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29/01/2003
Security Council Committee Adds Names of Two Individuals to Its List
27/01/2003
3 Interagency Anti-corruption Coordination Meeting Held in Vienna on 23 and 24 January 200
21/01/2003
Security Council Committee Adds Name of An Entity to Its List
21/01/2003
Survey Shows That Roma Minority in Central and Eastern Europe Seeks Integration Through Jobs and Education
13/01/2003
Major-General Franciszek G?gor of Poland Appointed Force Commander in United Nations Iraq-kuwait Observation Mission
25/02/2003
The Memorial Scholarship Fund of the United Nations Correspondents Association Incorporated
10/02/2003
Vienna International Centre to Host Exhibition on China’s Space Activities
03/02/2003
UN Study Exposes Origins, Dimensions and Impact of Afghanistan Opium Economy, Points to Alternative
03/02/2003
Open Discussion on International Terrorism and World Governance
27/03/2003
M E D I A A D V I S O R Y -- 46 Session of the Commission on Narcotics Drugs (cnd) -- Ministerial-level Segment, Austria Centre Vienna (acv), on 16-17 April 2003; the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (cnd)
25/03/2003
International Day of Solidarity with Detained Staff Members to Be Observed on 25 March
25/03/2003
Sustainable Future Begins with Safeguarding Health of Every Child, Says Secretary-General on World Health Day
25/03/2003
Secretary-General Condemns Massacre of 24 Kashmiri Hindus
25/03/2003
Every Day Throughout World UN Staff Face Threats, Assaults, Abuse Says Secretary-General on International Solidarity Day
18/03/2003
International World Water Day 2003 - 22 March
18/03/2003
Roundtable -- OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media and the United Nations Information Service (unis)-vienna Hold Joint Roundtable, "War: Images and Language - Looking at the Coverage of Conflicts in the Media "1991-2003
05/03/2003
United Nations Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace - 8 March
05/03/2003
Security Council Committee Adds Names of Three Entities to Consolidated List
04/03/2003
Special Meeting of Counter-terrorism Committee with International, Regional and Subregional Organizations to Be Held on 6 March
17/04/2003
UN Secretary-General to Visit Austria
11/04/2003
Indictments for "Crimes Against "Humanity Filed in Timor-leste
10/04/2003
High Commissioner for Human Rights Deeply Disturbed by Killing of Civilians and Journalists in Iraq Conflict
10/04/2003
Iraq Fighting Further Imperils Expectant Mothers, UNFPA Warns
10/04/2003
Media Arrangements for the Ministerial Segment of the Forty-sixth Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (cnd); Held on 16-17 April 2003 at the Austria Center Vienna (acv)
09/04/2003
NGO Mini-forum on the Occasion of 46 Session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs; Vienna NGO Committee on Narcotic Drugs to Celebrate 20th Anniversary
09/04/2003
Media Advisory Note -- Forty-sixth Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs
09/04/2003
Ombudsman Appointed for UN in Vienna
03/04/2003
Media Advisory No. 2 -- on Parking Space for the Media During the Ministerial Segment of the Forty-sixth Session of the Commission on Narcotics Drugs (cnd) -- Austria Centre Vienna (acv), on 16-17 April 2003
30/05/2003
General Assembly Donates 2001 Nobel Peace Prize Award to Memorial Fund Established by Secretary-General; Will Support Education for Children of Staff WHO Have Died in Service of Peace
30/05/2003
General Assembly President Praises Dedication, Courage, Vision of UN Peacekeepers on First International Day
30/05/2003
Secretary-General Urges Support for Planned UN Convention Against Corruption
30/05/2003
Secretary-General Welcomes Regional Leaders? Support for His Efforts to Achieve Solution to Colombia?s Conflict
30/05/2003
Secretary-General ?deeply Concerned? at Hostilities? Impact on Civilians in Aceh, Indonesia
30/05/2003
Nobel Peace Prizes for 2001, 1988 to Be Used for Memorial Fund, Memorial at United Nations Headquarters
29/05/2003
Chair of Security Council Iraq Sanctions Committee Says Procedures Concerning Flights to Iraq No Longer Valid
29/05/2003
Secretary-General Appoints Sergio Vieira De Mello as His Special Representative for Iraq
29/05/2003
Secretary-General Appoints Nobuyasu Abe as New Under-secretary-General for Disarmament Affairs
29/05/2003
African Union?s Commitment to Human Rights, Efforts for Conflict Prevention Deserve Fullest Support, Says Secretary-General
29/05/2003
Secretary-General Urges Renewed Commitment to ?south-south? Cooperation in Message to New York Anniversary Meeting
29/05/2003
Secretary-General Highlights Key Contributions Islamic Conference Can Make in Iraq, Middle East, Afghanistan in Message to Tehran Session
28/05/2003
Library in Georgia Designated as United Nations Depository Library
28/05/2003
Under-secretary-General for Communications and Public Information Addresses International Communication Conference
28/05/2003
Secretary-General Mourns International Staff Killed in Plane Crash Following Service in Afghanistan
28/05/2003
Information Age Creates Vast Opportunities, but Also Generates New ?divides?, Says Secretary-General in Message to Bangkok Conference
28/05/2003
Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan and Special Representative for Iraq, Sergio Vieira De Mello, 27 May
26/05/2003
Impact of Drugs on Crime and Violence at the Family and Street-level to Be Focus of Attention at International Narcotics Control Board?s 77 Session
26/05/2003
First International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers to Be Commemorated on 29 May
23/05/2003
Deputy Secretary-General Reiterates UN Commitment to Aid Iraqis, Notes Humanitarian Response Dependent on Availability of Resources
23/05/2003
General Assembly Endorses Extension of Terms of Office for Four Judges of International Criminal Tribunal for Rwand; Also Adopts Text on Global Road Safety Crisis
23/05/2003
Security Council Lifts Sanctions on Iraq, Approves UN Role, Calls for Appointment of Secretary-General’s Special Representative; Resolution 1483 (2003) Adopted by Vote of 14 in Favour to None Against, with Syria Not Participating
23/05/2003
Lack of Security Serious Hindrance to Relief Efforts in Iraq, Top UN Officials Tell Security Council
23/05/2003
Secretary-General Appoints William Lacy Swing as New Special Representative for Democratic Republic of Congo
23/05/2003
Secretary-General Pledges UN Support to Iraq in "Complex and "Difficult Tasks Ahead, in Message to Security Council
23/05/2003
Secretary-General "Deeply "Saddened by Heavy Loss of Life Following Algerian Earthquake, Offers UN Assistance
22/05/2003
"Peacekeeping by Itself Cannot End War, but It Can Help Prevent A Recurrence of "Fighting, Secretary-General Says in Peacekeepers Day Message
22/05/2003
"Environment for "Europe Good Example of Cross-border Environmental Cooperation, Secretary-General Says in Message to Kyiv Conference
21/05/2003
Lasting Peace and Security in Central Africa Still Slow in Arriving, Secretary-General Says
21/05/2003
Secretary-General Urges Anguilla Gathering to Work towards Completion of Decolonization
20/05/2003
Secretary-General Condemns Suicide Attacks Against Israelis, Urges Protection of Civilians
20/05/2003
Secretary-General "Profoundly "Saddened at Deaths of Military Observers; Calls on All Congolese Parties to Renounce Violence
20/05/2003
Secretary-General Disappointed at Failure by Indonesian Government, Free Aceh Movement to Implement Cessation of Hostilities Agreement
20/05/2003
"Tentative "Budding of New and Fragile Middle East Peace Process Being Witnessed, UN Special Coordinator Tells Security Council; Cites "Road "Map as Best Plan for Peace
20/05/2003
Security Council Extends Mission in Timor-leste Until 20 May 2004; Uanimously Adopts Resolution 1480 (2003)
20/05/2003
Security Council Amends Statute of Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia Regarding Functions of "Ad "Litem Judge; Resolution 1481 (2003) Adopted Unanimously
20/05/2003
Security Council Extends Term of Office for Four Judges of International Tribunal for Rwanda; Adopted Unanimously, Resolution 1482 (2003) Allows for Disposition of Cases in Progress
20/05/2003
Secretary-General Condemns Bomb Attacks in Casablanca
19/05/2003
Deputy Secretary-General Calls for Firm, Sustained Political Commitment by Governments to Millennium Development Goals
19/05/2003
World’s Spending Must Double to Meet Water, Sanitation Goals Set at 2000 Millennium Summit, Sustainable Development Commission Told;panel Held to Commemorate Year of Freshwater
19/05/2003
General Assembly President Highlights "Growing "Chasm of Digital Divide, in Message on World Telecommunication Day
19/05/2003
Security Council Welcomes Ceasefire Agreement for Democratic Republic of Congo, Secretary-General’s Efforts to Address Urgent Humanitarian Situation; Demands That All Congolese Parties, Regional States Refrain from Action That Could Undermine Possib
19/05/2003
Press Statement on Democratic Republic of Congo by Security Council President
19/05/2003
"Water-related Diseases Responsible for 80 per Cent of All Illnesses, Deaths in Developing "World, Says Secretary-General in Environment Day Message
16/05/2003
Kyiv Meeting in Support of Middle East Peace Concludes with Final Document
16/05/2003
Experts Examine Media Coverage of Israeli-palestinian Conflict; Public Forum in Kyiv Urges Greater Role for Civil Society, Think Tanks, Academics
16/05/2003
"The Family Is A Nation in "Miniature, Says Assembly President, and Calls on Governments, Media to Strengthen Family Unit
16/05/2003
On Day of Vesak, Secretary-General Calls on World to Heed Buddha’s Message of Mindfulness for Humankind
16/05/2003
Full, Timely Payment of Member ’States Dues Essential to United ’Nations Financial Health, Delegates Stress in Budget Committee; Decline in Number of States Paying in Full, Increase in Total Arrears Represent Worrying Trend
15/05/2003
Palestinians, Israelis, International Community Need Political Will for Successful Road Map, Kyiv Meeting on Middle East Told
15/05/2003
Myanmar Special Envoy to Visit Yangon 6-10 June
15/05/2003
General Saddened by Death of Long-time UN Colleague Maryan Baquerot
14/05/2003
General Assembly Approves Draft Agreement Between UN, Cambodia on Khmer Rouge Trials
14/05/2003
Budget Committee Continues Discussion of Peacekeeping Finance Issues, Including Brindisi Logistics Base, Contingent-owned Equipment
14/05/2003
Security Council Commits to Wider, Effective Use of Charter Provisions Aimed at Peaceful Settlement of Disputes; Presidential Statement, Cites Framework of Chapter Vi; Secretary-General Says Council Should Use Influence to Pre-empt Volatile Issues
14/05/2003
Security Council Establishes Côte D’ivoire Mission for Six Months, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1479 (2003)
27/06/2003
Security Council Committee Adds Names of 17 Individuals to Al-qaida Section of Consolidated List
27/06/2003
Information, Services Crucial to Fight Against AIDS, Broader Quest for Good Health, Secretary-General Says in Population Day Message
27/06/2003
UN Efforts Against Torture Will Persist Until "Atrocious "Practice Has Vanished, Says General Assembly President on International Day
27/06/2003
Security Council Extends Disengagement Force Monitoring Israel-syria Ceasefire Until 31 December
27/06/2003
Security Council Extends UN Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo Until 30 July; Resolution 1489 (2003) Adopted Unanimously
27/06/2003
Press Statement on Democratic Republic of Congo by Security Council President
27/06/2003
Security Council Committee on Liberia Revises List of Revolutionary United Front Members
26/06/2003
Bruno Cathala of France Elected Registrar of International Criminal Court
26/06/2003
Trade Slump, Unemployment Hold Back World Economic Growth, Says Annual United Nations Report Released Today
26/06/2003
Economic and Social Council to Begin Annual Session on 30 June with High-level Meeting on Rural Development; Scheduled to Conclude on 25 July, Council Will Also Consider UN Development Activities, Coordination Issues, Humanitarian Affairs, Conference Fol
26/06/2003
Joint Statement Issued on United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
26/06/2003
Secretary-General Deeply Concerned at Renewed Fighting in Liberia, Calls for Immediate Cessation of Hostilities
26/06/2003
Cooperatives Provide Vital Health, Housing, Banking Services, Secretary-General Says in Message for International Day
25/06/2003
Talking About Drugs Essential to Breaking Silence, Stigma of Drug-dependence, Secretary-General Says in Message for International Day
24/06/2003
UN Requesting $259 Million for Humanitarian Assistance to Iraq, Deputy Secretary-General Says
24/06/2003
General Assembly Adopts Steps to Strengthen Implementation of Major Summit Development Goals; Will Enhance Un’s Role, Political Importance, Says Assembly President
24/06/2003
General Assembly President Says Efforts of Working Group on Follow-up to Major UN Conferences Make UN More Relevant, Visible
24/06/2003
Security Council Committee Changes Primary Name Identifier of One Entry in Al-qaida Section of Consolidated List
24/06/2003
Secretary-General Says World at Crossroads Between Horrors, Hope of 20th Century, in Address to World Economic Forum
24/06/2003
Secretary-General Gravely Concerned at Report Concerning Detention of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar
23/06/2003
General Assembly President Calls for Recommitment to International Cooperation to Control Illicit Drugs
23/06/2003
Plight of Civilians in Armed Conflict Remains Considerable, Grave Problem, Under-secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Tells Security Council; Says Core Protection Principles Adopted by Council in 2002 Important Tool;success Will Be Determined by Nu
23/06/2003
Secretary-General Appoints Andrew Toh of Singapore as Assistant Secretary-General for Central Support Services
23/06/2003
Secretary-General ’Deeply ’Disturbed by News of Abduction of Two UN Military Observers in Democratic Republic of Congo
23/06/2003
Annan’s Message of Hope: Let Us Build on A World of Increasing Openess, Freedom and Mutual Confidence, Secretary-General Tells Leaders Gathered for the World Economic Forum
20/06/2003
General Assembly Committee Voices Support for Convention on Rights of People with Disabilities
20/06/2003
Middle East Situation Remains Unclear, Full of Mixed, Contradictory Developments, Palestinian Rights Committee Told
20/06/2003
General Assembly President, in Refugee Day Message, Salutes Courage of Displaced "as They Strive towards Better "Lives
20/06/2003
Secretary-General Appoints Rosemary Mccreery of Ireland as Assistant Secretary-General for Human Resources Management
20/06/2003
Secretary-General Appoints Five Eminent Persons to Follow up on World Conference Against Racism
19/06/2003
General Assembly Adopts Peacekeeping Budget of $2.17 Billion, Financing 11 Active Missions for 2003/2004
19/06/2003
Security Council Hears Report on Mission to Central Africa Supporting Peace Processes in Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo
19/06/2003
Secretary-General Appoints New UN Special Envoy to Horn of Africa as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
19/06/2003
Secretary-General, in Message to St. Petersburg Forum, Says Commonwealth of Independent States Starting to Harvest ’Fruits of Economic Reform
19/06/2003
Information Technology Must Be Harnessed to Global Mission of Peace, Development, Says Secretary-General in Message to New York Conference
17/06/2003
Secretary-General Welcomes Dispatch of Regional Transition Team to Bougainville
16/06/2003
In Briefing to Security Council, Under-secretary-General for Political Affairs Urges Israelis, Palestinians to Stay Course of Peace
16/06/2003
Press Statement on Middle East by Security Council President
16/06/2003
Security Council Committee Adds Alternative Names to One Entry in Al-qaida Section of Consolidated List
16/06/2003
Secretary-General to Attend "Quartet Meeting in Amman, Jordan, 22 June
16/06/2003
Secretary-General Calls for Ratification by All States of Convention Against Torture, Optional Protocol, in Message for International Day
16/06/2003
"Global Virtual "University Offers Prospect of Constructive International Cooperation for Sustainable Development, Says Secretary-General
16/06/2003
Secretary-General Welcomes Signing of Ceasefire Agreement by Liberian Government, Opposition Groups
13/06/2003
Security Council Requests One-year Extension of UN Peacekeeper Immunity from International Criminal Court; Adopts Resolution 1487 (2003) by 14-0-3 (france, Germany, Syria);secretary-General Says Continued Annual Adoption Could Undermine Court, Council
13/06/2003
Security Council Committee Issues Guidelines to Identify Individuals, Entities Whose Financial Assets Should Be Transferred to Iraq Development Fund
13/06/2003
In Statement to Security Council, Secretary-General Voices Concerns Over Extending UN Peacekeepers? Immunity from Icc Action
13/06/2003
?desertification Is Both A Cause and A Consequence of Poverty?, Secretary-General Says in Message for International Day
12/06/2003
Security Council Extends Cyprus Force Until 15 December, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1486 (2003)
12/06/2003
Security Council Committee Adds Name of Individual to List
12/06/2003
Secretary-General Appoints Jane Holl Lute of United States as Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations
12/06/2003
Secretary-General Appoints Nigel Fisher of Canada Executive Director of UN Office for Project Services
12/06/2003
Secretary-General Appoints José Antonio Ocampo of Colombia New Under-secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs
12/06/2003
Secretary-General Condemns ?in Strongest Possible Terms? Suicide Bombing by Hamas in Jerusalem
11/06/2003
Kosovo Progress Significant, but Achieving Freedom of Movement, Minority Participation, Refugee Returns Still Challenges, Security Council Told; Assistant Secretary-General Says 4 June Murderof Kosovo Serbs ?horrific? Reminder That Much Work Remains
11/06/2003
Future for Millions of Young Refugees Jeopardized by War, Hatred, Exile, Says Secretary-General in Message on International Day
11/06/2003
Secretary-General Seriously Concerned by Attempted Extra-judicial Killing by Israeli Defence Forces
11/06/2003
Secretary-General Welcomes Report from Myanmar Envoy That Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Is Uninjured; Urges Her Release
10/06/2003
Secretary-General?s Special Envoy Arrives in Myanmar
10/06/2003
Representatives of Greece, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Meet Under Auspices of Secretary-General
10/06/2003
Secretary-General Alarmed at Impact of Fighting in Liberia
10/06/2003
Talking About Drugs Essential to Breaking Silence, Stigma of Drug-dependence, Secretary-General Says in Message for International Day
10/06/2003
?united Nations Is in Front Line in Fight Against Corruption?, Secretary-General Says in Message to Harvard Programme
10/06/2003
Secretary-General Deplores Violence by Palestinian Groups, Says Road Map Is Best Path to Just, Lasting Peace
10/06/2003
Secretary-General Condemns Coup Attempt in Mauritania
10/06/2003
New Permanent Observer of the Organization of the Islamic Conference Presents Credentials
10/06/2003
New Permanent Representative of Morocco Presents Credentials
10/06/2003
UNIDO Named Fifth Core Agency of Global Compact; Number of Companies Participating Nowexceeds 1,000 -? Many Are Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises
10/06/2003
General Assembly Elects Julian Hunte (saint Lucia) President of Fifty-eighth Session; Also Elects Main Committee Chairmen,vice-presidents; Extends Appointment of UNCTAD Secretary-General
10/06/2003
Security Council Urged to Ensure Greater Participation of Women in Peace Efforts
10/06/2003
Sheikha Hessa of Qatar Appointed New Special Rapporteur for Disability
10/06/2003
Secretary-General Appoints Jan Egeland of Norway New Under-secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs
10/06/2003
Secretary-General to Dispatch Assessment Mission to Central Africa
06/06/2003
UNEP Urges Action to Better Manage Globe?s Groundwaters; World Environment Day June 5: Water -- Two Billion People Are Dying for It!
06/06/2003
United Nations Video Team Wins ?best Political Story? Award at Cnn World Report Conference
06/06/2003
UN Inspectors Found No Evidence of Prohibited Weapons Programmes as of 18 March Withdrawal, Hans Blix Tells Security Council; Says New Environment in Iraq, with Full Access and Cooperation,should Allow Establishment of Truth About ?unaccounted For? Item
06/06/2003
Press Statement on Inspection Commission Chairman Hans Blix by Security Council President
05/06/2003
Secretary-General Says Liberia ?torn Apart by Disastrous Conflict? for Too Long; Ghana Conference at Last Offers Hope for Peaceful Resolution
05/06/2003
Secretary-General Warmly Welcomes Middle East Summit in Aqaba; Pledges Personal Efforts to Assist Parties in Achieving Just Peace
04/06/2003
Secretary-General Urges Opposition in Zimbabwe to Demonstrate Peacefully, Government to Respect Freedom of Expression, Assembly
03/06/2003
Secretary-General Concerned About Situation in Myanmar, Renews Call for Dialogue Between Government and National League for Democracy
03/06/2003
Secretary-General Urges ?group of Eight? Leaders to Support Action to Attain Millennium Development Goals
03/06/2003
Secretary-General Calls on ?group of Eight?, African Leaders to Address Africa?s Food Security, HIV/AIDS Challenges
03/06/2003
Secretary-General ?heartened? by Security Council Approval of Multinational Force for Democratic Republic of Congo
03/06/2003
Secretary-General ?worried? by Continued Detention of National League for Democracy Leaders in Myanmar
03/06/2003
New Initiative to Combat Growing Global Menace of Environmental Crime; UNEP Launches ’Green ’Customs Project to Help Customs Officers Beat Illegal Trade in Chemicals, Hazardous Wastes, Endangered Species
02/06/2003
’We Can Honour Lost Colleagues by Doing Our Best to Translate United Nations Goals Into ’Reality, Says Deputy Secretary-General in Staff Day Message
02/06/2003
Security Council Authorizes Interim Force in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Until 1 September; Resolution 1484 (2003) Adpopted Unanimously
02/06/2003
Security Council Extends Western Sahara Mission Until 31 July to Allow Time for Consideration of Latest Peace Plan; Resolution 1485 (2003) Adopted Unanimously; Secretary-General Recommends Council Endorsement
02/06/2003
Security Council Considers Peace, Security Issues Affecting Africa in Advance of Upcoming Missions to Continent; More than 30 Speakers Participate in Day-long Meeting Held After Council Decision Authorizes Emergency Force for Democratic Republic of Congo
02/06/2003
Secretary-General Welcomes Agreement Between Government of Venezuela, Opposition
31/07/2003
Security Council Extends Observer Mission in Georgia Until 31 January 2004, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1494 (2003)
31/07/2003
Jozef Franzen of Slovakia Elected President of Seabed Assembly for 2003
31/07/2003
Secretary-General Urges Parties to Persist with Efforts to Bring Nepalese Peace Process Back on Track
31/07/2003
30/07/2003
Role of Media in Internet Age Focus of World Electronic Media Forum to Be Held in Geneva, 9-11 December; Organized by UN, Switzerland, European Broadcasting Union as Part of World Summit on Information Society
30/07/2003
Some Recent Success Achieved Againt Al Qaeda, but Recent Attacks Underscore Challenges Ahead in Fight Against Terrorism, Security Council Told; Chair of Committee Monitoring Sanctions Against Taliban/al Qaeda Says Consolidated List Improved, Number of Me
30/07/2003
Security Council Committee Issues Non-paper on the Implementation of Paragraph 23 of Resolution 1483 (2003)
30/07/2003
Secretary-General Appoints Harri Holkeri of Finland as Special Representative for Kosovo
30/07/2003
Secretary-General Hopes Meeting with Regional Organizations Develops "New Vision of Global "Security to Face Unprecedented Challenges
30/07/2003
Indigenous Peoples Rich and Integral Part of Human Tapestry, Have Much to Be Proud of, Much to Teach, Secretary-General Says
30/07/2003
Asian-african Conference Offers Opportunity to Build "Strategic Bridge Across Indian "Ocean, Secretary-General Says in Message to Bandung Meeting
30/07/2003
Secretary-General Thanks Manchester United Football Team for Longstanding Commitment to UN Children’s Fund
29/07/2003
Distinctions Between Security Council Committees Dealing with Terrorism (1267 Committee and Counter-terrorism Committee)
29/07/2003
Security Council Extends Democratic Republic of Congo Mission Until 30 July 2004, Raises Troop Level to 10,800; Unanimously Adopts Resolution 1493 (2003); Institutes 12-month Arms Embargo on North and South Kivu, Ituri
29/07/2003
Secretary-General to Convene Fifth High-level Meeting on Cooperation Between United Nations and Regional Organizations
29/07/2003
Secretary-General Congratulates Security Council on Giving Monuc Strong Mandate to Fulfil Difficult Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo
29/07/2003
Secretary-General Remembers Lost, Pledges Continued United Nations Support, on 40 Anniversary of Skopje Earthquake
29/07/2003
Secretary-General Outraged by Continued High Rate of Civilian Casualties in Monrovia, Liberia
28/07/2003
Human Rights Committee Considers Israel’s Second Periodic Report on Compliance with International Covenant
28/07/2003
Security Council Endorses Recommendations of Its Missions to Central and West African Subregions and Expresses Hope for Their Implementation
28/07/2003
Secretary-General Welcomes Restoration of Constitutional Order, Commends Mediation Efforts, in Sao Tome and Principe
28/07/2003
Resolving Nuclear, Security Issues A Pressing Priority in Korean Conflict, Secretary-General Says on 50 Anniversary of Armistice Agreement
28/07/2003
Secretary-General Calls on Newly Launched Commission on Private Sector and Development to Foster Millennium Development Goals
28/07/2003
Secretary-General "Very "Pleased with United States Decision to Position "Appropriate Military "Capabilities off Liberian Coast
28/07/2003
- Round-up Economic and Social Council Suspends 2003 Substantive Session; Session Focused on Rural Development, UN Development Activities, Coordination Issues, Humanitarian Affairs, Implementation of Summit Outcomes
25/07/2003
Press Statement by Security Council President on Situation in Liberia
25/07/2003
Security Council Reiterates Need to Implement Peace and Ceasefire Agreements in Côte D’ivoire, with View to Elections in 2005
24/07/2003
Fight Against Terrorism Would Be Long with No Short Cuts, Counter-terrorism Committee Chairman Tells Security Council; Committee Work Programme Presented; 25 Speakers Review Progress, Problems
23/07/2003
Goal in Iraq Is Early End to Occupation, Formation of Representative Government, Secretary-General Tells Security Council; Questions of Sovereignty, Security, UN Role at Centre of Debate
23/07/2003
Secretary-General Urges Security Council to Keep Interests of Iraqi People at Forefront, During First Progress Report by His Special Representative
23/07/2003
Secretary-General "Deeply "Concerned by Increased Violence in Jammu and Kashmir; Urges Restraint by Those Concerned
23/07/2003
Ecosoc Adopts Texts Recommended by Commissions on Crime Prevention, Narcotic Drugs, Status of Women; Also Adopts Resolutions on UNAIDS, World Summit on Information Society, Programme of Action in Favour of Ldcs, and Genetic Privacy
22/07/2003
Informed of Communication of Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, Secretary-General Considers It to Be Positive
22/07/2003
Secretary-General Condemns Resumption of Hostilities in Liberia; Renews Call for Force Deployment to Restore Calm
22/07/2003
Secretary-General Appoints Nitin Desai as Special Adviser for World Summit on Information Society
21/07/2003
Human Rights Committee Reviews Situation of Civil and Political Rights in Slovakia
21/07/2003
Security Council Approves "Modified Status "Quo Option for Drawdown of Sierra Leone Force, Culminating in Complete Withdrawal by End of 2004
21/07/2003
Security Council Considers Way Forward in Democratic Republic of Congo, Hearing 28 Speakers; European Union’s Response to Appeal for Emergency Force Is Welcomed
18/07/2003
Security Council Urges Ethiopia and Eritrea to Provide Full and Prompt Cooperation to Boundary Commission, Reiterates Concern on Outstanding Issues
18/07/2003
In Briefing to Security Council, Special Coordinator for Middle East Peace Calls on Parties to "Stay the "Course in Face of Possible Ceasefire Violations; Says Revived Peace Process Has Made "Encouraging "Progress
18/07/2003
To Mount Effective Global Response to HIV/AIDS, Total Spending Must Rise to $10 Billion A Year by 2005, Secretary-General Says
18/07/2003
Secretary-General Welcomes Installation of National Unity Government in Democratic Republic of Congo
17/07/2003
Managing Corn Pest in Central and Eastern Europe; Italy Funds Three-year Regional Project Under FAO Trust Fund for Food Security
17/07/2003
Press Statement on Somalia by Security Council President
17/07/2003
Secretary-General "Strongly "Condemns Coup D’état in Sao Tome and Principe
17/07/2003
Secretary-General "Very "Pleased at Appointment of Oluyemi Adeniji as Foreign Minister of Nigeria
17/07/2003
Secretary-General Emphasizes Need for Immediate Release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in Meeting with Myanmar’s Deputy Foreign Minister
16/07/2003
Press Statement on Central African Republic by Security Council President
16/07/2003
Answer to Palestinian Problem Lies in Performance of Steps Required to Implement Road Map, Secretary-General Says
15/07/2003
UN System Needs Pay, Benefits That Contribute to Improved Performance, Deputy Secretary-General Tells International Civil Service Commission
15/07/2003
ESCWA Post-war Meeting on Iraq Concludes; Calls for A Stronger UN Role
15/07/2003
Secretary-General Calls Again for Immediate Release of Alan Jara on Second Anniversary of Kidnapping in Colombia
14/07/2003
World Population Day 2003: "One Billion Adolescents: the Right to Health, Information and Services"; UNFPA Calls for More Action to Support Young People
14/07/2003
Security Council Extends Mandate of Multinational Stabilization Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina for Another Year; Resolution 1491 (2003) Adopted Unanimously
14/07/2003
Secretary-General Appoints Jacques Klein as His Special Representative for Liberia
11/07/2003
In Address to African Union Summit, Secretary-General Outlines Major Challenges, Urgent Areas Where Africa Must "Demonstrate Ownership Through "Action
11/07/2003
Adolescents Have Right to Health-care Services and Information, General Assembly President Says on World Population Day
11/07/2003
Press Statement on Situation in Burundi by Security Council President
11/07/2003
Secretary-General Appoints Jacques Klein as His Special Representative for Liberia
11/07/2003
Secretary-General Annan Calls on African Leaders to Point Way to Tolerance, Understanding and Peaceful Resolution of Conflict
10/07/2003
New Permanent Representative of Burkina Faso Presents Credentials
10/07/2003
Security Council Hears Briefing on Mission to West Africa, Including Visits to Guinea-bissau, Nigeria, Ghana, Côte D’ivoire, Guinea, Sierra Leone; Mission Head Notes Unity of Liberian Civil Society Groups, Political Parties in Calls for Intern
10/07/2003
UN, International Organization of La Francophonie Share Goals of Conflict Prevention, Democracy, Development, Says Secretary-General
09/07/2003
Secretary-General Expresses Gratitude for Efforts of Special Representative Michael Steiner in Kosovo
08/07/2003
Secretary-General Welcomes Liberian President Taylor’s Decision to Resign and Leave Liberia
08/07/2003
New Permanent Representative of Monaco Presents Credentials
08/07/2003
In Meeting on Democratic Republic of Congo, Security Council Hears Call for End to Impunity for Perpetrators of Violence
08/07/2003
Security Council Liberia Timber Ban Comes Into Force
08/07/2003
Secretary-General Says United Nations Is Firmly Committed to Assisting World Community in Combating Illicit Small Arms Trade
08/07/2003
Secretary-General "Strongly "Deplores Terrorist Attacks in Pakistan, Russian Federation
04/07/2003
First Biennial Meeting of States to Consider Implementation of Action Plan to Combat Illicit Small Arms Trade Opens in New York on 7 July
04/07/2003
Deputy Secretary-General Welcomes Adoption of "Historic "Resolution on Prevention of Armed Conflict by General Assembly
04/07/2003
General Assembly, by Consensus, Adopts "Landmark Resolution on Prevention of Armed Conflict; Roles of States, UN Bodies, Other Stakeholders Defined; Assembly Extends Mandate of Working Group on Security Council Enlargement
04/07/2003
27 Non-governmental Organizations Approved for Association with Department of Public Information
04/07/2003
At End of Tenure, Secretary-General’s Special Representative Briefs Security Council on Situation in Kosovo; Says Kosovo Has Embarked on Road towards Liberated, Functioning, Democratic Society
04/07/2003
Security Council Continues Mandate of UN Iraq-kuwait Observer Mission Until 6 October;resolution 1490 (2003) Adopted Unanimously
04/07/2003
Security Council Committee Corrects Name of An Individual to Its List
03/07/2003
New Permanent Representative of Afghanistan Presents Credentials
03/07/2003
United Nations Global Compact Announces Milestone: 1,000 Businesses Now Participating; Annual Report Illustrates How Companies, Labour and Civil Society Are Working Together to Advance Corporate Citizenship
03/07/2003
Press Statement on Transition in Democratic Republic of Congo by Security Council President
03/07/2003
Security Council Committee Adopts List of Individuals Whose Financial Assets Should Be Transferred to the Development Fund for Iraq
03/07/2003
Secretary-General Highlights Close Partnership Between United Nations and Caribbean Community, in Address to Montego Bay Meeting
02/07/2003
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in July
02/07/2003
Secretary-General Welcomes Announcement Naming Ministers of New Government of Democratic Republic of Congo
02/07/2003
"Each Contribution, However Small, Can Make A "Difference, Secretary General Says
01/07/2003
Secretary-General Welcomes Ceasefire Announcement by Palestinian Groups
01/07/2003
Secretary-General Welcomes "Critically "Important Israeli-palestinian Agreement, Commends Us Role
01/07/2003
Ibn Khaldun Centre Has Key Role in Advancing Knowledge, Development in Egypt, Arab World, Says Secretary-General
01/07/2003
Secretary-General Urges Global Action on Rural Development, in Address to Ecosoc High-level Segment
01/07/2003
Entry Into Force of Convention on Migrant Workers Landmark in Struggle for Human Rights Protection, Secretary-General Says
01/07/2003
New Permanent Representative of Australia Presents Credentials
01/07/2003
UN Rights Experts Call for Respect of Liberties in Anti-terror Measures
01/07/2003
Foreign Minister of the Republic of Lithuania Pays Visit to the Director-General of UNOV
01/07/2003
Security Council Committee on Liberia Revises List of Revolutionary United Front Members
27/08/2003
Press Statement on Liberia Timber Sanctions by Security Council President
27/08/2003
Press Statement on Iraq/kuwait by Security Council President
27/08/2003
Security Council Expresses Strong Condemnation of Violence Against Humanitarian Workers, Calls for Action to Ensure Their Safety; Resolution 1502 (2003) Adopted Unanimously
27/08/2003
In Statement to Security Council, Secretary-General Urges Action Against Those Attacking United Nations Personnel
27/08/2003
Press Statement on Solomon Islands by Security Council President
26/08/2003
United Nations Staff Organize Silent Marches in Memory of Colleagues Killed in Baghdad
26/08/2003
UN 2001 Yearbook Published, Providing Comprehensive Account of Organization’s Efforts to Address Global Problems
26/08/2003
Latin America’s Progress on Poverty Stagnates, According to New UN Report
26/08/2003
Secretary-General Mourns Loss of "Dear "Friend Sergio Vieira De Mello at Memorial Service in Rio De Janeiro
26/08/2003
Secretary-General Condemns Terrorist Bomb Attacks in India
26/08/2003
Developed Countries Dominate World Fdi Stock
22/08/2003
International Freshwater Forum to Be Held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan 29 August - 1 September
22/08/2003
Coalition Partners Brief Security Council on Situation in Iraq, Calling for Stepped up International Involvement, Enhanced Security; Council Members Voice Support for Stronger UN Role, Timetable for Return of Iraqi Sovereignty
22/08/2003
In Remarks to Staff After Baghdad Bombing, Secretary-General Says Service with UN "Is Not Simply A Job -- It Is A "Calling
22/08/2003
Secretary-General Deeply Concerned by Sharp Escalation of Middle East Violence
21/08/2003
Press Statement by Security Council President on Arms Embargo in Somalia
21/08/2003
Security Council Condemns Terrorist Attack Against Baghdad Headquarters, States UN Iraq Mission "Will Not Be Intimidated"; Presidential Statement Reaffirms Determination to Assist Iraqis in Building Peace, Justice, Own Political Future
21/08/2003
Secretary-General, Welcoming Us Open Draw Ceremony to Headquarters, Says Holding Event at ’Time of Great ’Sadness Honours Lost Colleagues
21/08/2003
How Can We Thank Lost Colleagues? Vow Each Day to Complete Work They Began, Says Secretary-General in Video Message
20/08/2003
Acting High Commissioner for Human Rights Expresses Shock, Outrage Over Explosion in Baghdad
20/08/2003
UN Committee on Staff Security Outraged by Attack in Baghdad, Calls for Withdrawal of Staff
20/08/2003
Press Statement on Baghdad Bombing by Security Council President
20/08/2003
20/08/2003
20/08/2003
Secretary-General Condemns Jerusalem Suicide Bombing, Urges Decisive Action to Arrest Instigators
19/08/2003
Secretary-General Welcomes Liberia Peace Agreement
19/08/2003
Secretary-General Praises Expanded Cooperation Between UN, Pacific Islands Forum in Message to New Zealand Meeting
18/08/2003
Security Council Establishes UN Assistance Mission in Iraq, Welcomes Creation of Governing Council as "Important Step"; Resolution 1500 (2003) Adopted by 14-0-1 (syria)
18/08/2003
Press Statement on Burundi by Security Council President
18/08/2003
Press Statement on Kosovo by Security Council President
14/08/2003
Security Council Requests Mandate Extension Until 31 October for Panel Investigating Plunder of Resources in Democratic Republic of Congo; Adopts Resolution 1499 (2003) Unanimously
14/08/2003
Security Council Committee Adds Name of One Individual to Al-qaida Section of Consolidated List
14/08/2003
Three Candidates Nominated for Position of Deputy Prosecutor of International Criminal Court
13/08/2003
General Assembly President Urges Government Action on Youth Unemployment in Message on International Youth Day
13/08/2003
Crucial Need for Exchange, Dialogue Between Muslim, Western Worlds Says Secretary-General in Message to Morocco Symposium
13/08/2003
Secretary-General Condemns Suicide Bombings in Israel; Urges Restraint in Face of Provocation
12/08/2003
Secretary-General Condemns Hezbollah’s Shelling of Israel
12/08/2003
Secretary-General Welcomes Resignation of President Charles Taylor; Hopes Event Marks Beginning of End for Liberia’s "Long "Nightmare
11/08/2003
Press Statement on Kosovo by Security Council President
11/08/2003
Secretary-General Urges Restraint Following Exchanges of Fire Across Southern Lebanon’s "Blue "Line
11/08/2003
Corruption Convention Talks to Continue in September
11/08/2003
General Assembly President Urges Member States to Honour Diversity of Their Indigenous People in Message on International Day
11/08/2003
- Human Rights Committee Concludes Seventy-eighth Session; Adopts Final Conclusions, Recommendations on Reports of Slovakia, Portugal, El Salvador, Israel
08/08/2003
Secretary-General Appoints Alvaro De Soto of Peru Special Representative for Western Sahara
08/08/2003
Ralph Bunche Towering 20 Century Figure, Blazing Idealist, Champion of Peace, Says Secretary-General at Headquarters Ceremony
07/08/2003
United Nations Humanitarian Agencies Request $69 Million in Emergency Assistance for Liberia
07/08/2003
Palestine Relief Agency Welcomes New United States Pledge to Emergency Appeal
07/08/2003
Bougainville Peace Process Can Proceed with Remaining Steps, as Second Stage of Weapons Collection Completed, Security Council Told
07/08/2003
"Without Urgent Action More Lives Will Be "Lost Says Secretary-General, as UN Humanitarian Agencies Request Emergency Funds for Liberia
06/08/2003
Israeli Hesitance on Middle East "Road "Map, Building of Separation Wall Among Concerns Raised in Palestinian Rights Committee
06/08/2003
Strategies Needed to Offer Young Chance at Decent, Productive Work Says Secretary-General on International Youth Day
06/08/2003
Secretary-General Horrified by Jakarta Bomb Attack; Condemns "Despicable Act in Strongest Possible Terms
06/08/2003
Secretary-General Commends Regional Response to Solomon Islands Crisis
05/08/2003
Security Council Authorizes West African, French Forces in Côte D’ivoire for Six More Months; Resolution 1498 (2003) Adopted Unanimously
05/08/2003
Press Statement on Guinea-bissau by Security Council President
05/08/2003
Secretary-General Welcomes Establishment, Swift Deployment of Liberia Multinational Force
05/08/2003
Secretary-General Condemns "Brutal "Murder of UN Police Officer in Kosovo
04/08/2003
Secretary-General Encouraged by Prospect of Early Six-way Talks on Korean Issues
01/08/2003
Secretary-General Gratified with Security Council’s Support for Western Sahara Peace Plan, Invites Parties to "Act "Constructively
01/08/2003
Security Council Extends Mandate of Interim Force in Lebanon Until 31 January 2004
01/08/2003
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in August
01/08/2003
Global Community Must Do More to Demonstrate Commitment to Nuclear Disarmament and Non-proliferation, Secretary-General Tells People of Hiroshima
30/09/2003
New Permanent Representative of Egypt Presents Credentials
30/09/2003
Developing Countries Need Help in Building Capacity to Adapt, Secretary-General Says in Message to Moscow Climate Change Conference
30/09/2003
Much Greater Efforts Needed, or "Few African Countries Will Meet Even "Some Millennium Goals, Secretary-General Tells Tokyo Conference on Africa
29/09/2003
Third Meeting of Preparatory Committee for Information Summit Concludes in Geneva; Concrete Steps Taken in Declaration, Action Plan to Bridgedigital Divide; Delegates to Reconvene in Geneva, 10-14 November
29/09/2003
"Powerful "Resource of Older Persons Must Be Tapped for Development Says Secretary-General in Message on International Day
29/09/2003
Transcript of Press Conference by Middle East Quartet at Headquarters, 26 September
29/09/2003
Secretary-General Lauds Qatar as Valued UN Member on Receiving Personal Award from Foreign Minister
26/09/2003
Secretary-General Hails Malaysia’s Constructive, Committed Role as He Receives Gift to UN from Prime Minister
26/09/2003
Progress Still Achievable After Disappointment of Cancun, Secretary-General Tells Group of 77 Ministerial Talks
26/09/2003
Death of Iraq Governing Council Member Saddens Secretary-General
26/09/2003
Secretary-General Hails New Sudan Framework Security Agreements
26/09/2003
Secretary-General Orders Downsizing of UN Staff in Iraq
26/09/2003
Secretary-General Mourns Death of Edward Said
26/09/2003
Secretary-General, at High-level Meeting on Democratic Republic of Congo, Says Real Hope Exists for Peace, but Enormous Challenges Lie Ahead
26/09/2003
Secretary-General Welcomes Declaration of Principles Following High-level Meeting on Democratic Republic of Congo
25/09/2003
Providing Urban Poor with Clean Water and Decent Sanitation, Focus of Annual World Habitat Day
25/09/2003
Secretary-General Expresses Hope for New Security Council Commitment to Place Justice, Rule of Law at Heart of Efforts to Rebuild War-torn Countries
25/09/2003
Secretary-General, Italian Premier Sign Declaration on Un-eu Cooperation
25/09/2003
Opening Ad Hoc Meeting on Afghanistan, Secretary-General Calls for Continued Support for Political Process, Security Reform, Reconstruction
24/09/2003
Recent, "Often "Tragic Worldwide Developments Pose Serious Challenge for UN, Says General Assembly President Opening Fifty-eighth Session
24/09/2003
Adoption of Policy of Pre-emption Could Result in Proliferation of Unilateral, Lawless Use of Force, Secretary-General Tells General Assembly
23/09/2003
Hiv/aids: "Greatest Leadership Challenge of Our "Time, Secretary-General Says Following High-level Interactive Panel
23/09/2003
Synthetic Drug Abuse Exceeds That of Heroin and Cocaine Combined Says New UN Study; Global Survey on Ecstasy and Amphetamines Reveales Alarming Abuse and Trafficking Patterns
23/09/2003
UN Names ’Journalists Training Programme in Honour of Staffer Killed in Baghdad Attack
23/09/2003
Despite Progress on HIV/AIDS, Action "Still Far Short of What Is "Needed, Says Secretary-General to General Assembly
23/09/2003
Ability to Reason Vital in Fighting Terrorism, Secretary-General Tells Conference
23/09/2003
Secretary-General Stresses Commitment to Human Dignity at Concert for Baghdad Bombing Victims
23/09/2003
Secretary-General’s Envoy Set for New Bid to Revive Myanmar Reconciliation Process
23/09/2003
Secretary-General Condemns New Bombing at UN Baghdad Headquarters
23/09/2003
Secretary-General Condemns Assassination Bid on Iraq Council Member
22/09/2003
Fight Against AIDS Must Be Matched by Resources and Action Says UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan; High Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS at UN General Assembly Shows Progress, but Member Nations Fall Short of Goals
22/09/2003
Security Council Extends Sierra Leone Mission Until 31 March 2004, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1508 (2003)
22/09/2003
Security Council Establishes 15,000-strong Stabilization Force for Liberia to Assist Peace Process; Resolution 1509 (2003) Adopted Unanimously;august Peace Agreement Aims at National Elections by End of 2005
22/09/2003
Security Council Adopts Annual Report to General Assembly for Period 1 August 2002 ? 31 July 2003
22/09/2003
Secretary-General Rings Peace Bell for UN Colleagues, Friends Struck in Baghdad, People of Every Nation Needing Peace
22/09/2003
Increased Investment Critical to Provide Urban Poor with Adequate Sanitation and Clean Water, Secretary-General Says in World Habitat Day Message
22/09/2003
Anna Lindh Remembered as "Unique Source of Inspiration, Great Friend of "UN, Says Secretary-General
22/09/2003
Colleagues Killed in Baghdad Example of UN Family at Its Most Committed and Most "Courageous, Says Secretary-General to Memorial Service
19/09/2003
Security Council Committee Amends Taliban Individuals Section of Its Consolidated List
19/09/2003
Secretary-General Marks International Day of Peace with Call for Reflection, Dialogue on Major Threats, Challenges
19/09/2003
Global Schoolnet Alliance Created for World Summit; Students and Educators Will Examine How Information Society Impacts Human Rights Declaration
18/09/2003
General Committee Recommends Agenda for Fifty-eighth Session to General Assembly; Decides Not to Recommend Inclusion of Item on "Representation of the Republic of China "(taiwan) After Hearing 104 Speakers
18/09/2003
Teen Guide to the Internet
17/09/2003
General Assembly President Opens "Action-oriented Fifty-eighth Session, Urging Delegations to Work Together Quickly, Decisively
17/09/2003
Security Council Can Do What Is Just and Right for Liberia, Special Representative Says in Urging UN Force; Calls for Focused, Impartial, Experienced, Professional Operation
17/09/2003
One Billion People Are Threatened by Desertification, Recurrent Droughts, Says Secretary-General in Message to Convention Parties
16/09/2003
New Inter-agency Gender and Water Task Force Established
16/09/2003
General Assembly Closes 57th Session; Unanimously Condemns Attack on UN Office in Baghdad; Outgoing Assembly President Calls for "Far More "Decisive Role for UN in Guiding World’s Affairs
16/09/2003
At Conclusion of 57th Session, General Assembly President Says UN Needs Major Reform to Play More Decisive Role in World Affairs
16/09/2003
UN Ict Task Force Endorses Global E-school Initiative, Discusses Information Summit at Geneva Meeting, 12 - 13 September; Addresses Implementation of Millenniumdevelopment Goals, Digital Diaspora Networks
16/09/2003
Third Meeting of Preparatory Committee for World Summit on the Information Society Opens in Geneva; 40 Heads of State and Government to Participate in December Summit
16/09/2003
Press Statement on Guinea-bissau by Security Council President
16/09/2003
Secretary-General Urges Acceptance by All States of Convention Against Landmines, Provision of Assistance to Affected States
16/09/2003
Secretary-General Voices Support for Efforts to Strengthen Nuclear Safeguards, Encourages Countries to Conclude Safeguards Agreements
16/09/2003
Secretary-General Condemns Coup D"état in Guinea-bissau
16/09/2003
Secretary-General Regrets Suspension Without Agreement of Trade Talks in Canc�
16/09/2003
Secretary-General Questions Existence of "Clash of "Civilizations in Remarks at "Islam and the "West Lecture
16/09/2003
Annual Service Held at Time When United Nations Family Badly Needs Solace of Prayer, Secretary-General Says
15/09/2003
Security Council Lifts Sanctions Imposed on Libya After Terrorist Bombings of Pan Am 103, Uta 772; Resolution 1506 Adopted by Vote of 13in Favour, with 2 Abstentions (france, United States)
15/09/2003
Extending Mandate of UN Mission, Security Council Calls on Ethiopia, Eritrea to Cooperate with Boundary Commission; Resolution Reaffirms Crucial Importance of Political Dialogue Between Parties
15/09/2003
Speakers in Security Council Condemn Recent Violence in Kosovo, Reiterate Support for Multi-ethnic Democracy
15/09/2003
Press Statement on Middle East by Security Council President
15/09/2003
Aim Must Be for People Everywhere to Have Access to Information Technology, Secretary-General Says
15/09/2003
Secretary-General Urges Israel to Reconsider Expulsion Decision
15/09/2003
Secretary-General Welcomes Security Council’s Lifting of Sanctions on Libya
15/09/2003
Secretary-General Welcomes Election of Victims Trust Fund Board
15/09/2003
Challenge for All Is to Manage Interdependence in Ways That "Bring People in, Rather than Shutting Them "Out, Secretary-General Says
15/09/2003
Third Preparatory Session for World Summit on Information Society Meets in Geneva, 15-26 September;
12/09/2003
States Parties to International Criminal Court Express Appreciation to NGO Coalition for Coordinating Role
12/09/2003
Secretary-General "Deeply "Saddened at Death of Anna Lindh, Foreign Minister of Sweden
12/09/2003
On Second Anniversary of Terrorist Attacks on United States, Secretary-General Extends Condolences to Families, Friends of Victims
12/09/2003
We Approach Opening of General Assembly "with Heavy "Hearts, in Aftermath of Terrorist Attacks, Secretary-General Says
11/09/2003
Establishment of Bar Considered by States Parties to International Criminal Court
11/09/2003
Fifty-sixth DPI/NGO Conference Concludes at Headquarters; Draws Record 2,000 Civil Society Representatives
11/09/2003
In Message to WTO Conference, Secretary-General Calls on Trade Ministers to Address Needs of World’s Poorest
11/09/2003
Democracy Cannot Be Imposed from Abroad, but International Efforts Can Encourage, Assist Says Secretary-General to Mongolia Conference
11/09/2003
Secretary-General Praises Impressive, Global Response to Ozone Layer Destruction, but Warns "Cannot Be "Complacent, in Message on International Day
11/09/2003
Secretary-General Pays Tribute to Arthur Helton "A Model of Commitment, Creative "Problem-solver
11/09/2003
Secretary-General Shocked to Learn of Attack on Foreign Minister of Sweden
10/09/2003
NGO Conference Focuses on Education for Peace, Issues Concerning Oppression, Empowerment
10/09/2003
Role of Information Technology in Education, Development Focus of UN Task Force Meeting in Geneva, 12 - 13 September
10/09/2003
Security Council Postpones Action on Lifting Libya Sanctions Until 12 September
10/09/2003
Entry Into Force of Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety "Landmark for Sustainable "Development, Says Secretary-General
10/09/2003
Foreign Ministers of Security Council Permanent Members, Secretary-General to Meet on Iraq 13 September in Geneva
10/09/2003
Secretary-General Condemns Terror Attacks in Israel
09/09/2003
"United Nations Works to Make Societies Truly Accessible, Caring and Inclusive for All "People, Secretary-General Says
09/09/2003
Secretary-General Hopes Palestinian Prime Minister’s Resignation Will Not Derail Peace Efforts
09/09/2003
Secretary-General Condemns Israeli Assassination Attempt of Hamas Spiritual Leader
09/09/2003
Open-minded, Pragmatic, Flexible Approach Needed for Biodiversity Protection, Secretary-General Says
09/09/2003
Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at United Nations Headquarters, 8 September 2003
09/09/2003
Civil Society Role Vital in Global Anti-poverty Effort, Says Deputy Secretary-General to Headquarters Conference
09/09/2003
Aim of Millennium Development Goals Is to Enable People to Live in Dignity, Safety, General Assembly President Tells NGO Conference
09/09/2003
Fifty-sixth Annual DPI/NGO Conference Opens at Headquarters, Dedicated to Memory of Those Lost in Baghdad Attack
09/09/2003
Secretary-General Calls for "Unity of Purpose Around A Common Security Agenda"; Security Council Must "Regain the Confidence of States and of World Public "Opinion
08/09/2003
Global Disarmament Efforts Surveyed in Annual Yearbook Issued Today in New York
08/09/2003
Meeting on Role of Civil Society in Conflict Prevention Hears Calls for Coordination, Partnership Among Governments, Ngos, UN Bodies
08/09/2003
WHO Regional Committee for Europe Meets in Vienna Top Priority: Strengthening Cooperation with Countries
08/09/2003
Tailor-made - Not Ready-to-wear - Solutions to Public Health Problems: WHO Regional Office for Europe Launches Its Health Evidence Network
05/09/2003
UN Secretary-General Calls for "Unity of Purpose Around A Common Security Agenda"; Security Council Must "Regain the Confidence of States and of World Public "Opinion
05/09/2003
Security Council Appoints Prosecutors for International Tribunals for Former Yugoslavia, Rwanda; Resolutions 1504, 1505 Adopted Unanimously
05/09/2003
New Name for 1267 Committee
05/09/2003
Literacy Prerequisite for Reaching Global Anti-poverty Goals Says Secretary-General in Literacy Day Message
05/09/2003
Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy Visits Seoul, Beijing; Reaffirms Support for Negotiating Process on Korean Peninsula
04/09/2003
Press Statement on Democratic Republic of Congo by Security Council President
04/09/2003
Press Statement on Western Sahara by Security Council President
04/09/2003
Entry Into Force of Nuclear-test-ban Treaty "Cannot Come Too "Soon, Says Secretary-General in Message to Vienna Conference
04/09/2003
Cooperative Movement Has Key Role in Global Anti-poverty Efforts Says Secretary-General in Message to Oslo Meeting
03/09/2003
Secretary-General Welcomes Release of War Prisoners by Frente Polisario
03/09/2003
Freshwater Essential for Human Survival, Healthy Ecosystems, Sustainable Development, Says Secretary-General to Global Forum
03/09/2003
Secretary-General Welcomes Smooth Transfer of Security Responsibilities in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
01/09/2003
"We Pray for the Recovery of the Injured, and We Mourn Those WHO Have "Died, Says Deputy Secretary-General at Memorial Ceremony in Geneva
01/09/2003
Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in September 2003
01/09/2003
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in September
01/09/2003
Secretary-General Welcomes Rwanda Election as Important Step towards Pluralistic, Multiparty Democracy
01/09/2003
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attack in Najaf, Iraq
01/09/2003
Secretary-General Deeply Concerned by Breakdown of Ceasefire in Nepal
31/10/2003
International Challenges Discussed as Secretary-General Hosts Luncheon for Heads of United Nations Principal Organs
31/10/2003
Secretary-General Meets with Brazilian Parliamentary Delegation
31/10/2003
Current Net Flow of Resources from Developing World to Other Countries Must Be Reversed, Secretary-General Tells High-level Dialogue
31/10/2003
Secretary-General Welcomes Developments in Korean Talks Process
30/10/2003
Women Suffer Disproportionately During and After War, Security Council Told During Day-long Debate on Women, Peace and Security; Briefed by Peacekeeping Under-secretary-General, Senior Gender Adviser for UN Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo
30/10/2003
Secretary-General Welcomes Spirit of Openness, Forgiveness in Central African Republic National Reconciliation Dialogue
30/10/2003
Secretary-General Hails Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan as True Statesman, in Remarks to Memorial Ceremony for Former Refugee Chief
30/10/2003
Global Community Must Be Able to Deal with Both "Hard, "Soft Threats, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Civil Society Leaders
30/10/2003
Disarmament Committee Consensus Text Calls on All States to Support Efforts to Prevent Terrorists from Acquiring Weapons of Mass Destruction; One of 12 Drafts Recommended to General Assembly for Adoption;disarmament and Development, Mediterranean Security
30/10/2003
Fourth Committee Approves Text Asking General Assembly to Emphasize Public Information Department’s Essential Role as Un’s Clear, Effective Voice; Acting Without Vote, Delegates Approve Second Draft Resolutions, Draft Decision
29/10/2003
Speakers Praise Public Information Reforms as Fourth Committee Delegates Emphasize Need to Sensitize, Educate on Work of United Nations
29/10/2003
Security Council Extends UN Mission for Referendum in Western Sahara Until 31 January 2004; Resolution 1513 (2003) Adopted Unanimously
29/10/2003
UN Will Terminate Iraq Oil-for-food Programme 21 November, Facilitate Smooth Handover to Coalition Authority, Security Council Told; Benon Sevan, Programme’s Executive Director, Briefs Council
29/10/2003
Secretary-General Condemns Latest Bombings in Baghdad, Calls Attack on Red Cross "Crime Against "Humanity
29/10/2003
Secretary-General Deplores Continuing Demolition of Palestinian Buildings
29/10/2003
Mobilization of Young People Crucial to War Against AIDS, Secretary-General Says in Message to Youthaids Benefit Gala
29/10/2003
Secretary-General’s Statement to Assembly’s Fifth Committee, Presenting United Nations Budget for 2004-2005
28/10/2003
Reform of UN to Meet New Circumstances, Challenges Is Ongoing Process, Deputy Secretary-General Tells General Assembly
28/10/2003
Budget Committee Told of Moves to Widen Marketing of United Nations Products, Both for Advocacy and to Generate Income; Series of Texts Approved on Auditing, Oversight, Related Issues
28/10/2003
Secretary-General Will Present Budget for 2004-2005 to Fifth Committee Tuesday, 28 October
28/10/2003
Speakers in Third Committee Discuss Old, New Forms of Racism, Implementation of Measures to End Discrimination; Also Hears Introduction of Draft Resolutions on Advancement of Women
28/10/2003
Broader Legal Definition of "Mercenary Needed, Says Special Rapporteur, as Third Committee Continues Discussion of Self-determination, Racism; Delegates Stress Importance of Education,tolerance, Dialogue in Countering Racism, Discrimination
28/10/2003
General Assembly President, in UN Day Message, Says Organization Must Overcome Challenges, Tragedy, Continue Essential Work
28/10/2003
Security Council Amends Statute of Rwanda Tribunal, Increasing Number of Ad Litem Judges to Nine; Resolution 1512 (2003) Adopted Unanimously; in Presidential Statement, Council Also Confirms Tribunal’s Power to Fund Upgrading of Prison Accommodations
28/10/2003
Secretary-General, in Message to Igad Summit, Lauds Sudan Peace Process, Expresses Concern Over Somalia Hostilities
28/10/2003
In Increasingly High-risk Environment, No More Serious Duty than to Protect Staff, Secretary-General Says at Unveiling of Headquarters Memorial
28/10/2003
Secretary-General Welcomes Agreement on Hiv Treatment Between Clinton Foundation, Drug Manufacturers; Hopes More Companies Will Follow
28/10/2003
28/10/2003
Secretary-General Underscores Importance of Music to Humankind, at Concert Celebrating UN Day and Switzerland’s Membership
28/10/2003
Secretary-General Underlines Link Between Peace and Development, in Remarks to Global Parliamentarians Meeting
24/10/2003
United States, United Nations Need Each Other in Relationship of "Productive "Interdependence, Secretary-General Says in Heinz Foundation Lecture
24/10/2003
Secretary-General Emphasizes Need for Flexible Multilateral Architecture at Annual UN Press Corps Dinner
24/10/2003
Secretary-General Appeals to Donors to "Give "Generously for Iraq’s Reconstruction, in Address to Madrid Conference
24/10/2003
World Summit on Information Society Must Help Bridge Digital Divide Between Technology Haves and Have-nots, Second Committee Told; Information Revolution Linked to Freedom, Transparency,says Under-secretary-General for Communication and Public Information
24/10/2003
Third Committee Approves 7 Draft Resolutions on Transnational Crime, Drug Control, Social Development; Concludes Discussion of Indigenous Issues
24/10/2003
Fourth Committee Approves Texts Endorsing Work of Outer Space Committee, Urging Full Support for Implementation of 1999 Vienna Space Conference
24/10/2003
Emergency Relief Coordinator Addresses Madrid Donor Conference on Iraq
24/10/2003
UNODC and Fifa Heads Join Professional Players at Football Without Borders
23/10/2003
Indigenous Issues Must Be Integrated in Public Policies, Development Strategies, Third Committee Told, as Discussion Begins
23/10/2003
Media Coverage of Middle East Situation Among Issues Discussed at Seminar on Conflict in Region
23/10/2003
Goals of Road Map Remain Only Viable Paths to Peace, UN Coordinator Tells Middle East Seminar
23/10/2003
Somalia Sanctions Committee to Visit Region on Implementation of Arms Embargo
23/10/2003
Secretary-General Says Steps Will Be Taken to Ensure Early Implementation of Recommendations of Independent Panel on Staff Security in Iraq
22/10/2003
UN Report on HIV/AIDS Situation Records Worldwide Impact, with Devastating Consequences for All Sectors
22/10/2003
Financial Stability of UN "Under "Pressure, Says Under-secretary-General for Management, in Biannual Statement to Budget Committee
22/10/2003
Disarmament Draft Text Calls for Strengthened Outer Space Legal Regime to Avert "Grave "Danger of Arms Race ; One of 7 Draft Resolutions Introduced;missiles, Reducing Nuclear Danger Among Other Issues Addressed
22/10/2003
Delegations Stress Urgency of Fighting Trafficking in Children, Child Labour, as Third Committee Concludes Review of Children’s Rights; Draft Resolutions Introduced on Crime Prevention, Drug Control, Family Issues
22/10/2003
Using Benefits of Space Science for All Humankind, Avoiding Outer Space Arms Race Stressed in Fourth Committee Debate
22/10/2003
International Media Seminar on Peace in Middle East Opens in Seville
22/10/2003
International Community Must Put Pressure on Parties to Implement Road Map for Middle East Peace, Secretary-General Tells Media Seminar in Seville
22/10/2003
Secretary-General Welcomes Declaration on Iran’s Nuclear Programme
22/10/2003
United States, United Nations Need Each Other in Relationship of "Productive "Interdependence, Secretary-General Says in Heinz Foundation Lecture
21/10/2003
Crucial Role of Regional Organizations in Resolving Africa’s Conflicts Highlighted, as Fourth Committee Concludes Peacekeeping Debate; Also Begins Discussion on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space
21/10/2003
Secretary-General Heartened by Constitutional Solution to Bolivia Crisis
21/10/2003
World That Does Not Offer Fair Chance to All "Will Be Neither Prosperous, Nor "Peaceful, Says Secretary-General to 29th Pio Manzu Conference
21/10/2003
Chemical Weapons Convention, Effectively Implemented, Can Be Powerful Instrument Against Terrorism, Secretary-General Tells Conference of States Parties
21/10/2003
Deputy Secretary-General Highlights Potential Contribution of World Tourism Organization to Global UN Agenda, in Address to Beijing Meeting
21/10/2003
Legal Committee Hears Calls for Establishment of Relationship Between United Nations and International Criminal Court; Delegates Urge Mandate for Secretary-General; Debate Onterrorism Concluded, Implications of Human Cloning Taken up
21/10/2003
Situation of War-affected Children Remains "Grave and "Unacceptable, Special Representative Tells Third Committee
20/10/2003
Legal Committee Is Told Concerted Global Action Is Only Way to Defeat Terrorism; Completion of New Conventions Urged; Delegates from 45 Countries Speak in Continuing Debate
20/10/2003
Governments, Communities, Families Have Duty to Build Protective Environment for Children, Third Committee Told, as Debate on Children’s Rights Begin; Committee Concludes Discussion of Women’s Issues, Hearing 26 Speakers
20/10/2003
General Assembly President Says Time to Take Action, Make Good on Promises to End Hunger, Eradicate Poverty, in UN Day Message
20/10/2003
Secretary-General Urges Increased Support for Final Stage of Polio Eradication, in Message to Kuala Lumpur Summit
17/10/2003
DPI to Host International Media Seminar on Peace in Middle East in Seville, 21-22 October; Focus to Be on "Two-state "Solution
17/10/2003
17/10/2003
Security Council Calls on Counter-terrorism Committee to Help Increase Means Available to States to Combat Terrorism; Committee Chair Briefs Council,some 30 Speakers Address Terrorist Threats to Peace, Security
17/10/2003
Press Statement on Kosovo by Security Council President
17/10/2003
International Community Must Unite to Address All Extremism, Secretary-General Says to Islamic Summit in Kuala Lumpur
17/10/2003
Secretary-General Commends Adoption of Iraq Resolution, Says Outcome Demonstrates Willingness of Security Council to Place Iraqi Interests Above All Else
17/10/2003
Secretary-General Congratulates World Food Prize Winner Catherine Bertini, in Video Message to Symposium in Des Moines, Iowa
17/10/2003
Secretary-General Saddened at Death of Moktar Ould Daddah, First President of Mauritania
17/10/2003
Secretary-General Congratulates People of China on Successful Conclusion of First Manned Space Mission
17/10/2003
Third Committee Speakers Stress Importance of Measures to Empower, Protect Women, as Debate on Women’s Issues Continues; Policy Options Discussed Include Thosepromoting Employment, Economic Opportunities
17/10/2003
United Nations Internal Office Reports Potential Savings of $37 Million Identified in Work of Organization; Annual Survey for 12 Months from 1 July 2002 Describesimpact on Accountability, Efficiency and Quality of Management
16/10/2003
Work Must Continue on Framing Conventions Against Terrorism, General Assembly’s Legal Committee Is Told; Some Delegates Say Definition Needed, with Clear Distinctionfrom Legitimate Rights of People to Resist Foreign Occupation
16/10/2003
Gender Equality, Violence Against Women Present Continuing Challenges, Third Committee Told, as Debate Opens on Women’s Issues
16/10/2003
Reform of UN Peacekeeping Operations A Real Process with Real Benefits, Nder-secertary-General Tells Fourth Committee; Despite Misperceptions, Significant Expansion, Change Are Afoot, He Says
16/10/2003
"Remarkable Gains Made in Timor-leste Since UN Support Mission Established, but UN Presence Needed Beyond End of Mandate, Security Council Told
16/10/2003
China "Splendid Example of "Progress in Eliminating Iodine Deficiency, Secretary-General Says in Message to Beijing Meeting
16/10/2003
Secretary-General Pays Tribute to Contribution of Polish Peacekeepers, in Message to 30th Anniversary Celebration in Warsaw
16/10/2003
International Criminal Court "Instrument of Justice, Not "Expediency, Secretary-General Says to Beijing Law Symposium
16/10/2003
Secretary-General Condemns Deadly Gaza Attack on Diplomats
16/10/2003
Secretary-General Calls Space Flight A Step Forward for Humankind
16/10/2003
Budget Committee Continues Discussion on Scale Used for UN Contributions; Many Speakers Say Capacity to Pay Not Accurately Reflected; Several Delegations, However, Object to Immediate Reopening of Debate on 2000 Agreement on Assessment Scale
15/10/2003
Importance of Timely, Full Payment of UN Contributions, "Capacity to "Pay Principle Reaffirmed, as Fifth Committee Takes up Scale of Assessments
15/10/2003
Highlighting Threat of Trafficking in Drugs, People to International Security, Third Committee Concludes Discussion of Crime, Drug Issues
15/10/2003
DPI to Host International Media Seminar on Peace in Middle East in Seville, 21-22 October; Focus to Be on "Two-state "Solution
15/10/2003
In Day-long Security Council Meeting, Palestine Observer Says Israeli Security Wall Involves De Facto Annexation of Occupied Land; Israel Says Palestinian Authority Refused to Dismantleterrorist Groups, Leaving Few Options to Protect Israeli People
15/10/2003
Security Council Fails to Adopt Draft Resolution Declaring Illegal Israeli Construction of Wall in Occupied Territories; Vote Is 10 in Favour to 1 Against (united States),with 4 Abstentions (bulgaria, Cameroon, Germany, United Kingdom)
15/10/2003
Secretary-General "Gravely "Concerned by Continuing Violence in Bolivia, Calls for Maximum Restraint by Government, Opposition
15/10/2003
Secretary-General Hails Inauguration of National Transitional Government as "Turning "Point for Liberia
15/10/2003
Secretary-General Regrets Being Unable to Attend Oic Summit in Malaysia
14/10/2003
Budget Committee Recommends 10 States Retain General Assembly Voting Rights, as Unpaid Contributions Due to Factors Beyond Their Control; Also Takes up Reports on Pattern of Conferences
14/10/2003
Stressing Disastrous Effects of Graft, Delegates in Second Committee Welcome Completion of Work on Convention Against Corruption; Anti-corruption Instrument Needs 30 Ratifications to Enter Into Force
14/10/2003
People Smuggling, Trafficking Generate Nearly $10 Billion Annually as Core Businesses of International Criminal Networks, Third Committee Told
14/10/2003
Fourth Committee Begins Review of Effects of Atomic Radiation; Kazakhstan Delegate Warns of Negative Impact of Testing, Joins Others in Supporting Work of UN Scientific Committee on Issue
14/10/2003
Security Council Seeks Expansion of Role of International Effort in Afghanistan, to Extend Beyond Kabul; Resolution 1510 (2003), Adopted Unanimously, Urges Measures to Fulfilmandate of Force; Situation Said to Remain Threat to Peace and Security
13/10/2003
Third Committee Hears Call to Address Global Social, Economic Problems Providing "Breeding "Ground for Illicit Drugs, Transnational Crime
13/10/2003
Chairman of Al-qaida, Taliban Sanctions Committee to Visit Selected Countries in Accordance with Security Council Resolution 1455 (2003)
13/10/2003
Security Council Adopts Presidential Statement Welcoming Agreement Between Parties in Sudan Civil Conflict
13/10/2003
Secretary-General Deplores Killing of Palestinian Civilians in Israeli Incursion Into Gaza Strip
13/10/2003
Secretary-General Calls Nobel Prize Winner Champion of Human Rights
13/10/2003
A World Mired in Despair of Poverty "Will Not Be A World at "Peace Says Secretary-General, in Message on International Day
10/10/2003
NGO Representatives from 13 Danube River Basin Countries to Meet at the UN
10/10/2003
Officials of Tribunals for Rwanda, Former Yugoslavia Brief Security Council; Describe Strategies for Concluding Trials by 2008 Deadline
10/10/2003
Press Statement by Security Council President on Burundi
10/10/2003
Secretary-General Stresses Vital Role of Global Partnerships in Message to Africare Dinner Honouring Bill and Melinda Gates
10/10/2003
Secretary-General Condemns Latest Terrorist Incidents in Iraq, Remains "Greatly "Concerned at Security Situation
10/10/2003
As Difficult Times Strain Global System, Secretary-General Looks to UN Association of United States to "Do What You Do "Best - Tell UN Story
10/10/2003
Secretary-General Urges World Body to Continue Serving Humanity, Confront Global Threats, Consider Further Change, in United Nations Day Message
10/10/2003
Deputy Secretary-General Says Reports of "International Crisis "Group Helpful in "Grounding United Nations Decision-making
10/10/2003
Third Committee Focuses on Corruption, Organized Crime, as Debate Begins on Illicit Drugs, Criminal Justice Issues; UNODC Executive Director Highlights Use of Modern Technologyin Money Laundering, Large-scale Fraud, Attacks on Computer Systems
09/10/2003
Fifth Committee Reviews Proposals to Increase Profitability of Revenue-producing Activities by United Nations; Non-payment of Assessed Dues Also Considered; Exemptionssuggested for 10 Member States Said to Face Financial Hardships
09/10/2003
Investment in "Adolescents Reproductive Health Critical to Fighting Poverty and HIV/AIDS, Says UNFPA Report
09/10/2003
Security Council Briefed on Establishment of War Crimes Chamber within State Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina
09/10/2003
Secretary-General Praises Green Cross Founding President Mikhail Gorbachev for Leadership, "Tireless Work for A More Sustainable "Future
09/10/2003
Secretary-General Says Urgent Action Needed to Ensure Social Justice, Further Democratic Process, in Message to Consultative Meeting on Bolivia
09/10/2003
Secretary-General Welcomes Signing of Agreement on Power-sharing in Burundi
09/10/2003
True International Alliance Needed to Win Fight Against Hunger Says Secretary-General in World Food Day Message
09/10/2003
Global Compact Seeks Solutions to Societal Problems, While Ensuring Globalization Works for All, Secretary-General Says at U.s. Business Council Dinner
08/10/2003
Fifth Committee Reviews Work of UN Oversight Bodies, Receiving Reports from Board of Auditors, Joint Inspection Unit; Delegates Question Effectiveness of Follow-up Action on Reform Proposals for UNHCR, Joint Staff Pension Fund
08/10/2003
Multilateralism Crucial in "Age of Problems Without "Passports, Secretary-General Tells African-american Civil Society Leaders
08/10/2003
Secretary-General, at 40th Anniversary Seminar, Recalls Guiding Words for UN of Pope John Xxiii in Papal Encyclical "Pacem in "Terris
07/10/2003
Legal Committee Told of Initiatives on Global Trade Rules; UNCITRAL Chairman Reviews Work on Standards for Infrastructure Projects, Sustainable Development, Insolvency Law and in Other Areas
07/10/2003
World Habitat Day Should Give Added Impetus to Goal of Providing Adequate Shelter for All, Says General Assembly President
07/10/2003
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Haifa Suicide Bombing, Urges All Parties to Show Utmost Restraint
07/10/2003
Secretary-General Strongly Deplores Israeli Air Strike on Syrian Territory
07/10/2003
Governments Must Ensure Adequate Attention for Special Needs of Young People, Secretary-General Says in World Mental Health Day Message
07/10/2003
"We Must Confront Death by Reaffirming the Value of "Life, Secretary-General Says in Message to Prayer Service
07/10/2003
United Nations, More than Ever, Needs Strong, Coherent Development Voice Says Secretary-General to Meeting of Resident Representatives
06/10/2003
Global Events Challenge Treaty Regimes for Mass Destruction Weapons, Provide Core Question for Disarmament Debate Beginning 6 October
06/10/2003
Press Statement by Security Council President on Cote D"ivoire
06/10/2003
Security Council Meets in Emergency Session Following Israeli Air Strike Against Syria; Syria Asks Council to Condemn Attack; Israel Saysattack Response for Islamic Jihad’s Bombing in Haifa
06/10/2003
Secretary-General Congratulates Inter-parliamentary Union on Inauguration of New Headquarters -- "House of "Parliaments
03/10/2003
Secretary-General Disturbed by Israel’s Decisions on Separation Wall, New Settlements
03/10/2003
Secretary-General, Concerned by Côte D"ivoire Developments, Urges Parties to Seek Solution Through Dialogue
03/10/2003
Secretary-General’s Special Envoy Concludes Visit to Myanmar; Confirms Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Well, in Good Spirits
02/10/2003
Older Persons "A Most Cherished "Resource, General Assembly President Says in International Day Message
02/10/2003
New UN Report Highlights Need to Address "Adolescents Reproductive Health Concerns as Global Priority; UNFPA to Launch State of Worldpopulation 2003 on 8 October; Advance Access Available Online
02/10/2003
Secretary-General Congratulates Ad Hoc Committee on Successful Conclusion of Negotiations on UN Convention Against Corruption
02/10/2003
Secretary-General Welcomes Assumption of Duties by UN Mission in Liberia
02/10/2003
World’s Parliamentarians "Can Do "Much to Advance United Nations Reform Agenda, Secretary-General Tells Ipu Assembly
01/10/2003
Building Sustainable Communities Key to Reducing Vulnerability to Natural Hazards, Secretary-General Says on International Day for Disaster Reduction
01/10/2003
Secretary-General Appoints Major-General Samaila Iliya of Nigeria as Force Commander of United Nations Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo
01/10/2003
Secretary-General Appoints Lieutenant-General Daniel Opande of Kenya as Force Commander of United Nations Mission in Liberia
01/10/2003
At "Francophones Dinner, Secretary-General Calls for Cultivation of Things "That Bring Us "Together ?- Peace, Justice, Solidarity
28/11/2003
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27/11/2003
Worst Yet to Come for Africa’s AIDS Orphans, Report Warns as UNICEF Urges Help for Families Supporting Growing Numbers; with 11 Million Children Already Orphaned, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland Face Biggest Increases, Says Agency
27/11/2003
Secretary-General Calls for Reversal of Decline in Ratifications of Amended Protocol on Use of Mines, Booby-traps, Other Devices
26/11/2003
Palestinian Rights Committee to Meet on 1 December to Mark International Day of Solidarity
26/11/2003
Third Committee Approves Nine Draft Resolutions on Human Rights Issues, Including Texts on Migrants, Violence Against Women; Five Recorded Votes Taken Regarding Right to Food, Peace, Electoral Processes, Impact of Globalization, Turkmenistan
26/11/2003
Third Committee Approves Nine Draft Resolutions on Social Development, Human Rights, Advancement of Women; Recorded Votes Taken on Texts Concerning INSTRAW, Right to Development, UN Role in Promoting Democracy
26/11/2003
World Should Promote Zero Tolerance for Violence Against Women, Says Unfp
26/11/2003
Security Council Further Extends Mandate of UN Force in Cyprus; Resolution 1517 (2003) Also Urges Turkish Cypriot Side, Turkish Forces to Lift Remaining Restrictions on Peacekeepers
26/11/2003
Security Council Is Told Problems of Central African Subregion Need Comprehensive, Integrated Cross-border Approach; Options Reviewed in Debate on Report of Economic Assessment Mission; Secretary-General Proposes Appointment of Special Envoy
26/11/2003
Security Council Unanimously Adopts Resolution Establishing Committee to Track Financial Assets Removed from Iraq
26/11/2003
Secretary-General Expresses Deep Concern Over Stalemate in Côte D’ivoire as West African Officials Brief Security Council; Militias Must Be Disbanded, Disarmed; Country’s De Facto Partition Must End, He Says
26/11/2003
Secretary-General Reiterates Call for Restraint in Georgia
26/11/2003
Secretary-General Calls for Transformation in Men’s Attitudes to End All Forms of Violence Against Women; Message to Mark International Day Also Urges Changes in Oppressive Laws, Practices, Institutions
26/11/2003
Secretary-General Welcomes Pakistan’s Decision to Implement Unilateral Kashmir Ceasefire, India’s Positive Response
26/11/2003
Secretary-General Warns Cote D’ivoire "Could Slip Back Into "Conflict in Statement to Security Council
24/11/2003
Secretary-General, in Lecture on International Flows of Humanity, Says Human Rights Must Be at Heart of Migration Policies; He Emphasizes Need for Global Approach to Issue, Urges Receiving States to Ratify Migrant Workers Convention
24/11/2003
Secretary-General Stresses Crucial Importance of New Financial Approaches in Adjusting, Responding to Climate Change Threat
24/11/2003
Africa’s Orphan Crisis: Worst Is Yet to Come; UNICEF Report Calls for Immediate Help for Families Supporting Massive and Growing Orphan Population
24/11/2003
Murder, Intimidation Will Not Prevent Emergence of Democratic Iraq, Security Council Told by Coalition Provisional Authority; United States, United Kingdom Brief Council, Describe Agreement Aimed at Transitional National Assembly by June 2004
24/11/2003
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24/11/2003
Secretary-General Calls for Restraint Over Developments in Georgia
24/11/2003
Secretary-General Mourns Death of David Dacko, First President of Central African Republic
24/11/2003
Secretary-General Applauds Dedication, Courage of Volunteers in Message to Mark International Volunteer Day
21/11/2003
Bureau of Palestinian Rights Committee Welcomes Security Council’s Resolution Endorsing "Road "Map to Solution of Israeli-palestinian Conflict
21/11/2003
Third Committee Approves 10 Draft Resolutions on Human Rights, Self-determination, Elimination of Racism; Recorded Votes Taken on Drafts Concerning Self-determination, Right to Health, Coercive Measures, Terrorism, Access to Medication
21/11/2003
General Assembly President Marks Africa Industrialization Day with Call for Region’s Integration Into Global Economy
21/11/2003
World AIDS Day - 1 December 2003
21/11/2003
Security Council Appeals to International Community to Support Proposed International Conference on Great Lakes Region
21/11/2003
Security Council Condemns Bomb Attacks in Istanbul, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1516 (2003)
21/11/2003
Security Council Stresses Need for Continuity in Iraq Reconstruction, with Conclusion of "Oil-for-food Programme on 21 November; Secretary-General Expresses Pride in Orderly Handover of Large, Complex Operation, Despite Current Insecurity in Iraq
21/11/2003
Secretary-General Hails Winners of Environment Prize for Courage, Creativity, Willingness to Forge Partnerships
21/11/2003
Secretary-General, Urging International Partnership for Great Lakes Conference, Calls for Wide, Sustained Participation; Addressing Security Council, He Emphasizes Need for Regional Approach to Consolidate National Peace Processes
21/11/2003
Secretary-General Underlines Importance of Internal Transparency, Integrity in Message to Tripartite Oversight Coordination Meeting
21/11/2003
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Deadly Istanbul Bombings
21/11/2003
Secretary-General’s Statement to Security Council Meeting on Conclusion of UN Oil-for-food Programme for Iraq
21/11/2003
UNCTAD Report Says E-commerce Strong in Developed Countries, with Positive Impact; Others Urged to Show Political Will for Technical Progress
21/11/2003
UNCTAD Report Indicates New Internet Applications Gaining Ground in Developing Countries
21/11/2003
UNCTAD Says Open-source Software Could Boost Information Technology Sector in Developing Countries
20/11/2003
Proposed Budget for UN Should Reflect Priorities Set Out in Mid-term Plan, Millennium Goals, Major Conferences, Fifth Committee Delegates Stress; Concerns Raised About Funding for Development Needs, Extrabudgetary Financing
20/11/2003
Third Committee Approves Draft Resolution Calling for Impartiality, Objectivity in International Cooperation on Human Rights; Committee Hears Introduction of 13 Drafts on Human Rights
20/11/2003
Surprise Results in Ranking of Global Access to Communications Technology; Slovenia, Republic of Korea Among Leaders; Findings in International Telecommunication Union Report Will Be Discussed at Forthcoming World Summit on Information Society
20/11/2003
Period of Inertia, Excuses, Conditionality in Middle East Peacemaking Must End, Under-secretary-General Tells Security Council
20/11/2003
Security Council Adopts Resolution Endorsing Road Map Leading towards Two-state Resolution of Israeli-palestinian Conflict
20/11/2003
Security Council Condemns Continuing Exploitation of Natural Resources in Democratic Republic of Congo; Presidential Statement Emphasizes Connection Between Ongoing Conflict, Illegal Trafficking in Resources, Arms
20/11/2003
Security Council Expresses Intention to Address Mine Action in Peacekeeping Mandates, Citing Long-term Effects of Landmines on Peace, Security
19/11/2003
Third Committee Approves Draft Resolutions on Women Migrant Workers, Human Rights and Cultural University, Rural Women; Draft Introduced on Human Rights, Mass Exoduses
19/11/2003
Press Statement on Afghanistan by Security Council President
19/11/2003
World in Which Millions Live in Desperate Conditions Will Not Be World at Peace, Secretary-General Says at Launch of 2004 Humanitarian Appeal
18/11/2003
Delegates Stress Importance of Respect for All Human Rights � Economic, Social, Cultural, Civil, Political � as Third Committee Concludes General Discussion; Draft Resolutions Introduced on Human Rights Along with Amendment to Draft on Family
18/11/2003
Information Summit Negotiations Agree on Bulk of Declaration, Action Plan; Final High-level Talks 5-6 December Aim to Resolve Contentious Issues
18/11/2003
Economic Development, Democracy, Social Justice Must Advance Hand in Hand, Secretary-General Tells Ibero-american Summit
18/11/2003
Secretary-General Condemns Attacks on Istanbul Synagogues
18/11/2003
Secretary-General Condemns Deadly Attack Against Refugee Worker in Afghanistan, Calls for Greater Security Measures
18/11/2003
AIDS Epidemic "Continues Its Lethal "March, as International Action Still Far Short of What Is Needed, Says Secretary-General on
18/11/2003
Secretary-General Welcomes Repatriation of Over 100 Rwandan Rebels from Democratic Republic of Congo
18/11/2003
Secretary-General Stresses Key Role of Industrialization in Africa’s Efforts to Achieve Development Goals, Integrate Into Global Economy
18/11/2003
Secretary-General Praises Italy’s Leadership in Struggle to Realize Rights of Persons with Disabilities, in Message to New York Award Ceremony
17/11/2003
Secretary-General, in La Paz Address, Praises Bolivian Congress for "Determination to Make Democracy "Work in Recent Crisis
17/11/2003
Secretary-General Hails Iran’s Decision on Additional Protocol
17/11/2003
Secretary-General Awarded Grand Cross of Condor De Los Andes, Symbol of Friendship Between Bolivia, United Nations
17/11/2003
Speakers in Third Committee Debate Stress Need to Integrate Respect for Human Rights Into Counter-terrorism Strategies; Importance of Development in Relation to Human Rights Also Stressed
17/11/2003
Security Council Committee Adds Two Individuals and One Entity to Al-qaida Section of Its Consolidated List
17/11/2003
Security Council Committee Adds Fifteen Individuals to Al-qaida Section of Its Consolidated List
14/11/2003
Third Committee Approves 10 Draft Resolutions on Palestinian Rights, Use of Mercenaries, Refugee Issues, Migrant Workers; Reports Discussed on Violence Against Women, Human Rights Defenders
14/11/2003
Local Authorities Vital to Bringing People’s Everyday Concerns to National, Local Attention, Secretary-General Says at Cuzco Ceremony
14/11/2003
Secretary-General Hails Contributions of Indigenous Peoples to Human Civilization in Remarks in Machu Picchu, Peru
14/11/2003
Secretary-General Urges Bolivians to Work for Reconciliation, Justice, as He Receives Key to High-altitude Andean City
14/11/2003
World’s Most Powerful Medium of Communication Can Be Tremendous Force for Good, Secretary-General Says in World Television Day Message
13/11/2003
New Permanent Representative of Greece Presents Credentials
13/11/2003
Second Committee Delegates Agree on Need for Better Monitoring of Monterrey Consensusimplementation as Debate Concludes
13/11/2003
Reports on Right to Health, Human Rights in Myanmar, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Iraq Discussed in Social Committee; Draft Resolutions Introduced on Refugee Issues, Torture, Migrants, Human Rights Conventions, Israeli Children
13/11/2003
More than 50 Heads of State or Government to Participate in World Information Summit in Geneva, 10 � 12 December
13/11/2003
Press Statement on Democratic Republic of Congo by Security Council President
13/11/2003
Press Statements on Terrorist Attack Threats, by Security Council President
13/11/2003
"United Nations "House in Quito Epitome of UN Family in Action, Says Secretary-General at Inauguration Ceremony
13/11/2003
Secretary-General, at Lima Award Ceremony, Lauds Contribution of Peru to Peacekeeping, Other Work of United Nations
13/11/2003
Secretary-General, in Address to Peruvian Congress, Urges Country to Persevere on Development Path, Despite Imperfections, Frustrations Along the Way
13/11/2003
Intolerance -- Scourge with Deadly Consequences -- Threat to Democracy, Peace, Security, Says Secretary-General on International Day
12/11/2003
Palestinian Rights Committee Seeks End to Israeli Settlement Activities, Reversal of Building of Separation Wall; Action by General Assembly Called For; Other Texts Urge UN to Continue Information, Related Efforts to Mobilize International Support
12/11/2003
Third Committee Considers Reports on Internally Displaced Persons, Torture, Human Rights to Food, Freedom of Religion; Draft Resolutions Introduced on Office of UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Mercenaries
12/11/2003
Fourth Committee Postpones Action on Final Items of Session; More Time Said to Be Needed for "Mediation on Draft Texts on UNRWA, Israeli Practices in Occupied Territories
12/11/2003
Head of Security Council Mission to Afghanistan Reports Progress in Many Areas, but Says Insecurity Still Challenges Peace Process
12/11/2003
Security Council Urges Somali Leaders to Reach Agreement on Viable Government Through Planned November Meeting in Kenya
12/11/2003
Secretary-General Praises Ties Linking United Nations, Ecuadorian Capital as He Prepares to Inaugurate UN House in Quito
12/11/2003
Consolidation of Democracy, Development, Multilateralism Focus of Secretary-General’s Address to National Congress of Ecuador
12/11/2003
Secretary-General Welcomes Release of Additional 300 War Prisoners by Frente Polisario
12/11/2003
New Permanent Representative of Malta Presents Credentials
12/11/2003
Unequal Benefits of Globalization, Need to Implement Development Financing Commitments Focus of Second Committee Debate
11/11/2003
New Permanent Representative of the Republic of Lithuania Presents Credentials
11/11/2003
More Streamlined, Flexible Budgetary Process Needed, Say Speakers in Fifth Committee Debate
11/11/2003
Israel Still Destroying Occupied Territories, Second Committee Delegates Say at Conclusion of Debate on Arab Sovereignty
11/11/2003
Addressing Third Committee, Acting High Commissioner Stresses Link Between Promotion of Human Rights, Poverty Eradication and Development; Issues Related to Migrants, Cambodia Also Discussed
11/11/2003
Secretary-General, in Visit to Historic Guayaquil, Ecuador, Says Cities Can Be Models of Democracy, Diversity
11/11/2003
Secretary-General Cites Latin American, Caribbean Experience to Highlight Importance of UN Reform at Santiago Round Table
11/11/2003
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Riyadh Terrorist Attack
11/11/2003
Secretary-General, Calling Galapagos Showcase of Interdependence, Warns Against Costly Inaction in Face of Threat to Biodiversity
10/11/2003
New Permanent Representative of Viet Nam Presents Credentials
10/11/2003
Third Committee Hears Calls for Increased Effectiveness in Operations of Human Rights Treaty Bodies
10/11/2003
Genuine Democracy at Home, Effective Multilateralism Abroad Surest Paths to Peace, Development Says Secretary-General in Santiago Address
10/11/2003
Secretary-General Congratulates Canada for Ratification of UN Law of Sea Convention
07/11/2003
Social Committee Approves Draft Resolutions on Youth, Women, Palestinian Children; Begins Discussion of Human Rights Issues
07/11/2003
Speakers Condemn Israel’s Human Rights Violation in Occupied Territories, Call for International Disengagement Force, as Fourth Committee Continues Debate
07/11/2003
Security Council Press Statement on Burundi
07/11/2003
Existing Laws Not Sufficient to Address Danger Posed to Environment by Conflict, Secretary-General Says in International Day Message
07/11/2003
Millennium Development Goals Ambitious but Technically Feasible in Short Time Allowed, Secretary-General Tells Zhuhai Conference
07/11/2003
Secretary-General Welcomes Planned Meeting on Cote D’ivoire
06/11/2003
Secretary-General Spells Out Dominant Threats to World Peace on Receiving Global Leadership Award from Aspen Institute
06/11/2003
Un’s Future Effectiveness Dependent on Credible System to Evaluate Performance, Improved Conditions of Service, Budget Committee Told
06/11/2003
Grave Concern Expressed Over Deteriorating Situation in Occupied Palestinian Territories, as Fourth Committee Takes up Report on Israeli Practices
06/11/2003
Secretary-General Welcomes "Geneva "Accord Outlining Detailed Steps to Resolve Israeli-palestinian Conflict
06/11/2003
Secretary-General Deeply Saddened by Death of Sharon Capeling-alakija, Head of United Nations Volunteers
05/11/2003
Performance-based Pay System, Hazard Pay Increase for Local Staff Among Issues Raised, as Fifth Committee Debate Continues
05/11/2003
Government Use of Electronic Technologies Spreading Widely but Unevenly, Says United Nations Report; Potential for Improving Practice of Public Administration Stressed
05/11/2003
Secretary-General Names High-level Panel to Study Global Security Threats, and Recommend Necessary Changes
05/11/2003
Secretary-General Distressed by Indonesian Flood Deaths Disaster
05/11/2003
Secretary-General Hopes Decisions by Sri Lanka’s President Do Not Harm Peace Process
05/11/2003
Secretary-General Establishes Team to Investigate Responsibilities, Decision-making Prior to Attack on UN Baghdad Headquarters
05/11/2003
Secretary-General Praises Launch of Environmental Law Academy in Shanghai
05/11/2003
Secretary-General Hails Signing of Caspian Sea Protection Treaty
04/11/2003
Developing Country Dependence on Commodities Must Be Addressed for Any Chance at Meeting Anti-poverty Goals, Says Deputy Secretary-General
04/11/2003
Ongoing Review of Un’s Pay, Benefits System Taken up in Budget Committee
04/11/2003
Legal Committee, Continuing Work on Law Commission Report, Considers Shared Natural Resources, Fragmentation of International Law; Draft Texts Presented on Measures Against Terrorism, Legal Protection of UN and Related Personnel, Jurisdictional Immunities
04/11/2003
High Commissioner Stresses Need to Find Durable Solutions, Ensure Human Security, as Third Committee Begins Refugee Discussion
04/11/2003
Strong Support Expressed for Palestine Refugee Agency, as Fourth Committee Continues Discussion of Annual Report
04/11/2003
Secretary-General’s Message to UN Group on Security in Central Africa; Encouraging Progress Noted, but Peace Processes "Still "Fragile
04/11/2003
No Ready-made, One-size-fits-all Solutions to Challenges of Governance, Secretary-General Tells Global Forum on Reinventing Government
04/11/2003
Secretary-General Welcomes 2 November Burundi Agreement Aimed at Settling Political, Power-sharing Issues
03/11/2003
Economic and Social Council Elects Members to Narcotics Control Board, World Food Programme’s Executive Board, Other Bodies
03/11/2003
General Assembly Adopts UN Convention Against Corruption, Opens Treaty for Signature at High-level Conference in Merida, Mexico, 9-11 December
03/11/2003
Information Technology Management, Secretariat Post Structure Among Issues Raised in Fifth Committee Budget Debate
03/11/2003
States Must Intensify National Efforts to Counter Racism, Racial Discrimination, Third Committee Told, as Discussion on Those Issues Concludes
03/11/2003
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in November
03/11/2003
Secretary-General Lauds Adoption by General Assembly of United Nations Convention Against Corruption; New Instrument Described as New Framework for Action Against "Insidious "Plague
23/12/2003
Security Council Extends Mandate of Force Supervising Israel-syria Ceasefire Until 30 June 2004
23/12/2003
Security Council Reaffirms Full Support for Burundi Peace Process, in Presidential Statement
23/12/2003
Secretary-General Distressed by Landslide, Flood Damage in Philippines, Says UN Stands Ready to Help
22/12/2003
International Experts Condemn Curbs on Freedom of Expression, Control Over Media, Journalists
22/12/2003
Secretary-General Encouraged by Commitment to Implement Plan for Democratic Transition in Myanmar
22/12/2003
Good Governance Essential for Political Stability, Economic Growth Says Secretary-General in Message to West African Summit
19/12/2003
Chinese Scholars, International Experts Explore Role of Civil Society in Middle East Conflict
19/12/2003
Committee on Non-governmental Organizations Takes Note of 52 Quadrennial Reports as It Continues 2003 Session; It Also Grants Six Reports for Special Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council
19/12/2003
Security Council Condemns Killing of Kuwaitis, Third-country Nationals by Previous Iraqi Regime in Violation of International Law; in Presidential Statement, Council Expresses Strong Hope That Those Responsible Should Be Brought to Justice
19/12/2003
Press Statement by Security Council President Concerning Working Group on General Issues of Sanctions
19/12/2003
Press Statement by Security Council President on Cyprus
19/12/2003
Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at United Nations Headquarters, New York, on 18 December 2003
18/12/2003
Under-secretary-General for Peacekeeping Briefs Security Council on Kosovo, Highlights Launch of Review Process for "Standards Before "Status Policy
18/12/2003
Secretary-General Calls for Renewed Dialogue, Release of Kidnapped Civilians in Colombia
18/12/2003
Separation Barrier Establishes "Facts on the "Ground, Beijing Meeting Told as Speakers Call for End to Construction; There Is No Simple Solution to Violent, Explosive Situation, Cautions Former United States Diplomat
18/12/2003
Non-governmental Organization Committee Recommends Consultative Status with Ecosoc for 10 More Organizations
18/12/2003
Non-governmental Organization Committee Recommends World Vision International for Most Participatory Ecosoc Consultative Status
18/12/2003
Discover UN and Have Fun! Cd-rom for Youngsters from 6 to 96 Years
17/12/2003
United Nations Meeting for Asia and Pacific on Question of Palestine Opens in Beijing
17/12/2003
World Community Must Pressure Israel to Cease Constructing Separation Wall, Beijing Meeting Told; Participants Discuss Illegal Israeli Policies, Actions Against Palestinians
17/12/2003
UN Commissions Promote Regional Dimension of Information Society
17/12/2003
In Briefing to Security Council, Secretary-General Says UN Ready to Play "Full "Part in Helping Iraq to Build Better Future; Iraqi Foreign Minister Underlines Need for Expanded UN Role
17/12/2003
Security Council Requests Establishment of Monitoring Group to Investigate Violations of Arms Embargo on Somalia; Resolution 1519 (2003) Adopted Unanimously
17/12/2003
Credible, Inclusive Transition Offers Best Hope for Stability in Iraq, Secretary-General Tells Security Council
17/12/2003
Secretary-General Welcomes Launch of Weapons of Mass Destruction Commission
17/12/2003
Secretary-General Urges Israelis, Palestinians to Take Steps to Avoid Impairing Future Negotiations; Creative "Track "Two Initiatives Can Promote Momentum for Peace, He Tells Meeting on Palestine Question
16/12/2003
Secretary-General Saddened by Death of Eminent Jurist, Scholar Oscar Schachter, "Pioneer in Development of International Law
16/12/2003
Europe’s Drug Consumption Stimulates Cannabis Cultivation in Morocco
16/12/2003
Non-governmental Organization Committee Opens 2003 Resumed Session, Recommends Consultative Status for 44 Organizations
16/12/2003
Combating Human Trafficking in Asia � Unescap Launches Resource Guide
16/12/2003
Security Council Hears Call for Six-month Successor Mission to UN Political Office in Bougainville; UN Presence Would Monitor Constitutional Process, Security Situation, Disposal of Contained Weapons
16/12/2003
Press Statement on Iraq by Security Council President
16/12/2003
Secretary-General Calls Capture of Saddam An Important Event
16/12/2003
Achieving Millennium Development Goals Requires Everyone to Join Forces, Secretary-General Says in Message to Poverty Soccer Game
16/12/2003
Secretary-General Points Out Areas for Mutual Assistance in Message to China-africa Cooperation Forum
16/12/2003
Secretary-General Affirms UN Support for Africa Environment Action Plan in Message to Algiers Conference
16/12/2003
Secretary-General Says His Plan for Cyprus Remains on Table
15/12/2003
Milan Conference Concludes as Ministers Call for Urgent and Coordinated Action on Climate Change
15/12/2003
$193 Million in Emergency Relief Needed for Refugees in West Bank and Gaza in 2004
15/12/2003
Wsis Round Table Discusses Diversity in Cyberspace, Challenges Before World’s Users and Providers of Internet
15/12/2003
Wsis: Promotion of Icts Can Help World Attain Millennium Development Goals; Participants Stress Icts Must Be Harnessed to Ensure Sustainable Development,inclusive Information Society Based on Human Rights
15/12/2003
Wsis Round Table Discusses How to Use Icts to Achieve Millennium Development Goals
15/12/2003
E-schools and Communities Initiative Launched Today at Information Summit; Will Connect Pupils, Villagers Across Developing World
15/12/2003
World Summit on Information Society Concludes General Debate; Speakers Underscore Need to Bridge Digital Divide and Spread Icts Through Means Like Digital Solidarity Fund
15/12/2003
UN Ict Task Force Proposed as Forum for Discussing Internet Governance
15/12/2003
Global Information Society Summit Spurs Solidarity, Alliances but Hard Work, Action Ahead
15/12/2003
Narrow Window of Opportunity Exists to Put Middle East Peace Process Back on Track, Special Coordinator Tells Security Council
15/12/2003
Secretary-General Expresses Gratitude for German Support of Global Compact; Calls on Business, Ngos, Governments to Take Stand for International Cooperation
15/12/2003
Anti-poverty Goals Cannot Be Met Without True Global Development Partnership, Says Secretary-General in Message to Marrakesh Conference
15/12/2003
Universal Values - Peace, Freedom, Social Progress, Equal Rights, Human Dignity � Acutely Needed, Secretary-General Says at T?bingen University, Germany
12/12/2003
TEST TEST TEST
12/12/2003
Drug Control in Cambodia
12/12/2003
International Partners Launch "Global E-policy Resource Network "(epol-net) at World Summit on Information Society
12/12/2003
First Round Table of Wsis Discusses Creating Digital Opportunities
12/12/2003
Wemf: New Technologies in Hands of Actors in Information Age Have Replaced Traditional Media; Speakers Note That New Ways of Acquiring Information Have Important Political Implications
12/12/2003
Wsis Opening Meeting Discusses How Digital Divide Is Preventing Equal Sharing of Opportunities Concerning Icts; Speakers Call on Need to Promote International Cooperation to Reduce Digital and Other Divides
12/12/2003
Wsis: Information, Communication Technologies Are Not End in Themselves, but Way to Fight Poverty; Many Speakers Support Creation of Digital Solidarity Fund
12/12/2003
UN Public Information Chief Moderates Discussion on Digital Divide, Icts, Education Through Internet; Conference Video-links Students from Turkey, Uganda with Counterparts from United Nations Geneva International School
12/12/2003
Security Council Committee Invites Member States to Comment on Second Report of Al-qaida and Taliban Monitoring Group
12/12/2003
Press Statement by Security Council President on Democratic Republic of Congo
11/12/2003
"Building An Open, Empowering Information Society Is A Social, Economic and Ultimately Political "Challenge, Says Secretary-General at World Summit
11/12/2003
Community Multimedia Centres Tremendous Platform for Development, Says Secretary-General, in Message to Geneva Launch of Initiative
11/12/2003
Secretary-General Very Concerned About Disturbances in Liberia Following Launch of Disarmament, Demobilization Programme
11/12/2003
The Special Adviser of Secretary-General on Wsis and the Head of DPI Stress Role of Communication Technologies in Development
11/12/2003
World Electornic Media Forum Round Table Discusses Media Freedom and Media Landscape in Arab World
11/12/2003
At World Electronic Media Forum, Panel Debates Potential Opportunities, Dangers of Information Technologies
11/12/2003
Ross Mountain Named Acting Special Representative for Iraq
11/12/2003
In Message to Western Mediterranean Summit, Secretary-General Calls for Strengthening Cooperation Between Countries in Region
11/12/2003
Secretary-General Hopes Communication Will "Build Bridges of "Understanding, in Message to Students Participating in World Summit Event
10/12/2003
Second Committee Recommends Proclamation of International Decade on "Water for "Life, 2005-2015; Texts Also Approved on Palestinian Sovereignty Over Natural Resources, Coercive Economic Measures, Un-habitat, UNEP, Science for Development
10/12/2003
Statement by International Advisory and Monitoring Board for Iraq; Organizational Meeting of International Advisory and Monitoring Board
10/12/2003
World Electronic Media Forum Opens; UN Secretary-General Says Electronic Media Are Among Most Important Vehicles of Peace, Progress and Solidarity
10/12/2003
World Electronic Media Forum Round Table Discusses World Violence-media Violence
10/12/2003
Anwarul K. Chowdhury Designated Secretary-General of 2004 Meeting to Review Action Programme for Small Island States
10/12/2003
Goal Is "Information Society -- Open and Inclusive -- in Which Knowledge Empowers All "People, Says Secretary-General at World Electronic Media Forum
10/12/2003
Ict Has Tremendous Potential to Improve Health, Education, Governance, Says Secretary-General in Message at Launch of Ghana-india Kofi Annan Centre
10/12/2003
Win-win Outcomes Possible If Approach to Migration Is Rational, Compassionate, Secretary-General Annan Tells New Global Commission
10/12/2003
Secretary-General Urges Full Enforcement of New Merida Convention, Seen as Major Victory in Struggle Against Corruption
10/12/2003
Secretary-General Shocked by Terror Attack in Moscow
10/12/2003
Secretary-General Alarmed by Deteriorating Humanitarian Situation in Darfur Region of Sudan
10/12/2003
Open, Inclusive Information Society That Empowers All People Should Be Geneva Summit Legacy, Says Secretary-General
09/12/2003
Press Statement on Iraq by Security Council President
09/12/2003
Secretary-General Profoundly Saddened by Children’s Deaths in Afghanistan Air Strikes
09/12/2003
Secretary-General Lauds Concern of Sergio Vieira De Mello for Human Security
08/12/2003
Secretary-General Dismayed at Apparent Terrorist Explosion in Russian Commuter Train
08/12/2003
Sharon Capeling-alakija’s Life Driven by "Sense of Solidarity and Social "Justice, Secretary-General Says at Memorial Ceremony
08/12/2003
Secretary-General, in Message to Commonwealth Summit, Urges Dialogue for National Reconciliation in Zimbabwe
08/12/2003
Secretary-General, in Message for Launch of U Thant Institute Hails Predecessor’s Legacy of Focusing on the Individual
08/12/2003
Benefits of Information Technology for Indigenous Peoples to Be Highlighted at Upcoming Communications Summit
08/12/2003
Advisory Board Established to Monitor Iraq Development Fund to Meet 5 December
05/12/2003
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Expresses Grave Concern at Attempts by Armed Elements in Cote D’ivoire to Cross Ceasefire Line
05/12/2003
Press Statement on Liberia by Security Council President
05/12/2003
Time Ripe for United Nations to Take Over Peacekeeping Operations in Burundi, Security Council Told; Facilitator of Peace Process Briefs Members on Gains, Remaining Challenges After Decade of Conflict
05/12/2003
Security Council Committee Adds One Individual to Al-qaida Section of Its Consolidated List
05/12/2003
Daughter of Walt Disney, Founder of "Roots of "Peace Praised by Secretary-General for Their Generosity, Commitment to Anti-landmine Cause
05/12/2003
Secretary-General Praises Celebrity Advocates as "New Kind of "Star, Shining Light on Hardship, Injustice, in Remarks at UNICEF Gala
05/12/2003
Families Play Vital Role in Development, Peace Efforts, Secretary-General Says at Launch of Tenth Anniversary of International Year
05/12/2003
Newly Appointed High-level Panel on Threats, Challenges, Change to Meet 5 - 7 December
05/12/2003
Secretary-General Stresses Importance of Stocktaking in Message to Non-governmental Organizations Meeting in Geneva
04/12/2003
Press Statement on Somalia by President of Security Council
04/12/2003
Secretary-General, Addressing World Affairs Forum, Underscores Need for Collective Action to Face Global Challenges
04/12/2003
Secretary-General Pays Tribute to Members of Hospitality Committee for UN Delegations
04/12/2003
Secretary-General, Observing Human Rights Day, Stresses That Defending Rights Is Responsibility of All
04/12/2003
Cities Can Be Vehicles for Peace, Secretary-General Tells Los Angeles City Council
03/12/2003
Only Collective Engagement Can Tackle Africa’s Urgent Urban Challenge Says Secretary-General to Cameroon ’?africities Conference
03/12/2003
General Assembly President Announces Awardees of 2003 United Nations Prize in Field of Human Rights
03/12/2003
Security Council Committee on Somalia Discusses Findings of November Mission
02/12/2003
FAO Study Examines Impact of HIV/AIDS in Rural Africa
02/12/2003
General Assembly President, in International Day Message, Calls for Support for Efforts to Resolve Israeli-palestinian Conflict
02/12/2003
Secretary-General Appoints New Special Representative for Sierra Leone
02/12/2003
Secretary-General Hails Anniversary of Costa Rica’s Abolition of Its Armed Forces
02/12/2003
Secretary-General Reiterates Need for Political Solution to Israeli-palestinian Conflict in Statement to Committee; Each Side Wounds Itself by Harming the Other, He Says in Message to Mark International Day of Solidarity
02/12/2003
?let Us Listen to Disabled Persons ?- Not Just on This Day, but Every ’Day, Says Secretary-General in Message on International Day
01/12/2003
Rights of Children, Racism, Protecting Human Rights While Combatting Terrorism Among Issues Addressed in Texts Approved by Third Committee; Decides to Take No Action on Draft Concerning Role of Parents
01/12/2003
Human Rights Officials Emphazise HIV/AIDS Crisis: A Worsening Human Rights Emergency
01/12/2003
Secretary-General’s Report Says Israel Not in Compliance with General Assembly Resolution on West Bank "Barrier
01/12/2003
Secretary-General Underscores Importance of Careful Management in Message to Tourism Forum for Peace, Sustainable Development
01/12/2003
Humanitarian Principles of Conventional Weapons Convention "Timeless, Says Secretary-General, as States Parties Begin Geneva Meeting
01/12/2003
Secretary-General, in Message to Nobel Peace Laureates, Urges Them to Make Their Voices Heard in Review of Global Security
01/12/2003
Peace, End to Occupation, Security for Israelis All Possible, Secretary-General Says on International Day of Solidarity with Palestinians
01/12/2003
Best Way to Remember Those Lost in War Is to "Rededicate Ourselves to the Cause of "Peace, Secretary-General Tells World Veterans Federation
01/12/2003
"Intolerable and "Unacceptable Practice of Slavery Has Yet to Be Eradicated, Secretary-General Says in International Day Message
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