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2. United Nations International School - Wikipedia

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   The United Nations International School ( UNIS) is a private international school in New York City which was established in 1947. Many members of the United Nations staff arriving with young families found unexpected difficulties with the school system in New York. Among them was K. T. Behanan and his wife, who arrived from India in May 1947 ...

3. United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian ...

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   The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs ( OCHA) is a United Nations (UN) body established in December 1991 by the General Assembly to strengthen the international response to complex emergencies and natural disasters. [1] It is the successor to the Office of the United Nations Disaster Relief Coordinator ( UNDRO ).

4. Headquarters of the United Nations - Wikipedia

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   The headquarters of the United Nations is a complex of buildings in New York City that serves as the official seat of the global organization. It includes the iconic General Assembly Hall, the Security Council Chamber, and the Secretariat Building. Learn more about the history, design, and functions of the UN headquarters on this Wikipedia page.

5. Secretary-General of the United Nations - Wikipedia

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   Sutton Place, New York City: Seat: United Nations Headquarters, New York City (international territory) Nominator: Security Council: Appointer: General Assembly: Term length: Five years, renewable (traditionally limited to two terms) Constituting instrument: United Nations Charter: Precursor: Secretary-General of the League of Nations ...

6. United Nations Development Programme - Wikipedia

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   UNDP.org. The United Nations Development Programme ( UNDP) [note 1] is a United Nations agency tasked with helping countries eliminate poverty and achieve sustainable economic growth and human development. The UNDP emphasizes on developing local capacity towards long-term self-sufficiency and prosperity.

7. Permanent representative to the United Nations - Wikipedia

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   A permanent representative to the United Nations (sometimes called a " UN ambassador ") [1] is the head of a country's diplomatic mission to the United Nations . Of these, the most high-profile UN permanent representatives are those assigned to headquarters in New York City. However, member states also appoint permanent representatives to the ...