Background
Saksena, Krishan Prasad was born on October 25, 1929 in Agra, India. Son of Ganga Prasad and Shyam Devi.
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"This is a valuable study for the political scientist, the negotiator, the administrator, the scholars, and indeed everyone viewing the United Nations of the future with broad hope and faith, as also with some regrets." --International Studies The lack of consensus on the role the United Nations should play in the social and economic spheres is just one indication of the profound and radical transformation it is experiencing. This comprehensive and analytical study focuses on the complex political factors at play behind the current state of UN affairs which have a direct bearing on the ongoing efforts to reform the world body. Saksena succinctly reviews the UN framework as it has evolved and outlines the existing intergovernmental machinery in the economic and social fields. Against this background, the author critically evaluates the recently instituted procedural reforms and their implications for the viability and efficacy of the UN system. He also discusses the various alternatives available to ensure that the United Nations becomes a truly non-partisan and multilateral forum, instead of being open to manipulation by a small group of dominant countries. This intriguing volume will be of interest to students and those interested in international affairs and the future of the United Nations system in the changing world order. "This book will remain persuasive and compulsory reading for a long time. For sheer details, protracted expositions, the controlled but biting criticism of the politics of the North. . . . This work will attract attention of readers in international relations." --Business Standard
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Saksena, Krishan Prasad was born on October 25, 1929 in Agra, India. Son of Ganga Prasad and Shyam Devi.
Bachelor, Agra College, 1949. Bachelor of Laws, Agra College, 1951. Master of Arts, Agra College, 1954.
Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 1971.
Lecturer in political science, Agra U., 1954-1956;
professor political science, Dayanand Anglo-Vedic College, Bulandshahr, India, 1956-1962;
adviser, Indian Mission to United Nations, New York City, 1964-1967, 68-71;
consultant, United Nations Secretariat, New York City, 1967-1968;
professor, J.N.U., New Delhi, 1972-1993;
director Center for Human Rights Edition and Research, Institute for World Congress on Human Rights, New Delhi, since 1993. Expert panelist United Nations, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 1982, Jakarta, Indonesia, 1983. Honorary consultant United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, Paris, 1984-1987.
Honorary director Center Human Rights Tchg. and Research, New Delhi, 1982-1993. Consultant, panelist, speaker in field.
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Active in world-wide movement for civil rights. Member conferences and workshops, North America, Europe, Africa and Asia. Convenor World Congress on Human Rights, secretary=general, since 1990.
Member Indian Society International Law.
Married Urmila Johri, February 27, 1962. Children: Una, Jyotika, Shashank.