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Kazakhstan to Host Workshop on Implementing Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) in Astana, 27 to 29 September

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• 26 de setembro de 2011
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  NEW YORK, 26 September (Office for Disarmament Affairs) — A regional workshop on implementing United Nations Security Council resolution 1540 (2004) will be held from 27 to 29 September in Astana, Kazakhstan.  Officials from Central Asian States (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan), as well as representatives from several international, regional and subregional organizations have been invited to participate in […]

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Next Generation of Development Goals Must More Prominently Reflect Sustainability, Secretary-General Tells Ministers from Least Developed Countries

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• 26 de setembro de 2011
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  Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon?s remarks at the Ministerial Meeting of the Least Developed Countries, in New York on 26 September: We meet at a time of crisis and uncertainty, especially for the world?s poorest countries and people.  Famine in the Horn of Africa threatens more than 13 million individuals, including a generation of […]

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United Nations-African Union Joint Task Force on Peace and Security Holds Third Consultative Meeting in New York, 19 September

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• 26 de setembro de 2011
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  On 19 September, the United Nations-African Union Joint Task Force on Peace and Security held its third consultative meeting at United Nations Headquarters in New York.  The African Union Commission and the United Nations Secretariat were represented, respectively, by Commissioner Ramtane Lamamra, and Under-Secretaries-General B. Lynn Pascoe (Political Affairs) and Susana Malcorra (Field Support), […]

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With Horn of Africa in Crisis, Growing Deeper Each Day, Secretary-General Says

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• 25 de setembro de 2011
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Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon?s remarks at the Mini-Summit on the Horn of Africa, in New York, 24 September: I would like to thank you, particularly the presence of Heads of State and Government in the Horn of Africa; from Ethiopia, Kenya, Djibouti and Somalia.  Your participation is a demonstration of your firm commitment […]

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Ecuador?s Initiative to Protect Rainforest Demonstrates Sustainable Development Possible with Leadership, Creativity, Commitment, Says Secretary-General

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• 25 de setembro de 2011
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  Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon?s remarks at a high-level event on the Yasuní-ITT initiative, in New York, 23 September: The Yasuní-ITT Initiative is a remarkable idea. The United Nations is honoured to have been invited to participate in this project. It is not often that a Government chooses sustainable development over easy money. […]

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Secretary-General Congratulates Zambia for Peaceful, Orderly Elections

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• 25 de setembro de 2011
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  The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: The Secretary-General congratulates the people of Zambia for holding elections in an environment that was overall peaceful and orderly.  He commends the Electoral Commission of Zambia for its role in managing a credible and transparent process, and notes with satisfaction […]

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Preventive Diplomacy ?a Constant and Essential Work in Progress?, Says Secretary-General at 50-Year Commemoration of Dag Hammarskjöld?s Death

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• 22 de setembro de 2011
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  Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon?s remarks at the commemorative event ?Dag Hammarskjöld?s Legacy for UN Preventive Diplomacy in the Twenty-first Century? in New York on 22 September: I am honoured to participate in this very meaningful event, remembering and paying tribute to my eminent predecessor.  It is fitting that we meet here, in the […]

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Secretary-General, in Remarks to Mini-Summit, Hails ?New Dynamism and Cohesion? of United Nations Approach towards Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict

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• 22 de setembro de 2011
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  Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon?s remarks to the mini-summit on cooperation with Member States on preventing and responding to sexual violence in conflict, in New York on 22 September: I particularly welcome the contributors of civil community, who have been working very hard on this issue; I really appreciate it. In 2009, I visited […]

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Lack of Political Will Should Not Deter Preventive Diplomacy Efforts, Secretary-General Tells High-level Security Council Meeting

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• 22 de setembro de 2011
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  Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the Security Council high-level meeting on preventive diplomacy, in New York on 22 September: Preventive diplomacy’s time has come once again.  I am grateful to the presidency of Lebanon, President [Michel] Suleiman, for this opportunity to take stock and chart the way forward.  I also want […]

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Secretary-General Welcomes Signing of Road Map to End Madagascar Crisis, Calls for Full Implementation to Pave Way for Peaceful Elections

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• 21 de setembro de 2011
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  The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: The Secretary-General welcomes the signing by Madagascar’s political parties on 17 September 2011 of a road map to end the crisis in the country.  He calls for its full implementation in order to pave the way for peaceful and credible […]