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1963

Vienna Convention on Consular Relations: Enhancing Diplomatic Cooperation and Protection of Officials

04 Mar 1963

1962

UN General Assembly Resolution 1803: Permanent Sovereignty over Natural Resources Promoting Economic Independence

20 Dec 1962

Establishment of UNCTAD to Address Developing Countries' Economic Disadvantages in Global Markets.

20 Dec 1962

Establishment of UNCTAD to Address Developing Countries' Economic Disadvantages in Global Markets.

UN Resolution establishes UNITAR to enhance UN operations through training and research in global governance.

14 Dec 1962

UN Resolution 1762 seeks ICJ opinion on South Africa's Namibia presence & legality.

11 Dec 1962

UN Resolution 1761: Condemning South Africa Apartheid, urging global action and sanctions.

06 Nov 1962

U Thant's Mediation in Cuban Missile Crisis.

27 Oct 1962

U Thant's Mediation in Cuban Missile Crisis.

UNSC Resolution 171: Addressing India-Pakistan Conflict over Jammu and Kashmir

30 Aug 1962

16th UN General Assembly: Disarmament, Decolonization, and Congo Crisis Addressed amid Cold War Tensions

14 Mar 1962

1961

UN resolution leads to UNIDO formation; supports global industrial development, particularly in developing countries.

20 Dec 1961

Convention on Reduction of Statelessness aims to prevent, reduce and address statelessness issues worldwide.

10 Dec 1961

UN Launches Operation Unokat to Quell Katanga Secessionists in Congo.

05 Dec 1961

UN admits Mauritania as member state, reflecting decolonization movements and expanding African representation.

27 Oct 1961

Kennedy's 'Peace Race' Proposal: Shift to Collaboration Amid Cold War Tensions.

25 Sep 1961

Kennedy's 'Peace Race' Proposal: Shift to Collaboration Amid Cold War Tensions.

UN Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld killed in Congo plane crash, leaving legacy of peacekeeping efforts.

18 Sep 1961

UN Resolution 164: De-escalating tensions in Tunisia-France conflict through ceasefire and troop withdrawal.

22 Jul 1961

UN Resolution 163 Urges Portugal to Cease Repressive Actions in Angola.

09 Jun 1961

UNSC Resolution 162: Addressing Israel-Palestine Conflict and Urging Compliance with Previous Resolutions

11 Apr 1961

UN Resolution 161: Addressing Congo Crisis with Force to Prevent Civil War

21 Feb 1961

1960

UN Resolution 1514: Ending Colonialism and Granting Independence

14 Dec 1960

Khrushchev's Shoe-Banging Incident: Cold War Diplomatic Clash at the UN General Assembly.

12 Oct 1960

Khrushchev's Shoe-Banging Incident: Cold War Diplomatic Clash at the UN General Assembly.

UNGA Expands with African Nations: Historic increase in membership reshapes global politics.

30 Sep 1960

Fidel Castro Condemns U.S. Colonialism in UN Speech amid Cold War Tensions.

26 Sep 1960

Fidel Castro Condemns U.S. Colonialism in UN Speech amid Cold War Tensions.

Khrushchev's UN Speech: Decolonization, Anti-Imperialism, Cold War Diplomacy

23 Sep 1960

Khrushchev's UN Speech: Decolonization, Anti-Imperialism, Cold War Diplomacy

Global Focus on Decolonization and New Member States at 15th UN General Assembly

20 Sep 1960

UN Security Council Res. 157: Emergency response to Congo Crisis and deployment of peacekeeping forces.

17 Sep 1960

UN Emergency Session: Addressing Congo Crisis, restoring peace and stability through peacekeeping intervention.

17 Sep 1960

UN Response: ONUC Established to Assist the Congo in Crisis

14 Jul 1960

1959

Declaration of Children's Rights: Protecting and promoting fundamental rights globally.

20 Nov 1959

UN General Assembly Declaration of Rights of the Child: Ensuring welfare and protection for children globally.

20 Nov 1959