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UNITED NATIONS TREATY COLLECTION
WEB USER GUIDE
Treaty Section, Office of Legal Affairs, 2 UN Plaza - 323E 44th St., Room DC2-0513 United Nations, New York, USA 10017
Navigating the United Nations Treaty Collection
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United Nations Treaty Collection Web User Guide
Table of Contents
United Nations Treaty Collection Web Site Address (URL) .............................................................................. 2
Exploring Web Page Layout ............................................................................................................................. 3
Exploring Menu Options on the Web Page ...................................................................................................... 4
Depositary: Status of Multilateral Treaties ...................................................................................................... 5
Searching Depositary
Searching Depositary - Multilateral Treaties by Title ......................................................................... 8
Searching Depositary – Full Text Search ............................................................................................. 8
Search - Depositary Notifications (CNs) by various parameters .......................................................... 9
Search - Depositary Notifications (CNs) – Latest Notifications .......................................................... 10
Search - Depositary Notifications (CNs) – Full Text Search ............................................................... 10
Search – Certified True Copies (CTC) by Title and Full Text Search .................................................... 11
Searching United Nations Treaty Series by Various Parameters ....................................................... 12
Registration and Publication
Monthly Statements – Database and Search .................................................................................... 12
Cumulative Index – Database and Search ......................................................................................... 13
League of Nations (LON) Treaties (Prior to the Year 1947) ............................................................................ 13
Photos of Treaty Actions ............................................................................................................................... 14
Reference Resources on Treaty Law and Practice .......................................................................................... 14
Training on Treaty Law, Depository, Registration and Publication ................................................................. 15
Treaty Events – Current, Past and Special Events ........................................................................................... 15
User Help Guide and Frequently Asked Questions ......................................................................................... 16
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To visit the United Nations Treaty Section Web Site, Open the Web Browser on your Computer and type in the following web address as shown below
United Nations Treaty Collection Web Site Address (URL)
https://treaties.un.org/
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Once the Web page is loaded onto the computer, study the various section of home page as
described below. Click on the link to navigate to the desired web page.
Click on “Français” - to switch to
French Enter the Keywords you
would like Search for
Latest Announcements on Treaty Events and Workshops
Information on depository functions,
registration and publication of
treaties Publications
Information on most common FAQ and
User Guide
Exploring Web Page Layout
Information regarding
the functions of
the Secretary –General as depository
of multilateral
treaties
Information regarding
registration and publication of treaties under Article 102 of the Charter
Click on the circle on right
side after entering text to begin your
Search
Quick Links to subscribe to Treaty Section Automated Subscription and reference
handbook
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Click on the Menu Bar as shown below to explore further options and navigation to desired Web page
Exploring Menu Options on the Treaty Web Home Page
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In order to view the status of multilateral treaties deposited with the Secretary-General click on the following link as shown in the picture below
Depositary: Status of Multilateral Treaties Deposited with the Secretary-General
Status of multilateral
Treaties Deposited with the Secretary-General including
signatories, parties,
reservations and objections
Depositary: Status of Treaties - Thematic list of Multilateral Treaties Deposited with the Secretary-General
Chapter Number -Multilateral
Treaties Deposited with the
Secretary-General are organised by
thematic chapters
Chapter Title
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Click on Chapter Number (e.g. Chapter XXVII) to view corresponding conventions and protocols under subject area “Environment”
Depositary: Status of Treaties – Example - Treaty List by Chapter XXVII –under subject area “Environment” – Contd.
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Each multilateral treaty has its own status page which includes information on its title, date of conclusion, entry into force, number of signatories and parties, corrections to the text, names of signatories and parties. This page also includes the text of reservations and objections and provides access to the certified true copies of the treaty.
Click on subchapter (previous Page) will show the status of the Treaty along with Participant’s and Actions
View Certified
True Copies
Date of Entry into Force and No of
Parties accepted/ratified/acceded
to Treaty
Title of Treaty
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Searching Depositary - Multilateral Treaties by Title
Click on Title
Search Type in the
Title/keyword to Search for
Multilateral Treaties related to “Climate”
Searching Depositary – Full Text Search
Click on Full Text Search Type in the
Keyword you would
like to search for
Click on Go to Start Search
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Results with full text Search with Keyword – “Climate” being highlighted as shown below
Depositary Notification can be searched by parameters such as CN year, Participating countries,
Treaty Reference Number, Start Date and End Date (Date Range) and CN Number
Searching Depositary – Full Text Search – Results Shown as Highlighted
Search - Depositary Notifications (CNs) by various parameters
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Users can search for latest CN issued in last 10/30/180 days
Search - Depositary Notifications (CNs) – Latest Notifications
Search - Depositary Notifications (CNs) – Full Text Search
Type in the Keyword to Search for and
click on Go
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All The Depositary Notifications by the Keyword “Climate” will show up as below
The Certified True Copies of multilateral treaties deposited with the UN Secretary-General contain authentic texts of treaties in PDF and reflect the originally published issue in paper format. The CTC
can be searched by “Title/Keyword” and “Full Text” as shown below.
Search - Depositary Notifications (CNs) – Full Text Search – Contd.
Search – Certified True Copies (CTC) by Title and Full Text Search
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Searching United Nations Treaty Series by Various Parameters
Click on Advanced
Search
Select CN, CTC, Maps and Treaty
Once done, add to Search Criteria
Monthly Statements of Treaties – Database and Search
Shows Added Search Criteria
Full Text Search
Monthly Statements
Issued by Year and Months
Search by various parameters - Title, Text
and Participants
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Cumulative Index – Database and Search
League of Nations (LON) Treaties (Prior to the Year 1947)
Full Text Search
Cumulative Index by various
Parameters
League of
Nations Treaties by Title
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Photos of Treaty Actions
Click on Photos/Cere
monies Menu Tab
under Depository
Search Photographs by various
Parameters such
as by Dates,
Participant,
Action Type etc.
Range 10-500
Reference Resources on Treaty Law and Practice
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Training on Treaty Law, Depository, Registration and Publication
In Order to view
Seminars on Treaty Law and Practice, and the
Work of the Treaty Section
of the UN Office of
Legal Affairs,
Click on the Year
Dropdown listed under
Training Tab
Treaty Events – Current, Past and Special Events
Click on Current, Past or Special
Events in order to see the
Information and Note Verbal by
OLA
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User Help Guide and Frequently Asked Questions
For further references, refer to the
Help Section on the Footer
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