Multilateral Treaties Deposited with the Secretary General

This publication provides information on the status of major multilateral instruments deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations (as of December 1, 2001) and covers a range of subject matters such as human rights, disarmament, commodities, refugees, the environment, and the law of the sea. The number of treaties deposited with the Secretary-General keeps growing steadily. This publication reflects the status of these instruments, as Member States sign, ratify, accede, or lodge declarations, reservations, or objections.