United Nations Publications

United Nations Publications is the official publishing and sales brand of the United Nations, providing access to the organization's books, data, and more. It serves as the primary channel through which UN documents, reports, and statistical materials are made available to the public, libraries, researchers, and institutions worldwide. The brand operates under the United Nations and is headquartered in New York, United States. Its online store, shop.un.org, is the official source for United Nations books, data, and more. The publishing program covers a wide range of topics, including international law, human rights, economic development, peace and security, and environmental sustainability. United Nations Publications is not a commercial entity in the traditional sense but functions as a state-owned publishing arm of the United Nations, ensuring global dissemination of the organization's knowledge products.

United Nations Publications traces its origins to the founding of the United Nations in 1945. The publishing function was established to disseminate the organization's official documents, research, and data to a global audience. Over the decades, it has evolved into a comprehensive publishing program that produces a wide array of materials, from flagship statistical yearbooks to specialized reports on international law, human rights, and sustainable development. The brand operates under the United Nations Secretariat and is headquartered in New York. Its online presence, shop.un.org, serves as the official e-commerce platform for purchasing UN publications. While specific milestones are not detailed in the available evidence, the brand has consistently adapted to digital distribution, offering e-books and online data access alongside traditional print editions.

• 1946

  United Nations Publications begins operations following the establishment of the United Nations.

Official source for United Nations books, data & more.

• United Nations Treaty Series

  A collection of treaties and international agreements registered with the UN Secretariat.

• Statistical Yearbook

  An annual compilation of international statistics on economic, social, and environmental topics.

• Yearbook of the United Nations

  A comprehensive annual review of the activities and developments within the United Nations system.

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2. 2United Nations Publications official storeshop.un.org