The International Narcotics Control Board was concerned that the ?creeping normalization? of so-called medicinal marijuana might spur addictive or hard-core use of the drug, a Board member said today while presenting its annual report at a Headquarters press conference. Melvin Levitsky said that, under the international treaties that had established the Board, Governments had […]
The 2010 world census was crucial in helping countries emerging from conflict better plan national development strategies and institute democratic reform, United Nations experts on census gathering said this afternoon at a Headquarters news conference. ?The year 2010 is very important because it is the climax of the 2010 round of the population and […]
The United Nations response to the earthquake in Haiti had been extraordinary, given the unique situation in which both the country?s and the Organization?s capabilities had been devastated, a top official of the world body said at Headquarters today. ?This is the most challenging disaster response that the United Nations has ever faced in […]
The General Assembly this afternoon recognized the International Day of Nowruz, a spring festival of Persian origin, and moved back the dates of the next high-level dialogue on Financing for Development, as it continued its sixty-fourth session. According to the preamble of the resolution on the International Day (document A/64/L.30/Rev.2), Nowruz, which means new day, […]
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: The Secretary-General welcomes the Framework Agreement for the Resolution of the Conflict in Darfur, which was agreed by the Government of Sudan and the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) on 20 February 2010 in N?djamena and signed this evening in Doha. […]
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: The Secretary-General condemns the coup d?état that took place in Niger on 18 February 2010. He reiterates his disapproval of unconstitutional changes of Government as well as attempts to remain in power through unconstitutional means. He takes note of the statement […]
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: The Secretary-General expresses his grave concern about the current Ivorian political situation and calls on all the parties to the Ouagadougou Political Agreement to find a rapid solution to the difficulties facing the Ivorian peace process, including the issues of […]
Following is UN Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro?s opening address to the Regional Coordination Mechanism meeting for Latin America and the Caribbean, in Mexico City on 17 February: I am honoured to chair this meeting. It is a particular pleasure to gather in Mexico City. Mexico has long distinguished itself through its commitment to our Organization […]
Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon?s remarks at the launch of the revised flash appeal for Haiti, in New York today, 18 February: Thank you for your patience, and I regret the delay. I know it has caused much inconvenience to all of you. I hope you will understand. Let me begin, as we gather […]
United Nations Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors acted quickly in the days following the 12 January earthquake in Haiti to raise money, increase awareness and help the people of Haiti rebuild their country and their lives. The Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors, public figures from the world of art, academia, literature, sports and […]
