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In 1993, through resolution A/RES/47/75 the UN General Assembly proclaimed the International Year of the World’s Indigenous People with the aim to encourage a new relationship between States and indigenous peoples, and between the international community and indigenous peoples — a new partnership based on mutual respect and understanding. The year was requested by indigenous organizations and is the result of their efforts to secure their cultural integrity and rights into the twenty-first century.

Poet W.H. Auden reads his poem "Hymn to the United Nations" which was performed days earlier on the occasion of the 26th anniversary of the United Nations, on October 24, 1971, by Spanish cellist and composer Pablo Casals. Commissioned by UN Secretary-General U Thant.

A look at 1975, a historic year for women's equality.

This film examines our relationship and reliance on oil.

United Nations newsreel footage of General Assembly and 6th Committee meetings, and the International Court of Justice.

Coverage and newsreel footage of the Security Council discussing international peace and security at the 24th meeting.

Three-reel compilation with portions silent. Sound coverage of Press conference starts at min 3:45.

Reel 2 - Footage on aftermath of the First World War and destruction of private properties and natural land, Woodrow Wilson, Treaty of Versailles, diagrams and the ILO. Silent with French inter-titles.

President-elect Richard Nixon making a statement before his departure, following an informal visit to the United Nations, to pay his respect to the Secretary-General and the United Nations.

"Just Like Us" a film made by teenagers for the International Year of the Child, in this series of short documentaries entitled Vignette; produced between 1979-1980.