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AIDS & THE FAMILY POLICY OPTION

AIDS and the Family

Policy Options for a Crisis in Family Capital

10 Feb 2006
HIV and AIDS take a profound toll on families. When a family member becomes sick or dies, everyone in the family suffers. In 2001, the United Nations General Assembly Special Session on HIV/AIDS recognized the important role played by the family in prevention, care and support. This publication a...
GLOBAL HARMON SYST CLASS #1 (CD)

Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) (CD-ROM)

First Revised Edition

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Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
18 Nov 2005
This CD-Rom contains the English and French versions of the first revised edition of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification of Chemicals, the Fourth revised edition of the Manual of Tests and Criteria and its amendment 1, and Part 2 of the UN Model Regulations of the Transport of Danger...
REC TRANSP DANG GOODS TESTS #4.1

Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods: Manual of Tests and Criteria - Fourth Revised Edition, Amendment 1

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Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods: Tests and Criteria
26 Aug 2005
Amendment to the fourth revised edition of the Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods: Manual of Tests and Criteria. This publication presents a compilation of the various tests and criteria that enable the competent authority to classify explosive substances and articles. It focuses...
SYSTEME GENERAL HARMON SGH #1

Système Général Harmonisé de Classification et d'Etiquetage des Produits Chimiques (SGH) - Première Edition Révisée

Première Edition Révisée

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Système général harmonisé de classification et d'étiquetage des produits chimiques (SGH)
12 Aug 2005
Le Système général harmonisé de classification et d’étiquetage des produits chimiques (SGH) décrit la classification et l'étiquetage des produits chimiques par types de danger. Il fournit une base pour l’harmonisation à l'échelle mondiale des prescriptions et réglementations applicables aux produ...
SISTEMA GLOBAL ARMONIZADO

Sistema Globalmente Armonizado de Clasificación y Etiquetado de Productos Químicos (SGA)

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Sistema globalmente armonizado de clasificación y etiquetado de productos químicos (SGA)
14 Jan 2005
El empleo de productos químicos para mejorar la calidad de vida es una práctica difundida en todo el mundo. Sin embargo, si bien estos productos pueden ser benéficos, también pueden presentar efectos adversos para los seres humanos o el medio ambiente. Por esa razón, cierto número de países y org...
SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CARE

Substance Abuse Treatment and Care for Women

Case Studies and Lessons Learned

22 Apr 2005
In most countries of the world, the circumstances of women’s lives are very different from those of men. This is also reflected in their experience of substance use problems. The goal of this publication is to raise awareness about the treatment needs of women and to provide tools, suggestions an...
HIV PREV AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE INJ

HIV Prevention among Young Injecting Drug Users

5 Nov 2004
Today HIV/ AIDS is one the biggest challenges facing the world. The risk of getting the virus is particularly high for young injecting drug users, who are isolated, marginalized and often lack access to even basic prevention services. This publication focuses on reaching out to young drug abusers...
STATE WORLD POPUL RPT 2004

State of World Population 2004

The Cairo Consensus at Ten - Population, Reproductive Health and the Global Effort to End Poverty

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State of World Population
24 Sep 2004
This year’s report examines countries’ achievements and constraints in implementing the Cairo consensus, including efforts to improve the quality and reach of reproductive health programmes, promote women’s rights, improve maternal and child health and strengthen HIV prevention efforts. UNFPA’s r...
GLOBAL HARMON SYST CLASS (E/F CD)

Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) (CD-ROM)

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Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
19 Dec 2003
This CD-ROM contains the official texts in English and French of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) and the 4th Edition of the Manual of Tests and Criteria. It also contains Part II of the Model Regulations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and a d...
STATE WORLD POPUL RPT 2003 (R)

State of World Population 2003 (Russian language)

Making One Billion Count - Investing in Adolescents' Health and Rights

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State of World Population
24 Oct 2003
Some 1.2 billion people--one person in five--are between ages 10 and 19, the largest number of adolescents in history. Half of them are poor; one in four live in extreme poverty, on less than $1 a day. This year's State of the World Population report examines their condition, in the context of ch...
STATE WORLD POPUL RPT 2003 (A)

State of World Population 2003 (Arabic language)

Making One Billion Count - Investing in Adolescents' Health and Rights

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State of World Population
24 Oct 2003
Some 1.2 billion people--one person in five--are between ages 10 and 19, the largest number of adolescents in history. Half of them are poor; one in four live in extreme poverty, on less than $1 a day. This year's State of the World Population report examines their condition, in the context of ch...
REC TRANSP DANG GOODS TESTS #4

Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods: Manual of Tests and Criteria - Fourth Revised Edition

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Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods: Tests and Criteria
16 Jan 2004
This publication presents a compilation of the various tests and criteria that enable the competent authority to classify explosive substances and articles. It focuses on the classification procedures, test methods and criteria relating to explosives, self-reacting substances, organic peroxides, ...
STATE WORLD POPUL RPT 2003

State of World Population 2003

Making One Billion Count - Investing in Adolescents' Health and Rights

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State of World Population
24 Oct 2003
The largest generation of adolescents in history —1.2 billion kids—is preparing to enter adulthood in a rapidly changing world. This State of World Population Report examines the challenges and risks this generation faces and their impact on adolescents’ physical, emotional, and mental well-being...
SYSTEME GENERAL HARMONISE DE CLASS

Système Général Harmonisé de Classification et d'Etiquetage des Produits Chimiques (SGH)

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Système général harmonisé de classification et d'étiquetage des produits chimiques (SGH)
8 Aug 2003
Le système général harmonisé de classification et d'étiquetage des produits chimiques (SGH) est un système unique à l'échelle mondiale capable de couvrir la classification des produits chimiques, leur étiquetage et les fiches de données de sécurité correspondantes. Il a été adopté récemment et se...
UNSCEAR RPT SET OF 2000/2001

United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) 2000-2001 Reports (Three volume set)

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United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) Reports
6 Jun 2003
Comprised of the UNSCEAR Annual Reports of 2000 and 2001, this set is recommended for government officials, scientists, medical specialists and others who are concerned about the possible hazards of natural and man-made sources of radiation. The 2000 edition, a two volume set, provides a unique s...
SENSIBILISATION AU VIH/SIDA

Sensibilisation au VIH/SIDA et Comportements

23 Aug 2002
Cette publication met l'accent sur les résultats de toute une série d'enquêtes nationales démographiques et sanitaires directement pertinentes dans le cadre de l'épidémie de VIH/sida. Elle offre un aperçu de la sensibilisation au VIH et au sida et des comportements selon les pays, les groupes de...
ACCORD EUROPEEN ADR 2001 2V

Accord Européen Relatif au Transport International des Marchandises Dangereuses par Route

Restructuré en Vigueur le 1er Juillet 2001

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Accord Européen Relatif au Transport International des Marchandises Dangereuses par Route (ADR)
16 Nov 2001
L'Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route (ADR) et protocole de signature en date, à Genève, du 30 septembre 1957 a pour but d'accroître la sécurité des transports internationaux de marchandises dangereuses par route. Ses annexes A et B imposent...
UNSCEAR RPT 2001 HEREDITARY EFFECT

Hereditary Effects of Radiation, United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) 2001 Report

Report to the General Assembly, with Scientific Annex

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United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) Reports
2 Nov 2001
In this 2001 Report, the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation has completed a comprehensive review of the hereditary risks to offspring following parental exposure to radiation. This report includes an evaluation of those diseases, which have both hereditary and ...
HUMAN DEV RPT 2001

Human Development Report 2001

Making New Technologies Work for Human Development

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Human Development Report
10 Aug 2001
New technologies hold the promise of tackling the most pressing needs of human development: vaccines for HIV and malaria, drought-resistant seeds for sub-Saharan Africa, sustainable energy sources for the 2 billion people who have no access to electricity and accessible information technologies f...
UNSCEAR RPT 2001 SET OF 2 VOLUMES

Sources and Effects of Ionizing Radiation, United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) 2000 Report

United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) 2000 Report to the General Assembly with Scientific Annexes

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United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) Reports
12 Jan 2001
This report summarizes the developments in radiation science in the years leading up to the new millennium, drawn on the main conclusion of the scientific assessments of the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effect of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR). This 2 volume set discusses different sour...
UNSCEAR RPT 2000 V2 SOURCES AND EF

Sources and Effects of Ionizing Radiation, United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) 2000 Report, Volume II

Report to the General Assembly, with Scientific Annexes - Effects

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United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) Reports
27 Oct 2000
This report summarizes the developments in radiation science in the years leading up to the new millennium. It draws on the main conclusion of the scientific assessments of the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effect of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR). This volume presents the effects of ato...
UNSCEAR RPT 2000 V1 SOURCES AND EF

Sources and Effects of Ionizing Radiation, United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) 2000 Report, Volume I

Report to the General Assembly, with Scientific Annexes - Sources

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United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) Reports
13 Oct 2000
This report summarizes the developments in radiation science in the years leading up to the new millennium, drawn on the main conclusion of the scientific assessments of the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effect of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR). This Volume I comprises of scientific anne...
STATE WORLD POPUL RPT 1997

State of World Population 1997

The Right to Choose - Reproductive Rights and Reproductive Health

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State of World Population
14 Nov 1997
This annual highlights population issues and their impact on world development. It also provides easily accessible tables representing trends and statistics for world population.