On this page, you can find useful resources to help you with your research on some of the major issues on United Nation's agenda. These toolkits come from a variety of sources: from United Nations Associations, the WFUNA Secretariat, other NGOs and even from the UN.
Setting the record straight: Useful Facts about the UN
Public misperceptions about the UN are often widespread. This factsheet includes some interesting facts that can help supporters of the UN articulate why the UN is an indispensible organization.
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Globalis
 Globalis is an interactive world atlas, developed by UNA-Norway, where you decide what is to be displayed on the map. Globalis aims to create an understanding for similarities and differences in human societies, as well as how we influence life on the planet. This is primarily done using visual means. At Globalis you will find statistics from the Human Development Report 2003, which is the first global status report discussing how the countries of the world compare in reaching the UN Millennium Development Goals. For each goal you can choose between several indicators, which show the countries' positions. You can also display temporal changes to see which countries are going through a positive or negative development in relation to the millennium goals. It is a particularly useful tool for multidisciplinary projects, and can be used as a source of reference when working with particular subjects. Take me here >>
Interactive Global Teacher "Due Dan" - The Dove of Peace.
 UNA-Denmark has developed an interactive website aimed at children. The website features "Due Dan" or the dove of peace, who guides children from 3rd to 6th grade through interactive global teaching material about the UN. "Due Dan" tells the story of UN involvement in environmental issues, development, human rights, refugees, peace and conflict management. Due Dan can also be asked for advice, and he has many assignments for both classrooms and workshops. To view DueDan (in Danish)
"Operation Wangagulu"
"Operation Wangagulu is an interactive global educational internet-based game about the UN developed by UNA-Denmark and aimed at students in the 7th - 10th grades. Wangagulu is a fictitious country that in many ways is similar to the worlds poor countries affected by conflicts. The player must, as an UN employee, venture out on four different missions, and must complete these missions within 180 days. In an interactive and fun way the game gives the students an insight to the many different tasks and challenges of the UN field missions. To play Wangagulu: www.una.dk/skole/wangagulu.htm
UN Cyberschoolbus
 The UN Cyberschoolbus is an on-line global education community aimed at creating educational action projects to show students that they have a role in finding solutions to global problems. The site features quizzes and games, teaching modules, and discussion areas that promote global awareness in an interactive, engaging and fun way. Get on board
NetAid Volunteer Guru
Want to volunteer abroad, locally or online? Check out the VolunteerGuru! Start your journey with personalized advice and resources from NetAid’s new service designed to get you ready for your volunteering adventure. Meet the VolunteerGuru! >>
Global Agenda: Issues before the 59th General Assembly of the United Nations
If you teach, study, work or have an interest in international relations, you MUST HAVE this book. A Global Agenda: Issues before the 59th General Assembly of the United Nations. Published annually
by the United Nations Association of the USA, the 2004-2005 edition was issued in August 2004. Covered in the new volume: The Iraq war and weapons of mass destruction; tracking terrorism and
drug trafficking; global health with a special prologue by World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Lee Jong-wook; recent U.N. efforts to advance human rights and keep the peace; progress on the
Millennium Development Goals; updates on legal issues and cases throughout the world; NAFTA's first 10 Years; and the current state of U.N. Reform. Plus: "What to Expect" notes regarding General
Assembly plans for 2004-2005, expert essays and commentaries, and a handy reference tool section. Approx. 336 pages; $28.95 [ISBN: 1-880632-69-1]. To order, call toll-free 1-866-335-4001 or log onto
www.unausa.org. A 20 percent discount is given to UNAs.
Youth and the HIV/AIDS Crisis - A toolkit by UNA-Canada
 UNA-Canada in realizing their Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS has released this report as a first step in a wider programme of work on youth and the global HIV/AIDS crisis. This tool-kit for action has two components. In the first one you will hear from a sample of youth and youth workers (based in Ottawa) on what prevention, education, and awareness strategies have reached them, what they think about these strategies, and their own ideas for effective youth-centred HIV/AIDS actions for their communities. Part Two looks at a range of for- and by-youth public education initiatives from Kenya, the US, South Africa, Bangladesh, and Canada. Hoping that the ideas from parts one and two will inspire you to also take action on the global HIV/AIDS crisis, included at the end of the report are pointers on what kinds of strategies and programmes have worked best over the past 20 years of HIV/AIDS practice.
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Model U.N. Headquarters
This site includes Model UN information such as Getting Started, Prepare for a Conference, FAQs, Links, MUN eNEWS, Conference Calendar, as well as special features such as Interactive Forums and Ask an Ambassador. Take me here >>
Our Common Human Rights
 This web-publication is based on a book written by Martin Scheinin L.L.D and published by the Finnish United Nations Association. It came out in the year of 1998 among other activities to point out the 50th anniversary of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The book contains basic data about the most significant human rights bodies and organisations. There are links for searching for more information. In addition there are exercises linking up with the issues of each chapter. These can be used for human rights education for example at schools. This book -Our Common Human Rights- aims at clarifying the origin and background of human rights, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights itself and the key human rights. This book presents the structures and organisations that prepare, agree upon and monitor human rights both on an international and a European level. Learn more >>
Action Guide for Human Rights
This guide was produced by UNA-Canada in the context of the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights. Created for students and teachers, the Action Guide will inspire you to participate in human rights! It provides background information on human rights in Canada, responds to common questions, and includes an exciting list of action ideas to promote involvement in human rights. In order to facilitate further research into specific human rights issues, an extensive annotated bibliography of websites, videos, and non-fiction resources has also been compiled and is organized according to human rights themes. This toolkit is fairly focused on Canadian content, however it has many universal ideas. It is a useful model for other countries to develop. Learn more >>
UNA-UK Human Rights Site
Here you will find general information as well as reports and initiatives from UNA-UK. Take me here >>
UNA-UK Environment Pages
Here you will find general information on various Environmental and Sustainable development issues. Also included are the UNA-UK International service initiatives. Learn more >>
UNESCO Culture of Peace Website
Find out what culture of peace means, how to take part as an individual, local or international organization, which countries and organizations are involved, information exchange through personalized searches, UNESCO programmes and activities, and tool box to download resolutions and reference documents. Take me here >>
E-action Network
UNA-USA's Washington Office uses the E-Action Network to alert members and other U.N. supporters via e-mail when action is needed on important U.N. issues. The E-Action Network allows users to "take action" quickly and easily by providing them with a sample letter which they can personalize and send to their elected officials by fax or regular mail. Join the network >>
Lobbying Governments for Youth Representation
The WFUNA secretariat has circulated a paper on the subject of lobbying national governments to include youth in their delegations to the most important UN meetings. The paper advises on ways to approach government officials and provides youth with practical lobbying tips. Take me here >>
Research Tips on Global Issues
UNA-Dominican Republic created a list of links which can help with research on different issues, including children, disarmament, environment, human rights, intelligence, international law, landmines, peace and security, refugees, trade, development and women. Take me here >>
WFUNA is NOT A RECRUITMENT OFFICE for the United Nations or its related agencies. The following addresses of organizations were compiled to aid individuals in seeking further information about employment with the UN and its various related agencies and programs, and to allow an individual to pinpoint specific recruitment channels.
UN Volunteers
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that supports human development globally by promoting volunteerism and by mobilizing volunteers. It is administered by UNDP and operates amidst growing recognition that volunteerism makes important contributions, economically and socially, to more cohesive societies by building trust and reciprocity among citizens. Every year some 5,000 UN Volunteers from more than 150 different nationalities actively support the programmes of the United Nations itself and almost all UN funds, programmes and specialized agencies.
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UN Headquarters Internship Programme
The objective of the internship programme is threefold:
1. To provide a framework by which graduate and post-graduate students from diverse academic backgrounds may be assigned to United Nations offices where their educational experience can be enhanced through practical work assignments;
2. To expose them to the work of the United Nations; and
3. To provide UN offices with the assistance of highly qualified students specialized in various professional fields.
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United Nations Human Resources
Provides an occupational group listing which contains posts currently open for recruitment. Additional resources for employment include job opportunities in peace keeping and other field missions and inter-organizational employment opportunities. Take me here >>
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