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Press Conference by Office of Special Adviser on Africa to Launch Joint Study ?Economic Diversification in Africa?

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• 11 de outubro de 2010
• 4 min. de leitura

  Economic diversification would reduce African reliance on natural resource revenues and encourage sustainable growth in telecommunications, agriculture, tourism and other strategic sectors, according to a report released by the United Nations and partner organizations this afternoon. ?This report presents [?] determinants that could guide any Government in decision-making on diversification of their economy?, while […]

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Calls for Gender Equality, Women?s Empowerment ?Must Be More Than a Mantra; It Must Become a Lived Reality? for Women in All Countries, Third Committee Told

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• 11 de outubro de 2010
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Head of Newly Created ?UN Women? Michele Bachelet Addresses Committee; Also Hears Reports on Violence against Women, Obstetric Fistula, Anti-Discrimination Committee Addressing Member States for the first time as head of the newly created UN Women, Under-Secretary-General Michelle Bachelet told delegates today that the establishment of the new entity was a message from the General […]

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Self-determination Important, but for Some Vulnerable Communities, Status Quo Option Deserves Respect, Fourth Committee Hears in Decolonization Debate

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• 9 de outubro de 2010
• 31 min. de leitura

  Speakers Laud Progress towards Self-Determination in Pacific, But Voice Frustration at Remaining Number of Non-Self-Governing Territories As the Fourth Committee (Special Political and Decolonization) continued its general debate on decolonization issues today, delegations praised the progress that had been made towards self-determination in the Pacific region, while expressing frustration with the scant progress towards […]

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Discussion Renewed on Efforts to Prosecute Criminal Misconduct by United Nations Officials, Experts While Serving on Mission

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• 9 de outubro de 2010
• 29 min. de leitura

  Legal Committee Told of ?Atrocities? in Democratic Republic of Congo; Delegate Reports Abuse of ?Diplomatic Immunity? to Cover Sexual Crimes The degree of damage caused by the criminal misconduct of United Nations personnel on mission made it urgent to adopt a convention on the matter as soon as possible, the delegate of the Democratic […]

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Top Officials from United Nations War Crimes Tribunals for Former Yugoslavia, Rwanda, Appeal to Assembly for Resources, Help with Staffing Woes

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• 9 de outubro de 2010
• 37 min. de leitura

  Pressed to conclude their work over the next two years, top officials from the United Nations war crimes Tribunals investigating atrocities committed during the 1994 Rwandan genocide and the Balkan wars of the 1990s, today appealed to the General Assembly for more time, resources and, especially, incentives to help attract and hold onto qualified […]

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Secretary-General Says Awarding Nobel Peace Prize to Chinese Citizen Marks Recognition of Growing Consensus for Improving Human Rights

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• 9 de outubro de 2010
• Menos de um minuto

  The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: The award of the Nobel Peace Prize to Liu Xiaobo of China is a recognition of the growing international consensus for improving human rights practices and culture around the world. The Secretary-General has consistently emphasized the importance of human rights, […]

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Deaths during Childbirth Unacceptable in Twenty-first Century, Secretary-General Says, at Americans for UNFPA Event Honouring Health, Dignity of Women

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• 9 de outubro de 2010
• 2 min. de leitura

  Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, to the Americans for UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) Gala Dinner for the Health and Dignity of Women, in New York on 7 October: It is a pleasure to be here. We gather at a very exciting time.  I believe we are witnessing […]

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Ongoing Stalemate over Status of Western Sahara Creates Breeding Ground for Terrorist Activity, Human Rights Abuses, Fourth Committee Told

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• 7 de outubro de 2010
• 31 min. de leitura

  As Committee Continues General Debate on Decolonization, Petitioners Warn of Global Community?s ?Dangerous Lack of Interest,? In Resolving Dispute Continuing its general debate on decolonization issues today, the Fourth Committee (Special Political and Decolonization) focused its attention on the question of Western Sahara, as petitioners appealed for resolute action on the part of the […]

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Transnational Organized Crime Extending Reach into New Areas ? Cyber Crime, ?High Seas Poaching? ? Which Needs Coordinated Response, Third Committee Told

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• 7 de outubro de 2010
• 29 min. de leitura

  Hears from Some 20 Speakers on Second Day of Crime, Criminal Justice Debate; Drug Trade?s Impact on Environment, Food Security among Other Issues Addressed From cybercrime and trafficking in cultural property to poaching on the high seas, speakers in the Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural) today drew attention to new forms of transnational […]

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Budget Committee Takes Up Agenda Items on Programme Planning, Pattern of Conferences, Including Proposed Strategic Framework for Biennium 2012-2013

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• 7 de outubro de 2010
• 46 min. de leitura

  Hears Introduction of Reports on Committee for Programme and Coordination, Committee on Conferences, Programme Performance 2008-2009, Pattern of Conferences As it took a look ahead at the Organization?s objectives for the years 2012 and 2013, the Fifth Committee (Administrative and Budgetary) today praised the strategic plan shaped by Secretariat officials, while affirming the General […]