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1959

UN General Assembly Election: Enhancing Geo-Representation on Security Council with Ecuador, Ceylon, and Poland.

12 Oct 1959

UN 14th Assembly: Decolonization, disarmament, and economic development addressed in methodical sessions.

15 Sep 1959

UN Security Council Resolution 132: Addressing Conflict in Laos During the Cold War

07 Sep 1959

United Nations' World Refugee Year: Global solidarity, aid for displaced individuals, successful humanitarian response.

01 Jul 1959

1958

UN Conference Promotes Peaceful Atomic Energy: Innovation for Health, Agriculture, and Cooperation

01 Sep 1958

UN Resolution 129: Addressing Middle East tensions with General Assembly session.

07 Aug 1958

UN Resolution 128: Establishing UNOGIL to prevent illegal infiltration in Lebanon amid regional instability.

11 Jun 1958

Landmark high seas fishing convention for marine conservation and sustainable management.

10 Jun 1958

Historic Convention on Continental Shelf Rights in Maritime Law.

10 Jun 1958

Convention on the High Seas: Promoting Freedom and Cooperation in International Waters

10 Jun 1958

Optional Protocol for Peaceful Maritime Dispute Resolution Promotes Rules-Based Order in International Law

10 Jun 1958

The First UN Conference on the Law of the Sea: Establishing International Maritime Law

24 Feb 1958

1957

Lester B. Pearson: Nobel Peace Prize for role in resolving Suez Crisis with UNEF.

10 Dec 1957

Lester B. Pearson: Nobel Peace Prize for role in resolving Suez Crisis with UNEF.

UN General Assembly Resolution 1148: Promoting global security through disarmament commission initiative.

02 Dec 1957

Establishment of IAEA for peaceful nuclear energy use and global security through resolution 1145.

12 Nov 1957

Queen Elizabeth II Affirms UK Support for UN Peace and Justice Efforts

21 Oct 1957

Ghana's Historic UN Membership: A Symbol of Independence and Global Cooperation.

07 Mar 1957

UNSC Resolution 124: Mediating India-Pakistan Conflict over Kashmir with emphasis on peace and dialogue.

26 Feb 1957

UNSC Resolution 123: Addressing India-Pakistan Conflict Over Kashmir Through Peaceful Resolution Efforts

21 Feb 1957

UNSC Resolution 122: Addressing India-Pakistan Dispute over Jammu and Kashmir.

24 Jan 1957

UN Resolution 1132: Special Committee on Hungary after Soviet intervention in Hungarian Revolution.

10 Jan 1957

1956

UN Resolution 1001: Creation of UNEF in Suez Crisis.

07 Nov 1956

UNSC Resolution 120 Urgently Addresses Crisis in Hungary

04 Nov 1956

Hungarian Revolution of 1956: Soviet Intervention Crushes National Uprising

04 Nov 1956

UN Emergency Special Session: Responding to Suez Crisis with Peacekeeping Force.

01 Nov 1956

UN Security Council Adopts Resolution 119 for Emergency General Assembly Session on Suez Crisis.

31 Oct 1956

Israeli Invasion of Egypt for Suez Canal Control: UN Peacekeeping Mission Ensues

29 Oct 1956

UNSC adopts Resolution 113 to address escalating hostilities in Palestine and enhance regional stability.

04 Apr 1956

UN Security Council Resolution 111 Condemns Israeli Military Action in Lake Tiberias, Focusing on Palestine.

19 Jan 1956

1955

UN Security Council Adopts Resolution 110: Conference to Review UN Charter for Global Changes

16 Dec 1955