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UNESCO works to create the conditions for dialogue among civilizations, cultures and peoples, based upon respect for commonly shared values

Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict

The ASEAN is a geo-political and economic organization of ten countries located in Southeast Asia, which was formed on 8 August 1967 by Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Since then, membership has expanded to include Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. Its aims include the acceleration of economic growth, social progress, cultural development among its members, the protection of regional peace and stability, and to provide opportunities for member countries to discuss differences peacefully

last update 01 Mar 2008

This reference map includes administrative boundaries, cities, protected areas, highways, roads, railways, water features, buildings and landmarks, overlaid on shaded relief and land cover imagery for added context. The map includes global coverage down to ~1:144k scale and more detailed coverage for North America down to ~1:9k scale.

UNDAC is part of the international emergency response system for sudden-onset emergencies

START is a university-based research center committed to the scientific study of the causes and human consequences of terrorism in the USA and around the world. Based at the University of Maryland, START supports research efforts of leading social scientists at more than 50 academic and research institutions, each of whom is conducting original investigations into fundamental questions about terrorism

The European Union website dealing with the EU Humanitarian Aid and CIVIL Protection efforts

UN publications , eBooks and Apps

A publication by the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) and the Center for International Peace Operations (ZIF) in Berlin.

The Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) (RIM-162) is a medium-range, surface-to-air missile designed and manufactured by Raytheon Missile Systems. The missile is currently in service with the US Navy and some of the 12 NATO Sea Sparrow consortium nations.