, 09/01/91 by Elsa B. Endrst · More from publication
