Explores the people and events surrounding the 2000 Presidential Election

Discusses the history and meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance, which was first published in the Youth

Describes the peaceful marches in the United States on behalf of civil rights for blacks from the 1950s to the 1990s including the March on Washington and other important marches

This year was a challenging one for the Organization. The OSCE continued to serve as a forum for addressing some of the most topical European political and security issues of the day

In 2002 Kazakhstan"s economy developed on the background of decrease in economic growth rates in the largest regions of the world and quotations in stock markets

That the Conference will help to get a more clear idea of the international experience of organization of activity of the ombudsman as a very important element of the democratic system, as well as of his role and place in the legal mechanisms for protection of human rights and freedoms

The United Nations became actively involved in the situation in Yugoslavia on 25 September 1991 when the Security Council, meeting at the ministerial level

UNFPA would like to express our appreciation for the excellent collaboration extended by the government of Kazakhstan in implementation of the UNFPA Country Programme

Human rights and democracy are inter-related: democracy nurtures and promotes respect for human rights; and respect for human rights underpins genuine democratic processes

Korea’s CEO President: Lee Myungbak introduces English-speaking readers to Korea’s new president. It takes a look at the remarkable life of President Lee, from his poverty-mired youth to his meteoric rise to become Hyundai Construction’s CEO at the young age of 35. It also covers his years as Seoul mayor and examines his major policy initiatives and vision. Short and light, the volume gives you the information you need to know in a quick and easy-to-read format.