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Oxford Publishing: United Nations 75th Anniversary Collection

 From Oxford Public International Law, several United Nations-related encyclopedia entries and book chapters are free to access and download until December:

This United Nations Day (24 October 2020) marks the 75th anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Charter. In recognition of this milestone we have created a collection of articles and chapters that provide commentary on the role of the UN in international law over the past 75 years, and its significance to the development of global human rights and international peace and security.

All content featured below from Oxford Scholarly Authorities on International Law, the Max Planck Encyclopedias of International Law, and Oxford Scholarship Online, is free to access until 30 November 2020.

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