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| 1994, Jan. 25 |
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| International talks began in Geneva on banning the testing of nuclear weapons. The five nuclear powers of Great Britain, China, France, Russia, and the U.S., as well as 32 other states, participated. | 1 |
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| Feb. 1 |
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| The UN appointed its first human rights chief, Jose Ayala Lasso of Ecuador. This position is responsible for monitoring human rights violations and discussing them with relevant governments. | 2 |
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| April 15 |
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| One hundred twenty-five countries of GATT signed a pact to liberalize international trade regulations in hopes of boosting international trade; environmental and labor groups opposed these initiatives. | 3 |
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| Aug. 7–11 |
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| The tenth International Conference on AIDS was held in Yokohama, Japan. Participants discussed the lack of an imminent cure, the importance of preventive measures, and the increased threat posed by the disease in Asia. | 4 |
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| Sept. 5–13 |
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| The UN held its third International Conference on Population and Development in Cairo, Egypt, discussing the threat of overpopulation, particularly in developing countries. Major abortion debates occurred. In the majority report emphasis was placed on improving women's access to education. | 5 |
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