This research guide compiles resources about multilingualism at the United Nations and links to UN websites and databases with multilingual information on the work of the Organization.
Includes annexes on formal frameworks for multilingualism, official and working languages, coordinators and focal points, language training programmes and more for UN System organizations.
2008: International Year of Languages
Proclaimed by General Assembly resolution A/RES/61/266 on 16 May 2007, pursuant to the resolution adopted by the General Conference of UNESCO on 20 October 2005.
Features chapter introductions along with the report of the Secretary-General on the work of the Organization for recent years, in the six UN official languages.