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31/01/2005
Bias in Election Elibility, Lack of Legislation on Violence against Women in Samoa among Concerns Voiced by Women�s Anti-Discrimination Committee
31/01/2005
United Nations Holds Informal Session on Space Technology for Disaster Management
31/01/2005
Secretary-General Shocked by Death of Shah Abu Mohammad Shamsul Kibria, Distinguished Bangladeshi Public Servant
31/01/2005
Secretary-General �Deeply Disturbed� by Attack on Darfur Village, Calls on Parties to Comply Fully with Ceasefire Agreement
31/01/2005
Secretary-General Calls on People of Iraq to Exercise Their Democratic Rights in Sunday�s Election
31/01/2005
Security Council Committee Adds One Individual to Al-Qaida Section of Its Consolidated List
31/01/2005
Security Council Condemns Violence along Blue Line Between Israel and Lebanon, Extends Mandate of UNIFIL until 31 July
31/01/2005
Security Council Extends Georgia Mission until 31 July 2005, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1582 (2005)
31/01/2005
UN-Affiliated University for Peace Appoints New Rector
28/01/2005
UN Women�s Rights Committee Issues First Findings Under Optional Protocol
28/01/2005
Statement on UN Electoral Assistance Director�s Remarks to Press
27/01/2005
Television Programming Awards to Be Presented on 28 January
27/01/2005
Public Service Advertising Awards to Be Presented on 27 January
26/01/2005
UN Secretary-General Renews Dr. Piot�s Appointment as UNAIDS Executive Director
26/01/2005
In Remarks to Group of 77, Secretary-General Says Year 2005 Offers Opportunity for "Decisive Progress� on Development, Security Agendas
26/01/2005
Disarmament Is Critical for Conflict Prevention, Peace-Building, Realizing Millennium Goals, Secretary-General Tells Conference on Disarmament
26/01/2005
�We Must Face up to What Happened in the Camps�, Secretary-General Says at Opening of Auschwitz Exhibit
26/01/2005
Press Statement on Georgia by Security Council President
26/01/2005
Women, Men in Developing Countries Are Marrying Later, Having Children Later According to UN Report
25/01/2005
Senior UN Officials Meet with High-Level Delegation from Colombia
25/01/2005
In Message to �Biodiversity 2005�, Secretary-General Calls for Ratification of Biodiversity Convention, Biosafety Protocol
25/01/2005
�Such an Evil Must Never Be Allowed to Happen Again�, Secretary-General Tells General Assembly Sesssion Commemorating Liberation of Nazi Death Camps
25/01/2005
UN Conference on Disaster Reduction Concludes; Adopts Plan of Action for Next 10 Years
25/01/2005
Nations Call for Safer Hospitals, Schools to Prepare for Disasters
25/01/2005
Atlas on Tsunami Damaged Areas in Asia Produced by FAO
25/01/2005
Asian Tsunami Inflicts Multimillion Dollar Damage on Indonesia�s Environment
25/01/2005
General Assembly Marks 60th Anniversary of Liberation of Nazi Death Camps
25/01/2005
United Nations Commemorates 60th Anniversary of Liberation of Nazi Death Camps in Europe
25/01/2005
UN-EU Renew Commitment to Fight Organized Crime
24/01/2005
United Nations Conference on Disaster Reduction in Kobe Discusses Need for Global Early Warning System
24/01/2005
UN Conference on Disaster Reduction Concludes; Adopts Plan of Action for Next Ten Years
21/01/2005
UNEP Executive Director Calls for Greater Integration of Environmental Issues in Disaster Preparedness, Response
21/01/2005
Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at United Nations Headquarters, 19 January 2005
21/01/2005
Secretary-General Stresses Need to Focus Attention on Security Sector Reform in Message to Summit of Economic Community of West African States
21/01/2005
Women�s Anti-Discrimination Committee Considers Report of Algeria
21/01/2005
Women�s Anti-Discrimination Committee Considers Situation of Women in Gabon
21/01/2005
Women�s Anti-Discrimination Committee Takes Up Reports of Paraguay
21/01/2005
United Nations Calls for Universal Effort against Terrorism
21/01/2005
Committee to Eliminate Discrimination against Women Considers Reports of Croatia
21/01/2005
Anti-Discrimination Committee Takes Up Situation of Women in Turkey
21/01/2005
Global Early Warning System Launched at Conference on Disaster Reduction
21/01/2005
General Assembly Adopts Resolution Extending Mandates of Seven Short-Term Judges of International Criminal Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia
21/01/2005
New President of Economic and Social Council Calls Failure to Realize Vision of United Nations Charter Greatest Challenge to Humanity
21/01/2005
There Is Still Time to Achieve Millennium Goals, Secretary-General Says at Dinner for Global Colloquium of University Presidents
21/01/2005
�Auschwitz � The Depth of the Abyss� Exhibition Opens at Headquarters on 24 January
21/01/2005
United Nations to Coordinate Early-Warning System for Indian Ocean
19/01/2005
New Leadership at the Universal Postal Union
19/01/2005
Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at United Nations Headquarters, 18 January 2005
19/01/2005
Tsunami Confirmed Increasing Toll of Deaths from Natural Disasters, Secretary-General Says in Message to Kobe World Conference
19/01/2005
Secretary-General, Addressing General Assembly Meeting on Tsunami Disaster, Underlines Need to Focus on Longer-Term Recovery, Reconstruction
19/01/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Ann M. Veneman, United States Secretary of Agriculture, as Executive Director of United Nations Children�s Fund (UNICEF)
19/01/2005
Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Calls Urgently on States to Submit Timely Reports on Actions to Counter Terrorism
19/01/2005
Security Council Approves Term Extensions, Appointments of Judges on Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia
19/01/2005
UN Humanitarian Chief Unveils Redesigned ReliefWeb Site
19/01/2005
World Conference on Disaster Reduction Opens in Kobe
19/01/2005
UNODC Tells European Drug Czars Crime and Terrorism Subsidized by Drug Trafficking: Democracy, Stability, and Peace Depend on Strong Counter-Drug Policies
19/01/2005
UNODC and European Commission Agree Drugs, Crime, Terrorism Inextricably Linked: Bilateral Solutions Needed to Combat New Threats
18/01/2005
United Nations Meeting in Mauritius on Small Islands Developing States Ends with Renewed Commitment
18/01/2005
Hungary Takes over the Presidency of the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River
18/01/2005
Kobe Marks 10-Year Anniversary of Devastating Earthquake on Eve of World Conference on Disaster Reduction
18/01/2005
UNFPA Welcomes Millennium Project�s Emphasis on Critical Roles of Gender, Reproductive Health in Poverty Reduction
18/01/2005
FAO to Hold Special Conference on Small Island Developing States
18/01/2005
Development Goals not Utopian, but Eminently Achievable, Secretary-General Says at Launch of Millennium Project Report
18/01/2005
Representatives of Greece, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Meet under Secretary-General�s Auspices
18/01/2005
Practical Action Plan to Combat Poverty Unveiled at UN Today
17/01/2005
United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs to Contribute to World Conference on Disaster Reduction
17/01/2005
UN Conference on Small Islands Concludes in Mauritius: Renewed Commitment on the Part of the International Community, Said UN Secretary General Kofi Annan
17/01/2005
UN Small Island Conference Adopts Mauritius Declaration, Strategy; Recommits to Sustainable Development of Most Vulnerable Nations
17/01/2005
Committee on NGOs Concludes Current Session, Recommending Consultative Status with ECOSOC for Two Organizations, Deferring Applications of Two Others
17/01/2005
Secretary-General Condemns Palestinian Terror Attack on Israeli Civilians
17/01/2005
Secretary-General Calls for �Decisive Measures� against Climate Change, Global Early Warning System, As Mauritius Meeting Continues
17/01/2005
Experts Meet to Discuss Means of Mitigating the Devastation Caused by Natural Hazards
17/01/2005
United Nations to Launch Practical Plan to Achieve Millennium Development Goals
14/01/2005
New Permanent Representative of Slovakia Presents Credentials
14/01/2005
NGO Committee Recommends Four Organizations for Consultative Status with ECOSOC, Postpones Actions on Nine Applications
14/01/2005
Secretary-General Calls for High-Level Political Commitment to Marine Conservation in Meeting on Reefs, Island Communities, Protected Areas
14/01/2005
Secretary-General, at Mauritius High-Level Segment, Stresses Importance of Prevention, Early Warning to Cover Global Threats
14/01/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Staffan de Mistura of Sweden as His Deputy Special Representative for Iraq
14/01/2005
Secretary-General Appoints David Veness of United Kingdom as Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security
14/01/2005
Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Congratulates Palestinian People on Participation in Recent Election
14/01/2005
Transcript of Press Conference by Deputy Secretary-General Louise Frechette at United Nations Headquarters, 13 January 2005
14/01/2005
Secretary-General Calls for �Decisive Measures� against Climate Change, Global Early Warning System, as Mauritius Meeting Continues
13/01/2005
Mauritius Conference Highlights: 12 January 2005
13/01/2005
Mauritius Conference Highlights: 11 January 2005
13/01/2005
The Mauritius United Nations Conference Opens with a Call for Increase in Official Development Assistance to Small Island Developing States
13/01/2005
United Nations Vienna Holds Memorial Ceremony for Tsunami Victims
13/01/2005
NGO Committee Recommends Nine Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council, Postpones Six Applications
13/01/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Generous Pledges for Tsunami Relief, Urges Establishment of Regional Early Warning Mechanism
13/01/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Lieutenant-General Joseph Owonibi (Nigeria) As Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in Liberia
13/01/2005
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Pledges Support for UN Presence in Haiti for �As Long As Necessary�
13/01/2005
Building Small Island Capacity to Withstand Economic, Environmental Shocks Focus of Panel at UN Mauritius Conference
12/01/2005
Memorial Ceremony for Tsunami Victims
12/01/2005
Security Council Examines Ways to Improve International Cooperation against Terrorism
12/01/2005
Secretary-General Announces General Assembly Special Session on 24 January to Commemorate 60th Anniversary of Liberation of Nazi Death Camps
12/01/2005
Secretary-General Forwards to General Assembly President Letter on Creation of Register of Damage Caused by Separation Wall in West Bank
12/01/2005
North-South Peace Agreement in Sudan Should Further Solution to Conflict in Darfur, Security Council Told
12/01/2005
Press Statement on Attacks, Loss of Life in Middle East by Security Council President
12/01/2005
Security Council Committee Meets Senior US Officials to Discuss Implementation of Sanctions against Al-Qaida, Taliban
12/01/2005
NGO Committee Recommends Seven Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council; Defers 19 Applications
12/01/2005
Trade �Marginalization�, Culture�s Role in Development, Future Challenges Addressed, As UN Small Island Conference Continues in Mauritius
11/01/2005
General Assembly Decides to Launch International Year for Sport (2005) on 5 November, Assesses Follow-Up to Special Session on Children
11/01/2005
Committee on NGOs Recommends 7 Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council, Defers Action on 11 Applications
11/01/2005
Statement by Secretary-General�s Spokesman on Release of Initial Analysis of Oil for Food Programme
11/01/2005
Secretary-General Saddened by Death of UN Military Observer in Lebanon
11/01/2005
Secretary-General Calls Palestinian Poll a Significant Step in Historic Transition
11/01/2005
Welcoming Sudan Peace Agreement, Secretary-General Urges Parties to Show Commitment, Determination, Courage in Implementing Accord over Long Term
11/01/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Steinar Bjornsson of Iceland Deputy Special Representative for Operations in Liberia
11/01/2005
Press Statement on Afghanistan by Security Council President
11/01/2005
Press Statement on Sudan by Security Council President
11/01/2005
Press Statement by Security Council President on Palestinian Elections
11/01/2005
Answer to Terrorism, Narcotics, Factionalism Lies in Building Strong Representative Government, Special Representative for Afghanistan Tells Security Council
11/01/2005
Anti-Discrimination Convention Remains Catalyst for Change, Secretary-General�s Special Adviser on Gender Issues Tells Committee
11/01/2005
UN Conference on Small Island States Opens in Mauritius with Focus on Their Continued Economic, Environmental Vulnerability
10/01/2005
General Assembly Adopts 40 Resolutions, Five Decisions on Wide Range of Economic, Financial Issues
10/01/2005
Civil Society Participation at United Nations Conference in Mauritius on Small Islands Developing States
10/01/2005
Committee on Rights of Child to Hold Thirty-Eighth Session in Geneva from 10 to 28 January 2005
10/01/2005
Mark Kroeker of United States Appointed Civilian Police Adviser in Peackeeping Department
10/01/2005
Major-General Randhir Kumar Mehta of India Appointed Military Adviser in Peacekeeping Department
10/01/2005
Women�s Anti-Discrimination Committee to Meet from 10 to 28 January
10/01/2005
Twenty-Two More NGOs Recommended for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council
07/01/2005
UNODC Executive Director Visits UNICRI: Expresses Need for Professionals to Fight Global Crime
07/01/2005
UNODC and Burkina Faso Offer Cutting-Edge Tools to Fight Organized Crime and Terrorism
07/01/2005
Sea, Land-Based Pollution Among Key Environment Threats to Caribbean Islands
07/01/2005
Climate Change, Overfishing Among Key Issues for Pacific Islands
07/01/2005
Water Shortages, Global Warming Risks for Indian Ocean Islands
07/01/2005
Natural, Man-Made Disasters Threaten Stability of Small Island Developing States
07/01/2005
NGO Committee Recommends 12 Organizations for Consultative Status with ECOSOC, Defers 10 Applications
07/01/2005
Press Statement on Central African Republic by Security Council President
07/01/2005
In Jakarta, Secretary-General Launches Appeal for $977 Million to Aid Tsunami Victims
06/01/2005
Chairpersons, Vice-Chairpersons of Security Council Subsidiary Bodies Elected for 2005
06/01/2005
UNFPA Calls for Greater Security for Women Affected by Tsunami
06/01/2005
UN Staff Union Donates $100,000 to Aid Victims of Indian Ocean Tsunami
06/01/2005
Opening 2005 Session, NGO Committee Recommends Consultative Status with ECOSOC for 24 Organizations, Defers Three Applications
06/01/2005
Northern Sumatra Earthquake and the Subsequent Tsunami on 26 December 2004
05/01/2005
The Mauritius United Nations Conference on Small Islands to Address Better Disaster Preparedness
05/01/2005
Secretary-General �Gravely Concerned� over Killing of Palestinian Civilians in Gaza Strip
05/01/2005
Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at United Nations Headquarters, 3 January 2005
05/01/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Peace Pact in SenegalSecretary-General Welcomes Peace Pact in Senegal
04/01/2005
Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in January 2005
04/01/2005
�Time to Show that When Calamity Strikes, Humankind Can Unite�, Says Secretary-General in Video Message
04/01/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes 31 December Agreement by Parties in Sudan, Looks Forward to Signing of Comprehensive Peace Agreement
04/01/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Mark Malloch Brown Chef de Cabinet
28/02/2005
Past Three Months Marked by Positive Trend in Kosovo, but Considerable Challenges Remain for �Crucial Year� of 2005, Security Council Told
28/02/2005
Security Council Concerned by Crises in West Africa over Power Transfer; Could Further Obstruct Efforts to Stabilize Subregion
28/02/2005
United Nations to Launch Decade of Education for Sustainable Development
28/02/2005
Secretary-General Condemns Tel Aviv Suicide Bomb Attack
28/02/2005
Lack of Funding for Security Reform, Reintegration Programmes Disturbing, Secretary-General Tells Council Meeting on West Africa
28/02/2005
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Killing of UN Peacekeepers
28/02/2005
Tunis �Summit of Solutions� Takes Shape as Second Preparatory Meeting Agrees on Financial Mechanisms, Outlines Way Forward
28/02/2005
UNFPA Events During 10-Year Review of Beijing Women�s Conference
25/02/2005
Asbestos Removal at the Vienna International Centre Proceeding Smoothly
25/02/2005
�Supply of Essential Drugs Critical in Post-Disaster Situations� Says INCB
25/02/2005
Beijing+10 Meeting to Review Progress Made in Advancement of Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women and Girls
25/02/2005
Situation of HIV/AIDS in Least Developed Countries Worsened by �Unsustainable Debt Burden�
25/02/2005
New Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka Presents Credentials
25/02/2005
Secretary-General Saddened by Kashmir Avalanche Deaths, Property Damage
25/02/2005
Macroeconomic Data for UNECE Countries Now Available on Web
25/02/2005
World Population to Increase by 2.6 Billion over Next 45 Years, with All Growth Occurring in Less Developed Regions
25/02/2005
Independent Experts Call for Renewed Efforts to Combat Continuing Institutional Racism, Large-Scale Xenophobia
25/02/2005
Under-Secretary-General Says Unsustainable Debt Burdens Worsen HIV/AIDS Situation in Least Developed Countries
24/02/2005
Security Council Reiterates Strong Condemnation of Use of Child Soldiers, Begins Consideration of Secretary-General�s Plan of Action
24/02/2005
Credibility of Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Faces Serious Challenges, Secretary-General Tells Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters
24/02/2005
September Summit Must Be Venue for World Leaders to Take Important Decisions, Deputy Secretary-General Tells European Parliament
24/02/2005
Hopes for Middle East Peace Rekindled by Israeli, Palestinian Summit, Under-Secretary-General Tells Security Council
24/02/2005
United Nations Commission to Appraise Worldwide Situation of Women, 28 February � 11 March
23/02/2005
UNODC Executive Director Calls for Stronger Law Enforcement in Naples
23/02/2005
New Permanent Representative of Malaysia Presents Credentials
23/02/2005
Safeguarding Global Environment as Urgent as Ever, Secretary-General Says in Message to Governing Council of UN Environment Programme
23/02/2005
Secretary-General Saddened by Destruction from Iran Earthquake, Says UN Ready to Respond to Humanitarian Needs
23/02/2005
Secretary-General Accepts Resignation of Ruud Lubbers
23/02/2005
Secretary-General Concerned by Stalled Talks on Togo Crises
23/02/2005
Working Group on Internet Governance Discusses Internet Protocol Addresses, Root Server Systems, Submits Preliminary Report
22/02/2005
New Permanent Representative of Nicaragua Presents Credentials
22/02/2005
New Permanent Representative of Norway Presents Credentials
21/02/2005
Secretary-General Condemns Baghdad Mosque Bombings
21/02/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Jean Dussourd Deputy Special Representative in Kosovo
21/02/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Expert Commission to Review Prosecution of 1999 Human Rights Violations in East Timor
21/02/2005
Secretary-General Expresses Concern at Exclusion of Political Groups from Myanmar National Convention
21/02/2005
Legal Committee Recommends UN Declaration on Human Cloning to General Assembly
21/02/2005
Social Development Commission Hears Introduction of Drafts on Disability, African Social Objectives
21/02/2005
Secretary-General Sending Team to Beirut to Report on Killing of Former Prime Minister
21/02/2005
Security Council Committee Adds One Individual to Al-Qaida Section of Its Consolidated List
21/02/2005
Women�s Anti-Discrimination Committee Stresses Need to Promote Participation of Italian Women in Political, Public Life
21/02/2005
China Set to Stay Growth Course, According to UNCTAD Handbook of Statistics 2004
21/02/2005
Budget Committee Recommends $53.63 Million for Secretary-General�s Plan for Strengthened UN Security, as It Concludes Current Session
21/02/2005
Capping Current Session, General Assembly Decides to Focus, in 60th Anniversary Year, on Millennium Goals, High-Level Panel Recommendations for Change
21/02/2005
Viennese Professor as United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture to Visit Georgia
18/02/2005
UN Welcomes Egypt�s Decision to Wave Surcharge for Ships Destined for UN Peacekeeping Operations
18/02/2005
Security Council Calls on Arms-Exporting Countries to Exercise �Higher Degree of Responsibility� in Small Arms Transactions
18/02/2005
Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination to Meet in Geneva from 21 February to 11 March
18/02/2005
Participants in Special Event Marking Entry Into Force of Kyoto Protocol Stress Need for Action to Counter Global Warming
18/02/2005
United Nations Holds Regional Workshop on Remote Sensing Education
17/02/2005
Outer Space Scientific and Technical Subcommittee to Hold 42nd Session in Vienna
17/02/2005
Canada to Host Annual Climate Change Conference, 28 November � 9 December 2005
17/02/2005
Social Development Commission Hears Introduction of UN Research Institute�s 2003-2004 Report
17/02/2005
Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Welcomes Resumption of Direct Talks Between Israeli Prime Minister, President of Palestinian Authority
17/02/2005
Secretary-General, High Commissioner for Human Rights Call for Urgent Action by Security Council to Halt Violence in Sudan
17/02/2005
Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Encourages International Community to Provide Advisers, Technical Support for UN Efforts in Iraq
17/02/2005
In Briefing to Security Council, Under-Secretary-General Says Elections Mark Significant Step Towards Democracy in Iraq
17/02/2005
International Community Must Immediately Find Way to Halt Killing in Darfur, Sudan, Secretary-General Tells Security Council
17/02/2005
In Message to Kyoto Protocol Ceremony, Secretary-General Calls on World Community to �Be Bold�, Quickly Take Next Steps Against Climate Change
16/02/2005
United Nations Under-Secretary-General Hails Implementation of Kyoto Climate Change Treaty
16/02/2005
Tackling Poverty, Discrimination Central to Human Advancement, Social Development Commission Told
16/02/2005
General Assembly Elects Ronny Abraham of France to International Court of Justice, Acting Concurrently with Security Council
16/02/2005
Security Council Elects Ronny Abraham of France to International Court of Justice, Acting Concurrently with General Assembly
16/02/2005
Measuring Information and Communication Technologies for Development
16/02/2005
Security Council Condemns Terrorist Bombing That Killed Former Lebanese Prime Minister, Calls on Government to Bring Perpetrators to Justice
16/02/2005
Transcript of Press Conference by Deputy Secretary-General Louise Frechette at United Nations Headquarters, 15 February 2005
15/02/2005
New Permanent Representative of Israel Presents Credentials
15/02/2005
New Permanent Representative of Peru Presents Credentials
15/02/2005
Declaration Approved at Social Development Commission�s High-Level Segment Calls for Renewed Commitment to Vision for More Just, Equitable World
15/02/2005
Speakers Call for Targeted Action against Poverty, Unemployment, Social Exclusion, As Social Development Commission Concludes High-Level Discussion
15/02/2005
Committee to Eliminate Discrimination against Women Considers Reports of Lao People�s Democratic Repulic
15/02/2005
General Assembly to Convene Special Session Commemorating Sixtieth Anniversary of Liberation of Nazi Death Camps, Monday, 24 January
15/02/2005
Sudan Peace Agreement Signed 9 January Historic Opportunity, Security Council Told
15/02/2005
Secretary-General Congratulates People of Iraq Following Election Results, Promises UN�s Deep Commitment So Next Stage in Transition
15/02/2005
Secretary-General, Accepting �Peace Through Dialogue� Award in Munich, Says Honour Affirms Importance of Institution, Not Individual
15/02/2005
Secretary-General Condemns Assassination of Former Prime Minister of Lebanon
15/02/2005
�In Strengthening the Security of Others, We Protect the Security of Our Own�, Secretary-General Says in Munich Address
15/02/2005
Secretary-General Concerned Over Deteriorating Security in Togo, Calls for Restraint, Peaceful Solution to Crisis
15/02/2005
New ILO Report Sees Weak Global Job Growth in 2004, Says European Job Growth Remains Static
14/02/2005
Security Council Strengthens Arms Embargo on C�te d�Ivoire, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1584 (2005)
14/02/2005
Palestinian Election Success Auspicious, but Situation Remains Fragile, Says Secretary-General, as Palestinian Rights Committee Opens 2005 Session
14/02/2005
Security Council Committee on Liberia Meets with Panel of Experts Appointed by Resolution 1579 (2004) Prior to Panel�s Travel to Liberia
11/02/2005
Empowering the Poor Is Most Effective in Combating Poverty
11/02/2005
�Caring Communities for the 21st Century � Imagining the Possible� Subject of Headquarters Conference 11 February
11/02/2005
Speakers in Round-Table Discussion Cite Need for Integrated Social Policies, Greater Consensus Among Governments, Private Sector, Civil Society
11/02/2005
Speakers in Round-Table Discussion on Employment Stress Urgent Need to Develop Active National Policies with Particular Focus on Youth
11/02/2005
Abject Poor Marginalized, �Voiceless�, Say Participants in Social Development Round Table on Poverty Eradication
11/02/2005
Deputy Secretary-General Opens High-Level Segment of Social Development Commission, Stressing Importance of Social Dimensions of Economic Policies
11/02/2005
Today�s Threats � Terrorism, Poverty � Require Reformed UN, Collective Action, Says Secretary-General in London Address
11/02/2005
Working Group on Internet Governance to Discuss Policy Issues and Priorities, Internet Security, Access for All
11/02/2005
Worldwide Celebrations to Mark Kyoto Protocol''s Entry Into Force, 16 February
11/02/2005
World�s Challenge � Make Globalization Work for All, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Social Development Commission
10/02/2005
New Permanent Representative of Thailand Presents Credentials
10/02/2005
Executive Director of UNODC Awarded Honorary Degree for Protecting Environment
10/02/2005
Focus on Poverty Eradication, Social Integration, Promotion of Full Employment, as Commission for Social Development Opens Current Session
10/02/2005
Committee Negotiating Treaty on Persons with Disabilities Concludes Fifth Session
10/02/2005
Forests Central to Anti-Poverty, Sustainable Development Efforts, Says Secretary-General in Message to Brazzaville Summit
09/02/2005
Secretary-General Condemns Killing of Political Leader in Sri Lanka
09/02/2005
Secretary-General Commends Steps Taken by Israeli, Palestinian Leaders
09/02/2005
Statement by Secretary-General on Resignation of Elisabeth Lindenmayer
09/02/2005
Press Statement on Sudan by Security Council President
09/02/2005
Secretary-General Concerned Togo�s Power Transfer Not Done �In Full Respect� of Constitution
09/02/2005
Palestinian Election Success Auspicious, but Situation Remains Fragile, Says Secretary-General in Statement to Palestinian Rights Committee
09/02/2005
Secretary-General Urges Quick Action to Preserve �Priceless Treasure� of African Rock Art, in Video Message
09/02/2005
Terrorism Threat to All Civilized Countries, Anathema to All Faiths, Says Secretary-General in Message to Riyadh Counter-Terrorism Conference
09/02/2005
Following Death of Togo�s President, Secretary-General Says Transfer of Power Should Be Peaceful, Consistent with Constitution
07/02/2005
UN Expert Group to Meet in Azerbaijan on Issues in Linking Implementation of Beijing Action Plan, Millennium Goals, 7 � 10 February
07/02/2005
Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General�s Chef de Cabinet at United Nations Headquarters, 3 February 2005
07/02/2005
UN Ready for 10,000 Strong Troop Deployment in Sudan to Monitor Peace Agreement, Security Council Told
07/02/2005
United Nations Human Rights Experts Express Continued Concern about Situation of Guantanamo Bay Detainees
07/02/2005
Recovery in World Economic Growth in 2004 Tempered by Continuing Global Trade Imbalances, Oil Price Uncertainties, ECOSOC Told
07/02/2005
Poverty, Unemployment and Social Integration on the Copenhagen +10 Review Agenda
04/02/2005
UNODC and Ethiopian Authorities Join Forces against Terrorism, Organized Crime and Money-Laundering
04/02/2005
Commission for Social Development Session, 9 - 18 February, to Address Poverty, Employment, Social Integration Ten Years after Social Summit
04/02/2005
Secretary-General Initiates Disciplinary Proceedings against Officials Named in Oil-for-Food Inquiry, Pledges Cooperation with any Criminal Proceedings
04/02/2005
Long-Term Support Needed, Secretary-General Says in Message to Fundraiser Concert in Bangkok
04/02/2005
Joint Inspection Unit Elects Chairman and Vice-Chairman
03/02/2005
UNODC and Kazakhstan Agree on New Anti-Drug Projects
03/02/2005
United States Engagement Crucial for Strong, Successful United Nations, Says Deputy Secretary-General in Address to Women�s Foreign Policy Group
03/02/2005
Secretary-General Offers Former United States President Clinton Position of Tsunami Special Envoy
02/02/2005
2004 Round-up: Terrorism, Iraq, Middle East, Sudan among Critical Issues Before Security Council in 2004
02/02/2005
Secretary-General Condemns Attack on African Union Monitors in South Darfur
02/02/2005
Secretary-General Calls for Immediate Restoration of Democratic Institutions in Nepal, after Consitutional Monarchy Dissolves Government
02/02/2005
Those Responsible for Darfur Crimes Must Be Held Accountable, Secretary-General Says as He Transmits Commission of Inquiry Report to Security Council
02/02/2005
As Special Committee Concludes Debate, Troop Contributors Say Peacekeeping Burden Falls Disproportionately on Developing Countries
02/02/2005
Convention on Biological Diversity to Discuss Island Biodiversity, 2010 Target, Millennium Ecosystem Assessment
01/02/2005
Secretary-General Expresses Gratitude to Nigeria for Making �Magnificent UN House� in Abuja a Reality
01/02/2005
Secretary-General Urges African Leaders to Help Make 2005 Year of Renewal for UN, Hope for Africa, in Address to Abuja Summit
01/02/2005
Secretary-General Praises Courage of Iraqi People on Election, Says Success Augers Well for Transition
01/02/2005
Secretary-General�s Message to Phuket Meeting Offers Close UN Partnership in Effort to Create Tsunami Early Warning System
01/02/2005
Press Statement by Security Council President on Iraq Elections
01/02/2005
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in February
01/02/2005
Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in February 2005
01/02/2005
UN Needs to Consolidate Peacekeeping Success, Reforms Following 2004 Surge in Operations, Under-Secretary-General Tells Special Committee
01/02/2005
In Address to Canadian Club, Deputy Secretary-General Stresses Need for �Real Progress� on Collective Security, Development, UN Reform
01/02/2005
Women�s Anti-Discrimination Committee Concludes Thirty-Second Session, Having Examined Situation of Women in Eight Countries
01/02/2005
UN Under-Secretary-General Calls for International Commitment to Combat Global Environmental Threats
31/03/2005
On Centennial of Dissolution of Norway, Sweden Union, Secretary-General Says Peaceful Settlement Inspiring Example for World Still Riven by Conflict
31/03/2005
Child, Maternal Mortality �Overlooked and Underreported Health Crisis�, Says Secretary-General in World Health Day Message
31/03/2005
First Global Assessment of Ecosystems �Unprecedented Contribution� to Development, Sustainability, Peace, Says Secretary-General
31/03/2005
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in April
31/03/2005
Eleventh United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
31/03/2005
In Monthly Wrap-up Meeting, Security Council Discusses Strategies to Address African Conflicts
31/03/2005
Security Council Extends Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo until 1 October, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1592 (2005)
31/03/2005
Redeployment of Posts �Experiment�, Development Assistance Discussed in Budget Committee
31/03/2005
Secretary-General Calls for Broad Mobilization of Resources in Fight against TB, in Message on World Day
30/03/2005
Security Council Imposes Travel Ban, Assets Freeze on Those Impeding Peace Process in Darfur, Adopting Resolution 1591 (2005) by 12-0-3
30/03/2005
Human Rights Committee Discusses Possible Reform of Treaty Body Reporting Process
30/03/2005
Greece to Contribute to United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Fund
30/03/2005
Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at United Nations Headquarters, 29 March 2005
30/03/2005
�Inquiry Has Cleared Me of Any Wrongdoing�, Says Secretary-General as Volcker Committee Issues Second Interim Report
30/03/2005
Secretary-General Pledges UN Support, Dispatches Disaster Coordination Teams, Following News of Powerful Earthquake in Indonesia
30/03/2005
UN Teams Arrive in Indonesian Quake Zones
30/03/2005
General Assembly Adopts Text on Peacekeeping, Delegates Sudan Mission Financing to Budget Committee
29/03/2005
Secretary-General Underlines NGOs� Crucial Role in Darfur, Sudan
29/03/2005
Secretary-General, in Message to Pledging Conference Calls for Assistance to Cambodia in Pursuit of Justice, National Reconciliation, Peace and Security
29/03/2005
Accountability for Crimes against UN, Associated Personnel �Woefully Inadequate�, Secretary-General Says in Message on Day of Solidarity with Missing Staff
29/03/2005
No Significant Progress Made Towards Stable Peace in C�te d�Ivoire, Security Council Told
29/03/2005
Secretary-General Condemns Continued Bombings in Lebanon, Urges All Concerned to Do Utmost to Safeguard Lebanon�s Stability, National Unity
29/03/2005
Secretary-General, in Message to UNITAR/IPS Conference on Peacekeeping, Nation-Building, Highlights Reforms in His �in Larger Freedom� Report
29/03/2005
Secretary-General, in Message to Conference, Calls for Paradigm Shift Towards �Green Growth� to Achieve Truly Sustainable Development
29/03/2005
Action Needed on Two Draft Conventions this Year, Ad Hoc Committee on Terrorism Told, as It Begins Current Session
29/03/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Security Council Authorization for Sudan Mission, to Assist Implementation of Peace Agreement
29/03/2005
Sexual Abuse in Peacekeeping Report �Hard and Unvarnished Look� at Serious Problem, Reforms Must Be Quickly Implemented, Says Secretary-General
29/03/2005
Security Council Establishes UN Mission in Sudan for Initial Period of Six Months, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1590 (2005)
29/03/2005
Briefing Security Council on Middle East, Under-Secretary-General Expresses Concern over Israel�s Failure to Freeze Expansion of Settlements
29/03/2005
Security Council Extends UN Mission in Afghanistan for Additional 12 Months, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1589 (2005)
29/03/2005
Budget Committee Takes up Revised Financing for Democratic Republic of Congo Mission
29/03/2005
High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina Briefs Security Council, Noting Recent Transfer to Hague of Five Major War Crimes Indictees
24/03/2005
Jordan Pursuing Equitable Society for All � Regardless of Disability Says Secretary-General, in Message to 2005 Award Ceremony
24/03/2005
Secretary-General Urges Arab States to Take Lead in Uniting World against Terrorism, in Address to Algiers Summit
24/03/2005
Day of Solidarity with Detained, Missing Staff to Be Observed at Headquarters on 28 March
24/03/2005
Human Rights Committee Concludes Review of Report by Greece
24/03/2005
Fourth Committee Recommends Endorsement of Proposals by Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations
24/03/2005
Budget Committee Takes Up Additional Financing Requests for Iraq, Bougainville Missions
24/03/2005
Photo Exhibit �Raising the Bar: New Horizons in Disability Sports� Opens at Headquarters 23 March
24/03/2005
Human Rights Committee Concludes Considerations of Uzbekistan�s Report; Questions Pressed on Failure to Heed Requests for Stays of Execution
23/03/2005
Mid-September Earliest Possible Date for Afghanistan Parliamentary Elections, Special Representative Tells Security Council
23/03/2005
New Permanent Representative of Zimbabwe Presents Credentials
22/03/2005
Death Penalty Use, Prison Conditions, Widespread Violence against Women Issues Raised, as Human Rights Committee Takes Up Uzbekistan�s Report
22/03/2005
Secretary-General Saddened by Death of Two Peacekeepers in Haiti, Says UN Remains fully Committed after Cowardly Attacks
22/03/2005
Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at United Nations Headquarters, 21 March 2005
22/03/2005
Secretary-General Expresses Concern over Escalation in Southern Kyrgyzstan
22/03/2005
Secretary-General Proposes Strategy for UN Reform to General Assembly, Giving Equal Weight to Development, Security, Human Rights
22/03/2005
Secretary-General Condemns Bomb Attack in Pakistan; Appeals for Calm in Face of �Brazen and Cowardly Act�
22/03/2005
Secretary-General Appeals to All Parties to Safeguard Stability, National Unity Following Beirut Car Bombing
22/03/2005
Secretary-General Calls for Deal by World Leaders on Poverty, Security, Human Rights
22/03/2005
King Abdullah II of Jordan to Accept FDR International Disability Award at United Nations, 23 March
22/03/2005
General Assembly President, in World Water Day Message, Calls Right to Safe Drinking Water Basic to Sustainable Development, Human Dignity
22/03/2005
Secretary-General Presents Report �In Larger Freedom� to General Assembly, Outlining Ambitious Plan for United Nations Reform
22/03/2005
UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Calls on Democratic Republic of Congo Authorities to Assume Their Responsibilities Towards Congolese Population
22/03/2005
Assistance to Third States Affected by Sanctions among Issues Addressed, as Charter Committee Concludes 2005 Session
21/03/2005
In Message for International Day, General Assembly President Urges Governments to Intensify Efforts in Fighting Racial Discriminaiton
21/03/2005
Humanitarian Situation Deteriorating in Ituri District of Democratic Republic of Congo
18/03/2005
Panel Discussion at the United Nations on Countering Terrorism
18/03/2005
Secretary-General Expects Full Withdrawal of All Syrian Troops from Lebanon Before Lebanese Elections
18/03/2005
Security Council Extends UN Advance Mission in Sudan Until 24 March, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1588 (2005)
18/03/2005
Human Rights Committee Takes Up Report of Mauritius
18/03/2005
Budget Committee Briefed on Latest Developments in Plan to Refurbish UN Headquarters
18/03/2005
Budget Committee Considers Additional Financing Requests for Peacekeeping Missions in Cyprus, Kosovo
18/03/2005
United Nations Human Rights Experts Call for Urgent, Effective Action on Darfur, Sudan
17/03/2005
Access to Safe Water a Priority as the UN Marks the Beginning of International Decade
17/03/2005
Major Efforts Needed to Better Manage World�s Water � �Our Lifeline For Survival� in 21st Century, Says Secretary-General in World Day Message
17/03/2005
�No One Can Be Neutral� in Fight against Virus of Racism, Says Secretary-General in Message on International Day
17/03/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Convening of Transitional General Assembly of Iraq
17/03/2005
Much of UN Mission Direct Response to Horrors of Nazism, Holocaust, Says Secretary-General, in Remarks at Jerusalem Dinner
17/03/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Erskine Bowles as Deputy Special Envoy for Tsunami Recovery
17/03/2005
WFP Hails Donation from Hungary for Sri Lanka Tsunami Survivors
17/03/2005
Changes to Iceland�s Penal Code Aimed at Combating Terrorism Focus of Debate in Human Rights Committee
17/03/2005
New Permanent Representative of Portugal Presents Credentials
16/03/2005
Long-Term, Sustainable Finance Needed for Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Stockholm Meeting
16/03/2005
Security Council Re-Establishes Group Monitoring Somalia Arms Embargo for Further Six Months, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1587 (2005)
16/03/2005
�Green Growth� Focus of Seoul Ministerial Conference 24-29 March
16/03/2005
Membership of Principal United Nations Organs in 2005
16/03/2005
UN Has �Sacred Responsibility� to Combat Hatred, Intolerance, Says Secretary-General, in Remarks at Jerusalem Holocaust Memorial
16/03/2005
Ten Central and Southeast European States Join Forces in International Cooperation on Counter-Terrorism, Corruption and the Fight against Transnational Organized Crime
15/03/2005
United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime Receives 100th Instrument of Ratification
15/03/2005
Secretary-General Reiterates Determination to Build Global, Inclusive Information Society, in Message to Ceremony Launching Digital Solidarity Fund in Geneva
15/03/2005
Secretary-General Praises Peter Hansen�s �Unflagging Energy, Commitment and Leadership� in Remarks to Staff of Palestine Relief Agency
15/03/2005
Security Council Presidential Statement Welcomes Burundi�s Approval of Post-Transitional Constitution
15/03/2005
Security Council Extends Ethiopia/Eritrea Mission until September, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1586
15/03/2005
Security Council Extends Deadline for Nominations to Former Yugoslavia Tribunal until 31 March
15/03/2005
Opening Current Session, Charter Committee Discusses Questions Related to Imposition of Sanctions Including Impact on Third States, Unintended Consequences
15/03/2005
Country Visits Signal New Phase of Work for United Nations Counter-Terrorism Body
15/03/2005
Secretary-General Pays Respects to Slain Staff of Palestine Relief Agency, Bids Farewell to Peter Hansen
15/03/2005
Commission on Human Rights Opens Sixty-First Session
15/03/2005
Board of Trustees of UN Voluntary Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery Concludes Tenth Session
14/03/2005
Commission on Status of Women Adopts 10 Wide-Ranging Resolutions, but Fails to Conclude Current Session
14/03/2005
Women Continue to Face Host of Persistent Obstacles to Advancement, Commission Told, as High-Level Debate Continues
14/03/2005
Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination Concludes Sixty-Sixth Session
14/03/2005
Eleventh United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice to Be Held in Bangkok, 18-25 April 2005
11/03/2005
Gender-Sensitive Macroeconomic Policies, Regional Gender-Equality Promotion Subjects of Women�s Commission Panel Discussions
11/03/2005
Secretary-General Kofi Annan Launches Global Strategy against Terrorism in Madrid
11/03/2005
Human Rights Committee to Hold Eighty-Third Session in New York from 14 March to 1 April 2005
11/03/2005
Commission on Human Rights to Hold Sixty-First Session at Palais des Nations from 14 March to 22 April 2005
11/03/2005
Lieutenant-General Babacar Gaye Appointed New Force Commander of UN Organization Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo
11/03/2005
United Nations Hosts Conference on International Sale of Goods and International Commercial Arbitration
11/03/2005
Security Council Extends Sudan Advance Mission Until 17 March, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1585 (2005)
11/03/2005
Secretary-General Offers Global Strategy for Fighting Terrorism, in Address to Madrid Summit
11/03/2005
United Nations Holds Training Course on Satellite-Aided Search and Rescue
10/03/2005
Secretary-General Kofi Annan Launches Global Strategy against Terrorism in Madrid
10/03/2005
Youth Perspectives on Promotion of Gender Equality Focus of Women�s Commission Panel
10/03/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Voluntary Surrender to International Tribunal by Kosovo�s former Prime Minister
10/03/2005
Secretary-General Pleased Bolivia Agreement Reached through Dialogue, Respect for Constitution.
10/03/2005
Security Council Press Statement on Haiti
10/03/2005
Security Council Presidential Statement Welcomes Conclusions of 1 March London Meeting on Support for Palestinian Authority
10/03/2005
United Nations International Meeting on Question of Palestine Concludes Two-Day Session
10/03/2005
UN Meeting on Palestine Discusses Role of Parliaments, Civil Society in Advocating Adherence to International Law
10/03/2005
UN Meeting on Question of Palestine Discusses Responsibility of Governments in Upholding International Law
10/03/2005
Budget Committee Takes up Administration of Justice within UN System
10/03/2005
Women�s Commission Hears Introduction of Eight Draft Resolutions; Discusses Challenges to Gender-Related Statistics, Indicators
10/03/2005
�Historic Fundamental Progress Possible� in 2005 for Transforming Global Security System, Says Deputy Secretary-General in Berlin Address
09/03/2005
As Result of Beijing Conference, World Has Recognized Critical Importance of Gender Equality to Peace, Development, Secretary-General Tells Observance
09/03/2005
UN Must Live Up to Own Charter Principles on Equal Rights for Men, Women, Says Secretary-General, in Remarks at Headquarters Women�s Day Event
09/03/2005
Business Community Has �Direct Stake� in Helping World Reach Anti-Poverty Goals, Says Secretary-General in Message to South Asia Global Compact Meeting
09/03/2005
�This Is a Moment of Promise� in Search for Middle East Peace Says Secretary-General in Message to Geneva Meeting
09/03/2005
Advancement of Women Deserves �Collective Action�, Says General Assembly President on International Day
09/03/2005
UN International Meeting on Question of Palestine Hears Legal Analysis of Advisory Opinion of ICJ
09/03/2005
United Nations International Meeting on Question of Palestine Starts at Palais des Nations
09/03/2005
UN Strategy for Information, Communication Technologies among Issues Taken Up by Budget Committee
09/03/2005
General Assembly Adopts United Nations Declaration on Human Cloning by Vote of 84-34-37
08/03/2005
United States to Elaborate on National Drug Control Policy at CND
08/03/2005
Outer Space Scientific and Technical Subcommittee Concludes 42nd Session in Vienna
08/03/2005
UN Drug Officials Discuss Issues and Challenges at 48th Session of Commission on Narcotic Drugs
08/03/2005
�We Are Not Moving Fast Enough� to Deal with Appalling Situation in Darfur, Says Secretary-General, After Meeting with Security Council
08/03/2005
Security Council Presidential Statement Welcomes Progress in Somali National Reconciliation, Notes Need for Expanded UN Presence
08/03/2005
Procurement Reform, Outsourcing Practices, Peacekeeping Air Safety Vital to Current, Future UN Operations, Budget Committee Told
08/03/2005
Secretary-General, Noting Syrian President�s Speech, Dispatches Envoy to Beirut, Damascus to Discuss Security Council Resolution 1559
07/03/2005
Sustainable Development Preparatory Meeting Concludes Week-Long Session; Will Forward Policy Options on Water, Sanitation, Housing to Commission
07/03/2005
Effectiveness of Drug Treatment Courts to Be Highlighted at CND
07/03/2005
Full Implementation of 1995 Beijing Action Plan for Women Essential to Achieving Global Anti-Poverty Goals, Women�s Commission Declares
07/03/2005
Thirty-Year UN Effort to Promote Gender Equality Celebrated at International Women�s Day Headquarters Observance
07/03/2005
Secretary-General Meets with His Special Representative to Democratic Republic of Congo
07/03/2005
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty �True Cornerstone� of Global Security, Says Secretary-General on Agreement�s Thirty-Fifth Anniversary
07/03/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Pierre Schori As New Special Representative for C�te d�Ivoire
07/03/2005
OSCE Could Play Key Role in Kosovo�s Standards Review Process, Security Council Told
04/03/2005
United Nations in Vienna Commemorates International Women�s Day
04/03/2005
New Permanent Observer of Palestine Presents Credentials
04/03/2005
Gender Discrimination�s Disastrous Effects Starkly Illustrated by HIV/AIDS Pandemic, Women�s Commission Told
04/03/2005
Security Council Condemns Murder of Nine UN Peacekeepers in Democratic Republic of Congo
04/03/2005
Drug Chiefs from Afghanistan and Colombia Meet with UNODC Executive Director in Vienna
04/03/2005
Intergovernmental Preparatory Meeting of Commission on Sustainable Development Considers Ways to Speed Up Access to Safe Water, Sanitation, Housing
04/03/2005
Speakers in Sustainable Development Preparatory Meeting Stress Need for Gender Mainstreaming, Resource Mobilization, Technology Transfer, Capacity-Building
03/03/2005
Commission on Narcotic Drugs Meets in Vienna, 7-14 March 2005
03/03/2005
UNODC and UNIDO Join Forces to Fight Drug Trafficking and Improve Economic Development
03/03/2005
United Nations Counter-Drugs Chief Calls on Private Sector to Rebuild Regions Gutted by Drugs and Crime
03/03/2005
Women�s Efforts to Take Rightful Place in Societies after Tragedy of War Highlighted, as Women�s Commission Concludes High-Level Debate
03/03/2005
Education, Gender Equality Together Must Be Given Priority, Secretary-General Says in Video Message to Conference on Gender Parity
03/03/2005
Secretary-General Calls for Reining in of Militias in C�te d�Ivoire
03/03/2005
In Message for International Women�s Day, Secretary-General Cites Need for Targeted Action to Change Historical Legacy Putting Women at Disadvantage
02/03/2005
Progress in Advancing Women�s Rights, Expanding Economic Opportunities Highlighted, as Women�s Commission Begins High-Level Debate
02/03/2005
Fate of Terrorist Attack Survivors too Often Neglected, Secretary-General Says in Message to Book Launch Meeting
02/03/2005
Citing Potential for Peace, Secretary-General Pledges UN Support For Good Governance, Security, Development at Meeting to Support Palestinian Authority
02/03/2005
Secretary-General Congratulates Burundi for Successful Referendum on Constitution
02/03/2005
Press Statement on Timor-Leste by Security Council President
02/03/2005
ECOSOC Decides to Consider Reports on Burundi, Guinea-Bissau During 2005 Session in July
02/03/2005
Sustainable Development Preparatory Meeting Holds Interactive Discussions on Water, Sanitation, Human Settlements
02/03/2005
Annual Report of the International Narcotics Control Board Focuses on Need to Integrate Drug Demand and Supply Strategies
01/03/2005
No Tool for Development More Powerful than Women�s Empowerment, Says Secretary-General, as Women�s Commission Opens 2005 Session
01/03/2005
Secretary-General Delighted by Willingness of Supachai Panitchpakdi to Serve as Head of UNCTAD
01/03/2005
Secretary-General Condemns Suicide Car Bombing in Iraq �in the Strongest Possible Terms�
01/03/2005
Secretary-General Asks Civil Service Commission to do Utmost to Create Conditions which UN System Staff Need to Succeed
01/03/2005
Empowerment of Women the Most Effective Development Tool, Secretary-General Tells Commission on Status of Women
01/03/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Designation of Interim Head of State of Togo
01/03/2005
Secretary-General Proposes Appointment of Supachai Panitchpakdi, Curently WTO Director-General, as Head of UNCTAD
01/03/2005
Press Statement by Security Council President on Terrorist Attack in Israel
01/03/2005
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in March
01/03/2005
Tangible Progress Made Building Timor-Leste�s Democratic Institutions, but Major Challenges Remain, Security Council Told
01/03/2005
Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in March 2005
01/03/2005
Peacekeeping Special Committee Concludes 2005 Session, with Report Noting Unprecedented Increase in Operations
01/03/2005
Media Executives Join Forces to Fight AIDS at MIPTV
28/04/2005
New Permanent Representative of Sudan Presents Credentials
28/04/2005
Secretary-General Nominates Kemal Derviş of Turkey as New Administrator of United Nations Development Programme
27/04/2005
Secretary-General Gravely Concerned by Violence Following Togo Elections, Reiterates Urgent Appeal for Calm
27/04/2005
Security Council Press Statement on Democratic Republic of Congo
27/04/2005
On Chernobyl Disaster Anniversary, Secretary-General Urges Dramatic Expansion of Development Assistance to Countries Most Affected
27/04/2005
Latin America�s Treaty Prohibiting Nuclear Weapons �Inspiring Landmark� for Disarmament, Says Secretary-General in Message to Mexico Meeting
27/04/2005
Security Council Committee Reaffirms Support For Expert Group�s Work in Democratic Republic of Congo
27/04/2005
Security Council Briefed on Mediation Effort in C�te d�Ivoire Peace Process; Told UN Mission Needs Strengthened Mandate to Take on Additional Tasks
27/04/2005
New DVD Film on Hubble Space Telescope Is Launched
27/04/2005
UNODC Assists Albania in Fighting Drug Trafficking and Organized Crime
26/04/2005
Workshop on Criminal Justice Reform Highlights Need for Restorative Justice As Alternative to Prison
26/04/2005
Activities of Secretary-General in Indonesia, 19 - 25 April
26/04/2005
Secretary-General Dispatches Team to Verify Syrian Withdrawal from Lebanon
26/04/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Peaceful Election in Togo, Says Should Provide Sound Platform for Transition
26/04/2005
Security Council Briefed by Chairmen of Anti-Terrorism Committees; Calls for Strengthened Cooperation, Enhanced Information Sharing
26/04/2005
Tsunami Relief Effort Must Be Done Right, Used As Model for Future, Says Special Envoy at Headquarters Conference
26/04/2005
Sustainable Development Commission Adopts Policy Options, Practical Measures Aimed at Speeding Implementation of Water, Sanitation, Human Settlement Goals
25/04/2005
11th UN Crime Congress Concludes with Adoption of Bangkok Declaration Calling for Action against Organized Crime, Terrorism
25/04/2005
�Around-the-Clock� Capability Needed to Successfully Fight Cybercrime, Workshop Told
25/04/2005
Proliferation of Small Arms Banned
25/04/2005
International Anti-Corruption Coordination Group Discusses Preventing and Controlling Corruption in Emergency Disaster Relief
25/04/2005
Crime Congress High-Level Segment Opens with Challenge to Meet Growing Threats of Terrorism, Mass Destruction Weapons, Cybercrime
25/04/2005
UN Office on Drugs and Crime Releases CD-Roms on Crime Congress Documentation
25/04/2005
Commission on Human Rights Concludes Sixty-First Session After Adopting, 86 Resolutions, 16 Decisions, 4 Statements by Chairman
25/04/2005
Secretary-General, in Message to Regional Summit, Calls on Burundi�s Leaders to Take Last Step Towards Meeting Aspirations of Their People
25/04/2005
Promoting Social Progress, Better Living Standards As Important Now As Fifty Years Ago, Secretary-General Says in Address to Asian-African Summit
25/04/2005
Security, Development, Human Rights All Essential for Life �In Larger Freedom�, Crime Congress High-Level Meeting Told
22/04/2005
Criminalization of Computer Wrongdoing Prerequisite for Combating Cybercrime, Workshop Told
22/04/2005
General Assembly Adopts Convention on Nuclear Terrorism; Will Open for Signature at Headquarters 14 September
22/04/2005
United Nations Vienna Staff Contribute to Tsunami Relief Aid
22/04/2005
Solving Global Water Crisis �Moral Imperative�, Access to Water Human Right, Mikhail Gorbachev Tells Sustainable Development Commission
22/04/2005
Effective UN Important for All � But Perhaps Most Important for Developing World, Says Secretary-General in Jakarta Remarks
22/04/2005
Secretary-General Reiterates Call for Restraint, Dialogue in Ecuador, As Vice-President Assumes Presidency
22/04/2005
Middle East Events Continue to Confirm Potential for Peace, Though Process Remains Fragile, Under-Secretary-General Tells Security Council
22/04/2005
Under-Secretary-General Responds to �Rich and Intense Debate� on UN Information Activities, As Committee Concludes General Discussion
22/04/2005
Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights to Hold Thirty-Fourth Session from 25 April to 13 May 2005
22/04/2005
General Assembly Authorizes Budget of $595.5 Million for Initial Establishment of United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Sudan
22/04/2005
Workshop on Measures to Combat Computer-Related Crime
22/04/2005
Crime Congress Committee II Discusses Strengths, Weaknesses of International Legal Regime to Counter Terrorism
21/04/2005
Workshop Identifies Challenges to International Law Enforcement Cooperation in Countering Organized Crime
21/04/2005
From Cows to Kilowatts, Berries into Businesses -- Winners of First Seed Awards Announced
21/04/2005
Deputy Secretary-General Stresses Role of Commission on Sustainable Development As Member States Seek Adjustment to Meet Needs of New Century
21/04/2005
Information Centre Rationalization, Website, Library Modernization Among Issues Addressed in Information Committee Debate
21/04/2005
Secretary-General Calls for Free, Peaceful Vote, As Togo Approaches 24 April Presidential Election
21/04/2005
Secretary-General Proposes Appointment of Inga-Britt Ahlenius of Sweden As Under-Secretary-General for Internal Oversight Services
21/04/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Warren Sach of United Kingdom As Assistant Secretary-General, Controller
21/04/2005
Haiti Security Improved, But International Assistance Remains Vital for Social, Political Progress, Security Council Told
21/04/2005
Integrated Management of Water Resources Key to Attaining Millennium Development Goals, Says World Meteorological Organization Chief
21/04/2005
Global Anti-Poverty Fight Can Be Won with Smart Policies, Affordable Technologies, Says Deputy Secretary-General in New York Remarks
21/04/2005
�We Must Be Bold�, Innovative in Attempting to Reach Anti-Poverty Goals, Says Deputy Secretary-General to Sustainable Development Commission
21/04/2005
Third Meeting of Working Group on Internet Governance Focuses on Internet Use, Spam, Other Key Public Policy Issues
21/04/2005
Workshop to Discuss Enhancing International Law Enforcement Cooperation
21/04/2005
Workshop to Explore Strategies and Best Practices for Crime Prevention Related to Urban Crime and Youth at Risk
20/04/2005
UN Standards, Norms Provide States with Valuable Guidelines, Best Practices, Crime Congress Committee I Told
20/04/2005
UN Convention Against Corruption Becoming Global Standard for Strong Anti-Corruption Regime, Crime Congress Committee II Told
20/04/2005
Secretary-General Congratulates Pope Benedict XVI, Wishes Him Strength, Courage in Assuming Responsibilities
20/04/2005
Press Statement on Iraq-Kuwait by Security Council President
20/04/2005
11th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice to Discuss Criminal Justice Reform
20/04/2005
11th UN Crime Congress Celebrates 50 Years of Standard-Setting in Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
19/04/2005
Consequences of Economic Crimes Affect People''s Sense of Society''s Fairness, Crime Congress'' Committee I Told
19/04/2005
�Pieces in Place� on Global Deal to Promote Development, Security, Human Rights, Says Secretary-General in Remarks to Headquarters Panel
19/04/2005
Expectations of Momentous Decisions High, Secretary-General Says at Opening of High-Level Economic and Social Council Meeting
19/04/2005
Secretary-General Notes Election Outcome in Northern Cyprus, Welcomes Renewed Evidence of Commitment to Peaceful Resolution
19/04/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Joint Statement by Leaders of India, Pakistan
19/04/2005
Secretary-General, in Message to Joint Parliamentary Assembly, Urges Members to Play Their Part Towards Meeting Millennium Goals
19/04/2005
Robust Capacity-Building Vital for Rule-Of-Law Assistance to Post-Conflict Societies, Secretary-General Says in Message to Crime Prevention Congress
19/04/2005
Unique Opportunity to Make World Freer, Fairer, Safer �Must Not Be Missed�, Says Secretary-General in Remarks to Finance Officials in Washington
19/04/2005
Secretary-General Urges Dialogue to Resolve Ecuador�s Constitutional Crisis
19/04/2005
Security Council Widens Arms Embargo on Democratic Republic of Congo to Include Travel Ban, Assets Freeze on Violators
19/04/2005
UN Information Department Takes Action to Improve Public Image of UN Around World, Under-Secretary-General Tells Information Committee
19/04/2005
Secretary-General Asks, �If Not Now, When?� As He Undescores Need to Tackle Poverty, Terrorism, Deadly Weapons, Killer Diseases in High-Level Meeting
18/04/2005
Welcoming Delegates, Crown Prince of Thailand Highlights Need for Effective Cooperation against Transnational Crime
18/04/2005
Antonio Maria Costa, Director-General, United Nations Office at Vienna, Executive Director, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
18/04/2005
United Nations Crime Congress in Thailand Calls for Rapid Response to Crime Threat
18/04/2005
Minister of Justice of Thailand Elected President of Eleventh United Nations Crime Congress
18/04/2005
Eleventh United Nations Crime Congress Opens in Bangkok with Focus on Organized Crime, Terrorism
18/04/2005
United Nations Secretary-General Calls for Universal Ratification of Treaties on Corruption, Terrorism, Organized Crime
18/04/2005
Outer Space Legal Subcommittee Concludes 44th Session in Vienna
18/04/2005
United Nations Provides Additional Search Option for Official Document System
18/04/2005
Secretary-General Condemns Violence Against UN Personnel, Following Killing of Peacekeeper in Haiti
18/04/2005
Security Council Mission in Haiti Condemns Murder of Peacekeeper in Cit� Soleil, Reiterates Full Support for UN Presence, Transitional Government
18/04/2005
UN Dublin Forum Calls for Practical Interventions to Promote Education Through Information Technology
18/04/2005
Focus Will Be UN Information Department�s Completed Reorientation, As Committee on Information Meets at Headquarters 18 - 28 April
18/04/2005
Ad Hoc Committee Charged with Strengthening Legal Protection for International Personnel Concludes One-Week Session
18/04/2005
General Assembly Approves Arrangements for September High-Level Summit
18/04/2005
Sustainable Development Commission Begins Negotiations on Draft Outcome Document
18/04/2005
UN Will Host Finance Ministers, Development Decision Makers, at Headquarters, 18 April
18/04/2005
New UN Report Outlines Indicators for Sustainable Energy Use
15/04/2005
Budget Committee Takes Up Financing for Sudan Mission
15/04/2005
UN Project Finds Thousands of Megawatts of Solar, Wind Energy Potential in 13 Developing Countries
15/04/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes James Wolfensohn�s Appointment by Quartet As Special Envoy for Gaza Disengagement
15/04/2005
Commission on Population and Development Concludes Thirty-Eighth Session, Says Urgent Action Against HIV/Aids Crucial to Meeting Global Anti-Poverty Goals
14/04/2005
INCB Expert Group Calls for Measures to Stop Illicit Drug Trade through the Internet
14/04/2005
Working Group on Internet Governance to Meet in Geneva, 18 - 20 April
14/04/2005
Former United States President Clinton, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan Call for Renewed Commitment to Tsunami Region
14/04/2005
Sustainable Development Commission Continues Interactive Panel Discussions, with Focus on Connections among Water, Sanitation, Human Settlements
14/04/2005
General Assembly Unanimously Adopts Resolution Approving Work Plan for Commemoration of Organization�s Sixtieth Anniversary
14/04/2005
Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan and Special Envoy Bill Clinton at United Nations Headquarters, 13 April 2005
14/04/2005
Secretary-General Concerned by Mounting Tensions in Guinea-Bissau in Advance of June Elections
14/04/2005
Secretary-General Congratulates General Assembly on Adoption of International Convention on Nuclear Terrorism
14/04/2005
In Message to ICT Task Force Meeting in Dublin, Secretary-General Stresses Importance of ICT �To Help Unlock the Door to Education�
14/04/2005
Former United States President Clinton, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan Call for Renewed Commitment to Tsunami Region
14/04/2005
Election of FAO Director-General � Dr. Diouf Sole Candidate
13/04/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Establishment of Human Rights Office in Nepal
13/04/2005
Secretary-General Heartened by European Commission�s Proposal for Ambitious Targets for Official Development Assistance
13/04/2005
In Video Message for Global AIDS Initiative, Secretary-General Says �You Can Save Lives by Attacking Ignorance in Every Corner of the Planet�
13/04/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Latvia�s President as �In Larger Freedom� Envoy
13/04/2005
Media Leaders from Around Globe Expand Response to UN�s Call to Fight AIDS Epidemic
13/04/2005
Greece, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Continue Discussions with Special Representative on �Name� Issue
13/04/2005
Security Council Welcomes Commitment by FDLR to Renounce Use of Force against Rwanda
13/04/2005
Commission on Sustainable Development Holds Six Interactive Discussions on Water, Sanitation, Human Settlements
13/04/2005
Press Statement on Central African Republic by Security Council President
13/04/2005
Committee on Commodity Problems Opens at FAO
13/04/2005
UN ICT Task Force to Meet in Dublin, 13 - 15 April, with Focus on ICT for Education
13/04/2005
Ad Hoc Committee on Safety of UN Personnel Elects Vice-Chair
13/04/2005
With Reform, UN Can Be More Effective Conflict-Prevention Instrument, Deputy Secretary-General Fr�chette Tells Stockholm Seminar
12/04/2005
The Eleventh United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, Bangkok, Thailand, 18-25 April 2005
12/04/2005
Citing �Massive Shortfalls in Funding�, Secretary-General Appeals for $2.6 Billion for South Sudan
12/04/2005
Immense Challenges Remain in Meeting Water, Sanitation, Human Settlement Goals, Sustainable Development Commission Told
12/04/2005
Press Statement on Iraq by Security Council President
12/04/2005
Convening of Transitional Assembly, Election of President, Vice-Presidents Are Evidence of Iraq�s Progress Towards Democratic Future, Security Council Told
12/04/2005
Former President Clinton, Media Leaders to Exchange Ideas on Combating HIV/AIDS on 12 April
12/04/2005
Ad Hoc Committee on Safety of UN Personnel Opens Current Session, Scheduled for Conclusion on 15 April
12/04/2005
UN Chief Executives Meet in Mont P�lerin, Switzerland
11/04/2005
Secretary-General Urges Myanmar to Clarify Position on Road Map, Allow Return of Special Envoy as Soon as Possible
11/04/2005
UN �Group of Friends� Meets in Geneva to Review Georgia-Abkhazia Peace Process
11/04/2005
UN Security Council to Visit Haiti, 13 � 16 April
11/04/2005
Population and Development Commission Suspends Session; Will Act on HIV/AIDS Text Next Week
11/04/2005
September Summit Last Chance to Mobilize Action for Timely Achievement of Millennium Goals, General Assembly Told
11/04/2005
Government Ministers to Decide on Policies to Reach Goals on Water, Sanitation, Human Settlements
11/04/2005
UNODC Assists Central Asian States, Afghanistan, Mongolia and the Russian Federation in Fight against Terrorism
08/04/2005
United Nations Expert Group Meeting to Discuss Challenges in Measuring Violence against Women
08/04/2005
Secretary-General Applauds Inauguration of Bus Service across Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir
08/04/2005
Secretary-General Outlines Major Proposals to Reform UN Human Rights Machinery, in Address to Geneva Human Rights Commission
08/04/2005
Security Council Establishes Commission to Assist Investigation Into Beirut Bombing that Killed Former Lebanese Prime Minister
08/04/2005
Expected to Reach 7 Billion by 2013, World Population Currently Stands at 6.5 Billion, Commission Told
08/04/2005
Future of Societies Depends on Improving Health of Every Mother and Child, Says General Assembly President, in World Health Day Message
08/04/2005
Speakers Question Possibility of �Package� Adoption of Reform Proposals, as General Assembly Continues Debate on �In Larger Freedom�
07/04/2005
New Permanent Representative of International Centre for Migration Policy Development Presents Credentials
07/04/2005
New Permanent Representative of the People�s Republic of China Presents Credentials
07/04/2005
Secretary-General Condemns Attack in Jammu and Kashmir Aimed at Inaugural Bus Service Across Line of Control
07/04/2005
Secretary-General Congratulates Iraqis on Election of Presidents, Vice-Presidents; Says UN Stands Ready to Support Reconstruction
07/04/2005
Secretary-General Saddened at Death of Prince Rainier III of Monaco
07/04/2005
In Population Commission, Keynote Speaker Calls for �Marshall Plan� by Rich Countries to Counter AIDS Epidemic
07/04/2005
Budget Committee Recommends Increased Financing for Peacekeeping Missions in Democratic Republic of Congo, Cyprus, Kosovo
07/04/2005
Secretary-General�s Reform Recommendations �Did Not Go Far Enough�, General Assembly Told, as Debate Begins on �in Larger Freedom�
07/04/2005
World Bank Official Stresses Need to Capitalize on �Unprecedented Global Solidarity� to Fight HIV/AIDS, as Population Commission Continues
06/04/2005
Luciano Pavarotti to Promote UN Causes During Series of Concerts, 2005 - 2006
06/04/2005
IPCC to Adopt Major New Report on Safeguarding Ozone Layer, Global Climate System
05/04/2005
Secretary-General Notes Zimbabwe Parliamentary Election Conducted Peacefully; Concerned Opposition Still Considers Conditions Unfair
05/04/2005
�Calling Ourselves Colleagues of Dag Hammarskj�ld Is a Badge of Honour We All Wear� Says Secretary-General, Opening Commemorative Lecture Series
05/04/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Agreement on Withdrawal of Syrian Troops
05/04/2005
Secretary-General Appeals to Parliamentarians to Help Advance UN Reform to Meet 21st Century Challenges, in Message to Manila Meeting
05/04/2005
Secretary-General Saddened by Death of Pope John Paul II, Spiritual Guide, Tireless Advocate of Peace
05/04/2005
Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations Begins Review of Report on Sexual Exploitation
05/04/2005
Security Council Extends UN Operation in C�te d�Ivoire until 4 May, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1594 (2005)
05/04/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Envoys for September Summit
05/04/2005
Maternal Mortality Unacceptably High, Population Commission Told, as It Opens Current Session
05/04/2005
Experts Meet in Geneva on 5 April to Explore Action to Counter Violence against Children
05/04/2005
General Assembly President Offers Condolences on Death of Pope John Paul II
05/04/2005
Bold, Far-Reaching UN Reform Urgent, Necessary, Says Deputy Secretary-General in Ontario Address
05/04/2005
WHO Press Conference: The World Health Report 2005 � Make Every Mother and Child Count
05/04/2005
Child and Maternal Mortality Need more Attention
04/04/2005
Japanese Youth Donations Exceed Four Million Dollars
04/04/2005
New Permanent Representative of Belarus Presents Credentials
04/04/2005
Ad Hoc Committee Adopts Draft Nuclear Terrorism Convention, Culmination of Negotiations Begun In 1998
04/04/2005
Secretary-General Says Nuclear Terrorism Convention Adds Building Block to Global Anti-Terrorism Strategy, in Remarks to Ad Hoc Committee
04/04/2005
Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in April 2005
04/04/2005
Monitoring Body for International Civil Political Rights Covenant Concludes Three-Week Headquarters Session
04/04/2005
Economic and Financial Committee Approves Recommendations Aimed at Enhancing, Revitalizing Work
04/04/2005
UN Internal Investigative Capacity, Procurement Reform, Special Political Missions among Issues Addressed in Budget Committee Texts
01/04/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Adoption of Security Council Resolution Referring Situation in Darfur, Sudan, to International Criminal Court Prosecutor
01/04/2005
Secretary-General Congratulates Paul Wolfowitz on Election as World Bank President
01/04/2005
Secretary-General�s Special Envoy Departs for Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon
01/04/2005
Secretary-General Encouraged by Rwanda Rebel Group�s Pledge to Disarm, Return Peacefully, Collaborate with Justice Mechanisms
01/04/2005
UN Says Charge Letter Issued against Dileep Nair Based on Findings of Volcker Report
01/04/2005
Leadership Commitment Needed to Halt Rapidly Growing HIV/AIDS Epidemic in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Says Secretary-General in Message to Moscow Meeting
01/04/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Geir O. Pedersen of Norway as Personal Representative for Southern Lebanon
01/04/2005
Security Council Urges Commitment to Peaceful Electoral Process in Guinea-Bissau
01/04/2005
UN Commission on Population and Development to Meet in New York, 4 - 8 April
01/04/2005
Ad Hoc Committee Near Consensus on Draft Nuclear Terrorism Convention, Chairman Says
01/04/2005
Economic and Social Council Holds Organizational Meeting in Preparation for June/July Substantive Session
01/04/2005
Outer Space Legal Subcommittee to Hold 44th Session in Vienna
31/05/2005
Further Progress Depends on Willingness of Majority to Move Towards Multi-Ethnic, Emocratic Kosovo, Security Council Told
30/05/2005
Speakers in Permanent Forum Stress Need to Mainstream Indigenous Concerns into UN Poverty Alleviation Programmes
30/05/2005
Senior United Nations Officials to Participate in European Foundation Centre Conference in Budapest
30/05/2005
Secretary-General Urges Bolivians to Peacefully, Democratically, Resolve Questions Over Resources, Regional Autonomy, Constituent Assembly
30/05/2005
Secretary-General Condemns Islamabad Bombing
30/05/2005
General Assembly Elects António Manuel de Oliveira Guterres of Portugal As New High Commissioner for Refugees
30/05/2005
Review Conference for Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Concludes, With Many States Expressing Deep Disappointment at Outcome
30/05/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Active Involvement of Civil Society in Aarhus Convention on Access to Information
30/05/2005
As Review Conference for Non-Proliferation Treaty Closes Without Agreement, Secretary-General Says Vital Opportunity Missed to Strengthen Security
27/05/2005
United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Concludes 14th Session
27/05/2005
Secretary-General Congratulates Pascal Lamy on Selection As Director-General of World Trade Organization
27/05/2005
Secretary-General Says International Community Presents “United Front” in Darfur, after Generous Offers of Support for African Union Mission
27/05/2005
Secretary-General Urges Support for Expansion of African Union’s Mission in Darfur, at Addis Ababa Pledging Conference
27/05/2005
Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Cites Critical Importance of Peacebuilding, Need to Prevent Countries’ ”Relapsing into Conflict”
27/05/2005
World to Review Achievements, Problems in Conquering HIV/AIDS on 2 June, Four Years after UN Special Session
27/05/2005
Stabilization Activities Such as Reintegration, Rehabilitation of Combatants Must Be Adequately Financed, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Security Council
27/05/2005
International Year for Microcredit -- An Opportunity to Explore Impact of Microfinance on Disaster Reduction
27/05/2005
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference Holds Brief Open Meeting; Speakers Say Consensus Still Possible on Outcome Text
27/05/2005
Responses to HIV/AIDS Epidemic Remain Insufficient
27/05/2005
United Nations Commemorates International Day of Peacekeepers
26/05/2005
Critical Shortage of Drugs for Pain Relief, Says INCB
26/05/2005
Security Council Welcomes 14 May Demobilization Agreement for Côte d’Ivoire
26/05/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Joël W. Adechi of Benin as Deputy Special Representative for Eritrea and Ethiopia
26/05/2005
“More Missions Deployed than ever Before”, Secretary-General Says in Message for International Day of UN Peacekeepers
26/05/2005
Secretary-General Applauds European Union Decision to Substantially Increase Development Aid
26/05/2005
Chairman of Security Council Committee Visits Germany, European Union Institutions, Turkey, Syria
26/05/2005
Pavarotti to Promote Millennium Development Goals During Dublin Concerts
26/05/2005
IRIN Documentary Takes Top Honours at Film Festival
26/05/2005
Budget Committee Takes up Reports on Financing for Timor-Leste Support Mission through 31 October Liquidation
26/05/2005
September Summit to Review Anti-Poverty Goals in Vain if Deforestation Continues, UN Forest Forum Told, as High-Level Segment Opens
25/05/2005
United Nations Vienna to hold Symposium on the International Year of Microcredit
25/05/2005
Secretary-General Proposes Appointment of António Manuel de Oliveira Guterres, Former Prime Minister of Portugal, as High Commissioner for Refugees
25/05/2005
Secretary-General Commends People of Central African Republic for Participating Actively in Electoral Process
25/05/2005
Press Statement by Security Council President on Special Court for Sierra Leone
25/05/2005
President of Special Court for Sierra Leone Briefs Security Council; Addresses Funding Shortfall, Security, Status of At-Large Indictees
25/05/2005
Surge in Demand Reflects Confidence of Member States in UN Peacekeeping
25/05/2005
Time Is Right To Include Sport in Work to Reach Millennium Development Goals, Deputy Secreteray-General Tells Meeting on Sport for Development and Peace
25/05/2005
High-Level Meeting on Governance Opens in Seoul with Leaders Committing to Find Innovative Means to Address Globalization, Development Challenges
24/05/2005
Shortfalls in UN Regular, Peacekeeping, Tribunal Budgets Focus of Debate in Fifth Committee
24/05/2005
World Health Assembly’s Revised Regulations “Bold and Necessary Step” to Protect Global Public Health Says, Secretary-General
24/05/2005
Security Council Welcomes 15 May Declaration Signed by Burundi Parties to Cease Hostilities, Agree on Permanent Ceasefire
24/05/2005
UNRWA Protests Armed Violation of Its Premises and Threats to Its Staff
23/05/2005
Mine Plan Agreed to Tackle Europe’s Ticking Pollution Time-Bombs
23/05/2005
NGO Committee Recommends Five Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council
23/05/2005
Budget Committee Debates Financing for Capital Master Plan, Measures to Address Sexual Abuse by Peacekeepers
23/05/2005
Ministers, UN Officials, World Class Athletes to Adopt Declaration of Commitment on Sport for Development and Peace, 24 May
23/05/2005
In Africa Day Message, Secretary-General Says September Summit Time for “Bold Action” for Continent’s Special Needs
23/05/2005
Secretary-General Asks Kieran Prendergast to Meet with Political Leaders in Cyprus at End of May
23/05/2005
Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations Concludes Current Session
23/05/2005
Book “Focus 2005: Responding to Global Challenges” to Be Launched 23 May; Preparation for September Headquarters Event
20/05/2005
New Permanent Representative of Ukraine Presents Credentials
20/05/2005
“Historic Fundamental Progress Is Possible” at September UN Summit, Says Secretary-General in Message to Former Civil Servants Meeting
20/05/2005
Focusing on Education, Speakers in Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Stress Importance of Attention to Language, Culture, Traditional Knowledge
20/05/2005
“We Must Be Pragmatic and Visionary” to Reach Agreement on Major UN Reform at September Summit, Says Deputy Secretary-General in Ottawa Address
20/05/2005
Palestine Relief Agency Shares Hopes, Fears for Gaza Disengagement with Donors, Host Authorities
20/05/2005
United Nations Holds Seminar on the Use of Space Technology for Disaster Management
20/05/2005
Briefing Security Council on Middle East, Under-Secretary-General Highlights Need for Parties to Avoid Action that Could Pre-Judge Final Status Issues
19/05/2005
Review Conference for Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Allocates Agenda Items to Three Main Committees
19/05/2005
In Video Message, Secretary-General Offers Tribute to James Wolfensohn, President, World Bank
19/05/2005
Secretary-General Announces Retirement of Kieran Prendergast, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs
19/05/2005
NGO Committee Recommends Six Organizations for Special Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council, Defers Two Applications
19/05/2005
Permanent Forum Considers Links between Indigenous People, Millennium Goals, Forests, Natural Environment
19/05/2005
State of Sustainable Forest Management in Asia-Pacific Addressed by UN Forum Panel Discussion
19/05/2005
Global Leaders to Meet at Sixth Global Forum on Reinventing Government, in Seoul, Republic of Korea, 24 - 27 May
18/05/2005
Review Conference on Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Hears Introduction of Working Papers
18/05/2005
2004 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Wangari Maathai Tells UN Forum “from Smallest to Largest, Forests Must Be Protected”
18/05/2005
NGO Committee Suspends Consultative Status of One Organization, Recommends Consultative Status for Two, Defers One Application
18/05/2005
Non-Self-Governing Peoples Must Know Their Options, Secretary-General Says in Message to Caribbean Decolonization Seminar
18/05/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Christopher Bancroft Burnham of United States as New Under-Secretary-General for Management
18/05/2005
Security Council Committee Adds Three Individuals to Al-Qaida Section of Consolidated List, Makes One Correction to One Entity
18/05/2005
Press Statement on Guinea-Bissau by Security Council President
18/05/2005
UN Forum to Consider Impact on Indigenous Peoples of Millennium Development Goal Implementation, 16 - 27 May
18/05/2005
Senior UN Officials, Pension Fund Heads, CEOs, Wall Street Leaders to Discuss Climate Risks,
18/05/2005
2005 Offers Opportunity to Chart New, Hopeful Course for UN, Secretary-General Says in Message to Council of Europe Summit in Warsaw
18/05/2005
Secretary-General Calls on All Parties in Guinea-Bissau to Refrain from Exacerbating Tensions, Undermining Transitional Process
18/05/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes 14 May Agreement on Côte d’Ivoire Disarmament, Demobilization, Reintegration
17/05/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes 13 May Adoption of Draft Constitution by National Assembly of Democratic Republic of Congo
17/05/2005
Secretary-General Congratulates Kuwait on “Historic Step” of Granting Women Right to Vote, Run for Parliament
17/05/2005
UN Is Work in Progress, Must Move with the Times, Secretary-General Says in University of Pennsylvania Commencement Address
17/05/2005
Secretary-General Highlights Considerable Environmental Consequences of Urban Growth, Urges Creation of “Green Cities”, in World Day Message
17/05/2005
Secretary-General Deplores Outbreak of Violence in Uzbekistan, Calls for Cooperation with Refugee Agency Emergency Team
17/05/2005
Review Conference on Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Briefed by President on Consultations
17/05/2005
“We Must Breach Cycles of Poverty”, Secretary-General Says in Message to ESCAP Session
17/05/2005
Speakers in Security Council Recognize Continuing Need for International Community’s Involvement to Consolidate Gains in Timor-Leste
17/05/2005
Non-Governmental Organization Committee Recommends 20 Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council
17/05/2005
Sustainable Development of World’s Forests Should Be at Top of National Agendas, Speakers Stress, as UN Forum on Forests Opens at Headquarters
17/05/2005
In Message to Indigenous Forum, Deputy Secretary-General Stresses Need for Concrete Plan to Improve Living Standard, Respect for Human Rights
17/05/2005
United Nations to Support African Union/NEPAD Platform on Eve of G-8 Meeting
17/05/2005
Secretary-General Urges Full Respect for Blue Line Between Lebanon, Israel Following Exchange of Fire, “Worriesome Escalation”
17/05/2005
Role of Biodiversity Central in Underpinning Sustainable Development, Protecting Society, Says Secretary-General in Message for International Day
17/05/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Detlev Mehlis as Head of UN International Independent Investigation Commission
17/05/2005
Security Council Committee Meets Senior Officials of United Kingdom to Discuss Implementation of Sanctions against Al-Qaida, Taliban
17/05/2005
Holding Free, Fair, Inclusive Elections in 2005 most Pressing, Visible Challenge for Haiti, Security Council Told
17/05/2005
NGO Committee Recommends Four Organizations for Special Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council, Defers Four Applications
15/05/2005
UNODC Executive Director to Visit Nigeria
13/05/2005
Secretary-General, Gravely Concerned over Rocket Attack from Lebanon into Israel, Reiterates Call for End to All Such Attacks
13/05/2005
Secretary-General Warmly Welcomes Canadian Announcement of Substantial Military Support for Darfur
13/05/2005
Security Council Stresses Importance of Increased Coordinated International Assistance for African Union Effort in Sudan
13/05/2005
NGO Committee Recommends Status Reclassification for One Organization, Roster Status for Another; Considers Quadriennal Reports
13/05/2005
Controller Describes Improvements in United Nations Financial Health, but Says Situation “Remains Fragile”, in Budget Committee Briefing
13/05/2005
UN Report Says Deforestation Continuing at Alarming Rate, as Forum on Forests Meets at Headquarters 16 - 27 May
13/05/2005
Afghanistan: 14,000 Grain Silos to Be Distributed to Farmers
13/05/2005
ILO Releases Major New Study on Forced Labour Says More Than 12 Million Are Trapped in Forced Labour Worldwide
13/05/2005
NGO Committee Recommends Five Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council, Defers Four Applications
13/05/2005
Palestinian Rights Committee Considers “Critical Issues Requiring Concrete Action” by International Community
13/05/2005
General Assembly Confirms Supachai Panitchpakdi of Thailand as UNCTAD Secretary-General
13/05/2005
Review Conference for Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Adopts Agenda after Intensive Negotiations
12/05/2005
Coping with HIV/AIDS within the Family
12/05/2005
UNODC Supports Pakistan in Campaign against Narcotics and Crime
12/05/2005
Iraq Emerging as a Transit Country for Drugs, INCB President Says
11/05/2005
UN-ESCWA Twenty-Third Ministerial Session Continues, Discusses Impact of Peace, Security on Economic and Social Development
11/05/2005
Global Finance Community Joins with United Nations to Tackle Climate Change, Following Headquarters Investor Summit
11/05/2005
Mayors from Across World to Mark World Environment Day (5 June) – with Urban Accords
11/05/2005
Framework Beyond Kyoto Needed that Embraces All Countries, Secretary-General Says in Video Message to Investors Summit on Climate Risk
11/05/2005
NGO Committee Recommends 15 Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council; Defers 30 Applications, Closes One
11/05/2005
Terrorist Acquisition of Nuclear Weapons “Dangerously Close”, Norway’s Foreign Minister Tells Review Conference
10/05/2005
Secretary-General Calls on Israel to End Overflights of Lebanon
10/05/2005
No Tool for Development More Effective than Empowerment of Women, Says Secretary-General in Message to Non-Aligned Ministerial Meeting
10/05/2005
Clean Water, Fertile Soils, Pure Air Necessity for Building World of Peace, Freedom, Dignity for All, Says Secretary-General to Tehran Conference
10/05/2005
Secretary-General Condemns Kabul Bombing
10/05/2005
UNU Panel on “Competition and Complementarity between Global and Regional Public Goods” to Be Held on 13 May
10/05/2005
Budget Committee Takes Up Financing for Haiti, Democratic Republic of Congo Peacekeeping Missions
10/05/2005
As General Assembly Meets to Commemorate End of Second World War, Speakers Reaffirm Commitment to Peace, Strengthening of United Nations
10/05/2005
Bonn Talks to Promote Progress on Climate Change Convention, Kyoto Protocol to Be Held 16 – 27 May
10/05/2005
Commitment to Building “World Fit for Humankind” Is Best Tribute to Millions Who Perished in Second World War, Deputy Secretary-General Tells General Assembly
10/05/2005
No Better Way of Commemorating End of Second World War, UN's Birth than Monumental Music of Shostakovich, Says Deputy Secretary-General at Headquarters Concert
10/05/2005
Secretary-General Meets with Lebanon´s Prime Minister; Elections, Syrian Withdrawal, Hariri Investigation Discussed
10/05/2005
UNODC Executive Director to Visit Pakistan - 10-12 May 2005
10/05/2005
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference Continues General Debate at UN Headquarters
09/05/2005
Strong, Supportive Family First Line of Defence against HIV/AIDS, Says Secretary-General in Message on International Day
09/05/2005
Secretary-General Congratulates United Kingdom Prime Minister on Elections, Looks forward to Collaboration on UN Reform
09/05/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Alvaro de Soto as New Middle East Envoy
09/05/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Michael von der Schulenburg as Deputy Special Representative for Political Affairs in Iraq
09/05/2005
Press Statement by Sudan Sanction Committee Chairman Ambassador Adamantios Th. Vassilakis
09/05/2005
Security Council Committee Adds One Entity to Al-Qaida Section of Its Consolidated List
09/05/2005
NGO Committee Recommends Eight Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council, Defers Seven Applications
09/05/2005
In Fifth Committee, African Group Supports Proposed Budgets for UN Operations in Burundi, Cote d''Ivoire
06/05/2005
Secretary-General Saddened by Killing of Teenage Boys in West Bank, Welcomes Israel’s Announcement of Full Investigation
06/05/2005
Secretary-General, Condemning All Violence against Innocent Civilians, Expresses Hope for Quick Release of Romanian Hostages in Iraq
06/05/2005
NGO Committee Recommends 28 Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council
06/05/2005
General Assembly Confirms Appointments of UNDP Administrator, Head of Internal Oversight Services
06/05/2005
Non-Proliferation Treaty Challenged by Clandestine Programmes, Withdrawal, but Remains Global Security �Cornerstone�, Review Conference Told
06/05/2005
Austria Joins the United Nations Committee on Information
05/05/2005
Secretary-General Dispatches Electoral Team to Lebanon
05/05/2005
Secretary-General �Gravely Concerned� by Denial of Freedom of Movement of UN Verification Mission in Lebanon
05/05/2005
Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Welcomes �Significant Progress� by Lebanese Parties towards Implementation of Resolution 1559 (2004)
05/05/2005
Press Statement on Georgia by Security Council President
05/05/2005
Security Council Extends UN Operation in C�te d�Ivoire until 4 June, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1600 (2005)
05/05/2005
New Permanent Representative of Azerbaijan Presents Credentials
05/05/2005
New Permanent Representative of Monaco Presents Credentials
05/05/2005
Security Council Committee on Liberia Adds New Identifying Information in Its Travel Ban List
05/05/2005
Security Council Committee on Liberia Adds New Identifying Information in Its Assets Freeze List
05/05/2005
Concluding Current Session, Committee on Information Reaffirms United Nations as �Indispensable Foundation� of Peaceful, Just World
05/05/2005
Environmental, Economic Risks Posed by Shipment of Nuclear Materials among Issues Raised at Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference
04/05/2005
Nuclear Weapon Ban only Guarantee They Will Never again Be Used, Says Secretary-General in Remarks to Mayors for Peace
04/05/2005
In Message for World Telecommunication Day, Secretary-General Calls for �Truly Global Information Society� Benefiting All
04/05/2005
Fran�ois Lonseny Fall Appointed Special Representative of Secretary-General for Somalia
04/05/2005
World Peace Freedom Day Seminar Examines Role of News Media in Promoting Tolerance
04/05/2005
Experts on Freedom of Expression Pay Tribute to Slain, Persecuted Journalists on World Press Freedom Day
04/05/2005
Republic of Korea Says Non-Proliferation Treaty Failed to Contain Nuclear Spectre on Korean Peninsula, as Review Conference Continues Debate
04/05/2005
In Message for World Press Freedom Day, General Assembly President Stresses Need for Renewed Commitment to Freer, more Responsible Journalism
04/05/2005
UN to Release New List of �Ten Stories the World Should Hear more About�
03/05/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes New Level of Understanding among UN, Israel, Jewish Communities Worldwide, in Remarks to International Delegation
03/05/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Lifting of State of Emergency in Nepal, Urges Release of All Detained Under Emergency Provisions
03/05/2005
Secretary-General Appalled by Wave of Bombings, Attacks in Iraq, Hopes Iraqis Will Not Be Deterred from Rebuilding
03/05/2005
Press Freedom Central to Enlarging Freedom for All, Says Secretary-General in Message on World Day
03/05/2005
Five New Members Join International Narcotics Control Board
03/05/2005
Non-Proliferation Treaty �Cornerstone� of Global Security but Conference Must Narrow Gap Between Performance, Promise, Says Secretary-General
03/05/2005
Security Council Committee on Liberia Adds New Identifying Information, Harmonizes Travel Ban, Assets Freeze Lists
03/05/2005
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in May
03/05/2005
Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in May 2005
03/05/2005
Peacekeeping Finance for 2005/2006 Could Reach $5 Billion, Budget Committee Told, as Resumed Session Begins
03/05/2005
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference Opens at Headquarters; Secretary-General Says Regime Has Worked, but Is Now Under �Great Stress�
03/05/2005
Syria�s Withdrawal from Lebanon �Historic Day� for Middle East, Special Envoy Terje Roed-Larsen Tells Security Council
02/05/2005
Democracy, Development Reinforce Each Other, as Do Democracy, Peace, Says Secretary-General in Message to Santiago Ministerial Meeting
02/05/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Joaquim Alberto Chissano Special Envoy for Guinea-Bissau
02/05/2005
World Press Photo Exhibition Opens at Headquarters 3 May
02/05/2005
Continued Assistance Crucial to Timor-Leste�s Long-Term Security, Stability, Says Secretary-General in Message to Dili Meeting
02/05/2005
Secretary-General, in New Delhi Lecture, Says UN Reform Aims to Enhance Freedom through Pursuit of Development, Security, Human Rights Goals
02/05/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Establishment of Iraq�s Transitional Government
02/05/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes C�te d�Ivoire President�s Announcement on Eligibility of Presidential Candidates
02/05/2005
Security Council Establishes One-Year Political Mission in Timor-Leste, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1599 (2005)
02/05/2005
Security Council Extends Western Sahara Mission until 31 October, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1598 (2005)
02/05/2005
World Press Freedom Day to Be Commemorated at Headquarters 3 May, Seminar on �Fanning the Flame of Tolerance: The Role of the Media�
02/05/2005
General Assembly Appoints Juan Luis Larrabure of Peru to Joint Inspection Unit
02/05/2005
Economic and Social Council Takes Several Decisions Concerning July Substantive Session
02/05/2005
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference at UN 2-27 May, as Tense Global Events Prompt Warning of Agreement�s Erosion
30/06/2005
New Permanent Representative of Chile Presents Credentials
30/06/2005
Secretary-General Updates Security Council on Oil-for-Food Investigation; Discussion Concerns Timetable, Budget, Document Request
30/06/2005
2005 World Summit Must Take Bold Steps toward Making Poverty History, Says Secretary-General in Address to Economic and Social Council
30/06/2005
“All-Out Global Effort” Needed to Meet Anti-Poverty Goals by 2015, Says Secretary-General in Message to Islamic Conference Session
30/06/2005
Security Council Notes Decision in Democratic Republic of Congo to Extend Transitional Period until End of 2005
30/06/2005
International Criminal Court Prosecutor Tells Security Council Investigation into Darfur Crimes Initiated 1 June
30/06/2005
Economic and Social Council Opens with Secretary-General’s Call for Translating Economic Growth into Development for All
30/06/2005
UN: Sustained Economic Growth in Developing Regions Opens Window of Opportunity for Development Goals
29/06/2005
2005 World Drug Report launched by UNODC in Stockholm
29/06/2005
European Union Has Key Role to Play in Furthering Development Process, Secretary-General Says in Remarks to EU Luncheon
29/06/2005
Secretary-General Delighted at Willingness of Karen Abuzayd to Serve as UNRWA Commissioner-General
29/06/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Karen Abuzayd of United States as UNRWA Commissioner-General
29/06/2005
UNFPA Special Repot Six Months after the Tsunami: Meeting Women’s Needs, Supporting Aceh’s Future
28/06/2005
In Message to Sustainable Cities Meeting, Secretary-General Highlights Importance of Strengthening Good Governance through Participation, Inclusive Management
28/06/2005
“Better Standards of Life in Larger Freedom” now within Reach, Secretary-General Says in Commemoration of 60th Anniversary of UN Charter
28/06/2005
Today, “We Face New Threats and Challenges, but also New Opportunities”, Secretary-General Says in Video Message on UN’s 60th Anniversary
28/06/2005
Secretary-General Asks President of Kyrgyzstan to Ensure that No Further Uzbek Asylum-Seekers Are Forcibly Returned to Uzbekistan
28/06/2005
UN Will Need to Work Closely with Civil Society, Secretary-General Tells General Assembly Hearings with NGOs, Private Sector
28/06/2005
General Assembly Begins Two-Day High-Level Dialogue to Assess Progress Implementing 2002 Monterrey Agreement on Development Finance
28/06/2005
Awards for Radio Programming, Promotion to Be Presented by DPI on 27 June
28/06/2005
Secretary-General Pleased at Joint Commitment by Sri Lanka Government, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam to Rebuilding Tsunami-Affected Areas
28/06/2005
Since UN’s Creation, Rotary Has Been “Wonderful Partner”, Secretary-General Says in Video Message to Organization’s Centennial Convention
28/06/2005
Worsening Security Situation in Afghanistan Negatively Affecting Election Preparations, Special Representative Tells Security Council
28/06/2005
Secretary-General Deeply Saddened at Death of Sissel Ekaas, Former Deputy Special Representative
28/06/2005
Security Council Approves Transfer of $200 Million from ESCROW Account to Development Fund for Iraq
28/06/2005
Security Council Extends UN Operation in Côte d’Ivoire until 24 January 2006, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1609 (2005)
28/06/2005
“Together, We Can Make Poverty History”, Secretary-General Tells Closing Session of General Assembly Hearings with Civil Society
28/06/2005
General Assembly to Hold High-Level Talks on Financing for Development, 27-28 June
27/06/2005
UNIS Vienna Commemorates 60th Anniversary of Signing of United Nations Charter
27/06/2005
Six Months after the Tsunami: UNFPA Helps Restore Reproductive Health Capacity and Promotes Women’s Rights
27/06/2005
Six Months after Tsunami, UN Agencies Say Hardest Work Lies Ahead
27/06/2005
Secretary General''s Representative Urges Flexible Solutions to Internal Displacement in Serbia and Montenegro
24/06/2005
A Day of Sport – UN Vienna Commemorates International Year of Sport and Physical Education
24/06/2005
“Value Yourself – Make Healthy Choices” Says UNODC Executive Director
24/06/2005
UNODC Executive Director Launches Study on Crime and Development in Africa
24/06/2005
Security Council Press Statement on Guinea-Bissau
24/06/2005
Security Council''s 1518 Committee Updates List of Individuals Whose Financial Assets Should Be Transferred to Iraqi Development Fund
24/06/2005
General Assembly Begins Two-Day Dialogue with Civil Society, with Focus on UN Reform Proposals, 2005 World Summit
24/06/2005
‘Your Voices Must Continue to Be Heard’ in 2005 World Summit Process, Says Deputy Secretary-General, at Hearings with Civil Society
23/06/2005
UNCITRAL Launches New Multilingual Website
23/06/2005
General Assembly Adopts $3.2 Billion 2005-2006 Peacekeeping Budget; Stresses Need for Stronger Management During Surge in Operations
23/06/2005
On 23 – 24 June, Civil Society to Present Views to General Assembly on Poverty, Security, Rights Issues for 2005 World Summit
23/06/2005
Secretary-General Seriously Concerned About Fate of Uzbek Asylum-Seekers in Kyrgyzstan
23/06/2005
Procurement Officer Under Investigation Resigns from United Nations
23/06/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes General Assembly’s Hearings with Civil Society, NGOs, Private Sector
23/06/2005
Secretary-General Urges Government to Expedite Electoral Process in Democratic Republic of Congo
23/06/2005
‘We Are Determined’ Not to Let Iraqi People Down, Says Secretary-General to Brussels Press Conference
23/06/2005
Brussels’ Conference ‘Turning Point’ in Iraq’s Transition, Says Secretary-General in Closing Remarks
23/06/2005
World Community Must Be Dedicated Companion for Iraqis on Tough Road to Peace, Democracy, Says Secretary-General to Brussels Conference
23/06/2005
Security Council Presidential Statement Commends Lebanon on Successful Parliamentary Elections
23/06/2005
Parties In Cyprus Want Resumption of UN Good Offices, Accepted UN Plan As Basis for Negotiations, Security Council Told
23/06/2005
Security Council Extends Haiti Mission Until 15 February 2006, Increases Troop, Police Strength for Election Period
22/06/2005
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to Launch 2005 World Drug Report
22/06/2005
Governance and Administrative Innovations to Be Recognized on Public Service Day, 23 June at the United Nations
22/06/2005
New Executive Secretary Appointed for Convention on Biological Diversity
22/06/2005
Commission on Human Rights Holds Informal Meeting on Secretary-General''s Reform Proposals
22/06/2005
Middle East Situation Remains Critical, Special Committee on Palestinian Rights Told
22/06/2005
Illegal Drugs Sound Colourful, Enticing, But Little More Than ‘Tickets to a Dead End’, Says Secretary-General in International Day Message
22/06/2005
In Address to Councillors of Strategic and International Studies, Secretary-General Outlines Main Issues Before September Summit
22/06/2005
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Murder of George Hawi in Lebanon
22/06/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Meeting Between Israeli Prime Minister, Palestinian Authority President
22/06/2005
‘Let Us Spare No Effort’ to Accelerate Delivery of Life-Saving Programmes to Those Needing Them Most, Secretary-General Tells Meeting of Global Aids Fund
22/06/2005
Security Council Presidential Statement Reaffirms Condemnation of Deliberate Targeting of Civilians in Armed Conflict
22/06/2005
Security Council Extends Liberia Diamond Embargo for Six Months, Renews Expert Panel, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1607 (2005)
21/06/2005
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to Launch 2004 Andean Coca Surveys for Bolivia, Colombia, and Peru
21/06/2005
Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space Concludes 48th Session in Vienna
21/06/2005
Secretary-General Appoints UN-Habitat Head As Special Envoy for Human Settlements Issues in Zimbabwe
21/06/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Peaceful Presidential Election in Guinea-Bissau
21/06/2005
Secretary-General Congratulates Lebanon for Successful Parliamentary Elections
21/06/2005
Security Council Requests Secretary-General to Initiate Negotiations on Burundi Truth Commission, Special Chamber
21/06/2005
World Refugee Day: Celebrating 10 Years of Reproductive Health Care for Refugees
20/06/2005
Secretary-General Says United States Engagement in UN Reform Very Important, But Does Not Feel Dues Withholding Would Be Productive
20/06/2005
In Joint Message With IOC President, Secretary-General Calls for Re-Dedication to Goals of Community Service, Human Advancement, Universal Peace
20/06/2005
Serious Efforts Needed to Build Health Systems with Universal Access in Developing Countries, Secretary-General Tells Doctors Awards Dinner
20/06/2005
Breakdown In Middle East Calm Averted Despite Serious Incidents, Security Council Told
20/06/2005
Security Council Renews Mandate of UN Disengagement Observer Force Until 31 December, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1605 (2005)
17/06/2005
Commission Investigating Hariri Killing Fully Operational, Secretary-General Informs Security Council
17/06/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Agreement Bringing More Sunnis Into Committee Drafting Iraq’s Constitution
17/06/2005
Assistant Secretary-General Briefs Security Council on Iraq, Says Many Believe Political Transition at ‘Decisive Phase’
17/06/2005
ITU Launches New Development Initiative to Bridge Digital Divide
16/06/2005
In Third Committee, Human Rights Experts Urge Stronger Action by International Community to Counter Violations
16/06/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes United States Task Force Report on UN Reform; Encouraged by Endorsement of Many Key Initiatives Already Proposed
16/06/2005
Secretary-General Reiterates Importance of Continuing Dialogue Between Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and Republic of Korea
16/06/2005
Secretary-General Applauds People, Leaders of Papua New Guinea for Inauguration of First Autonomous Bougainville Government
16/06/2005
Security Council Briefed on Secretariat Mission to Burundi, Which Proposes Truth Commission, Special Trial Chamber
16/06/2005
Security Council Extends Mandate of UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus Until 15 December, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1604 (2005)
16/06/2005
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Welcomes Elections, Inauguration of Autonomous Bougainville Government
16/06/2005
Development, Security, Human Rights Depend on Each Other, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Group of 77 Summit in Doha
15/06/2005
Working Group on Internet Governance to Meet in Geneva, 14 - 17 June
15/06/2005
Role of Media in Peace, Conflict Between Israel and Palestine Discussed by International Media Seminar
15/06/2005
Secretary-General ‘Seriously Concerned’ by Forcible Return to Rwanda of 5,000 Asylum Seekers
15/06/2005
More Than Ever, Africa Needs International Support to End Vicious Cycle of Underdevelopment, Secretary-General Tells Paris Ministerial Meeting
15/06/2005
‘Together, We Can Create a Freer and Fairer World’, Says Secretary-General in Paris Address to World Business Leaders
15/06/2005
Trade, Investment, Closer Economic Ties Contribute to Peace, Security, Says Secretary-General in Message to St. Petersburg Economic Forum
15/06/2005
Security Council Committee Concerning Côte d’Ivoire Adopts Guidelines for Conduct of Its Work
15/06/2005
International Media Seminar Debates International, Regional Efforts for Constructive Change in Middle East
15/06/2005
International Media Seminar Discusses Security, Palestinian Institutional Reform and Economic Support
15/06/2005
UNCTAD Proposes New ‘Trade Marshall Plan’ for Least Developed Countries
14/06/2005
Security Council Reviews Progress Made by International Tribunals for Rwanda, Former Yugoslavia
14/06/2005
Secretary-General Urges Media to Refrain from Myths, Hate Propaganda at Fragile Moment for Middle East Peace, in Message to Cairo Seminar
14/06/2005
Secretary-General Expresses Great Concern Over Lives Lost in Iran Bombings, Says No Cause Can Justify Targeting Innocent Civilians
14/06/2005
Secretary-General Encouraged by Special Envoy’s Constructive Discussions With Syria’s President
14/06/2005
International Media Seminar on Peace in Middle East Opens in Cairo
14/06/2005
General Assembly Elects Jan Eliasson of Sweden As President of Sixtieth Session, Also Decides on Officers for Main Committees
13/06/2005
Wall Street Women Team Up With United Nations on Microfinance
13/06/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes NATO, EU Airlift of African Union Peacekeepers Into Darfur; Also Welcomes Resumption of Negotiations on Political Settlement
13/06/2005
Secretary-General Urges Respect for Electoral Outcome in Ethiopia
13/06/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Ibrahim A. Gambari of Nigeria As New Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs
10/06/2005
Exhibition on Indian Space Programme Inaugurated at the Vienna International Centre
10/06/2005
Budget Committee Approves $3.2 Billion for 2005-2006 Peacekeeping, As It Concludes Resumed Session
10/06/2005
Wall Street Women Team up with the United Nations on Microfinance
10/06/2005
Economic and Social Council Requests Human Rights Commission Chair to Hold Consultations on ‘In Larger Freedom’ Recommendations
10/06/2005
Millennium Development Goals Status Report Issued, As Poverty Takes Centre Stage in Global Negotiations
10/06/2005
UN Reports Success in Ethiopian Child Survival Programme
10/06/2005
Courage, Perseverance of Refugees in Overcoming Adversity Inspiration, Says Secretary-General in Message on International Day
10/06/2005
At Launch of Progress Report on Millennium Goals, Secretary-General Says 2005 Is ‘Make-or-Break’ Year for World’s Poor
10/06/2005
Secretary-General to Send Personal Envoy to Bolivia, Urges Peaceful, Democratic Resolution to Crisis
10/06/2005
Secretary-General, at Film Screening, Says Sergio Vieira de Mello’s ‘Legacy of Light’ Will Inspire Peacemakers for Generations to Come
10/06/2005
UN Information Department to Host Media Seminar in Cairo on Question of Middle East Peace, 13 - 14 June
09/06/2005
United Nations General Assembly President Addresses Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space
09/06/2005
Women in Dry Lands Rank Among ‘Poorest of Poor’, Secretary-General Says in Desertification Day Message
09/06/2005
Secretary-General Condemns Addis Ababa Violence, Calls for Calm While Election Irregularities Are Investigated
09/06/2005
Demographer from Philippines, Guatemala’s Largest Private Family Planning Provider Win 2005 United Nations Population Award
09/06/2005
Decolonization Committee Approves Draft Resolution on Information, Considers Question of Western Sahara
09/06/2005
UNODC Applauds Swift Ratification of UN Convention against Corruption at IVth Global Forum
08/06/2005
UNODC Video Spot Wins Award at Film Festival
08/06/2005
Economic and Social Council Fills Vacancies on Subsidiary Bodies, Including Commissions on Human Rights, Sustainable Development
08/06/2005
General Assembly President Ping Discusses United Nations Reform During Visit to Austria
08/06/2005
INCB: US Supreme Court Decision on Cannabis Upholds International Law
08/06/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes United States, United Kingdom Initiative for Significant Increase in Africa Emergency Funding
08/06/2005
Secretary-General Offers UN Assistance to Lao Government for Recently Returned Group of Hmong
08/06/2005
No Country -- Rich or Poor -- Immune to Corruption, Public Good Always Suffers, Says Secretary-General in Message to Brasilia Forum
08/06/2005
Security Council Presidential Statement Condemns in Strongest Terms 2 June Terrorist Bombing That Killed Lebanese Journalist
08/06/2005
Security Council Extends Deadline for ‘Ad Litem’ Judge Nominations for Former Yugoslavia Tribunal Until 7 July
08/06/2005
Deputy Secretary-General, in Montreal University Address, Urges New Graduates to ‘Think and Act As Citizens of the World’
08/06/2005
Jean Ping (Gabon), President of the Fifty-Ninth Session of the United Nations General Assembly
07/06/2005
UNODC Welcomes Arrest of Afghanistan''s Number One Drug Trafficker
07/06/2005
Vienna International Centre to Host Exhibition on Indian Space Programme
07/06/2005
‘One Planet Many People’ Atlas Launched To Mark World Environment Day 2005
07/06/2005
Secretary-General Dispatches Special Envoy to Meet With Syria’s President
07/06/2005
Secretary-General Condemns Nepal Bus Bombing
07/06/2005
Secretary-General Saddened by Death of Mexico’s Former UN Representative, Adolfo Aguilar Zinser
07/06/2005
General Assembly Appoints Contributions Committee Member
07/06/2005
International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies and Health Care to Be Held at UN Headquarters, 9 June
06/06/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Peaceful Conduct of Elections in Most of Burundi But Condemns Violence in Some Areas
06/06/2005
General Assembly President’s Draft Outcome for 2005 Summit Is Valuable Guidepost for Advancing Development, Security, Human Rights, Secretary-General Says
06/06/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Ambassador Kai Eide of Norway As His Special Envoy to Undertake Compehensive Review of Kosovo
06/06/2005
Sukehiro Hasegawa Appointed As Head of UN Office in Timor-Leste
06/06/2005
Security Council Extends Côte d’Ivoire Mission until 24 June, With Intention to Renew for Further 7 Months
06/06/2005
Committee on Rights of Child Concludes Thirty-Ninth Session
03/06/2005
New Permanent Representative of Iran Presents Credentials
03/06/2005
United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space to Hold 48th Session in Vienna
03/06/2005
Financing for Development: not for the Poor but with the Poor
03/06/2005
‘Let Us Create Green Cities’, Secretary-General Says in Video Message for World Environment Day
03/06/2005
HIV/AIDS Epidemic ‘Great Challenge of Our Age and Our Generation’, Says Secretary-General at UN Press Briefing
03/06/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Planned Opening of UN Human Rights Office in Guatemala
03/06/2005
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Killing of Prominent Lebanese Journalist in Beirut
03/06/2005
Global Response to HIV/AIDS Significant, But Insufficient to Scale of Epidemic, Says Secretary-General to High-Level UN Meeting
03/06/2005
Secretary-General Thanks History Project for Timely Publication of ‘UN Voices’, ‘The Power of UN Ideas’ During Important Year of Organization
03/06/2005
Progress ‘Significant But Insufficient’, General Assembly High-Level Meeting On HIV/AIDS Told
02/06/2005
Secretary-General Outraged by ‘Senseless Attack’ on Mosque in Kandahar, Afghanistan
02/06/2005
Board of Auditors Reports, Financing for Bosnia and Herzegovina Mission Among Issues Addressed by Budget Committee Texts
02/06/2005
UNODC Executive Director Says Rule of Law Prerequisite to Opium Elimination in Afghanistan
01/06/2005
Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in June 2005
01/06/2005
ICPDR and Coca-Cola in Partnership to Protect the Danube
01/06/2005
Secretary-General Urges Pursuit of Inclusive, Participatory, Transparent Constitutional Process in Iraq
01/06/2005
Secretary-General ‘Very Encouraged’ by Democratic Conduct of Lebanese Parliamentary Elections
01/06/2005
Only Political Settlement Can Resolve Darfur Conflict, Secretary-General Tells Constitutional Review Commission in Sudan
01/06/2005
Press Statement on Security Council Iraq Consultations
01/06/2005
Security Council Extends UN Operation in Burundi Until 1 December, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1602 (2005)
01/06/2005
Security Council Extends Haiti Mission Until 24 June, With Further Renewals Planned
01/06/2005
Security Council Condemns ‘In the Strongest Terms’ All Acts of Sexual Abuse, Exploitation by UN Peacekeeping Personnel
01/06/2005
Drafting Iraq’s Permanent Constitution by 15 August Most Critical Step in Political Process, Foreign Minister Tells Security Council
01/06/2005
UN Study on ‘Understanding Knowledge Societies’ Released Today in Shanghai
01/06/2005
General Assembly President Highlights Importance, Difficulty of UN’s Mission of Promoting Peace, in Message on International Day
29/07/2005
Secretary-General Appoints John Ruggie of United States Special Representative on Issue of Human Rights, Transnational Corporations, Other Business Enterprises
29/07/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes IRA Decision to End Armed Actions; Says if Fully Implemented, “Watershed” in Northern Ireland History
29/07/2005
Secretary-General Appeals for Calm in Guinea-Bissau, as Counting Continues on Presidential Election
29/07/2005
Security Council’s 1518 Committee Updates List of Individuals Whose Financial Assets Should Be Transferred to Iraqi Development Fund
28/07/2005
Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Strongly Condemns Assassination of Algerian Diplomats in Baghdad
28/07/2005
Security Council Unequivocally Condemns Deadly Sharm El-Sheikh Terrorist Bomb Attacks in Presidential Statement
28/07/2005
Economic and Social Council Adopts 16 Texts on Wide Range of Issues, as It Concludes 2005 Session
27/07/2005
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Issues Statement on Women in Iraq
27/07/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Nuclear Non-Proliferation Initiative Announced by Seven Foreign Ministers
27/07/2005
Security Council Establishes First Comprehensive Monitoring, Reporting System to Protect Children Affected by Armed Conflict
27/07/2005
Economic and Social Council Adopts 16 Texts on Coordination, Regional Cooperation, Economic Questions, Human Rights
27/07/2005
Secretary-General Encouraged by Return of Iraq’s Sunnis to Constitutional Drafting Committee
27/07/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Resumption of Six-Party Talks, Hopes for Progress towards Nuclear-Free Korean Peninsula
27/07/2005
Security Council Committee Approves Addition of Information Regarding One Entity in Al-Qaida Section of Consolidated List
27/07/2005
“Uniting for Consensus” Group of States Introduces Text on Security Council Reform to General Assembly
27/07/2005
Security Council Forwards List of Ad Litem Judge Candidates for Former Yugoslavia Tribunal to General Assembly
27/07/2005
Security Council Establishes Monitoring, Reporting Mechanism on Use of Child Soliders, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1612 (2005)
27/07/2005
Disarmament Commission Adopts 2005 Report
27/07/2005
Photographer Alessandro Scotti Appointed as UNODC Goodwill Ambassador
26/07/2005
OPEC Fund Extends Grants Worth US$4.6 Million
26/07/2005
First Children’s World Summit for Environment Convenes in Japan, Will Send Message to September World Summit in New York
26/07/2005
Acute Energy Problems Block Progress on Millennium Goals, with 2.4 Billion People Lacking Fuel, 1.6 Billion without Electricity, Warns New Report
26/07/2005
Seventeen more Non-Governmental Organizations Associated with UN Public Information Department, 46 Disassociated
26/07/2005
Secretary-General, at Headquarters Meeting, Outlines Proposals to Help Make Regional Organizations “True Partners” for UN in Peace, Security
26/07/2005
General Assembly President Salutes Federation of Former Civil Servants for Commitment, Advocacy in Support of UN, at New York Session
26/07/2005
Economic and Social Council Adopts 43 Texts Recommended by 61st Session of Human Rights Commission
26/07/2005
Disarmament Commission Continues Debate on 2005 Report
26/07/2005
No Agreement in Disarmament Commission on Provisional Agenda for 2006 Substantive Session as Delegate Proposes Amendment to Key Item
25/07/2005
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Concludes Thirty-Third Session, Stressing Need to Eliminate Stereotypes, Withdraw Convention Reservations
25/07/2005
Secretary-General Calls for Immediate Halt to Evictions, Demolitions in Zimbabwe, Saying Envoy’s Report Confirms “Catastrophic Injustice”
25/07/2005
Secretary-General Appoints William K. Davis of United States as Director of United Nations Office in Washington, D.C.
25/07/2005
Security Council Gratified by Successful Presidential, Legislative Elections in Central African Republic
25/07/2005
Sudan Situation Fragile, but 2005 Could Become Year of “Decisive Change”, Special Representative Jan Pronk Tells Security Council
25/07/2005
ECOSOC Continues General Segment with Action on Texts Related to Refugees, Informatics, Statistics, Population, Crime, Drugs, Indigenous Issues
22/07/2005
Israel’s Gaza Disengagement Plan “a Moment Pregnant with Hope, but also Fraught with Peril”, Middle East Peace Envoy Tells Security Council
22/07/2005
United Nations, Regional Organizations to Agree on Stronger Partnerships in Facing Peace, Security Challenges
22/07/2005
UN Yearbook for 2003, Available Soon, Provides Overview of Organization’s Activities
22/07/2005
ECOSOC Tackles Drug Control, Social Development, Advancement of Women, Human Rights, as It Continues General Segment
22/07/2005
Disarmament Commission Suspends Meeting until Tomorrow, as Members Continue Consultations on Package of Decisions in Draft Report
22/07/2005
Disarmament Commission Reaches Accord on Main Elements of Provisional Agenda for 2006 Substantive Session
22/07/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Alan Doss as Special Representative for Liberia
21/07/2005
Security Council Reaffirms Terrorism One of Most Serious Threats to Peace, “Criminal and Unjustifiable”, Regardless of Motivation
21/07/2005
ECOSOC Session Continues with Focus on Economic, Environmental Questions, Work of Functional Commissions
20/07/2005
New Permanent Representative of the Dominican Republic Presents Credentials
20/07/2005
Foreign Minister of Slovenia Visits the United Nations in Vienna
20/07/2005
Austrian Ministry for Foreign Affairs and United Nations Office at Vienna Launch Joint Initiative
20/07/2005
Secretary-General Condemns Killings in Iraq of Constitutional Drafting Commission Member, Adviser
20/07/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Louis Frederick Reuter, IV, (Fritz) of United States Assistant Secretary-General - Executive Director of Capital Master Plan
20/07/2005
In Interdependent World, Violent Conflicts Demand more Equitable Response, Wherever They Erupt, Says Secretary-General to Civil Society Conference
20/07/2005
Statement by Chairman of Security Council Committee on Sudan
20/07/2005
Security Council Committee on Côte d’Ivoire to Receive Monthly Media Monitoring Reports from Mission There
20/07/2005
Strategies for Least Developed Countries, UNAIDS, Report of UN System Chief Executives Board among Wide Range of Issues Taken up by ECOSOC
20/07/2005
Disarmament Commission Reaches Agreement, in Principle, Regarding Agenda Item on Conventional Weapons, Issue of Revitalization
20/07/2005
Fifth High-level Meeting Between UN and Regional Organizations Concludes Following Two-day Discussion of Main Challenges to International Peace and Security
19/07/2005
Anti-Discrimination Committee Calls on Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to Ensure Sufficient Food for Women, Heed Violence against Them
19/07/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Agreement Reached between Indonesia, Free Aceh Movement
19/07/2005
Reports of Ad Hoc Advisory Groups on Haiti, Burundi, Guinea-Bissau Discussed in Economic and Social Council
19/07/2005
Secretary-General Emphatically Condemns Heinous Suicide Bombings in Iraq
19/07/2005
Secretary-General Will Study Report on Zimbabwe Demolitions to Determine Next Steps for UN
19/07/2005
At 2005 Summit, World Must Commit Decisively to Path of Cooperation, Solidarity, Says Secretary-General, in Message to Tehran Conference
19/07/2005
Secretary-General Alarmed by Renewed Violence between Israel, Palestinians, Urges All to Remain Focused on Goal of Two-State Settlement
19/07/2005
Security Council Committee Adds One Entity to Al-Qaida Section of Consolidated List
19/07/2005
Time Ripe to Redress Historical Injustice by According Africa Permanent Representation on Security Council, General Assembly Told
19/07/2005
Disarmament Commission Holds Organizational Meeting, Reaches Tentative Agreement on Nuclear Disarmament Agenda Item
18/07/2005
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Urges Gambia to Revise Discriminatory Laws Based on Religious, Cultural Practices
18/07/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Antonio Monteiro of Portugal as High Representative for Elections in Côte d’Ivoire
18/07/2005
Independent Group Submits Report on Internet Governance in Lead-up to Tunis Summit on Information Society
18/07/2005
Economic and Social Council to Meet in New York, 29 June-27 July, with Focus on Achieving Millennium Development Goals
18/07/2005
Economic and Social Council Calls for Wide-Ranging Steps to Strengthen Coordination of Emergency Humanitarian Assistance
18/07/2005
Former US President Clinton Addresses UN Member States on Tsunami Recovery
18/07/2005
Implementing Existing Commitments Foundation for Combating Illicit Small Arms Trade, Says Chairman, as Meeting on 2001 Action Plan Concludes
18/07/2005
UN Commission on International Trade Law Concludes 38th Session in Vienna
15/07/2005
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Takes up Report of Burkina Faso, Acknowledges Country’s Impressive Legislative Advances
15/07/2005
Secretary-General Announces Launch of “Alliance of Civilizations” Aimed at Bridging Divides between Societies Exploited by Extremists
15/07/2005
Security Council Urges Somali Transitional Institutions to Immediately Conclude National Security, Stabilization Plan, Including Ceasefire
15/07/2005
Security Council Press Statement on Sudan
15/07/2005
General Assembly Endorses Mauritius Declaration, Strategy for Small Island Developing States
15/07/2005
Tsunami Special Envoy Bill Clinton Tells ECOSOC most Challenging Days Lay Ahead in Recovery, Disaster Prevention, Applying Lessons Learned
15/07/2005
Global Standard for Tracing Weapons, Tighter Import/Export Controls among Issues Raised, in Day-Long Debate on 2001 Action Plan on Small Arms
15/07/2005
Security Council Committee Meets Senior Officials of Australia to Discuss Implementation of Sanctions against Al-Qaida, Taliban
14/07/2005
New Permanent Representative of the United States Presents Credentials
14/07/2005
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Takes up Ireland’s Report; Praises Impressive National Bodies for Gender Equality
14/07/2005
Secretary-General Commends Benin, Niger for Peaceful Settlement of Border Dispute through ICJ
14/07/2005
Secretary-General “Repulsed and Outraged” by Killing of Large Number of Children in Baghdad Suicide Bombing
14/07/2005
Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Condemns Massacre of Women, Children in Democratic Republic of Congo
14/07/2005
United Nations Meeting in Support of Middle East Peace Concludes with Adoption of Action Plan by Civil Society to End Occupation
14/07/2005
“Transition from Relief to Development”, Special Relief Assistance Focus, as ECOSOC Opens Humanitarian Affairs Segment
14/07/2005
Views on Preventing Proliferation of Small Arms, Light Weapons Heard as Meeting to Review 2001 Programme of Action Continues
13/07/2005
Civil Society Support “Indispensable” in Securing Middle East Peace, Secretary-General Tells Palestinian Rights Meeting in Paris
13/07/2005
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Takes up Lebanon’s Report, Commends Impressive Steps Taken to Promote Gender Equality
13/07/2005
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Beirut Terrorist Bombing, Calls on All Parties to Work towards United Lebanon
13/07/2005
Secretary-General Thanks Civil Society for Building Bridges of Understanding Between Israelis, Palestinians, in Message to Paris Meeting
13/07/2005
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Suicide Attack in Israel
13/07/2005
If State Unable, Unwilling to Protect Citizens against Extreme Violence, Security Council Must Assume Responsibility, Secretary-General Tells Council
13/07/2005
Security Council Press Statement on Lebanon
13/07/2005
Security Council Presidential Statement Stresses “Moral Imperative” of Preventing Escalation of Armed Conflicts, Humanitarian Crises
13/07/2005
Japan to Donate more than 30,000 Digitized Documents to United Nations for Inclusion in Official Document System
13/07/2005
Twenty-Eight more Speakers State Their Positions in General Assembly Debate on New Draft Proposal for UN Security Council Reform
13/07/2005
Economic and Social Council Ends Debate on Operational Activities for Development after Discussion on Triennial Review Process, South-South Cooperation
13/07/2005
Greater International Cooperation Critical to Fighting Small Arms Trade, Say Speakers, as Meeting to Review 2001 Action Programme Continues
13/07/2005
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Voices Concern about Inequalities among Ethnic Groups, as It Takes up Israel’s Report
12/07/2005
New Permanent Observer for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Presents Credentials
12/07/2005
Secretary-General Shocked by Brutal Murder of Abdulkadir Yahya Ali in Somalia
12/07/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Kyrgyzstan’s Peaceful, Credible Presidential Elections
12/07/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Agreement of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, United States to Resume Six-Party Talks
12/07/2005
Secretary-General Pleased by Progress against Small Arms Scourge, but Says Important further Steps now Needed, in Message to New York Meeting
12/07/2005
“May We All Learn and Act on the Lessons of Srebrenica”, Says Secretary-General, in Message to Anniversary Ceremony
12/07/2005
Lasting Peace for Sudan now within Reach, Says Secretary-General, At Inauguration of Sudanese Presidency in Khartoum
12/07/2005
Security Council Press Statement on Ethiopia and Eritrea
12/07/2005
Security Council Committee Meets Senior Officials of Netherlands to Discuss Implementation of Sanctions against Al-Qaida, Taliban
12/07/2005
Third Committee Elects Remaining Members of Bureau for 60th Session
12/07/2005
General Assembly Opens Debate on “Group of Four”-Sponsored Draft Resolution on Security Council Reform
12/07/2005
ECOSOC Holds Panel on Alternative Development Funding Options, Dialogue with Fund, Programme Heads
12/07/2005
New Permanent Observer of the League of Arab States Presents Credentials
12/07/2005
Meeting to Assess 2001 Action Programme Aimed at Combating Illicit Small Arms Trade Opens at Headquarters
11/07/2005
Experts Stress Need for further Action to Eliminate Harmful Traditional Practices, as Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Considers Benin’s Report
11/07/2005
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Takes up Guyana’s Periodic Report; Strengthening Gender Equality Bodies, Combating Violence among Issues
11/07/2005
Secretary-General Congratulates G-8 for Steps on Africa, Climate Change, Says Progress Should Contribute to Ambitious Outcome at 2005 World Summit
11/07/2005
Secretary-General Congratulates G-8 for Africa Communiqué, Promise to Double Aid by 2010
11/07/2005
Secretary-General Encouraged by Agreements on Bolivia Elections, Says UN Committed to Assisting Process
11/07/2005
Special Adviser Lakhdar Brahimi to Visit Nepal, 10–15 July
11/07/2005
Security Council Condemns Assassination of Egypt’s Ambassador to Iraq, Reaffirms Support for Political Transition, in Presidential Statement
11/07/2005
Reforming UN Activities for more Effective Country-Level Presence, Focus of Day-Long Dialogue in Economic and Social Council
11/07/2005
Defending Reproductive Health Rights Critical to Advancing Global Equality, Development, Says Deputy Secretary-General at Population Award Ceremony
08/07/2005
UNODC Executive Director Says Tracking Terrorist Funding as Important as Chasing Terrorists
08/07/2005
Security Council Press Statement on London Terrorist Attack
08/07/2005
United Nations Marks World Population Day; Focuses on Gender Equality
08/07/2005
Secretary-General Condemns Brutal Murder of Egypt’s Ambassador to Iraq
08/07/2005
Secretary-General Says Vicious London Bombings “an Attack on Humanity Itself”, World Stands Shoulder to Shoulder with British People
08/07/2005
Security Council Condemns “Barbaric” London Terrorist Attacks, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1611 (2005)
08/07/2005
Economic and Social Council Panel Discussions Focus on United Republic of Tanzania, Work of Functional Commissions
07/07/2005
Following 15 June Inauguration of Bougainville’s Autonomous Government, United Nations Mandate Fully Implemented, Security Council Told
07/07/2005
Secretary-General Congratulates Government, People of Burundi on Successful Conduct of Elections
07/07/2005
Millennium Development Goals Have Unprecedented Political Support, Secretary-General Says at London Event
07/07/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes 5 July Declaration Aimed at Ending Darfur Conflict
07/07/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Prisoner Release in Myanmar
07/07/2005
Secretary-General “Delighted” by Choice of London for 2012 Olympics
07/07/2005
In Message to CARICOM Heads of Government Conference, Secretary-General Invites Them to Engage Actively, Constructively, in UN Reform Effort
07/07/2005
Security Council Demands Ivorian Parties Comply Scrupulously with Peace Process Timetable Agreed to in Pretoria 29 June
07/07/2005
Economic and Social Council Decides on Theme for 2006 Coordination Segment, Discusses Need to Ensure UN System ”Fit for the 21st Century”
06/07/2005
United Nations Firearms Protocol Enters into Force
06/07/2005
September Summit a Once-in-a-Generation Chance to Take Action on Grave Global Threats, Secretary-General Tells African Leaders
06/07/2005
Real-Life Benefits Must Be Guiding Principle in Gauging How Women Can Gain from September Summit, Anti-Discrimination Committee Told
06/07/2005
Secretary-General Condemns Attacks on Diplomats in Iraq
06/07/2005
Governments Will Take Important Decisions only with Clear Support from Ordinary Voters, Secretary-General Says in Statement on Live 8 Concert in London
06/07/2005
Regional Assessments of Progress Meeting Anti-Poverty Goals Reveal at Best “Mixed Picture”, Economic and Social Council Told
05/07/2005
United Nations Provides Landsat Data Sets for Supporting Sustainable Development in Africa
05/07/2005
UN Commission on International Trade Law to Hold Thirty-Eighth Session in Vienna, 4-15 July 2005
05/07/2005
General Assembly Decides to Add Agenda Items on Year of Physics, Financing for Peacekeeping in Burundi, International Service Commission
05/07/2005
World Community Must Honour -- Even Go Beyond -- Commitments on Trade, Debt, Finance to Achieve Anti-Poverty Goals, General Assembly Told
05/07/2005
“Let Us Resolve to Empower Women and Girls by Our Commitment tTo Gender Equality”, Secretary-General Says in Message for World Population Day
04/07/2005
Energy Globe Award Helps to Achieve Millennium Development Goals
04/07/2005
Health Threats Respect No Boundaries, Global Cooperation “Imperative”, Says Secretary-General, in Speech to Edinburgh College of Suregeons
04/07/2005
Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in July 2005
04/07/2005
More Aid, Greater Market Access Key to Attaining Millennium Goals, Delegates Stress, as Economic and Social Council Concludes High-Level Talks
04/07/2005
Speakers in High-Level Meeting of Economic and Social Council Cite Insufficient Progress towards Achieving Millennium Goals
01/07/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes United States Commitment of $1 Billion to Fight Malaria in Africa
01/07/2005
Cooperatives, Microfinance Can Give Those Most in Need Power to Improve Their Lives, Says Secretary-General in International Day Message
01/07/2005
Secretary-General Urges Ivorian Parties to Faithfully Implement Pretoria Agreement
01/07/2005
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in July
01/07/2005
Security Council Press Statement on Blue Line Incidents
01/07/2005
Greatest Humanitarian Crisis Today in Southern Africa, World Food Programme Head Tells Security Council
01/07/2005
Security Council Extends Sierra Leone Mission for Final Six Months, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1610 (2005)
01/07/2005
Intergovernmental Agreement on Asian Highway Network Comes into Force on 4 July
01/07/2005
New Permanent Representative of Estonia Presents Credentials
01/07/2005
Wildlife Treaty Comes of Age -- Cites Celebrates 30 Years of Achievement
31/08/2005
“Literacy Is at the Heart of Sustainable Development”, Secretary-General Says in Literacy Day Message
31/08/2005
Secretary-General Returning to New York to Support Efforts to Ensure Successful Summit
31/08/2005
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Acknowledges Election of President of Burundi , Commends “Spirit of Peace and Dialogue” of Country’s People
31/08/2005
Press Statement on Sudan by Security Council President
31/08/2005
Statement by Bureau of Committee on Palestinian Rights Concerning Removal of Israeli Settlements
31/08/2005
New Permanent Representative of Cyprus Presents Credentials
31/08/2005
High Commissioner for Human Rights Urges Closer Partnerships to Combat Human Trafficking
31/08/2005
Secretary-General Expresses Regret at ''Very Limited Progress'' on Legislative Reforms in Côte d''Ivoire
31/08/2005
"Blue Flag" Flying in Iraq, but Light Footprint Unavoidable in Current Security Situation, Security Council Told
31/08/2005
"Here Today We Are One", a Single Human Family United, Says Secretary-General in Remarks at Annual Interfaith Service
31/08/2005
Round Table Spotlights African Initiative in Fight against Crime and Corruption
30/08/2005
Financing for Sierra Leone Court, Somalia Political Office among Issues Taken Up in Budget Committee
30/08/2005
UNODC Announces Major Reduction in 2005 Opium Poppy Cultivation in Afghanistan
30/08/2005
In Message to Conference Anniversary Commemoration, Secretary-General Calls for Redoubling of Efforts to Turn Beijing Commitment into Reality
30/08/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Completion of Iraq’s New Constitution, Urges Parties to Continue Inclusive Process
30/08/2005
Earthquake Engineers’ Knowledge Essential for Establishing Building Standards, Secretary-General Tells Skopje Conference
30/08/2005
Overall Situation in Timor-Leste Calm, but Security of UN Personnel Remains Major Concern, Security Council Told
29/08/2005
2005 Journalism Prizes for UN Coverage and for the UNCA/Ranan Lurie Prizes for Political Cartoons
29/08/2005
Secretary-General Says “Act Ozone Friendly -- Stay Sun Safe” Is Theme for Day to Preserve Ozone Layer
29/08/2005
Security Council Committee Determined to Support Measures to Facilitate Peace Process in Côte d’Ivoire
26/08/2005
UNCTAD Report: Palestinian Preparations for Statehood Should Focus on Pro-Poor Economic Reform
26/08/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Filippo Grandi of Italy as Deputy Commissioner-General of UN Relief Agency for Palestine Refugees
26/08/2005
Security Council Press Statement on Work of Commission Investigating Killing of Former Lebanese Prime Minister
26/08/2005
Press Statement on Iraq-Kuwait by Security Council President
26/08/2005
UN Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa to Meet in Brazzaville, 29 August - 2 September
26/08/2005
Report on the World Situation 2005: The Inequality Predicament
25/08/2005
Press Statement on Israeli Disengagement by Security Council President
25/08/2005
Israel’s Disengagement from Gaza, Northern West Bank “Watershed”, Under-Secretary-General Tells Security Council
25/08/2005
General Assembly Elects 27 Ad Litem Judges to Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia; Appoints 4 Members of Joint Inspection Unit
24/08/2005
Rapid Biodiversity Losses Put Livelihoods, Health of Future Generations in Jeopardy, Says Secretary-General in Message to Galway Conference
24/08/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Progress on Iraq Constitution
24/08/2005
Secretary-General Calls on Guinea-Bissau Parties to Accept Supreme Court Ruling Confirming Presidential Election Result
24/08/2005
Secretary-General Condemns Beirut Terrorist Bombing
24/08/2005
Security Council Stresses Need for High Level of Commitment by International Community to Address Remaining Challenges in Afghanistan
24/08/2005
UN Information Department, International Public Relations Association to Honour Publicity Campaign “Save the North Sea”
22/08/2005
Secretary-General Congratulates People of Burundi on Election of First Post-Transitional President
22/08/2005
On Second Anniversary of Attack in Baghdad, Secretary-General Offers Renewed Condolences to Families, Loved Ones of Those Killed in Service to UN
22/08/2005
Press Statement by Security Council President on Côte d’Ivoire
22/08/2005
Security Council Commends People of Guinea-Bissau Following Successful Presidential Elections
22/08/2005
Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination Concludes Sixty-Seventh Session
19/08/2005
Secretary-General Commends “Courageous Decision” of Israeli Prime Minister Sharon on Disengagement Process; Condemns Terror Attack on Palestinian Civilians
19/08/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Polisario Decision to Release All Remaining 404 Moroccan Prisoners of War
19/08/2005
Security Council Urges International Community to Strengthen Cooperation Against Drug Production, Trafficking in Afghanistan-- in Presidential Statement, Council Also Stresses Need to Improve Security in Provinces, Extend Transitional Administration Auth
19/08/2005
Security Council Extends Observer Mission in Georgia Until 31 July, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1462 (2003)
19/08/2005
Security Council Exends Interim Force in Lebanon Until 31 July, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1461 (2003)
19/08/2005
Security Council Calls for Immediate Halt to Use of Child Soldiers, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1460 (2003)
19/08/2005
"Hiv-aids Epidemic Can Be Prevented and Reversed Among Injecting Drug "Users, Says UNODC Head
19/08/2005
New HIV/AIDS Radio Spots for Ethiopia Released to Mark World AIDS Day 2003
19/08/2005
UNODC Holds Regional Seminar in Mali to Promote Ratification of UN Conventions on Crime and Terrorism
19/08/2005
United Nations Workshop in Vienna on the Use and Applications of Global Navigation Satellite Systems
19/08/2005
Afghan Foreign Minister Meets UNOV Director-General; Counter-narcotic Efforts Discussed
19/08/2005
Momentum Builds for Anti-corruption Convention at Merida Signing Conference
19/08/2005
Trillion-dollar Scourge of Corruption Under Attack as UN Conference Closes in Merida
19/08/2005
Top South East European Officials Meet to Discuss Law Enforcement and Anti-trafficking Strategies
19/08/2005
Europe''s Drug Consumption Stimulates Cannabis Cultivation in Morocco
19/08/2005
Italy Supports UN Criminal Justice Reform Programme in Afghanistan
19/08/2005
Investigation Clears United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
19/08/2005
Human Trafficking Issue of Growing Concern in Latin America
19/08/2005
Pivotal Role of Judges in the Protection of Human Rights Discussed at the United Nations
19/08/2005
UN to Hold Meeting of Experts and Key Officials to Discuss Issue of Trafficking in Persons
19/08/2005
United Nations Promotes Action to Prevent and Counter Trafficking in Human Beings from Nigeria Into Italy; UN Assists Nigeria and Italy in Signing "Memorandum of "Cooperation
19/08/2005
Water Scientist Meets Water Artist at the VIC
19/08/2005
Baltic Sea States Seminar on Anti-terrorism Instruments
19/08/2005
Leading United Nations Agencies Renew Partnership; United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and United Nations Office for Project Services Sign Memorandum of Understanding
19/08/2005
United Nations Protocol Against the Smuggling of Migrants Enters Into Force
19/08/2005
International Narcotics Control Board Examines Impact of Drugs, Crime and Violence at Community Level
19/08/2005
UNODC Calls for an Independent Investigation Following Inter-Regional Advisor’s Resignation
19/08/2005
Security Council Committee Adds One Entity to Al-Qaida Section of Consolidated List
18/08/2005
Area Under Opium Poppy Cultivation in Afghanistan Has Increased by Eight per Cent, UN Says
18/08/2005
"Aqa - Water with A Human "Face - A Present to the UN
18/08/2005
China’s First Manned Spacecraft Carried United Nations Flag
18/08/2005
Access to Information Essential to the Establishment of Knowledge Societies
18/08/2005
Vienna Alliance of Ngos on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice to Hold One-day Meeting; Ngos Expected to Call for Concrete Action Against Human Trafficking
18/08/2005
"Football Without "Borders Camp Opening Next Week
18/08/2005
Space Solutions for the World’s Problems; United Nations Office at Vienna Celebrates World Space Week
18/08/2005
Consensus Reached on UN Convention Against Corruption; High-level Signing Conference Planned for December in Mérida, Mexico
18/08/2005
UNOV Director-General Meets Minister of Justice of the Philippines
18/08/2005
Landmark United Nations Treaty Against Organized Crime Enters Into Force; Corruption Convention Talks to Resume on Monday
18/08/2005
A Decade of Drug Control Cooperation in East Asia; Hanoi Declaration Adopted as Ministers and Senior Officials of Six Countries and UNODC Conclude Meetings on Drug Control
18/08/2005
UNODC Targets HIV/AIDS and Drug Use in Africa with New Public Information Material
18/08/2005
Strengthening Developing ’Countries Capacities in Using Space Technology
18/08/2005
"Situation with Opium Cultivation in Afghanistan Remains "Difficult Says UN Counter-narcotics Chief
18/08/2005
Giant Peace Doves at VIC Plaza;starmania Singer Niddl, Ngos Vier Pfoten and Global 2000 to Celebrate International Peace Day at the United Nations Office at Vienna
18/08/2005
UN Drugs Chief: Drug, Human Traffickingfuel Global Terror;un to Step up Anti Narcotic Efforts in Cis Region
18/08/2005
UN Internal Oversight Opens New Investigations Office in Vienna
18/08/2005
"No Nation Can Stand Alone in Fight Against Terror," Says Director-General of UNOV
18/08/2005
Football Without Borders: Winners All; Qatar to Host UNODC Football Camp for Iraqi and Other Middle Eastern Youth
18/08/2005
UN Drug Chief Urges NATO Forces to Tackle Trafficking; Opium Cultivation in Afghanistan Presents A Serious Security Challenge
18/08/2005
Graz Hosts Symposium on Space Applications for Sustainable Development
18/08/2005
UN, Turkey to Increase Cooperation Against Drugs and Organized Crime
18/08/2005
Workshop on Contribution of Satellite Communications Technology to Bridge the Digital Divide
18/08/2005
Organized Crime to Be A Growing Problem in Iraq UNODC Fact- Finding Mission Reports
18/08/2005
UN, Afghanistan Launch Drugs Interdiction Unit
18/08/2005
UN Vienna Staff Pays Tribute to Victims of Baghdad Attack
18/08/2005
Students Introduced to World of UN Diplomacy; UNOV Hosts Vienna International Model United Nations (vimun) (10 - 14 August 2003)
18/08/2005
New UN Video Spots Encourage Trafficking Victims, General Public to Resist Modern Slavery
18/08/2005
UNODC Strengthens Cooperation Among International Organizations to Fight Corruption
18/08/2005
UN Convention Against Corruption: Final Round of Negotiations Begins in Vienna; Ad Hoc Committee for the Negotiation of A Convention Against Corruption Begins Sixth Session, 21 July-8 August 2003
18/08/2005
United Nations, Regional Group Cooperate Against Drug and Crime Flow from West and Central Asia
18/08/2005
UN Commission on International Trade Law Concludes Thirty-sixth Sessionin Vienna, 30 June-11 July 2003; Adopts New Model Legislation on Privately Financed Infrastructure Projects
18/08/2005
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Pays Visit to UNOV Director-General
18/08/2005
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Develops Model Laws to Help Combat Terrorism
18/08/2005
UN Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime to Enter Into Force on 29 September 2003
18/08/2005
President of Mongolia Visits UNOV, Signs Cooperation Agreement on Drugs and Crime
18/08/2005
First Biennial Meeting of States on the Implementation of the 2001 Plan of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons Opens in New York on 7 July
18/08/2005
UNODC Launches Radio Campaign "Let’s Talk About "Drugs
18/08/2005
UNICEF and UNODC Join Forces to Fight Human Trafficking
18/08/2005
UNICRI and the Italian Government in Defence of Children?s Rights in Angola
18/08/2005
Training Course on the United Nations Standards and Norms in Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Law Enforcement
18/08/2005
United Nations and European Commission Join Forces to Curb Corruption; Hungary Presents UN Anti-corruption Pilot Project to Eu Experts
18/08/2005
-- Background Release UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space to Hold Forty-sixth Session in Vienna, 11-20 June 2003; the Implementation of Unispace Iii Recommendations, A Draft Resolution on the Concept of the "Launching "State and Ot
18/08/2005
New Representative of the UNODC Office in Peru Nominated
18/08/2005
Secretary-General Outraged by Bangladesh Bomb Attacks, Appeals for Calm in Face of “Brazen and Cowardly Acts”
18/08/2005
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Baghdad Bombings as “Violation of All Humanitarian Principles”
18/08/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Luiz Carlos da Costa of Brazil as Deputy Special Representative for Liberia
18/08/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Abou Moussa of Chad as Principal Deputy Special Representative for Côte d’Ivoire
18/08/2005
NGOs Create Interactive Website to Discuss 2005 Summit of World Leaders at United Nations in September
18/08/2005
Decline of Opium Cultivation in the "Golden "Triangle
18/08/2005
UN, Central Asian Governments Launch Projects to Counter Heroin Flow from Afghanistan
18/08/2005
New Permanent Representative of the Republic of Korea Presents Credentials
18/08/2005
- UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space Concludes Forty-sixth Session in Vienna; A Report on the Implementation of the Unispace Iii Recommendations Was Prepared, and the Issue of Space Debris, the International Satellite System for Search and
18/08/2005
President of National Assembly of Chile Calls on UNOV Director-General
18/08/2005
World Drug Trends: UN Sees Major Changes
18/08/2005
Message from Mr. Antonio Maria Costa, Executive Director, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime on the Occasion of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, 26 June 2003 -- "Let’s Talk About "Drugs
18/08/2005
UNODC Launches "Let’s Talk About "Drugs Campaign on 26 June, the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
18/08/2005
Expert Meeting on the World Crime and Justice Report, 2004-2005
18/08/2005
UN Holds Workshop on Remote Sensing Applications and Education
18/08/2005
UN Commission on International Trade Law to Hold Thirty-sixth Session in Vienna, 30 June-11 July 2003 to Adopt New Model Legislation on Privately Financed Infrastructure Projects
17/08/2005
UNODC Appoints New Chief, Terrorism Branch
17/08/2005
New Permanent Representative of Sudan Presents Credentials
17/08/2005
Human Trafficking, Especially in Women and Children, to Be the Focus of UN Crime Commission Meeting; 40-member Body to Hold Twelfth Session in Vienna from 13 -22 May 2003
17/08/2005
New Permanent Representative of Colombia Presents Credentials
17/08/2005
Minister of Justice of Greece Pays Visit to the Director-General of UNOV
17/08/2005
UNODC Survey Shows No Evidence of Major Shift in Coca Cultivation from Colombia to Peru
17/08/2005
Spain Supports UN Drug Control Projects Through Confiscated Assets
17/08/2005
Thematic Discussion on "Trafficking in Human Beings, Especially Women and "Children Held as Part of the Twelfth Session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
17/08/2005
New Permanent Representative of Argentina Presents Credentials
17/08/2005
Workshop on "Trafficking in Human Beings, Especially Women and "Children, Held on 15 May as Part of Twelfth Session of Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
17/08/2005
Penitentiary Reform Project in Afghanistan Launched
17/08/2005
UN, Portugal Cooperate in Promoting Conventions Against Crime, Terrorism and Corruption
17/08/2005
Round-up of Session: United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Concludes Its Twelfth Session in Vienna, 13-22 May 2003
17/08/2005
International Narcotics Control Board Re-Elects Dr. Emafo of Nigeria as President
17/08/2005
UN Study Exposes Origins, Dimensions and Impact of Afghanistan Opium Economy, Points to Alternative
17/08/2005
South-Eastern European States Meet to Coordinate Counter-Narcotics Activities
17/08/2005
Colombian Coca Cultivation Falls by 30 Percent
17/08/2005
Young Japanese Contribute to Counter-Narcotics Efforts
17/08/2005
Japanese Government Supports Opium Eradication, Alternative Development in Myanmar
17/08/2005
UN, Brazil to Address Urban Insecurity
17/08/2005
UN, Asean Forge Partnership against Drugs and Crime
17/08/2005
UN Intensifies Support for African Union’s Drug Control Effort
17/08/2005
UN, Nigeria to Create Regional Drug Law Enforcement Training Centre
17/08/2005
UNODC and Morocco Announce Major Cannabis Survey in 2003
17/08/2005
- Drug Commission Begins Ministerial-level Meeting to Review Efforts to Tackle Global Drug Problem; Ministers Assess Implementation of Action Plans Adopted at 1998 GA Special Session
17/08/2005
UN Publications Identify "Best "Practices in Drug-Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation
17/08/2005
Teenagers Bring Signatures Representing 1.3 Million People who Support the UN Conventions on Drugs
17/08/2005
Thai Alternative to Drugs on Exhibit in Vienna
17/08/2005
Professional Basketball Player Nene Hilario Featured in Video Spot to Raise Awareness About HIV/AIDS Prevention; UN Office on Drugs and Crime Psa to Be Broadcast Worldwide Through Nba Programming
17/08/2005
UN Commission Presented with "Signs of "Progress in Global Counter-Narcotic Efforts
17/08/2005
UN Anti-drug Office Names New Chief of Operations
17/08/2005
UN to Increase Counter-narcotics Assistance to Cape Verde
17/08/2005
United Nations Receives Space Exhibit from China
17/08/2005
UN Drug Office and South Africa Launch Country Corruption Assessment Report
17/08/2005
Outer Space Legal Subcommittee Concludes Forty-second Session in Vienna; Examines Preliminary Draft Protocol on Matters Specific to Space Assets, Establishes A Work Plan Aimed at Harmonizing Practices of Registering Objects Launched Into Space, and Consi
17/08/2005
At Mini-Forum on "Alternative Methods in the Treatment and Rehabilitation of "Addictions UNODC Executive Director, A.m. Costa, Paid Tribute to Ngos
17/08/2005
H.e. Patricia Olamendi, Undersecretary for Global Affairs, Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs
17/08/2005
James Callahan, Director, Division for Treaty Affairs and Support to Drug Control Organs, Office on Drugs and Crime
17/08/2005
United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs and Pro Tempore Secretariat of the Fourth Space Conference of the Americas Sign Memorandum of Understanding; An Agreement to Promote and Implement Joint Activities
17/08/2005
Drug Commission Concludes Ministerial Segment with Adoption of Measures to Enhance Drug Control Efforts
17/08/2005
UN Ministerial Meeting Focuses on Links Between Drug Trafficking and Other Forms of Organized Crime
17/08/2005
Drug Commission Continues Ministerial-level Meeting to Review Efforts to Tackle Global Drug Problem
17/08/2005
Outer Space Scientific and Technical Subcommittee Concludes Fortieth Session in Vienna; Stresses Use of Space Technology in Achieving UN Development Goals; Adopts New Work Plan on Use of Nuclear Power Sources in Outer Space; and Discusses Space Debris
17/08/2005
New Permanent Representative of Tajikistan Presents Credentials
17/08/2005
New Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka Presents Credentials
17/08/2005
Outer Space Legal Subcommittee to Hold Forty-second Session in Vienna, 24 March - 4 April 2003; to Discuss A Possible Treaty on Property Interests in Spacecraft and Other Matters Relating to Space Law
17/08/2005
New Permanent Representative of Madagascar Presents Credentials
17/08/2005
United Nations Expert Group on the Application of United Nations Standards and Norms in Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
17/08/2005
Outer Space Scientific and Technical Subcommittee to Hold Fortieth Session in Vienna, 17-28 February; to Discuss Use of Nuclear Power Sources in Outer Space, Disaster Management, Space Debris Mitigation and Use of Space Technology for Medical Sciences
17/08/2005
New Permanent Representative of Ecuador Presents Credentials
17/08/2005
New Permanent Representative of Nicaragua Presents Credentials
17/08/2005
Illicit Drug Economy Hinders Sustainable Development Says International Narcotics Control Board in Annual Report
17/08/2005
Corruption Convention Moves Forward
17/08/2005
Secretary-General Saddened by Deaths of 17 Spanish Military in Afghanistan
17/08/2005
Secretary-General, in Video Message, Urges Youth to Hold Leaders to Anti-Poverty Pledges
17/08/2005
Press Statement by Security Council President on Assassination of Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister
17/08/2005
Deputy Secretary-General Introduces New UNDP Administrator at Headquarters Press Conference
17/08/2005
New Permanent Representative of Albania Presents Credentials
17/08/2005
New Permanent Representative of Trinidad and Tobago Presents Credentials
17/08/2005
New Permanent Representative of Paraguay Presents Credentials
17/08/2005
International Narcotics Control Board Session to Focus on Drugs, Crime and Violence
16/08/2005
Secretary-General Applauds Indonesian Government, Free Aceh Movement for Reaching Peaceful Settlement of Dispute
16/08/2005
Secretary-General Believes Israeli Disengagement from Gaza, Northern West Bank Is “Moment of Promise and Hope”
16/08/2005
Role of Civil Society Indispensable at Critical Stage of International Diplomacy, Secretary-General Tells World Korean Forum
15/08/2005
New United Nations Survey Documents Dramatic Decline in Opium Poppy Cultivation in Laos
15/08/2005
Committee Negotiating Convention on Rights of Disabled Persons Concludes Current Session
15/08/2005
Secretary-General Shocked, Saddened by Killing of Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister
15/08/2005
Secretary-General Calls on All Ivorians to Facilitate Functioning of UN Operation in Côte d’Ivoire
15/08/2005
Group of Governmental Experts of States Parties to Conventional Weapons Convention Concludes Eleventh Session
12/08/2005
Secretary-General Expects IAEA Resolution on Iran to Be Implemented
12/08/2005
Secretary-General Calls on Iraqi Leaders to Exercise Vision, Political Will to Reach Agreement on New Constitution
12/08/2005
Security Council Extends UN Iraq Mission for 12 Months, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1619 (2005)
12/08/2005
International Conference to Focus on Citizens’ Participation in Governance, 14-17 August, in Lead-up to World Summit 2005
12/08/2005
“The United Nations after Six Decades and Renewed Efforts for the Promotion of Disarmament”, Kyoto, Japan, 17-19 August
11/08/2005
Disability Convention Committee Forges Ahead on Articles Affecting Daily Life of People with Disabilities
11/08/2005
International Youth Day 2005: Making Commitments Matter
11/08/2005
United Nations Assists Bulgaria after Heavy Floods
10/08/2005
UN Committed to Helping Landlocked Developing Countries Surmount Development Obstacles, Says Secretary-General, in Message to Trade Ministers Meeting
10/08/2005
Secretary-General Pleased by Results of Six-Party Talks on Korean Peninsula Denuclearization
10/08/2005
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Launches Andean Coca Surveys for Bolivia, Colombia and Peru
10/08/2005
Security Council Presidential Statement Recognizes “Significant Progress” Addressing HIV/AIDS among Peacekeepers, but Says Many Challenges Remain
10/08/2005
Secretary-General, with “Sorrow and Anger”, Condemns Use of Terror, Violence against Civilians, Following Multiple Car Bombs in Sinai
10/08/2005
Secretary-General Concerned by Continuing Violence in Sudan, Appeals for Calm During Time of Mourning for John Garang
10/08/2005
Secretary-General Condemns Coup d’Etat in Mauritania
09/08/2005
Following Death of Former United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Robin Cook, Secretary-General Praises Intellect, Eloquence, Vision, Passion
09/08/2005
Secretary-General Urges Iran’s New President to Exercise Restraint with Nuclear Programme, Continue Negotiations with European Union
09/08/2005
Secretary-General Urges Youth to Make Voices Heard, Hold World Leaders to Anti-Poverty Pledges, in Message on International Day
09/08/2005
Secretary-General Challenges World Leaders to Break Deadlock on Nuclear Non-Proliferation, at 2005 Summit, in Message to Hiroshima Ceremony
08/08/2005
United Nations Humanitarian Assistance: Transition from Relief to Development
08/08/2005
It Takes Courage to Be a Refugee United Nations Commemorates World Refugee Day on 20 June
08/08/2005
Secretary-General Condemns Northern Israel Bus Killings as “Terrorist Act”
08/08/2005
World Must Act to Protect Indigenous Peoples’ Rights, Strengthen Languages, Livelihoods, Cultures, Says Secretary-General on International Day
08/08/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Francesco Bastagli of Italy Special Representative for Western Sahara
08/08/2005
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in August
08/08/2005
UN Says $81 Million Needed for Worsening Situation in Niger
05/08/2005
Responsible Use of Natural Resources – Challenge and Opportunity for Businesses
05/08/2005
Security Council Condemns in “Strongest Terms and without Reservation” Terrorist Attacks in Iraq, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1618 (2005)
05/08/2005
UN Experts Mark Anniversary of ICJ “Wall Opinion”, Call on Israel to Halt Construction of Wall
05/08/2005
Secretary-General Heartened by Mayor’s Vision of Global Ban on Nuclear Weapons by 2020
05/08/2005
Security Council Expresses Profound Regret at Death of Sudan’s First Vice-President, John Garang, in 30 July Helicopter Crash
05/08/2005
Outgoing Envoy for Children Exposed to War Says New UN Protection Regime Immense “Turning Point” in Effort to End Crimes against Children
04/08/2005
Secretary-General Condemns Attempt to Change Governments Unconstitutionally, Following Reports of Attempted Overthrow in Mauritania
04/08/2005
UN Establishes Peacekeeping Conduct and Discipline Units
02/08/2005
Secretary-General Names Officer-in-Charge, Programme for Children and Armed Conflict, Pending Appointment of New Special Representative
02/08/2005
Secretary-General, Mourning Sudan’s First Vice-President Garang, Calls for Reaffirmation of Commitment to Build on Peace Process
02/08/2005
Development, Security, Human Rights Reinforce, Depend on Each Other, Secretary-General Says in Video Message to Tällberg Forum
02/08/2005
Secretary-General Saddened by Death of Saudi King Fahd
02/08/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Vote of Confidence in New Lebanese Government
02/08/2005
Statement by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict
01/08/2005
Dag Hammarskjöld, in His Vision and Courage, Took Risks for Humankind, Says Secretary-General to Centenary Celebration in Sweden
01/08/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Azouz Ennifar of Tunisia as Deputy Special Representative for Ethiopia, Eritrea
01/08/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Peter van Walsum of the Netherlands as Personal Envoy for Western Sahara
01/08/2005
Security Council Extends Sanctions against Al-Qaida, Taliban; Reiterates Need for Close Cooperation among Subsidiary Committees
01/08/2005
Security Council Maintains Sanctions on Democratic Republic of Congo in Light of Failure by Parties to Comply with Its Demands
01/08/2005
Security Council Extends Georgia Observer Mission until 31 January 2006, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1615 (2005)
01/08/2005
Security Council Extends Mandate of Lebanon Force until 31 January 2006, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1614 (2005)
01/08/2005
Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in August 2005
01/08/2005
Budget Committee Elects Vice-Chairman; Will Take up Capital Master Plan in September
30/09/2005
Language Uniting Francophone Community Instrument of Solidarity, Basis for Alliance Seeking Justice, Peace, Development, Says Secretary-General
30/09/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Dr. David Nabarro as Senior UN System Coordinator for Avian and Human Influenza
30/09/2005
Fourth Committee Approves Work Programme, Establishes Working Group on Outer Space, Considers Requests for Hearing by Petitioners
30/09/2005
Disarmament Committee Holds Organizational Meeting; Debate Will Begin 3 October
30/09/2005
Delegations Stress Need to Harness World Summit’s Momentum to Implement Crucial Decisions, as Assembly Takes Up Report on Organization’s Work
30/09/2005
Yashar Aliyev of Azerbaijan Fourth Committee Chairman
30/09/2005
New Permanent Representative of Myanmar Presents Credentials
30/09/2005
United Nations Marks the International Day of Older Persons
29/09/2005
New Permanent Representative of Luxembourg Presents Credentials
29/09/2005
Secretary-General, in Remarks at Memorial Ceremony, Says Wiesenthal Convinced Him of Need to Keep United Nations at Centre of Struggle for Human Rights, Dignity
29/09/2005
Press Statement by Security Council President on Attempted Assassination of Lebanese Journalist
29/09/2005
Press Statement on Sudan by Security Council President
29/09/2005
UNIS Vienna Holds Charity Soccer Tournament
28/09/2005
New Permanent Representative of Japan Presents Credentials
28/09/2005
UNODC Calls Afghan Heroin a Growing Threat Across Europe
28/09/2005
In Message to Mark World Habitat Day, Secretary-General Stresses Importance of Pro-Poor, Participatory Urban Development in Line with Human Rights
28/09/2005
Secretary-General, in Message to Asian Conference on Disaster Reduction, Underscores Need for Sustained Political, Financial Commitment
28/09/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Announcement on Decommissioning of IRA Weapons
27/09/2005
Secretary-General, in Day of Older Persons Message, Stresses Need to Integrate Gender, Age Perspectives into Poverty Eradication Efforts
27/09/2005
Strong Leadership, Spirit of Cooperation Required to Tackle Global Disarmament, Non-Proliferation Challenges, Secretary-General Tells IAEA Conference
27/09/2005
Secretary-General Condemns Attempted Assassination of Lebanese Journalist, Says Such Callous Acts ‘Pattern of Onslaught’ against Lebanese, Democratic Principles
27/09/2005
Secretary-General Alarmed by Escalation of Violence Between Israel, Armed Palestinian Factions
27/09/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Haile Menkerios of Eritrea as Deputy Special Representative for Democratic Republic of Congo
27/09/2005
New Calendar of Media Events on UN Website
27/09/2005
General Assembly President, at Close of General Debate, Stresses Need for Urgency, Common Purpose in Starting Follow-Up to Summit Outcome, United Nations Reform
27/09/2005
Activities of Secretary-General in Washington, D.C., 23 September
26/09/2005
New Permanent Representative of Sweden Presents Credentials
26/09/2005
UN Charter Provisions on Peaceful Dispute Settlement at Heart of Collective Security System Says Secretary-General
26/09/2005
If Biodiversity Loss Not Stopped, Reaching Millennium Anti-Poverty Goals Might Be Impossible, Says Secretary-General
26/09/2005
Quest for Peace Between Israelis, Palestinians at Historic Juncture, Says Secretary-General in Message to Kyiv Support Meeting
26/09/2005
Secretary-General Praises "Exceptional Contribution" of Republic of Korea to United Nations, in Message to Korea Society Dinner
26/09/2005
Secretary-General Condemns "Heinous Acts of Terrorism" in Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia
26/09/2005
Secretary-General Saddened by Death of Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan, Former Refugee High Commissioner, "Lifelong "Friend of UN
26/09/2005
Is International Community Equipped for Challenges of 21st Century? Asks Deputy Secretary-General in Warsaw Address
26/09/2005
Peacekeeping Support Account, Role of Oversight Services Among Issues Taken up in Budget Committee
26/09/2005
UN Indispensable Foundation for Peace; Must Have Clear, Effective Voice, Reaffirms Information Committee in Comprehensive Draft Text
26/09/2005
Indigenous Peoples Continue to Be Excluded from Power, Denied Identities, Displaced from Lands Says Secretary-General to Permanent Forum
26/09/2005
Secretary-General Asks Security Council to Prevent Further Deterioration of Dire Situation in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo
26/09/2005
Press Statement on Democratic Republic of Congo by Security Council President
26/09/2005
As General Assembly Concludes Annual Debate, Members Urged to Begin Implementation of Agreed Initiatives to Boost Aid, Achieve Development, Reform UN
26/09/2005
New Permanent Representative of Finland Presents Credentials
26/09/2005
Secretary-General Reiterates UN Position on Israeli Troop Withdrawal from Lebanon, Need for All Parties to Respect “Blue Line”
26/09/2005
UN, Congressional Black Caucus Share Commitment to Africa’s Rights, Progress, Says Secretary-General in Washington, D.C., Remarks
26/09/2005
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Calls for Renewed, Parallel Action by Israel, Palestinian Authority on Obligations under Road Map
26/09/2005
Security Council Extends UN Mission in Sudan until 24 March 2006, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1627 (2005)
26/09/2005
Second Committee Approves Programme of Work; Prepares to Take up New Agenda Items, Including Global Partnerships, Best Practices for Poverty Eradication
23/09/2005
Values of Self-Help, Equality Provide Essential Foundation for Participation of Poor People in Development, Secretary-General Tells Cartagena Meeting
23/09/2005
World Must Be Able to Look to United Nations with Hope, Trust, Secretary-General Says in Remarks to Group of 77 Foreign Ministers
23/09/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes New National Unity Government of Sudan, Calls on Parties to Darfur Conflict to Reach Agreement by Year’s End
23/09/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Angela Kane of Germany as Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs
23/09/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Jan Beagle of New Zealand as Assistant Secretary-General for Human Resources
23/09/2005
Press Statement on Afghanistan by Security Council President
23/09/2005
Press Statement on Guinea-Bissau by Security Council President
23/09/2005
As Annual Assembly Debate Continues, Speakers Express Support for Peacebuilding Commission, Highlight Special Needs of Small Islands, among Other Issues
23/09/2005
United Nations Co-Sponsors Workshop on the Use and Applications of Global Navigation Satellite Systems
23/09/2005
New Permanent Representative of France Presents Credentials
22/09/2005
Briefing Fifth Committee on UN Financial Situation, Under-Secretary-General for Management Says 2002 Was Good Year, but Uncertainties Remai
22/09/2005
Road Map Very Clear About Goal, Steps to Reach It, Secretary-General Says in Message to International Alliance for Arab-israeli Peace
22/09/2005
Press Freedom, Pluralism of Content Must Go Together, Secretary-General Says in Message for World Telecommunication Day
22/09/2005
Budget Committee Continues Review of Peacekeeping Financing, Addressing Need for Timely Reimbursement of Troop Contributor
22/09/2005
Secretary-General Condemns "Vicious Killings" by Colombian Rebel Group
22/09/2005
Cost of 11 UN Peacekeeping Missions Extimated at $2.3 Billion for 2003-2004, Fifth Committee Told, as Resumed Session Opens
22/09/2005
Unstable, Insufficient Security in Afghanistan Casts Long Shadow Over Peace Process, Special Representative Tells Security Council
22/09/2005
Security Council Extends Sanctions against Liberia until 7 May 2004, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1478 (2003)
22/09/2005
Press Statement by President of Security Council on Afghanistan
22/09/2005
''We Must Not Fall into Complacency'' in Fight Against Terrorism, Prime Minister of Spain Tells Security Council
22/09/2005
Secretary-General Saddened at Death of Walter Sisulu, Hero of South Africa''s Anti-apartheid Movement
22/09/2005
Secretary-General "Warmly Welcomes" Steps by India, Pakistan to Ease Tensions, Improve Relations
22/09/2005
Press Statement on Democratic Republic of Congo by Security Council President
22/09/2005
Press Statement on Liberia by President of Security Council
22/09/2005
Challenges of Rapid Urbanization at Heart of Millennium Anti-poverty Goals, Says Secretary-General in Message to Un-habitat Session
22/09/2005
Greater Political Commitment Needed to Put Families at Centre of Public Policy, Says Secretary-General in International Day Message
22/09/2005
World Community Not Rising to Challenge of Disarmament, Nuclear Non-Proliferation, Secretary-General Tells
22/09/2005
Secretary-General, Prime Minister Discuss Post-Election Guinea-Bissau
22/09/2005
Secretary-General, in Message Marking International Day of Peace, Urges World Leaders to Set About Implementing Decisions Taken at World Summit
22/09/2005
Recent Designation by Iraq’s Transitional National Assembly of Draft Constitution Marks Important Benchmark, Security Council Told
22/09/2005
Press Statement on Côte d’Ivoire by Security Council President
22/09/2005
In Remarks at World Press Freedom Day Observance, Deputy Secretary-General Calls for Action on "Hate "Media
22/09/2005
Treaty Event During United Nations Summit Receives Record Number of Treaty Actions
22/09/2005
Untv’s Current Affairs Talk-Show "World Chronicle" Marks 900th Recording
22/09/2005
Security Council Congratulates Burundi on 1 May Peaceful Transition of Power, in Presidential Statement
22/09/2005
Independent Press Lifeblood of Strong, Functioning Societies, Says Secretary-General on World Press Freedom Day
22/09/2005
Although World Summit Outcome “Disappointing”, UN Reform Efforts Must Continue, General Assembly Told During Annual High-Level Debate
22/09/2005
Under-Secretary-General Shashi Tharoor Welcomes Information Committee’s Endorsement of Dpi’s Restructuring
22/09/2005
Committee Holds Interactive Dialogue with Information Department Officials
22/09/2005
Speakers in Security Council Say United Nations'' Experience in Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping Can Prove Useful in Iraq, Other New Situations
22/09/2005
Secretary-General Appeals to Security Council, Wider International Community for Funds to Secure Peace in Côte d''Ivoire
22/09/2005
Secretary-General Congratulates New President and Vice-president of Burundi, Notes Ongoing Violence and Instability Despite Ceasefire
22/09/2005
Secretary-General Condemns Terrorist Attack in Tel Aviv, Says It Must Not Derail Peace Process
22/09/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Release of Middle East "Road Map", Urges Both Israelis and Palestinians to Embrace Plan
22/09/2005
Secretary-General Congratulates New Prime Minister of Palestinian Authority, Calls Swearing-in of Abu Mazen ?notable Step? in Building Democratic Institutions
22/09/2005
Secretary-General Appeals to Security Council to Set Aside Past Differences on Iraq and Find New Unity
22/09/2005
Secretary-General Expresses Deep Sadness Over Lives Lost, Injuries and Destruction in Turkish Earthquake
22/09/2005
Secretary-General Says Israeli Incursions Against Palestinians Contradict International Efforts to Restart Peace Process
21/09/2005
Transcript of Press Conference on Middle East, by Secretary-General Kofi Annan, Quartet Foreign Ministers, at United Nations Headquarters, 20 September 2005
21/09/2005
United Nations, Regional Organizations Must Do more to Tap into Civil Society’s Advantages in Conflict Prevention, Secretary-General Tells Security Council
21/09/2005
Secretary-General Saddened by Death of Simon Wiesenthal
21/09/2005
Secretary-General Says United Nations Remains Strongly Committed to Helping Landlocked Countries Overcome Obstacles to Development
21/09/2005
Secretary-General Strongly Welcomes Consensus Reached at Korean Peninsula Talks
21/09/2005
Transcript of Press Conference on Lebanon, by Secretary-General Kofi Annan, High-Level Government Officials at United Nations Headquarters, 19 September 2005
21/09/2005
Democratization, Development Go Hand in Hand, Secretary-General Says in Remarks to Summit of French-Speaking Heads of State, Government
21/09/2005
Secretary-General’s Appointment of Special Representative for Cyprus
21/09/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Abdoulie Janneh of Gambia as New Executive Secretary of Economic Commission for Africa
21/09/2005
Security Council Committee Adds One Individual to Al-Qaida Section of Consolidated List
21/09/2005
Security Council Committee Approves Editorial Changes to Consolidated List, Corrects Spelling of One Individual, Adds further Information on Another
21/09/2005
Security Council Stresses Need for Broad Conflict Prevention Strategy, Underlines Potential Contribution of Civil Society in Process
21/09/2005
Security Council Extends UN Mission in Liberia Until 31 March 2006, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1626 (2005)
21/09/2005
Security Council Adopts Annual Report to General Assembly
21/09/2005
Final Preparatory Meeting for Upcoming Tunis Phase of World Summit on Information Society Opens in Geneva
21/09/2005
Security Council Forwards ''Ad Litem'' Judge Nominations for Rwanda Tribunal to General Assembly
21/09/2005
United Nations and European Commission Sign Framework Partnership Agreement
21/09/2005
World Looking to United Nations as Source of Reliable, Impartial Information, Committee on Information Told, as General Debate Continues
21/09/2005
Secretary-General Appeals to Security Council for Financial Support to Sustain West African States'' Cote d’Ivoire Peacekeeping Force
21/09/2005
’The United Naitons Matters, and Its Voice Must Be ’Heard, Committee on Information Told, as Its Begins Current Session
21/09/2005
Continued Engagement of International Community Neede in Timor-Leste, Secretary-General’s Special Representative Tells Security Council
21/09/2005
Tragic Legacy of Chernobyl Will Remain for Generations to Come Says Secretary-General on Anniversary of Nuclear Plant Accident
21/09/2005
Despite Achievements in Chemical Disarmament, No Room for Complacency, Secretary-General Tells States Parties to Chemical Weapons Convention
21/09/2005
Correction to Al-qaida and Taliban List for Security Council 1276 Committee
21/09/2005
Representatives of Greece, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Exchange Views Pursuant to Interim Accord
21/09/2005
In Message for World Book and Copyright Day, President of General Assembly Cites Value of Books, Reading
21/09/2005
Secretary-General Calls for Ceasefire, Minute of Silence on International Day of Peace
21/09/2005
Committee on Information to Meet from 28 April to 9 May
21/09/2005
Security Council Extends "Oil-for-Food" Programme Until 3 June
21/09/2005
Press Statement on Iraq/kuwait by Security Council President
21/09/2005
Human Rights -- Whether Civil, Political, Economic, Social or Cultural -- Are Universal, Must Be Upheld in Every Country, Secretary-General Says
21/09/2005
Kosovo Has "Some Way to Go" in Establishing Representative, Functioning Institutions, Security Council Told
21/09/2005
Secretary-General Says Turkey’s Children’s Festival Celebrates Diversity in Spirit of Friendship, Peace, Faithfully Reflecting Un’s Ideas
21/09/2005
Sustainable Development, UN Reform, Enabling Environment for Developing Countries Among Issues Highlighted, as General Assembly Debate Continues
21/09/2005
States Parties to Rome Statute Elect Luis Moreno Ocampo as Prosecutor of International Criminal Court
21/09/2005
Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization Is Valuable Partner of United Nations System, Secretary-General Says
21/09/2005
States Parties to International Criminal Court to Meet at Headquarters, 21 - 23 April
21/09/2005
UN Human Settlements Programme Assists in Providing Shelter for Internally Displaced People in Northern Iraq
21/09/2005
Iraq Farmers Urgently Need Parts, Fuel for Spring Harvest, Says United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization
21/09/2005
Assistant Secretary-General Tells Security Council Middle East Process Appears to Be on Verge of Restarting, Using Quartet "Road Map"
21/09/2005
Press Statement on Burundi by Security Council President
21/09/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Beijing Talks Involving United States, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, China
21/09/2005
Most Developing Countries Unable to Achieve Millennium Goals, Given Current Levels of Economic Growth, International Support, General Assembly Told
21/09/2005
Vital to Heal Divisions Created by Iraq, Reunite Around Basic Principles to Guide Future Actions, Says Secretary-General in Athens Statement
21/09/2005
Right to Live Free from Intimidation, Forced Expulsion Must Be Respected, Says Secretary-General, Following Reports of Violence in Northern Iraq
20/09/2005
Human Trafficking Threatening Global Development and Security
20/09/2005
Investment in Africa Now Can Make Sustainable Difference Deputy Secretary-General Tells Capital Markets Forum
20/09/2005
General Assembly Voices Strong Support for "Kimberley Process" Scheme, Aimed at Stemming Use of Diamonds for Financing Conflict
20/09/2005
Press Statement by Security Council President Following Briefing by Chair of Committee Monitoring Taliban, Al-qaida Sanctions
20/09/2005
Security Couincil 1267 (1999) Committee Adopts Additional Guidelines for Conduct of Work
20/09/2005
Press Statement on Côte d’Ivoire by Security Council President
20/09/2005
Secretary-General Says Catastrophic Losses to Iraq’s Cultural Heritage "A Wound Inflicted on All Humankind"
20/09/2005
General Assembly President Says UN Meeting of Finance, Trade Institutions Offers Hope for More Profound Progress in Achieving Anti-poverty Goals
20/09/2005
Security Council Regrets Failure to Reach Agreement on Settlement Plan for Cyprus, Citing "Negative Approach" of Turkish Cypriot Leaders
20/09/2005
Press Statement on Somalia by Security Council President
20/09/2005
Press Statement by Security Council President on Kosovo
20/09/2005
Secretary-General Says UN Natural Home for Needed Dialogue Among Trade, Development Institutions, in Statement to High-level Ecosoc Meeting
20/09/2005
Exploring Root Causes of Conflict Only Way to Build Enduring Peace, Says Secretary-General in Message to Beirut Meeting
20/09/2005
Secretary-General Concerned Recent Statements Directed at Syria Not Contribute to Wider Destabilization
20/09/2005
General Assembly Text Strongly Supports "Kimberley Process" Certification Scheme, Aimed at Combating Use of Diamonds for Financing Conflict
20/09/2005
Security Council Meets with Regional Organizations to Consider Ways to Strengthen Collective Security
20/09/2005
Amended Al-Qaida and Taliban List Issued by Security Council Committee
20/09/2005
Framework for Peace, Security Must Have Capacity to Respond Swiftly, Effectively, Secretary-General Tells Security Council
20/09/2005
Agenda Item on "Global Road Safety Crisis" Recommended by General Committee
20/09/2005
Emergency Relief Coordinator Voices Sorrow Over Death of ICRC Staff Member in Iraq; Also Expresses Concern for Missing NGO Staff
20/09/2005
Failure of UN Plan to Solve Cyprus Problem "Deeply Disappointing" Special Adviser Alvaro De Soto Tells Security Council
20/09/2005
"To Educate Girls Is to Reduce Poverty" Says Secretary-General in Message to Global Education Campaign Event
20/09/2005
Secretary-General "Deeply Concerned" by Israel’s Air Attack in Gaza, Resulting in Deaths of Seven Palestinians
20/09/2005
Security Council Re-Establishes Panel Investigating Somalia Arms Embargo Violations, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1474 (2003)
20/09/2005
Press Statement on Democratic Republic of Congo by Security Council President
20/09/2005
Dr. Carlo Urbani "A Hero -- in Best and Truest Sense of Word" Says Secretary-General, in Message to Memorial Service
20/09/2005
UNEP Recommends Studies of Depleted Uranium in Iraq
20/09/2005
Impact of Sanctions, Importance of Adhering to UN Principles Debated in Context of Iraq War, as Special Charter Committee Opens Session
20/09/2005
World Food Programme Needs $1.8 Billion to Address African Food Emergency, Security Council Told
20/09/2005
Rafeeuddin Ahmed Named Special Adviser by Secretary-General
20/09/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Côte d’Ivoire Agreement on Government of Reconciliation as "Major Progress towards Peace"
20/09/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Efforts of Inter-Parliamentary Union to Provide Greater Support to United Nations
20/09/2005
Secretary-General "Deeply Disturbed" at Reports of Massacres in Democratic Republic of Congo; Demands Respect for ’Civilians Human Rights
20/09/2005
In Afghanistan, Lower Opium Cultivation and Declining Drug Incomes in 2005 Break Four-Year Trend — First Improvement Since Fall of Taliban
20/09/2005
Rafeeuddin Ahmed Named Special Adviser by Secretary-General; Will Be Focal Point on Un’s Potential Role in Post-war Iraq
20/09/2005
General Assembly President Highlights "Dire" Situation Children Face from Environmental Threats in World Health Day Message
20/09/2005
Enhanced Version of UN Bibliographic Information System Thesaurus Now Available on Interne
20/09/2005
Outgoing Chair of Security Council’s Counter-Terrorism Committee Says United Nations Now Centre of Global Anti-terrorism Network
20/09/2005
Security Council, Responding to Security Challenges in Timor-Leste, Delays Cutbacks in UN Forces
20/09/2005
Non-Governmental Organizations Tell Commission on Human Rights of Further Allegations of Abuses Around Globe
20/09/2005
Commission on Human Rights Hears from NGOs Charging Violations Around World
20/09/2005
Iraq Conflict Could Be Devastating for Rural Economy, Says United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization
20/09/2005
Press Statement on Iraq Humanitarian Situation by Security Council President
20/09/2005
Philippe de Seynes, "Intellectual Giant", Shaper of United Nations Economic, Social Operations, Dies in Paris at Age 93
20/09/2005
Commission on Human Rights Continues Review of Violation of Human Rights in Any Part of World
20/09/2005
General Assembly’s Ad Hoc Committee on Terrorism Recommends Legal Committee Working Group for Two Draft Treaties
20/09/2005
Secretary-General Commends "Breakthrough, as Agreements on Democratic Republic of Congo Are Formally Endorsed at Sun City Meeting
20/09/2005
Commission on Boundary Between Cameroon, Nigeria to Meet in Yaounde 2-3 April
19/09/2005
In Statement to General Assembly, Secretary-General Calls for “Accountability Pact” with UN Member States to Encourage Implementation of Summit Outcome
19/09/2005
In Message for International Day, Secretary-General Says ”Peace Is the Paramount United Nations Mission”
19/09/2005
Secretary-General Congratulates Afghan Voters on Participation in Legislative Polls
19/09/2005
Today’s Threats, Challenges more Interconnected than Ever, Secretary-General Says at Inaugural Meeting of Clinton Global Initiative
19/09/2005
Secretary-General Pleased by $5 Million Nigerian Donation to Tsunami Relief Fund
19/09/2005
Secretary-General, in Remarks to Core Group for Haiti, Stresses Importance of Reconciliation, Stability, Human Rights, Development
19/09/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Liberia’s 103 Treaty Actions at UN Event
19/09/2005
Secretary-General Hopes Sweden’s Leaders’ Network Initiative Will Translate World Summit Commitments into Action
19/09/2005
Secretary-General Stresses Need to Train Teachers, Build Research Capacity at Re-Launch of Partnership for Higher Education in Africa
19/09/2005
At Opening of General Debate, General Assembly President Says Summit Outcome Strong, Substantial Foundation for Work on Development, Security, Human Rights
19/09/2005
UN Must Learn from Mistakes, more Effectivly Implement Decisions, Foreign Minister of Rwanda Tells General Assembly
19/09/2005
Opening Annual General Assembly Debate, Secretary-General Urges Member States to Press in Tackling Poverty, Terrorism, Human Rights Abuses, Conflicts
19/09/2005
World Leaders Pledge Wide-Ranging Steps on Poverty, Terrorism, Human Rights, UN Reform, as 2005 Summit Concludes in New York
19/09/2005
Secretary-General, Prime Ministers of Spain, Turkey Agree on Need to Translate Alliance of Civilizations Initiative into Action
19/09/2005
Children to Mark International Day of Peace at the VIC
19/09/2005
Convention against Corruption Powerful Tool for Countries Victimized by Corrupt Leaders and Officials
16/09/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Decision of Nigeria – “Longstanding African Peacekeeping Partner” – to Recall Police Unit from Congo Mission
16/09/2005
Secretary-General Holds Talks on Way Forward in Côte d’Ivoire
16/09/2005
Steps to Reform UN Should Unite, Not Divide, International Community, General Assembly Summit Told
16/09/2005
“Rehabilitation of Former Uranium Mining and Milling Sites”
16/09/2005
World Order Based on Effective Arms Control, Rejection of Unilateral Use of Force Called for in Disarmament Commission
16/09/2005
Deputy Secretary-General Celebrates "Diversity and Richness" Aboriginal People Give to Human Family, at Ottawa Awards Ceremony
16/09/2005
Commission on Human Rights Continues Debate on Question of Violations Anywhere in World
16/09/2005
Countries Trade Barbs Over "Selectivity" in Human Rights, Debate Justifications of War in Iraq
16/09/2005
Coordinators for Negotiations on Two International Conventions Report on Progress to Terrorism Ad Hoc Committee
16/09/2005
"Creeping Retreat" from Nuclear Disarmament, Increased Proliferation Risk Among Issues Stressed, as Disarmament Commission Opens Session
16/09/2005
General Assembly’s Ad Hoc Committee on Terrorism Opens Seventh Session; Will Continue Negotiatings on Two Draft Treaties
16/09/2005
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in April
16/09/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Under-Secretary-General Shashi Tharoor Coordinator for Multilingualism
16/09/2005
Expert Panel on Illegal Exploitation of Resources in Democratic Republic of Congo to Begin Work in Nairobi on 24 March
16/09/2005
General Assembly President Expresses Shock, Sadness on Death of Serbian Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic
16/09/2005
General Assembly Sets Dates for Annual Regular Session, General Debate
16/09/2005
Globalization Today Has ’Winners and Losers’; Challenge for Tomorrow Is to Make It Work for All, Says Secretary-General
16/09/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Statement by President Bush on Presentation of ’Road ’Map to Israelis, Palestinians
16/09/2005
Secretary-General Gravely Concerned at Rising Casualties in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict; Urges Immediate End to Violence
16/09/2005
Forty Years After Sharpeville Massacre, Fight Against Racism Not Yet Won, Says Secretary-General in Message on International Day
16/09/2005
Press Statement by Security Council President on Indictments by Sierra Leone Special Court
16/09/2005
Press Statement on Côte d’Ivoire by Security Council President
16/09/2005
Security Council Extends Ethiopia/eritrea Mission Until 15 September, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1466 (2003)
16/09/2005
French Language Television Channel -- TV5 -- to Be Available to UN Delegates, Media, Staff Under Agreement with International Organisation of La Francophonie
16/09/2005
Secretary-General Authorizes Withdrawal of United Nations Personnel from Iraq
16/09/2005
Secretary-General Strongly Deplores Israel’s Continuing Gaza Strip Raids
16/09/2005
Secretary-General Concerned by Rapidly Deteriorating Situation in Ituri Region of Democratic Republic of Congo
16/09/2005
Secretary-General Condemns Coup d’Etat in Central African Republic
16/09/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Akio Nomura Director of UN Information Centre in Tokyo
16/09/2005
Unless Adequately Addressed, Proliferation of Small Arms, Mercenaries Will Continue to Pose Severe Threat to West Africa, Secretary-General Says
16/09/2005
Security Council Calls for Strengthened Cooperation in West Africa to Counter Small Arms Trafficking
16/09/2005
Secretary-General Expresses Hope That Security Council Unity Can Be Rebuilt Around Task of Relieving Iraqi Suffering
16/09/2005
"Tuberculosis Can Be Controlled, Cured and Prevented" Says Secretary-General in World Day Message
16/09/2005
Middle East Coordinator Tells Security Council "Window of Opportunity" Exists to Get Back to Negotiating Table, Out of Abyss of Suffering
16/09/2005
Importance of Humanitarian Aid for Iraq Stressed, as Security Council Members Voice Different Views on Disarmament Process
16/09/2005
"My Thoughts Today Are with the Iraqi People" Says Secretary-General, Pledging UN Assistance, Support as They Face "Yet Another Ordeal"
16/09/2005
Press Statement on Central African Republic by Security Council President
16/09/2005
Security Council Welcomes Agreement on Transitional Arrangements in Democratic Republic of Congo, Adopting Resolution 1468 (2003)
16/09/2005
General Assembly President Stresses Link Between Racism, Poverty in Message on World Day to Eliminate Racial Discrimination
16/09/2005
Press Statement on Sierra Leone by Security Council President
16/09/2005
Press Statement on Iraq by Security Council President
16/09/2005
General Assembly President Highlights Connection Between Climate Change, Control of Greenhouse Gases, in Message on World Meteorological Day
16/09/2005
Culture of "Caring, Sparing and Sharing" Must Be Promoted to Ensure Clean Water for All, Says General Assembly President on World Water Day
16/09/2005
New United Nations Demographic Yearbook 2000 Issued; Provides Vital Statistics for More than 233 Countries, Areas
16/09/2005
Secretary-General, Condoleezza Rice Discuss Humanitarian Situation in Iraq
16/09/2005
Secretary-General, at Headquarters Ceremony, Accepts Pin Symbolizing "Shared Memory of Lost Friends", Unity in Pursuing Peace
16/09/2005
Security Council Extends Western Sahara Mission Until 31 May, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1469 (2003)
16/09/2005
Press Statement on Western Sahara by Security Council President
16/09/2005
Secretary-General Urges UN Member Countries to Respond "Swiftly and Generously" to Appeal for Humanitarian Aid to Iraqi People
16/09/2005
Security Council Holds First Debate on Iraq Since Start of Military Action; Speakers Call for Halt to Aggression, Immediate Withdrawal
16/09/2005
Lack of Security in Afghanistan Threatens Peace Process at All Levels, Security Council Told
16/09/2005
Security Council Concludes Two-Day Debate on Military Action in Iraq; Need for Immediate Humanitarian Aid, Protection of Civilians Stressed
16/09/2005
Secretary-General Appalled at Killing of Red Cross Worker in Afghanistan
16/09/2005
Secretary-General Deeply Concerned Over Fighting in Liberia
16/09/2005
Security Council Approves Adjustments to Iraq "Oil-for-Food" Programme, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1472 (2003)
16/09/2005
Security Council Extends Deadline for Nomination of "Ad Litem" Judges for Rwanda Tribunal Until 15 April
16/09/2005
Security Council Extends Afghanistan Mission Until 28 March 2004, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1471 (2003)
16/09/2005
Security Council Extends Sierra Leone Mission Until 30 September, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1470 (2003)
16/09/2005
Security Council Told Peace Agreement Between Papua New Guinea, Bougainville Can Be Fully Implemented by Year’s End, Despite Serious Obstacles
16/09/2005
Transcript of Press Conference by Deputy Secretary-General Louise Fréchette at United Nations Headquarters, 28 March 2003
16/09/2005
Deputy Secretary-General Calls for "Swift and Generous" Response to Appeal for Humanitarian Aid for Iraqi People
16/09/2005
United Nations Holds Workshop on the Use of Space Technology for Human Health
15/09/2005
Secretary-General Applauds New Methods of Raising Development Funds
15/09/2005
Universal Declaration of Human Rights Enshrines Right of All to Choose Their Own Rulers, Secretary-General Tells UN Democracy Fund Event
15/09/2005
Secretary-General Saddened by Deadly Baghdad Attacks
15/09/2005
Terrorism Directly Attacks Values for Which United Nations Stands, Says Secretary-General in Statement to Security Council Summit
15/09/2005
Leadership Needed to Implement Summit Decisions, Secretary-General Tells General Assembly Meeting on Financing for Development
15/09/2005
Secretary-General Urges Reform Process Forward in World Summit Address, Saying “We Stand or Fall Together” in Facing Crucial Challenges
15/09/2005
Security Council Meeting of World Leaders Calls for Legal Prohibition of Terrorist Incitement, Enhanced Steps to Prevent Armed Conflict
15/09/2005
World Summit Examines Progress in Meeting Development Financing Commitments Made Five Years ago in Monterrey
15/09/2005
World Leaders at General Assembly Summit Urged to Persevere, Take Bold Steps to Tackle Urgent Challenges, as Lives of Millions Hang in the Balance
15/09/2005
African Leaders Urged to Tackle Crime, Insecurity and Corruption in Order to Promote Development: A Programme of Action to Be Endorsed at Abuja Meeting
14/09/2005
International Ozone Day to Mark Signing of Montreal Protocol on 16 September
14/09/2005
Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at United Nations Headquarters, 13 September 2005
14/09/2005
Secretary-General Praises Close Cooperation Between UN, South-East Asia on Tsunami, HIV/AIDS, Development, in New York Address
14/09/2005
Security Council Extends International Security Force in Afghanistan until Mid-October 2006, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1623 (2005)
14/09/2005
Security Council Extends Mission in Ethiopia-Eritrea until 15 March 2006, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1622 (2005)
14/09/2005
General Committee Recommends Inclusion of More than 150 Items on Agenda of Sixtieth General Assembly Session
14/09/2005
Expectations High for Anticipated Reforms to Organization, General Assembly President Jan Eliasson Says at Opening of Sixtieth Session
14/09/2005
General Assembly, Following Intense, Last-Minute Talks, Concludes 59th Session with Approval of Draft Outcome Document for World Summit
14/09/2005
High-Level Meeting of ECOSOC Bureau to Focus on Pushing UN Development Agenda Forward
14/09/2005
Technological Innovation Should Be at Centre of Accelerated Effort to Meet Millennium Goals, Deputy Secretary-General Says at Round-Table Forum
14/09/2005
UN Global Round Table Recommends Ways to Utilize Science and Technology for Development
13/09/2005
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Condemns Continued Fighting in Somalia, and Calls for End to Violence
13/09/2005
Security Council Hears from 53 Speakers in Two Days on Iraq’s Disarmament; Some Stress Iraq Has Not Cooperated, Most Say Inspectors Need More Time
13/09/2005
Press Statement by Security Council President on Assassination of Serbian Prime Minister
13/09/2005
Progress in Consolidating Africa’s Peace Sets Stage for Hard Work Ahead, Says Secretary-General in Message to Tokyo Conference
13/09/2005
Secretary-General Shocked, Saddened at Assassination of Serbian Premier Djindjic
13/09/2005
Secretary-General Says "End of Road" Reached Concerning Current Cyprus Talks, but "Plan Remains on the Table"
13/09/2005
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Killing of Humanitarian Workers in Liberia
13/09/2005
International Criminal Court Judges Embody "Our Collective "Conscience Says Secretary-General to Inaugural Meeting in the Hague
13/09/2005
At Request of Non-Aligned Countries, Security Council Hears Views of Larger UN Membership on Disarmament of Iraq
13/09/2005
Recent Violence, Rise in Armed Groups Threaten Success in Timor-Leste, Peacekeeping Under-Secretary-General Tells Security Council
13/09/2005
Press Statement on Democratic Republic of Congo by Security Council President
13/09/2005
Women’s Empowerment Key to Achieving Millennium Summit Anti-poverty Goals, Says General Assembly President on International Women’s Day
13/09/2005
Secretary-General Pleased at Agreement by Parties to Inter-Congolese Dialogue but Expresses Deep Concern Over Recent Heavy Fighting Regarding Bunia
13/09/2005
Political Inertia Exacerbates Water Crisis, Says World Water Development Report
13/09/2005
Special Meeting of Security Council’s Counter-terrorism Committee Hears Call for Systematic International, Regional Cooperation
13/09/2005
Reformatted Al Qaeda and Taliban List
13/09/2005
United Nations Weapons Inspectors Report to Security Council on Progress in Disarmament of Iraq
13/09/2005
All Must Work Together to Counter Terrorism, Prevent Spread of Weapons of Mass Destruction, Secretary-General Says
13/09/2005
Secretary-General "Deeply Deplores" Use of Excessive Force by Israel in Gaza Refugee Camp
13/09/2005
Secretary-General Pleased with Security Council Support for His Efforts to Assist Parties in Cyprus
13/09/2005
Secretary-General Gravely Concerned at Escalating Violence Between Israelis, Palestinians
13/09/2005
Secretary-General Tells G-8 Contact Group on Food Security in Africa That Continent Faces Deadly Burdens
13/09/2005
Human Community Should Be Linked in Common Effort to Protect, Share Water Equitably, Sustainably, Peacefully Says Secretary-General on World Day
13/09/2005
Secretary-General, in Remarks to Annual Holy Family Church Service, Cites Need to Strengthen UN, “The Indispensable Common House of Our Human Family”
13/09/2005
Need for Incentives for Timely Payment of Budgetary Contributions Stressed, as Fifth Committee Begins First Resumed Sesssion
13/09/2005
United Nations, OSCE to Hold Conference on Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in South-eastern Europe, 11-12 March, in Slovenia
13/09/2005
Secretary-General Praises Political Courage of Prime Minister Sharon in Israeli Withdrawal from Gaza
13/09/2005
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in March
13/09/2005
Secretary-General "Very Satisfied" with Outcome of Mission Relating to Cyprus Settlement; Says Plan for Settlement Is "Fair and "Balanced
13/09/2005
African Cinema Can Help Mobilize Resources, Energy Needed to Reach Millennium Goals, Secretary-General Says
13/09/2005
Secretary-General Announces Composition of High-Level Group for Alliance of Civilizations
13/09/2005
Leaders Invited to Sign, Ratify Key Treaties at 2005 World Summit
13/09/2005
Member States, Gearing up for 60th Anniversary Session, Adopt Measures to Strengthen, Revitalize General Assembly
13/09/2005
Achievement of Millennium Development Goals Requires Conservation, Sustainable Use of Biological Diversity
13/09/2005
Real Test of Usefulness of Conferences Is Whether They Make Difference in People’s Lives, Says Deputy-secretary-General
13/09/2005
Security Council Press Statement on Democratic Republic of Congo
13/09/2005
Secretary-General Urges POLISARIO to Accelerate Release of Remaining Prisoners of War
13/09/2005
Security Council Committee Adds Name of Entity to List
13/09/2005
"Stockholm "Process Findings -- Year-long Study on Targeted Sanctions -- Presented to Security Council
13/09/2005
Press Statement on Sanctions by Security Council President
13/09/2005
Disarming Rival Factions, Creating Strong National Army, Police Crucial for Securing Afghanistan’s Fragile Peace, Security Council Told
13/09/2005
Work for Development Must Focus on Needs, Priorities of Women, Secretary-General Says in Message for International Women’s Day
13/09/2005
Secretary-General Says War Not Inevitable, but Iraq Must Disarm; Inspections Should Be Allowed to Continue
13/09/2005
"Mother Language "Day Should Inspire Respect, Tolerance for Rich Cultural Traditions, Says General Assembly President in Observance Message
13/09/2005
Security Council Committee Adds Name of An Entity and An Individual to Its List
13/09/2005
Security Council Hears Over 60 Speakers in Two-day Debate on Iraq’s Disarmament; Many Say Use of Force Should Be Last Resort, Others Urge Swift Action
13/09/2005
UN Action Against Global Terrorist Threat, Strengthened Future Steps Focus of Security Council Debate; Counter-terrorism Committee Chair Briefs Council
13/09/2005
Iraq Crisis Must Not Affect Determination to Carry Out UN’s Wider Agenda Says Secretary-General in Rome Address
13/09/2005
Violence Will Not Produce Security or Lasting Peace, Says Secretary-General, Following Latest Escalation in Middle East
13/09/2005
Secretary-General Announces Intention to Set up High-level Commission on HIV/AIDS and Governance in Africa in Address to Africa-france Summit
13/09/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes "Quartet" Statement on Middle East Violence
13/09/2005
NGOs, Working with United Nations Everywhere, often far Ahead in Identifying New Threats, Concerns, DPI/NGO Conference Told
13/09/2005
Without Vital Role of NGOs, World Could Hardly Respond to Myriad Crises, UN Secretary-General Annan Tells DPI/NGO Conference
12/09/2005
Iraq Cooperating with Disarmament Procedures, but Many Banned Weapons Remain Unaccounted for, Inspectors Tell Security Council
12/09/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Announcement by Palestinian Authority President Arafat to Appoint Prime Minister
12/09/2005
Literacy Is Key to A Future of Freedom and Hope for Mankind Secretary-General Says at Launch of UN Literacy Decade
12/09/2005
Quartet "Road "Map Aims at Israeli and Palestinian States in Mideast, Secretary-General Tells Palestinian Rights Committee
12/09/2005
United Nations Is Valuable Ally, Instrument in Struggle for Peace, Secretary-General Tells Peace Prize Festival and Forum
12/09/2005
Literacy A Prerequisite for A Healthy, Just, Prosperous World, Deputy Secretary-General Says at Launch of UN Literacy Decade
12/09/2005
Best Path towards Middle East Peace Remains Quartet’s Road Map, Under-secretary-General Tells Security Council
12/09/2005
Security Council Briefed on Urgency of Ending Human Rights Violations, Culture of Impunity in Democratic Republic of Congo
12/09/2005
Security Council Condemns 7 February Bomb Attack in Bogota, Says Act of Terrorism Threatens Peace, Security
12/09/2005
Secretary-General, Concerned by Violence in Bolivia, Appeals for Dialogue, Respect Democracy
12/09/2005
Secretary-General Announces Establishment of Panel of Eminent Persons on UN Relations with Civil Society
12/09/2005
Press Statement on Angola by Security Council President
12/09/2005
Secretary-General Concerned by Arrest of Opposition Party Members in Myanmar; Urges Authorities to Release All Political Prisoners and Engage in Dialogue
12/09/2005
Secretary-General Calls on Administering Powers, Special Committee to Reinvigorate Decolonization Process
12/09/2005
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attack in Colombia
12/09/2005
Secretary-General Says United Nations Has Duty to Exhaust All Possibilities of Peaceful Settlement Before Resorting to Use of Force
12/09/2005
Enhanced Version of UN Bibliographic Information System Now Available on Internet
12/09/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Special Envoy for Côte d’Ivoire
12/09/2005
Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Reaffirms Commitment to Multi-ethnic, Democratic Kosovo; Speakers Focus on Primacy of Standards to Ensure Needs of People Over Determination of Final Status
12/09/2005
Secretary-General Warns of "Disturbing Erosion in International Norms on Weapons of Mass Destruction, in Remarks to Disarmament Board
12/09/2005
Briefing Security Council, US Secretary of State Powell Presents Evidence of Iraq’s Failure to Disarm
12/09/2005
2003 Training Cycle on Information Technology to Begin at Headquarters, 6 February
12/09/2005
Security Council Calls for Full Implementation of Côte D''Ivoire Peace Agreement, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1464 (2003); Welcomes Deployment of West African, French Troops; Authorizes Steps Necessary for Guaranteeing Security, Protecting Civili
12/09/2005
Secretary-General Appoints George Alleyne Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Caribbean Region
12/09/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Toshiyuki Niwa as Executive Director of UN Capital Master Plan Management Project
12/09/2005
Challenges of Development Require Not Only Leadership, Resources, but A Legal Response, Secretary-General Says
12/09/2005
Secretary-General Deeply Saddened by Space Shuttle Tragedy; Says Loss of Columbia Is Loss to All Humankind
12/09/2005
Secretary-General Condemns Violence, Appeals for Calm in Côte D''Ivoire; Says Recent Agreement Should Be ?first Step towards Peace?
12/09/2005
Secretary-General Will Seek Additional Donor Support to Ensure Continued Aid for Democratic People?s Republic of Korea
12/09/2005
Security Council Extends Western Sahara Mission Until 31 March, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1463 (2003)
12/09/2005
Press Statement on Burundi by Security Council President
12/09/2005
Secretary-General Congratulates Russian Federation, Ukraine on Boundary Agreement
12/09/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Nepal Ceasefire
12/09/2005
General Assembly Elections for Rwanda Tribunal Judges Invalidated After Three Ballots; New Election to Be Held 31 January
12/09/2005
Security Council Expresses Strong Support for "Kimberly "Process, Aimed at Halting Illicit Diamond Trade Used to Fuel Conflicts; Resolution 1459 (2003) Adopted Unanimously
12/09/2005
Kofi Annan Calls for Strengthening of Cooperation Between United Nations and Central Africa in Peacekeeping and Security
12/09/2005
Secretary-General Congratulates President Bush on Pledge of Stronger United States Leadership in Fight Against AIDS
12/09/2005
Security Council Re-establishes Panel Investigating Compliance with Liberia Sanctions for Further Three Month; Resolution 1458 (2003) Adopted Unanimously
12/09/2005
Security Council Briefed by Chief UN Weapons Experts on First 60 Days of Inspections in Iraq
12/09/2005
Secretary-General Deplores "Ominous" Escalation of Violence in Gaza Strip
12/09/2005
Secretary-General Urges Thorough Reform of Ivorian Defence, Security Forces
12/09/2005
Ivoirian Leaders of All Parties Must Ensure Respect for Rule of Law, Human Rights, Says Secretary-General
12/09/2005
Deputy Secretary-General, in Address to Montreal Model United Nations, Says "Nations Working Together Can Make A "Difference
12/09/2005
Secretary-General Deeply Saddened by Loss of Life Following Mexican Earthquake; Says United Nations Stands Ready to Assist
12/09/2005
Revitalizing Conference on Disarmament Requires Renewed Political Will, Determination, Says Secretary-General
12/09/2005
Ministerial-level Security Council Meeting Calls for Urgent Action to Prevent, Suppress All Support for Terrorism; Declaration in Resolution 1456 (2003) Adopted Unanimously; Highlights Counter-terrorism Committee’s Role in Implementation
12/09/2005
Menace of Terrorism Requires Global Response, Says Secretary-General, Stressing Importance of Increased United Nations Role
12/09/2005
Security Council Decides to Improve Implementation of Measures Against Taliban, Members of Al Qaeda; Resolution 1455 (2003) Adopted Unanimously
12/09/2005
Press Statement on Liberia by Security Council President
12/09/2005
Joint Inspection Unit Elects Chairman and Vice-chairman
12/09/2005
Clear International Consensus Supports "Road "Map towards Two-state Middle East Settlement, Security Council Told
12/09/2005
Renewed Efforts Needed for Successful Trade Negotiations, Secretary-General Says at Ceremony Marking Morocco’s Chairmanship of Group of 77
12/09/2005
Press Statement on Democratic Republic of Congo by Security Council President
12/09/2005
Secretary-General Says Using Child Soldiers Can No Longer Be Done with Impunity, as Security Council Holds Day-long Debate on Children and Armed Conflict
12/09/2005
Situations in Iraq, Middle East, Afghanistan, Balkans, Africa Among Key Issues Before Security Council in 2002; International Terrorism Also A Major Focus of Council Action
12/09/2005
Secretary-General Provides List to Security Council of Those Using Child Soldiers, Says Exposure Means Violators of Protection Norms Can No Longer Act with Impunity
12/09/2005
Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at United Nations Headquarters, 14 January 2003
12/09/2005
Secretary-General Voices Extreme Concern at Level of Violence, Growing Casualties in Israeli-palestinian Conflict
12/09/2005
Membership of Principal United Nations Organs in 2003
12/09/2005
Press Statement by Security Council President on Sierra Leone
12/09/2005
Kiran Bedi of India Appointed Civilian Police Adviser in Department of Peacekeeping Operation
12/09/2005
Secretary-General Urges Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to Reconsider Withdrawal from Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty
12/09/2005
Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons of Security Council Sanctions Committees Elected for 2003
12/09/2005
Press Statement on Iraq by Security Council President
12/09/2005
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Tel Aviv Suicide Bombing, Says Violence Cannot Solve Israeli-palestinian Conflict
12/09/2005
Secretary-General, Saddened by Death of ’Great ’Statesman Lord Jenkins, Praises Vision, Integrity, Commitment to European Cause
12/09/2005
Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for Western Sahara to Visit Region, 14-17 January
12/09/2005
In Message to Kinshasa Meeting, Secretary-General Calls for Protecting Forest Habitat to Ensure Great Apes’ Survival
12/09/2005
Fifth Committee Approves Nearly $1 Million in Additional Resources for General Assembly President, Defers Action on Capital Master Plan
12/09/2005
In Remarks to Women Speakers of Parliaments, Deputy Secretary-General Says Promoting Women’s Empowerment Central to Achieving Millennium Goals
12/09/2005
United Nations General Assembly Opens on 13 September 2005
09/09/2005
In Message to Helsinki Conference, Secretary-General Calls for Resolve “to Turn the Promise of Collective Solutions into Reality”
09/09/2005
Addressing Parliamentarians, Secretary-General Annan Says World Summit Is Chance
09/09/2005
In Remarks to “United Cities and Local Governments”, Secretary-General Says Local Action Needed to Achieve Global Goals
09/09/2005
Achieving Population Goals Will Ease Path to Fulfilling Millennium Declaration
09/09/2005
United Nations to Hold High-Level Round-Table Forum on Science and Technology for Development, 13 September
09/09/2005
United Nations to Hold Symposium on Space Systems for Protecting and Restoring Water Resources in Graz
09/09/2005
Media Arrangements for UN High-Level Plenary Meeting, 14-16 September, and General Debate of Sixtieth Session, 17-28 September
09/09/2005
DPI/NGO Conference Focuses on Implementation of Millennium Goal Targets, Need for Collective Security Framework Respecting Human Rights
09/09/2005
Business Making Critical Contributions to Millennium Development Goals
09/09/2005
Significant Increases in Resources Needed, Secretary-General Tells London Replenishment Meeting of Global Fund to Fight AIDS
08/09/2005
UN Consultations in Sri Lanka Meant to Reinforce Norwegian Efforts in Support of Peace Process
08/09/2005
“Dramatic Scaling up of Action” Needed now to Reach Millennium Goals by 2015, Secretary-General Says in Statement on Launch of Human Development Report
08/09/2005
In Statement to Security Council, Secretary-General Stresses ”Vital Importance” of UN Management Reforms, Including Clear Definition of Responsibilities
08/09/2005
In Message to Presidential Inaugural Ceremony, Secretary-General Congratulates People of Burundi for Successful Conclusion of Transitional Process
08/09/2005
Independent Inquiry Finds Maladministration, Evidence of Corruption in UN “Oil-for-Food” Programme, Security Council Told
08/09/2005
UN Youth Forum 2005 Gives Youth a Voice
08/09/2005
NGOs Are “Guardians of the Reform of the International System”, DPI/NGO Conference Told as It Opens Three-Day Session
08/09/2005
Millennium Development Goals in Reach in Asia, Says UN/ADB Report
08/09/2005
Water for Near Half of World''s Population Under Threat at Roof of World
08/09/2005
Global Fund to Fight AIDS Has Vital Role to Play in Struggle for Human Progress, Secretary-General Says
08/09/2005
Secretary-General Voices Hope for Measures to Achieve Peace in Nepal
08/09/2005
United States Accepts United Nations Offer of Help in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
08/09/2005
Security Council Authorizes Increased Strength for UN Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1621 (2005)
08/09/2005
Chernobyl: The True Scale of the Accident
08/09/2005
Major Asian Development Report to Be Launched on 7 September ahead of World Summit
07/09/2005
UNIS Vienna and Austrian Development Cooperation Launch UNDP Human Development Report 2005 in Vienna
06/09/2005
African Programme of Action to Counter Crime, Insecurity and Corruption Endorsed at Abuja Meeting
05/09/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Positive Steps by Indonesian Government, Free Aceh Movement
05/09/2005
Secretary-General Saddened at Death of Nobel Peace Laureate Joseph Rotblat
05/09/2005
Secretary-General Offers “Heartfelt Sympathy”, any Assistance UN Can Give to United States in Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
05/09/2005
Press Statement by President of Security Council on 14 September Meeting
02/09/2005
Poverty Will Make Great Apes History -- World’s First Atlas of Great Apes Reveals Human Struggle behind Apes’ Plight
02/09/2005
Supachai Panitchpakdi Takes Office as Head of UNCTAD
02/09/2005
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in September
02/09/2005
Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in September 2005
02/09/2005
Paintings by Belarusian Children on Exhibit at VIC
01/09/2005
Imbalances Pose Risk for Global Economy, Says UNCTAD Trade and Development Report
01/09/2005
Successful Outcome at September Summit Will Be Success for All, Secretary-General Says in Statement to Core Group
01/09/2005
Secretary-General Greatly Saddened at Pilgrims’ Deaths in Baghdad
01/09/2005
Secretary-General Extends “Sincere Condolences” to Victims of Hurricane Katrina
01/09/2005
Press Statement on Côte d’Ivoire by Security Council President
01/09/2005
Security Council Establishes UN Integrated Office in Sierra Leone to Further Address Root Causes of Conflict
01/09/2005
High Commissioner for Human Rights Urges Closer Partnerships to Combat Human Trafficking
01/09/2005
Positive Momentum from Israeli Withdrawal of Settlements Will Hopefully Lead to Just Solution, Palestinian Rights Committee Told
01/09/2005
Major Report Stresses Natural Resources as Path out of Poverty
31/10/2005
Secretary-General Deeply Concerned by Escalating Middle East Violence
31/10/2005
Security Council Press Statement on Iran
31/10/2005
Security Council Extends United Nations Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo until 30 September 2006, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1635 (2005)
31/10/2005
Security Council, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1634 (2005), Extends Western Sahara Mission until 30 April 2006
31/10/2005
Fourth Committee Hails Work of UN Scientific Committee on Effects of Atomic Radiation, Calls for Adequate Resources to Fund Its Work
31/10/2005
Protection of Migrants’ Rights, Role of Remittances in Development Underlined as Second Committee Concludes Debate on Globalization, Interdependence
31/10/2005
Budget Committee Recommends Additional Financing for Missions in Côte d’Ivoire, Haiti
31/10/2005
Chief Justices, at UNODC Gathering, Urge United Nations to Adopt Standards on Ethical Conduct by Judges
28/10/2005
UN, Pacific Islands Forum Should Exploit Comparative Strengths, Secretary-General Says in Message to Papua New Guinea Meeting
28/10/2005
Secretary-General Endorses Principles for Election Observation, Calls on International Community to Make Full Use of Guidelines
28/10/2005
Secretary-General, Reacting to Final Volcker Report, Urges National Authorities to Take Action
28/10/2005
Secretary-General Dismayed at Iranian President’s Remarks on Israel
28/10/2005
Secretary-General Urges Ivorian Parties to Facilitate Appointment of New Prime Minister, Preparations for 2006 Elections
28/10/2005
UNODC Joins Republic of Moldova in Renewed Campaign against Human Trafficking
28/10/2005
Security Council Stresses Urgency of Full, Effective Implementation of “Landmark” Resolution 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security
28/10/2005
Head of Oil-for-Food Inquiry Calls for Wide-Ranging Reform within United Nations
28/10/2005
Remaining Landmines Said to Be Obstacle in Many Countries to Humanitarian Aid, Refugee Return, Economic Progress
28/10/2005
Third Committee Hears Call for Sudan to Implement Peace Agreement, New Constitution without Delay, as It Continues Human Rights Discussion
28/10/2005
Legal Committee Seeks Assembly Adoption of Convention on Use of Electronic Communications in Trade Contracts
28/10/2005
Israel’s Land Confiscations, Home Demolitions, Exploitation of Natural Resources Main Causes of Crisis in Occupied Arab Territories, Second Committee Told
28/10/2005
Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, Tracing Small Arms among Issues Addressed as Disarmament Committee Adopts 10 Draft Texts
28/10/2005
Consultative Mechanism Proposed for UN Policy-Making Consistency, as Fifth Committee Continues Debate on 2006-2007 Budget
28/10/2005
Continued Support of General Assembly Vital for International Court of Justice to Meet Growing Demands Improve Efficiency, Delegations Told
28/10/2005
General Committee Recommends Inclusion of Item on Observer Status for Ibero-American Conference in Assembly’s Current Agenda
28/10/2005
UN Must Appoint more Women to Senior Levels in UN Peace Operations, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Council Anniversary Debate
28/10/2005
“Special Event” of UN Economic and Social Council Is Told Hunger Transcends All Main Causes of Loss of Lives in Africa
28/10/2005
UNODC Urges NGOs to Get more Involved in Fight against Corruption
27/10/2005
Secretary-General Condemns Terror Bombing in Israeli Market
27/10/2005
Secretary-General, Addressing Meeting on Aid to Quake-Affected Communities, Calls for Dramatic Escalation in Funding, Logistics, Manpower
27/10/2005
Women’s Participation Vital to Peace Processes, Security Council to Be Told
27/10/2005
Security Council Briefed by Chairmen of Three Anti-Terrorism Committees; Status of Reporting, Technical Assistance, among Issues Addressed
27/10/2005
United Nations Increases Pakistan Appeal by $238 Million
27/10/2005
Explosive Remnants of War Hinder Development, Assistant Secretary-General Says as Fourth Committee Begins Debate on Assistance in Mine Action
27/10/2005
Managing Inequalities of Globalization a Core Concern in Meeting Challenges of Development, Second Committee Told
27/10/2005
General Assembly Designates Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, Invites States to Implement Measures to Improve Global Road Safety
27/10/2005
Heads of Principal UN Organs Hold Seventh Meeting
27/10/2005
Secretary-General Presents Budget Proposals to Fifth Committee; Stresses Its Pivotal Role in Transforming Organization, Enabling Flexible Management
27/10/2005
Secretary-General Commends Iraqis on Approval of Constitution, Hopes Historic Event Will Mark Milestone on Iraq’s Path to Democracy
27/10/2005
Impact of HIV/AIDS on Children “One of the Cruellest Tragedies of Our Time”, Secretary-General Says at Launch of New UN Campaign
27/10/2005
Secretary-General, in Message to Bonn Ceremony, Pays Tribute to Remarkable Intellect, Energy, Passion of Joke Waller-Hunter
27/10/2005
Head Investigator into Killing of Former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri Briefs Security Council, Describes “Converging Evidence” of Syrian Involvement
27/10/2005
Security Council Committee Removes One Individual from Consolidated List
27/10/2005
UN Reports Relief Agencies Race to Reach Survivors in Pakistan before Winter Arrives
27/10/2005
Fourth Committee in Consensus Approval of Draft Resolutions on “Question of Tokelau”, Peaceful Uses of Outer Space
27/10/2005
UNIS Vienna Discusses United Nations Role in Meeting Global Security Challenges at Conference in Bratislava
27/10/2005
High Commissioner Louise Arbour Briefs Third Committee on Efforts to Better Assist States to Respond to Human Rights Challenges
27/10/2005
Right of State to Expel Aliens Must Be Reviewed in Context of Other Factors, Assembly’s Legal Committee Is Told
27/10/2005
Private-Public Partnerships Could Help Reduce 90 Per Cent of World Poverty, World Economic Forum Official Says in Second Committee Presentation
27/10/2005
Prevention of Outer Space Arms Race, Mediterranean Security among Issues, as Disarmament Committee Approves Seven more Texts
27/10/2005
Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones, Bolstering Global Non-Proliferation Regime, among Issues Addressed, as First Committee Approves 21 Draft Texts
27/10/2005
Secretary-General Will Present 2006-2007 Budget Proposal to Fifth Committee 25 October
27/10/2005
General Assembly Takes up Annual Report of ECOSOC, Implementation of Outcomes of UN Conferences, Special Session on Children
27/10/2005
Secretary-General, at Launch of UNICEF’s Global Anti-Aids Campaign, Laments Lack of Basic Safety Information that Could Spare Millions of Children
27/10/2005
Fortieth Session of the Subcommission on Illicit Drug Traffic and Related Matters in the Near and Middle East Concludes its Deliberations
25/10/2005
New Permanent Representative of Canada Presents Credentials
25/10/2005
UNODC Executive Director Hails Extradition of Afghan Trafficker to United States
25/10/2005
Secretary-General’s Remarks at United Nations Day Concert
25/10/2005
Celebrating UN Day “Energizes Us”, Strengthens Bonds, Secretary-General Says at Headquarters Ceremony Marking 60th Anniversary
25/10/2005
Secretary-General, in UN Day Video Message, Says Organization Must Reflect New Age, Respond to Challenges, to Better Serve World’s Peoples
25/10/2005
Greater Sense of Urgency Needed to Tackle Drought, Desertification Issues, Secretary-General Tells States Parties at Nairobi Meeting
25/10/2005
China’s Ongoing Transformation, Leadership, Engagement with UN Give Real Cause for Optimism, Secretary-General Says in Message to Beijing Symposium
25/10/2005
Secretary-General Names Team of Experts to Study Best Ways to Ensure Accountability of United Nations Peacekeepers
25/10/2005
Security Council Presidential Statement Offers Full Support for Start of Political Process to Determine Kosovo’s Future Status
25/10/2005
Huge Challenges Remain as Post-Earthquake Relief Operations in Pakistan Enters Second Week
25/10/2005
Peacekeeping Problems Arise from Unrepresentative Security Council Lacking Will to Act, Delegate Tells Fourth Committee as It Continues Review
25/10/2005
Eradicating Sexual Abuse by Peacekeeping Personnel among Main Concerns Expressed in Fourth Committee Debate on UN Peace Operations
25/10/2005
Speakers in Third Committee Stress Need to Reform National Reporting Process, Working Methods of Human Rights Treaty Bodies
25/10/2005
Lives of Many Poor People Worldwide Determined by Circumstances beyond Their Control, World Back Official Tells Second-Third Committee Panel Discussion
25/10/2005
Fifth Committee Takes up Revised Budget for UN Côte d’Ivoire Operation
25/10/2005
Restoration of Chagall Peace Window Marks 60th Anniversary of United Nations, Centenary of Birth of Dag Hammarskjöld
24/10/2005
60th Anniversary of the United Nations and UN Day Commemorated in Vienna
24/10/2005
Secretary-General Underscores Independence of Hariri Investigation
24/10/2005
Security Council Demands that All Ivorian Signatories, Concerned Parties Comply Immediately with Terms of Peace Agreements Already Signed
24/10/2005
Third Committee Approves Six Draft Resolutions on Disabled Persons, Ageing, Violence against Women, Crime Prevention, Drug Control
24/10/2005
As Efforts to Resolve Causes of Delay Continue, Adoption of Overall Anti-Terrorism Text Is Said to Be Attainable Goal
24/10/2005
UN Pay and Benefits Review, New Contract Framework among Issues, as Budget Committee Debates Civil Service Commission Report
24/10/2005
Economic and Social Council Decides on Theme for 2006 High-Level Segment
21/10/2005
Criticism by Arab League Chief Surprises Secretary-General
21/10/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Afsane Bassir-Pour Lavollay Director of Regional UN Information Centre in Brussels
21/10/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Inga Björk-Klevby of Sweden as Deputy Executive Director Of Un-Habitat
21/10/2005
Under-Secretary-General, in Briefing to Security Council, Stresses Need for Energetic Coordination to Translate Gaza Disengagement into Peace
21/10/2005
Current Peacekeeping Operations Affect Lives of 200 Million People Worldwide, Under-Secretry-General Says in Address to Fourth Committee
21/10/2005
Global Action, Collective Efforts Now Needed More than Ever, Says General Assembly President in Message for UN Day
21/10/2005
Speakers Cite Need to Adopt Declaration on Indigenous Peoples’ Rights, as Third Committee Concludes Discussion of Issue
21/10/2005
Legal Committee Speakers Identify Issues Involved in Effort to Enlarge Protections for United Nations Personnel
21/10/2005
Security for Non-Nuclear-Weapon States, Ballistic Missile Proliferation Addressed in Disarmament Committee Draft Texts
21/10/2005
Member States Tout UN Reform, but Fail to Address Perennial Problem of Delayed Budget Contributions, Fifth Committee Told
21/10/2005
General Assembly Calls for Greater Efforts to Promote Culture of Peace, Foster Dialogue among Civilizations
21/10/2005
General Committee Recommends Inclusion of Item on Observer Status for Hague Conference on Private International Law in Assembly’s Agenda
21/10/2005
Deputy Secretary-General, in Address to Occidental College Symposium, Stresses Need to Keep Working on Outstanding World Summit Issues
21/10/2005
In Message to Mark United Nations Day, Secretary-General Says Organization Must Reflect New Age, Respond to Its Challenges
20/10/2005
Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at United Nations Headquarters, 19 October 2005
20/10/2005
Remarks by Secretary-General at Anti-Malaria Concert
20/10/2005
Lack of Adequate Shelter, Inaccessible Communities, Plight of Children among Continuing Concerns in Pakistan Relief Effort
20/10/2005
Respect for Sustainable Development, Human Rights Essential to Eliminating Poverty of Indigenous People, Third Committee Told
20/10/2005
Legal Committee Reviews Efforts to Widen Scope of Convention on Security of United Nations and Associated Personnel
20/10/2005
Information, Communication Technologies Marginalize Poor Countries Instead of Integrating Them into World Economy, Group of 77 Tells Fourth Committee
20/10/2005
Disarmament Committee Text Calls for Early Entry into Force of Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty
20/10/2005
Regional Commissions’ Implementation of Oversight Recommendations Taken up by Budget Committee
20/10/2005
Bratislava to Host International Security Conference
20/10/2005
NGOs from Central and South-Eastern Europe to Discuss Fight Against Human Trafficking, Urban Crime and Corruption
19/10/2005
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to Open Office in Beijing
19/10/2005
Security Council Urges Haiti to Take Necessary Steps to Ensure Holding of 2005 Elections, Following Address by Prime Minister
19/10/2005
Security Council, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1632 (2005), Extends Mandate of Côte d’Ivoire Expert Group until 15 December
19/10/2005
Earthquake Survivors Traumatized as Aftershocks Trigger Further Landslides in Remote, High-Altutude Areas of Northern Pakistan
19/10/2005
Delegates Express Concern over Ever-Expanding Military Use, Weaponization of Outer Space as Fourth Committee Continues General Debate
19/10/2005
Third Committee Concludes Discussion of Promotion, Protection of Children’s Rights
19/10/2005
Fifth Committee Takes Up Scale Setting Member State Contributions to UN Budget
19/10/2005
Fifth Committee Continues Debate on Scale for UN Budget Contributions; Ceiling, Easing Excessive Increases in Assessments among Issues Raised
19/10/2005
United Nations in Focus at Open House Day at the Slovak Ministry of Foreign Affairs
19/10/2005
United Nations Vienna on one Track with Vienna-Budapest Supermarathon Organizers
18/10/2005
World Summit Outcome Represents “A Particular Success for Africa”, Secretary-General Tells African Editors’ Forum
18/10/2005
United States Adopts UNCITRAL Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency
18/10/2005
Secretary-General Describes Steps under Way on Proposals for Reform of United Nations; Areas of Progress Noted
18/10/2005
Secretary-General’s Statement to Security Council on Cooperation Between United Nations, Regional Organizations
18/10/2005
Secretary-General Pays Tribute to Courage of Iraqi People Who Voted in Referendum, Notes Opportunity to Move away from Violence
18/10/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Arrest Warrants, First from International Criminal Court, as “Powerful Signal around World”
18/10/2005
Security Council Press Statement on Iraq
18/10/2005
Security Council Highlights Need to further Strengthen Cooperation Between UN, Regional Organizations in Maintenance of International Peace, Security
18/10/2005
UN Administrative Tribunal Launches Website
18/10/2005
Using Outer Space for Peaceful Purposes Can Good Contribute to Implementation of Millennium Declaration, Chairman Says, as Fourth Committee Begins Debate
18/10/2005
Fourth Committee, Acting by Consensus, Approves Two Draft Resolutions, Draft Decision as It Concludes Debate on Information Questions
18/10/2005
UN Must Never Lose Sight of Poorest, most Vulnerable, General Assembly President Says in Message in Day for Poverty Eradication
18/10/2005
In Message for World Food Day, General Assembly President Appeals for Support fo Achieve Millennium Goal to Reduce Poverty by Half
18/10/2005
UN Should Step up Efforts to Take Children off Battlefield, Promote “Zero Tolerance” Policy on Violations of Children’s Rights, Third Committee Told
18/10/2005
Legal Committee Speakers Urge Review of Harmful Consequences of UN Sanctions against Countries Not Main Target
18/10/2005
Vienna-Budapest Supermarathon to be Flagged off on 19 October
18/10/2005
World Community Has “Blind Spot” on Grave Threat from Global Trade in Conventional Weapons, Disarmament Committee Told
18/10/2005
UN Financial Situation Shows “Encouraging Signs of Improvement”, but Continued Fragility, Controller Tells Budget Committee
18/10/2005
General Assembly Elects 18 Members to Economic and Social Council for Three-Year Terms Beginning 1 January 2006
17/10/2005
Secretary-General Deeply Saddened at Death of Joke Waller-Hunter, Executive Secretary of UN Climate Change Convention
17/10/2005
Secretary-General, in Remarks to Ibero-American Business, Civic Meeting, Lauds “Great Strides” in Recognizing Market-State Complementarity
17/10/2005
Secretary-General, Addressing Ibero-American Summit, Notes “Delicate Balance” of Tremendous Promise, Urgent Perils in Today’s World
17/10/2005
Press Statement on Liberian Elections by Security Council President
17/10/2005
Security Council Presidential Statement Promises Support Organizing Côte d’Ivoire Elections, to Be Held Not Later than 30 October 2006
17/10/2005
Security Council Condemns Increase in Flow of Weapons to Somalia, Re-Establishes Group Monitoring Arms Embargo for Six Months
17/10/2005
Effects of Poverty, Conflict, Domestic Violence among main Topics of Discussion, as Third Committee Takes up Children’s Rights Issues
17/10/2005
General Assembly Concludes Debate on New Partnership for Africa’s Development, Decade to Roll Back Malaria
17/10/2005
Commitments Made at World Summit Represent Breakthrough in Fight against Poverty, Secretary-General Says in International Day Message
17/10/2005
At Critical Moment in Iraq’s History, Every Vote Counts, Secretary-General Tells Iraqis on National Constitution Day
17/10/2005
Deadline for Côte d’Ivoire Elections Unattainable, African Union Presidency Tells Security Council, as Regional Body Proposes 12-Month Postponement
17/10/2005
Security Council Strongly Condemns Deadly Rebel Attack on African Union Personnel, Expresses Concern over Rising Violence in Darfur
17/10/2005
Need to Bridge “Digital Divide”, Reducing Disadvantage of Developing Countries, Stressed in Assembly’s Fourth Committee
17/10/2005
Social Committee Approves Draft Resolutions on Cooperatives, Volunteers; Concludes Discussion of Women’s Issues
17/10/2005
Panel Calls for Overhaul of International Financial Infrastructure, Better Debt Restructuring in Presentation before Second Committee
17/10/2005
Legally Binding Instrument Needed to Combat Illicit Small-Arms Trade, which Fuels Conflict, Undermines Development, First Committee Told
17/10/2005
Generous International Assistance Required for Africa to Beat “Poverty Trap”, Achieve Development Goals, General Assembly Told
17/10/2005
World Summit Outcome “Real Step Forward” for UN, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Australian Institute for International Affairs
15/10/2005
UNODC Head appoints Olympic Gold Medal Winner Goodwill Ambassador for UN Office on Drugs and Crime
14/10/2005
Soccer Goalpost to Raise Awareness of Millennium Development Goals Among Young Visitors to VIC
14/10/2005
Germany Wins International Danube Art Master Competition
13/10/2005
New Permanent Representative of Georgia Presents Credentials
13/10/2005
World Summit Achieved Concrete, Significant Gains in Human Rights, Rule of Law, Secretary-General Says in Address to Universidade Nova de Lisboa
13/10/2005
Secretary-General Delighted with Conduct of Liberian Elections
13/10/2005
Secretary-General, in Message to Field Staff Union’s Annual Conference, Asks for Cooperation in Implementing World Summit Decisions
13/10/2005
Struggle against Violence Committed in Name of Religion, Secretary-General Urges Orthodox Christians Associated with United Nations
13/10/2005
New Millennium Development Goals Website for Youth to Be Launched on 17 October
13/10/2005
United Nations Agencies Rushing Relief to Pakistan
13/10/2005
Promotion of 2005 World Summit Example of How Changes in Public Information Department Were Paying off, Under-Secretary-General Tells Fourth Committee
13/10/2005
Assembly President, Noting International Day, Calls for Earliest Action on Plan for Natural Disaster Mitigation
13/10/2005
Political Will, Stronger Laws Needed to Tackle Problem of Violence against Women, Assembly’s Social Committee Is Told
13/10/2005
International Trade, Investment, Aid Must Complement Developing-Financing Efforts by Poor Countries, Second Committee Meeting Told
13/10/2005
Outer Space Arms Race now Credible Threat, new Legal Agreement Needed to Block any Possible Weapon Deployment, First Committee Told
12/10/2005
United Nations to Hold Workshop on Space Education and Capacity Building for Sustainable Development
12/10/2005
UN-Portuguese Relations Marked by Close, Fruitful Cooperation on many Fronts, Secretary-General Says on Receiving Freedom Award in Lisbon
12/10/2005
Secretary-General Calls for Partnerships to Build “World without Hunger” in World Food Day Message
12/10/2005
Secretary-General Urges Liberians to Make Full Use of “Precious Right” to Freely Choose Their Leaders
12/10/2005
Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at Palais des Nations, Geneva, 10 October 2005
12/10/2005
Security Council Committee Approves Addition of Information Regarding Two Individuals in Al-Qaida Section of Consolidated List
12/10/2005
Fourth Committee Concludes Debate on Decolonization Issues, Approving 10 Draft Texts
12/10/2005
Gender Equality, Women’s Empowerment Essential to Vision of World Free from Want, Fear, Third Committee Told, as Discussion of Women’s Issues Begins
12/10/2005
Legal Committee Ends Discussion of Counter-Terrorism Measures; To Receive Group Report on Comprehensive Convention
12/10/2005
Delegates in Second Committee Stress Importance of Developing National, Regional Disaster-Response Capabilities; Creating Conditions for Long-Term Development
12/10/2005
NPT Disarmament Obligations, Nuclear-Weapon Convention, Reducing Nuclear Danger among Issues Addressed in First Committee Texts
12/10/2005
Full Implementation of Chemical Weapons Convention Best Way to Address Risk of Proliferation, Terrorist Acquisition, First Committee Told
12/10/2005
Work of Joint Inspection Unit, Board of Auditors Focus, as Budget Committee Opens Current Session
12/10/2005
Fifth Committee Takes up Revised Budget for UN Haiti Mission
12/10/2005
Innovative UN Partnerships Critical for Achieving Millennium Development Goals, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Philanthropy Conference in Melbourne
11/10/2005
Secretary-General Calls for Full, Peaceful Participation in Liberian Elections
11/10/2005
Deeply Concerned about Upsurge of Violence in Darfur, Sudan, Secretary-General “Strongly Condemns” Killing of African Union Personnel
11/10/2005
Microfinance, Now Important Factor in Poverty Eradication, Should Be Expanded, Secretary-General Tells Geneva Symposium
11/10/2005
Secretary-General, Noting Activation of UN Agencies, Seeks Coordinated, International Response to South Asia Earthquake Disaster
11/10/2005
Secretary-General, Deeply Saddened by South-Asia Earthquake, Says UN Relief Agency in Contact with Concerned Governments on Assistance Plans
11/10/2005
United Nations Emergency Team Assisting Government of Pakistan Following Earthquake
11/10/2005
Morocco, Algeria Face Accusations as Polisario Representative, Ex-Officials Address Fourth Committee Hearing of Petitioners in Decolonization Debate
11/10/2005
New Permanent Representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina Presents Credentials
11/10/2005
Speakers Stress Threats Posed by Transnational Crime, Illicit Drug Trade to International Peace, Development, as Third Committee Concludes Debate
11/10/2005
Speakers Stress Need to Increase Capital Flows to Developing Countries, Reverse Debt Cycle as Second Committee Takes up Macroeconomic Policy Questions
11/10/2005
Failure to Bring Remaining Indictees to Justice Could Cast Dark Shadow over Historic Achievements of Yugoslav Tribunal, General Assembly Told
11/10/2005
General Assembly Elects Congo, Ghana, Peru, Qatar, Slovakia to Two-Year Terms on Security Council, Beginning 1 January 2006
11/10/2005
United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs Emphasizes Role of Satellite Technology in Disaster Reduction
11/10/2005
Crime Is both Cause, Consequence of Poverty, Third Committee Told as It Begins Discussion of Crime Prevention, International Drug Control
10/10/2005
Secretary-General Expresses Deep Concern at Situation of Refugees Trying to Cross from Morocco into Spain
10/10/2005
Failures in Multilateral Security Mechanisms Raise Nuclear Proliferation Risks, Diminish Prospects for Nuclear Disarmament, First Committee Told
10/10/2005
Petitioners in Fourth Committee Commend United Nations Actions on Western Sahara, but Say It Has Failed to Deliver on Referendum
10/10/2005
Delighted Secretary-General Congratulates Nobel Prize-Winning UN Tandem
10/10/2005
Agreed Definition of Term “Terrorism” Said to Be Needed for Consensus on Completing Comprehensive Convention against It
10/10/2005
Successful National Growth Strategies Require Experimentation, Unconventional Solutions, Keynote Speaker Says in Address to Second Committee
07/10/2005
Secretary-General to UNHCR Executive Committee: World Summit Made Remarkable Commitment to Humanitarian Community
07/10/2005
Secretary-General Saddened by Deadly Impact of Floods in Mexico, Central America
07/10/2005
Secretary-General Calls on Eritrea to Reverse Flight Restrictions on UN Mission
07/10/2005
New WHO Report Urges Global Effort against Chronic Diseases
07/10/2005
Easing Plight of Elderly Poor Should Be Part of Millennium Goals, DPI/NGO Briefing Is Told
07/10/2005
Representatives of Member States, Non-Self-Governing Territories, Petitioners Address Fourth Committee, as It Continues General Debate on Decolonization
07/10/2005
Legal Committee, Reviewing Issues on Completion of Overall Anti-Terrorism Treaty, Notes Outstanding Differences
07/10/2005
Growth of Global Military Spending, Relationship between Disarmament, Development Focus of Debate in Disarmament Committee
07/10/2005
General Assembly Reviews Global Action Plan on Youth, Urges Governments to Boost Opportunities for Young People, more Effectively Address Their Concerns
07/10/2005
Challenges Facing Young People Underline Need to Achieve Millennium Goals, Deputy Secretary-General Says at General Assembly Commemoration Meeting
06/10/2005
Secretary-General Saddened by Brutal Murder of UN Security Officer in Somalia, Calls on Somali Authorities to Bring Perpetrators to Justice
06/10/2005
Security Council Extends Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo for One Month, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1628 (2005)
06/10/2005
States Committed to Copenhagen Goals, but Many Far from Being Realized, Third Committee Told as Discussion of Social Development Continues
06/10/2005
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Incursion by Armed Elements into Democratic Republic of Congo
06/10/2005
Migrant Labour Key to Economic Success in Both Developed, Developing Worlds, Secretary-General Says as Global Commission Launches Report
06/10/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Klaus M. Leisinger of Germany as Special Advisor on Global Compact
06/10/2005
Security Council Expresses Grave Concern at Decision of Eritrea to Restrict Flights of UN Mission Helicopters
06/10/2005
Fourth Committee Speakers, Opening General Debate on Decolonization, Welcome Progress on Issue of Tokelau, Note Imminent Referendum
06/10/2005
Delegates Stress Need for Greater Focus on Concerns of Disabled Persons, Youth, Elderly, as Third Committee Concludes Debate on Social Issues
06/10/2005
Palestinian Rights Committee Approves Annual Report, Forwards Recommendations on Middle East Peace Process to General Assembly
06/10/2005
Unstable Commodity Prices, Limited Markets, Subsidies among Impediments Blocking Poor Countries’ Access to Vital Trade, Second Committee Told
06/10/2005
World Community Unable to Grasp Gravity of Existing, Emerging Disarmament, Non-Proliferation Threats, First Committee Told
06/10/2005
Global Community Could Not Gloss over Breakdown in Disarmament, Non-Proliferation Negotiations at World Summit, Pakistan Tells First Committee
06/10/2005
In Round-Table Discussion, Youth from around World Consider Roles in Global Economy, Civil Society
05/10/2005
New Permanent Representative of Kyrgyzstan Presents Credentials
05/10/2005
Secretary-General Reiterates UN Commitment to Strengthening Cooperation with Central African States
05/10/2005
Health Systems Need Holistic Approach Addressing both Physical, Mental Dimensions, Secretary-General Says in Message for World Mental Health Day
05/10/2005
Secretary-General to Receive Report of Special Envoy on Comprehensive Review of Kosovo Today
05/10/2005
Security Council Deplores Failure of Foreign Armed Group to Disarm, Repatriate Combatants from Democratic Republic of Congo
05/10/2005
Security Council Condemns “Heinous Act of Terrorism” in Bali, Underlines Need to Bring Those Responsible to Justice
05/10/2005
Legal Committee Members Stress Need to Upgrade Commercial Laws for Cross-Border Transactions
05/10/2005
Speakers in Second Committee Highlight Hazards of Climate Change, Natural Disasters, High Oil Prices for Countries with Special Needs
05/10/2005
General Assembly Authorizes Judge to Participate in Yugoslav Tribunal Case, before Elected Term of Office Begins
04/10/2005
UNODC Teams with Government of Cape Verde and European Commission to Combat Crime and Narco-Trafficking
04/10/2005
New Permanent Representative of Hungary Presents Credentials
04/10/2005
Equality Should Be at Forefront of Socio-Economic Policymaking, Third Committee Told at Beginning of Debate on Social Issues
04/10/2005
Deputy Secretary-General, at Headquarters Pledging Conference, Urges States to Give Generously to Sierra Leone Special Court
04/10/2005
Secretary-General, in International Day Message, Calls for Investment in Poverty Reduction, Disaster Prevention, after Year of Profound Lessons
04/10/2005
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Attacks in Bali
04/10/2005
Security Council Committee Adds Seven Individuals to Al-Qaida Section of Consolidated List
04/10/2005
Tunis “Summit of Solutions” Now in Sight
04/10/2005
New Permanent Representative of Denmark Presents Credentials
04/10/2005
Assembly’s Legal Committee, Beginning Substantive Work, Takes Up Report of UN International Trade Law Commission
04/10/2005
Global Economy Declined in 2005 Compared to Last Year, Under-Secretary-General Says in Statement to Second Committee as It Begins General Debate
04/10/2005
World Community “Stumbling” in Facing Disarmament, Non-Proliferation Challenges, Under-Secretary-General Tells First Committee
03/10/2005
Youth Issues in Spotlight at United Nations 3-7 October
03/10/2005
Yashar Aliyev of Azerbaijan Fourth Committee Chairman
03/10/2005
Jan Eliasson of Sweden President of Sixtieth UN General Assembly
03/10/2005
Juan Antonio Yanez-Barñuevo Chairman of Sixth Committee
03/10/2005
John William Ashe of Antigua and Barbuda Fifth Committee Chairman
03/10/2005
Francis Butagira of Uganda Third Committee Chairman
03/10/2005
Aminu Bashir Wali of Nigeria Second Committee Chairman
03/10/2005
Y.J Choi of Republic of Korea First Committee Chairman
03/10/2005
Secretary-General Appalled by Series of Baghdad Bombings, Urges Iraqis Not to Be Deterred by Violence
03/10/2005
Secretary-General Alarmed by Escalating Darfur Violence
03/10/2005
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in October
03/10/2005
Security Council Decides Judge Can Participate in Case Due to Commence 3 October before Former Yugoslavia Tribunal
03/10/2005
Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in October 2005
03/10/2005
Discovery and Imagination: United Nations to Celebrate World Space Week 2005
30/11/2005
Rebuilding War-Torn Afghanistan, Achieving Peaceful Settlement of Palestinian Question Focus of General Assembly Debates
30/11/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Start of New Darfur Peace Talks
30/11/2005
Opening of Rafah Crossing a New Opportunity, Secretary-General Says in Remarks Marking International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People
30/11/2005
Recent Agreement on Rafah Crossing “New Opportunity” for Cooperation Says Secretary-General, at Palestinian Solidarity Day Observance
30/11/2005
Secretary-General, in World AIDS Day Message, Describes Halting Pandemic as Prerequisite for Reaching other Millennium Development Goals
30/11/2005
Ad Hoc Body Elaborating Comprehensive Convention on Terrorism to Reconvene Early Next Year, Sixth Committee Decides
30/11/2005
Secretary-General Seeks $4.7 Billion for Twenty-Six Humanitarian Crises in 2006
29/11/2005
Secretary-General, in Message to Mark Day of Solidarity with Palestinians, Reiterates Call for Renewed Action on Road Map Obligations
29/11/2005
Secretary-General Urges Destruction of Mine Stockpiles, in Message to Sixth Meeting of States Parties to Anti-Landmine Convention
29/11/2005
Tourism Can Help Poorest, but Careful Management Needed to Prevent Harmful Effects, Says Secretary-General, in Message to Dakar Meeting
29/11/2005
“Our Common Humanity Must Triumph over Perceived Differences”, Says Secretary-General, in Message to Alliance of Civilizations Meeting
29/11/2005
Secretary-General Deeply Disappointed by Myanmar’s Extension of Detention for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
29/11/2005
Secretary-General Pleased by Opening of Gaza-Egypt Border Crossing, Hopes Cooperation Will Mark other Disengagement Issues
29/11/2005
General Assembly Hears Calls for Improved Understanding, Protection of World’s Marine Environment, Sustainable Fishing Practices
29/11/2005
Montreal Conference on Climate Change Begins with Strong Calls for Action
29/11/2005
Fourth United Nations-Republic of Korea Joint Conference on Disarmament, Non-Proliferation Issues Set for 1-3 December
29/11/2005
Palestinian Rights Committee to Meet 29 November to Mark International Day of Solidarity
28/11/2005
Disarmament and Arms Control Processes Can Impact Human Security Positively, Secretary-General Tells Parties to Certain Conventional Weapons Convention
28/11/2005
156 States Parties to Kyoto Protocol to Hold First ever Historic Meeting at UN Climate Change Conference in Montreal, 28 November – 9 December
24/11/2005
Second Committee Approves Draft Proposal Asking General Assembly to Take Note of Report on Efforts to Develop Comprehensive ICT Strategy
24/11/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Nepal Understanding Aimed at Restoring Multiparty Democracy, Ready to Assist in Resolving Conflict
24/11/2005
Secretary-General Congratulates Liberia’s Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf as Africa’s First Woman Head of State, Following Elections Commission Announcement
24/11/2005
Secretary-General Calls for Closer Cooperation in Message to Conference on Amended Protocol II to Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons
24/11/2005
Security Council Press Statement on Incidents along Blue Line Separating Israel, Lebanon
24/11/2005
Security Council Presidential Statement Congratulates Afghanistan on Confirmation of Parliamentary, Provincial Council Election Results
24/11/2005
UNODC Executive Director Reveals Cannabis Cultivation in Afghanistan
24/11/2005
Security Council Demands Eritrea End Restriction on Mission, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1640 (2005)
24/11/2005
Human Rights in Democratic Republic of Congo, Elimination of Racism, Globalization Addressed in Third Committee Texts
24/11/2005
General Assembly Adopts New Convention on Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracting
24/11/2005
General Assembly Adopts Resolution Appropriating Funds to Boost Financing of Peace Operations in Côte d’Ivoire, Haiti
23/11/2005
General Assembly Presidents Council Meets with Association of Permanent Representatives in New York to Discuss UN Reform, 2005 Summit Outcome
23/11/2005
Secretary-General Deplores Exchange of Fire across “Blue Line” Separating Israel-Lebanon, Appeals for Calm
23/11/2005
Secretary-General, in Message on International Day, Says Violence against Women Atrocious Manifestation of Continued Systematic Discrimination, Inequality
23/11/2005
Third Committee, Taking Action on 3 Draft Resolutions, Approves Text Expressing Deep Concern over Human Rights Situation in Uzbekistan
23/11/2005
Risk Assessment, Host Country Relations, Recruitment among Issues Addressed, as Budget Committee Concludes Discussion on UN Security Management
22/11/2005
School Children Design a Mars Base for the United Nations
22/11/2005
Make Jobs, Education, Services Available to Those with Disabilities, Says Secretary-General in Message for International Day of Disabled Persons
22/11/2005
Secretary-General Lauds Arab League on Holding of Iraq Talks
22/11/2005
Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction Efforts Must Be Carried out in Parallel, Secretary-General Tells Donor Conference on Post-Quake Rehabilitation
22/11/2005
Security Council Authorizes European Union Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina for further 12 Months, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1639 (2005)
22/11/2005
Security Council Working Group to End Grave Violations of Children in Armed Conflict Holds Landmark First Meeting
22/11/2005
World Summit Hailed as Resounding Success; Consensus, Commitment Pave Way to more Equitable Information Society
22/11/2005
Human Rights in Turkmenistan, Defamation of Religion Addressed in Texts Approved by Third Committee
22/11/2005
General Assembly’s Social Committee, after Detailed Debate, Approves Range of Texts Related to Human Rights
22/11/2005
Budget Committee Approves Financing for Sudan Mission, Begins Consideration of UN Security System
22/11/2005
Council of General Assembly Presidents Welcome 2005 World Summit’s Agreement on UN Reform Package
21/11/2005
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Brutal Iraq Terrorist Attacks
21/11/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Dirk J. Bruinsma of Netherlands as Deputy Secretary-General of UNCTAD
21/11/2005
Budget Committee Takes up $1.2 Billion Financing Proposal for Democratic Republic of Congo Mission
18/11/2005
Third Committee Approves Six Draft Resolutions on Social Development, Women’s Issues, Disabled Persons, Indigenous People, Crime Prevention
18/11/2005
Palestinian Refugee Agency Still Faces Major Challenges as Situation in Occupied Territories Worsens, Commissioner-General Tells Fourth Committee; Presenting Annual Report, He Cites Israeli Military Operations, Funding Shortfalls
18/11/2005
Secretary-General Calls for Enhanced Regional Integration in Message to Mark African Industrialization Day
18/11/2005
Palestinian Self-Determination, Human Rights in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Addressed in Texts Approved by Third Committee
18/11/2005
Private Sector Willing to Contribute towards Millennium Goals, but Business Still Its Primary Role, Second Committee Panel Discussion Hears
18/11/2005
United Nations Holds Space Law Workshop in Nigeria
17/11/2005
Worldwide Access to Uncensored Objective Information
17/11/2005
“One Laptop per Child” Initiative Moving Expression of Global Solidarity, Corporate Citizenship, Secretary-General Says at Tunis Media Event
17/11/2005
“Summit of Solutions” Must Push forward Outcome of September World Summit, Says Secretary-General in Remarks to Tunis Information Society Opening Plenary
17/11/2005
Secretary-General Deeply Concerned by Reported Abuse of Iraqi Detainees
17/11/2005
Afghan President Meets with INCB President to Assess Progress against Drugs
17/11/2005
Secretary-General Calls on Donors Gathered in Jordan to Increase Support to UN Agency Aiding Palestine Refugees
17/11/2005
Secretary-General Highlights Immense Stature, Influence of Electronic Media in Remarks to Tunis Forum
17/11/2005
UN Launches Global Initiative for ICT in Parliament at Information Society Summit
17/11/2005
Role of Partnerships Remains Key to Success of World Summit on Information Society
17/11/2005
Legal Committee, Recommending New Protocol, Seeks Broader Protection for United Nations, Associated Personnel Serving on Peace Missions
17/11/2005
Delegates Stress Importance of National Ownership, Strategies as Second Committee Considers Role of Global Partnerships as Catalysts for Development
17/11/2005
United Nations Organizes Workshop on the International Heliophysical Year 2007
16/11/2005
Secretary-General, in Message to Vienna Meeting, Urges Dialogue among Great Religions, Saying Diversity “Is a Precious Gift, Not a Threat”
16/11/2005
UN Vienna Civil Society Award Winners to Receive Prizes on 21 November
16/11/2005
Afghan President Meets with UNODC Executive Director to Assess Progress against Drugs
16/11/2005
Students to Discuss the Future of the United Nations after the 2005 World Summit
16/11/2005
Principles on Right to Reparations for Victims of Gross Human Rights Violations Approved by Third Committee
16/11/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Albert Rohan of Austria as Deputy to Special Envoy for Future Status Process for Kosovo
16/11/2005
Text Approved by Assembly’s Social Committee Would Enhance Human Rights, Fundamental Freedoms for Girls
16/11/2005
Secretary-General Provides Clarifications on Case of Joseph Stephanides
16/11/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Agreement on Gaza-Egypt Border Crossing
16/11/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Former President Martti Ahtisaari of Finland as Special Envoy for Future Status Process for Kosovo
16/11/2005
Bosnia and Herzegovina Ready to Enter “Post Dayton” Era Just 10 Years after Brutal War, High Representative Tells Security Council
16/11/2005
Security Council Briefed on 4-11 November Mission to Central Africa
15/11/2005
Governments, Private Sector, Civil Society to Gather in Tunis, 16-18 November, for Summit on Information Technology and Society
15/11/2005
Secretary-General Condemns Continuous Kabul Suicide Bombings
15/11/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Shamil Idriss Deputy Director of Office of Alliance of Civilizations
15/11/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Tomas Mastnak Director of Office of Alliance of Civilizations
15/11/2005
Concluding Session, Fourth Committee Takes Action on Situation of Palestinians, Israeli Practices in Occupied Territories
15/11/2005
Speakers Stress Need to Help Developing Countries Build Human Resources, Jobs, Business Skills for Women as Second Committee Takes up Poverty Eradication
15/11/2005
Budget Estimates for ECOSOC Decisions, Administrative Expenses for Pension Fund among Issues Taken up in Fifth Committee
15/11/2005
General Assembly Calls for further Strengthening United Nations Humanitarian Capacity to Assist Millions of Disaster Victims Worldwide
14/11/2005
Islam in a Pluralistic World: United Nations Secretary-General Calls for Unity in Addressing Extremism in All Faiths
14/11/2005
Qatar Partners with United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
14/11/2005
UNODC Head Urges World’s Top Law Officers to Take Lead in Securing Rule of Law
14/11/2005
Secretary-General Calls for Active Effort to Learn about Each Other, In Message to Mark International Day of Tolerance
14/11/2005
Security Council Press Statement on Ethiopia and Eritrea
14/11/2005
Security Council Press Statement on Liberia
14/11/2005
Security Council Includes Former President’s Apprehension, Transfer to Special Court in Mandate of United Nations Mission in Liberia
14/11/2005
Second Committee Approves Text Urging Reconstruction, Rehabilitation Aid to Help Somalia Overcome Effects of Civil War, Drought, Tsunami
14/11/2005
Speakers Call for More Representative, Democratic, Accountable Security Council, as General Assembly Concludes Two-Day Debate
14/11/2005
Contributions Promised by 21 Member States at 2005 Pledging Conference for United Nations Development Activities
11/11/2005
New Permanent Representative of Guinea Presents Credentials
11/11/2005
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Baghdad Suicide Bombing, Appalled by Continued Indiscriminate Killing of Innocent Civilians
11/11/2005
Security Council Presidential Statement Condemns in Strongest Terms 9 November Terrorist Bombings in Amman, Jordan
11/11/2005
Assembly’s Special Political Committee Receives Series of Draft Texts on Situation of Palestinians in Occupied Territories
11/11/2005
Palestinian Rights Committee Marks Its Thirtieth Anniversary; Delegates Commend Work, Regret Lack of Progress
11/11/2005
Statement on 30th Anniversary of Inalienable Rights Committee Notes “Decades of Failed Efforts to Resolve Question of Palestine”
11/11/2005
Implementing Brussels Plan on Least Developed Countries Worries Delegates in Second Committee as It Considers States in Special Situations
11/11/2005
General Assembly Resumes Decade-Old Debate on Crafting Security Council more Reflective of Modern Geopolitical Realities
11/11/2005
Though Imperfect, United Nations Has Unique Worldwide Legitimacy, Capacity to Deliver, Deputy Secretary-General Says in Davey Lecture on Reform
11/11/2005
A Globalizing World: International Photography Exhibition to Be Held at Vienna International Centre
11/11/2005
Turkey a Major Donor to United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
11/11/2005
United Nations Co-organizes Workshop on Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
10/11/2005
Secretary-General, Presenting 2006-2007 Budget, Says “Business As Usual” No Longer an Option for UN, in Current Environment
10/11/2005
In War on Terror, many Countries Violating Human Rights Standards, Third Committee Told
10/11/2005
Secretary-General Warns of Massive Second Wave of Death without Stepped up Efforts to Assist South Asia Earthquake Victims
10/11/2005
Concern Expressed over Increasing Extrabudgetary Funding of UN Activities, as Fifth Committee Continues Debate on 2006-2007 Budget Proposal
10/11/2005
Security Council Condemns Assassination Attempt against Somali Prime Minister, Says any Use of Force During Transition Unacceptable
10/11/2005
Secretary-General Condemns Terrorist Bombings in Amman, Jordan, Underscoring Need for Collective Action against “Scourge”
10/11/2005
Secretary-General, in Video Message to Bilbao Meeting on Information Society, Stresses Key Role of Local Authorities in Addressing Digital Divide
10/11/2005
Security Council Approves Transfer of Funds from Monitoring Body Escrow Account to Settle Iraqi Arrears with Atomic Energy Agency
10/11/2005
UN Says more Resources Needed to Support Government of Pakistan Acute Diarrhoea Outbreaks Reported in Spontaneous Camps
10/11/2005
Rise of Intolerance Clear Danger for Peace, Social Cohesion Refugee High Commissioner Tells Third Committee
10/11/2005
General Assembly Asked to Seek Enhanced Efforts by United States, as Host Country, on Issue of Entry Visas for UN Diplomats
10/11/2005
As Second Committee Considers Operational Activities for Development, Delegates Voice Concern over Growing Reliance of UN Agencies on Supplementary Funding
10/11/2005
Budget Committee Concludes Discussion on Role of Committee for Programme and Coordination
10/11/2005
Deputy Secretary-General Congratulates Member States on Milestone of 100th Ratification of Rome Statute of International Criminal Court
09/11/2005
Despite International Commitment in Durban Declaration, Denial of Rights Still Widespread, Assembly’s Social Committee Told
09/11/2005
Secretary-General, in Cairo Lecture, Describes “Burning Sense of Justice” of Nadia Younes, Egyptian UN Official Killed in 2003 Baghdad Bombing
09/11/2005
Secretary-General Condemns Brutal Attacks on Three Defence Counsels to Iraqi Criminal Tribunal
09/11/2005
Security Council Extends Mandate of Iraq Multinational Force until End of 2006, Unanimouisly Adopting Resolution 1637 (2005)
09/11/2005
Providing Alternative Livelihoods Focus of 84th Session of the International Narcotics Control Board
09/11/2005
Fourth Committee Approves Text Urging Assistance for Mine-Affected Countries; Recommending 4 April as International Day of Mine Awareness
09/11/2005
Simplifying, Harmonizing UN System Travel Practices Subject of Debate in Budget Committee
09/11/2005
General Assembly, for Fourteenth Straight Year, Adopts Text on Ending Decades-Old United States Embargo against Cuba
09/11/2005
Importance of Inclusive Financial Sector for Poverty Reduction Underlined, as Chair of Advisors to International Year of Microcredit Closes Forum
08/11/2005
General Assembly Reaffirms Strong Support for Nobel Prize-Winning International Atomic Energy Agency, Director General ElBaradei
08/11/2005
General Assembly, Concurrently with Security Council, Elects Five Members to International Court of Justice
08/11/2005
Despite Some Positive Changes, Human Rights Situation of Palestinians Still “Dire”, Assembly’s Special Political Committee Told
08/11/2005
Sustainable Peace Best Defence against Degradation, Secretary-General Says in Message to Mark Day for Preventing Wartime Exploitation of Environment
08/11/2005
Secretary-General Pleased with Arrangements for Liberian Run-Off Election
08/11/2005
Security Council, Acting Concurrently with General Assembly, Elects Five Members to International Court of Justice
08/11/2005
Princess, at Opening of Two-Day Forum, Lauds International Year of Microcredit as Huge Step in Providing Vital Financial Services to Poor
08/11/2005
Acceptance of Multiculturalism at Heart of Global Fight against Discrimination, Third Committee Told
08/11/2005
Poland Commemorates 25 Years of the Solidarność Movement at the United Nations, Vienna
07/11/2005
Largest Optical Telescope in Southern Hemisphere to Be Inaugurated in South Africa
04/11/2005
Stockpiling Antiviral Medicines Not a Strategy to Fight Avian Flu, Secretary-General Says in Address to Time Global Health Summit
04/11/2005
Impetus for Change in Arab World Must Come Primarily from Within, Secretary-General Says at King Hussein Foundation Dinner
04/11/2005
Security Council Committee Approves Addition of Information Regarding One Entity in Al-Qaida Section of Consolidated List
04/11/2005
Security Council Press Statement on Ethiopia and Eritrea
04/11/2005
UN International Law Appreciation Programme for Young Lawyers Said to Have Positive Impact for Goals of World Body
04/11/2005
Speakers Underscore Link between Climate Change, Growing Number of Natural Disasters as Second Committee Concludes Sustainable Development Debate
04/11/2005
Budget Committee Recommends Appointments to Five Subsidiary Bodies
04/11/2005
General Assembly Urges States to Observe Olympic Truce during Upcoming Winter Games in Italy, Use Sport as Tool for Development
04/11/2005
Preparedness Plans, Vaccine Development, Farmer Compensation Called for, as ECOSOC Holds Special Event on “Urgent, Global” Threat from Avian Flu
04/11/2005
UN Forum Aims to Increase Global Financial Access, Honours Nine Microentrepreneurs at Headquarters 7–9 November
04/11/2005
Secretary-General Concerned by Ethiopia, Eritrea Troop Movements, Urges Restraint, Steps to Defuse Escalating Tension
04/11/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Rajat Gupta as Special Adviser for Management Reform
04/11/2005
New Leadership of UNRWA Has Led to Better Working Relationship, Delegate of Israel Tells Special Political Committee
04/11/2005
Third Committee Approves Texts on Social Development, Advancement of Women, Crime Prevention, Drug Control
04/11/2005
Reservations to Treaties Said to Be Useful Expression of Will in World of Growing Interdependence, but Still Diverse
04/11/2005
Budget Committee Debates Role of Committee for Programme and Coordination
04/11/2005
Geographic Distribution of UN Staff, Transparency of Hiring Practices among Issues in Budget Committee Human Resources Management Debate
04/11/2005
Need for Increased Funding, Greater International Cooperation Emphasized, as Second Committee Begins Discussion of Sustainable Development
02/11/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Designation of International Day for Holocaust Commemoration
02/11/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Yash Ghai of Kenya as Special Representative for Human Rights in Cambodia
02/11/2005
Security Council Committee Issues List of Individuals and Entities Subject to Measures Imposed by Resolution 1596 (2005)
02/11/2005
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in November
02/11/2005
Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in November 2005
02/11/2005
General Assembly Decides to Designate 27 January as Annual International Day of Commemoration to Honour Holocaust Victims
02/11/2005
Fourth Committee Concludes General Debate on Effects of Atomic Radiation, Adopts Related Draft Resolution without Vote
02/11/2005
Move to Accord Diplomatic Protection to Stateless Persons, Refugees Is Commended by Speakers in Assembly’s Legal Committee
02/11/2005
Work of International Law Body Is Praised as Legal Committee Begins Debate on Annual Report; Nine Major Topics for Review
02/11/2005
Establishment of “Final Authority” Suggested for Treaty Drafters to Decide Validity of Reservations by States
02/11/2005
Second Committee Unanimously Approves Texts on Humanitarian Aid for Ethiopia; Rehabilitation, Economic Development of Kazakhstan’s Semipalatinsk Region
02/11/2005
Transparency in Arms, Preserving Antarctica, Disarmament Commission Work Programme Addressed in First Committee Texts, as Session Concludes
02/11/2005
Compliance with Disarmament Agreements, Follow-up to NPT Review Conference Obligations Addressed in First Committee Texts
02/11/2005
Fifth Committee Takes up Budget Implications of Proposed Holocaust Remembrance
02/11/2005
Opium Cultivation in Myanmar Falls again in 2005 but UNODC Executive Director Concerned about Poverty among Farmers
01/11/2005
New Permanent Representative of Cuba Presents Credentials
01/11/2005
Secretary-General Urges Bolivians to Find Solution to Political Impasse on Elections
01/11/2005
Secretary-General Remains Deeply Concerned about Humanitarian Situation in Zimbabwe
01/11/2005
Secretary-General Condemns Terrorist Bombings in New Delhi
01/11/2005
Secretary-General Calls on All Ivorians to Continue Working for Peace
01/11/2005
Security Council Condemns Bombings in New Delhi, in Presidential Statement
01/11/2005
Security Council Unanimously Endorses Findings of Investigation Into Murder of Rafik Hariri, Calls for Syria’s full, Unconditional Cooperation
01/11/2005
Proposed Human Rights Council Must Be Broadly Based, Avoiding Politicization of Past, Assembly’s Social Committee Told
01/11/2005
Third Committee Approves Two Draft Resolutions on Advancement Of Women, Continues Dialogue with Human Rights Experts
01/11/2005
Assembly’s Legal Committee Commends International Court of Justice for Continued Role in Determining Rule of Global Law
01/11/2005
Second Committee Delegates Stress Need for Hong Kong Trade Talks to Focus on Eliminating Barriers, Ending Subsidies, Levelling Playing Field
01/11/2005
Strengthened Steps to Address Threat from “Radiological Terrorism” Called for in Disarmament Committee Draft Resolution
30/12/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Jordan Ryan of United States as Deputy Special Representative for Liberia
30/12/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Victor da Silva Angelo of Portugal as Executive Representative for UN Integrated Office for Sierra Leone
30/12/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Establishment of Independent Team to Evaluate Iraq Election Complaints
30/12/2005
Secretary-General Reaffirms UN Determination to Restore Peace in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
29/12/2005
Secretary-General Deplores Rocket Attack from Lebanon into Israel
28/12/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes France’s Levy on Airline Tickets to Benefit Health Sector of Developing Countries
28/12/2005
One Year after Tsunami, Secretary-General Urges World Community to Keep Working together on Recovery “For as Long as It Takes”
28/12/2005
Seceretary-General Welcomes Adoption of 2006-2007 Budget
28/12/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Tom Koenigs of Germany as Special Representative for Afghanistan
28/12/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Marek Belka of Poland as Executive Secretary of Economic Commission for Europe
28/12/2005
Security Council Committee Revised Its Guidelines
28/12/2005
Timely, Effective Implementation of World Summit Outcome Will Be Most Valuable Contribution to Revitalizing General Assembly, Says Assembly President
28/12/2005
Creation of Peacebuilding Commission, Emergency Response Fund Highlights, as 60th General Assembly Takes First Steps towards Major UN Reform
28/12/2005
General Assembly Adopts 2006-2007 Budget of $3.79 Billion, as Main Part of Sixtieth Session Concludes
28/12/2005
Secretary-General Congratulates Democratic Republic of Congo for Successful Constitutional Referendum
28/12/2005
Fifth Committee Recommends $3.79 Billion 2006-2007 Budget; Provision Places Limit on First-Year Spending Authority
28/12/2005
General Assembly Calls for Timely Conclusion to Negotiations on Doha Agenda, as It Adopts 38 Texts Recommended by Its Second Committee
22/12/2005
Security Council Unanimously Adopts Text Renewing Mandate of United Nations Disengagement Observer Force
22/12/2005
Security Council Text Demands that Foreign Fighters in Democratic Republic of Congo Disarm by 15 January or Face Sanctions
22/12/2005
Transcript of Press Conference by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan at United Nations Headquarters, 21 December 2005
22/12/2005
Security Council Extends Mandate of UN Operation in Burundi until 1 July 2006, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1650 (2005)
22/12/2005
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Reviews Counter-Terrorism Mechanisms
22/12/2005
Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1651 (2005), Security Council Extends Mandate of Expert Monitoring Panel Concerning Violations in Darfur
22/12/2005
Symbolic Unity of “Spirit of the East” Exhibit Heartens Secretary-General
22/12/2005
Fifth Committee Takes up Budget Implications of 2006 Meeting to Assess Process of Global Response to HIV/AIDS
22/12/2005
Fifth Committee Informs General Assembly Creation of Peacebuilding Commission Will Not Entail Additional Expenditures Under 2006-2007 Budget
22/12/2005
New Fund Enables United Nations to Offer Rapid Assistance in Crisis Situations
21/12/2005
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Reaffirms "Vital Importance" of United Nations'' Role in Post-Conflict Reconciliation; Over 40 Speakers Share Views during Day-Long Debate
21/12/2005
Concerned by "Difficult Situation" in Sri Lanka, Secretary-General Hopes Peace Talk Can Resume in Near Future
21/12/2005
Secretary General Praises Ghana''s "Steadfast", 40-Year Commitment to UN Peacekeeping, in Message to Inauguration of Accra Centre
21/12/2005
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Murderous Attack in Darfur
21/12/2005
Secretary-General Calls Endorsement of Peacebuilding Commission a Turning Point in Remarks Following Historic Event
21/12/2005
Secretary-General Accepts, “With Great Regret”, Decision of Special Adviser Brahimi to Retire
21/12/2005
Secretary-General Pleased at Peaceful Climate of Bolivia’s General Elections
21/12/2005
In Delicate Period Prior to Israeli, Palestinian Elections Violence Must Be Met with Concrete Political, Economic Actions, Security Council Told
21/12/2005
Security Council Press Statement on Afghanistan
21/12/2005
Budget Committee Approves Financing for Timor-Leste Office, Takes up Latest Report on Capital Master Plan
21/12/2005
Security Council, in Unanimous Chapter VII Action on Liberia, Renews Bans on Sale of Arms, Diamonds, Timber
21/12/2005
Security Council, Acting Concurrently with General Assembly, Establishes Peacebuilding Commission to Advise on Post-Conflict Situations
21/12/2005
Security Council Commends Peacekeeping Mission’s Contribution to Sierra Leone’s Recovery as It Approaches 31 December Exit
21/12/2005
General Assembly, Acting Concurrently with Security Council Makes Peacebuilding Commission Operational
21/12/2005
Budget Implications of Proposed Peacebuilding Commission, Financing for Women’s Institute among Issues Discussed in Fifth Committee
20/12/2005
Secretary-General Relieved at Result of Hong Kong Trade Talks
20/12/2005
Security Council Hears Reports by Chairs of Eight Subsidiary Bodies
20/12/2005
Security Council Sanctions Committee Updates List of Individuals, Entities Subject to Measures Imposed by Security Council Resolution 1596 (2005)
20/12/2005
Determined, Energetic, Sustained Efforts Needed to End Conflict in Africa, Security Council Told
20/12/2005
Donors Must Meet International Responsibilities to Survivors of South Asia Tsunami, UN Experts Warn
20/12/2005
Special Rapporteur Calls on Germany to Put Uzbekistan’s Interior Minister on Trial for Crimes of Torture
20/12/2005
Second Committee Approves Draft Resolution Underlining Need to Implement Commitments of Monterrey Consensus
20/12/2005
International Jury Awards Secretary-General Top Zayed Prize for Global Environmental Leadership
20/12/2005
Creation of Decent Jobs Holds Key to Reducing Poverty in Africa, Says Regional Commission’s Latest Annual Report
19/12/2005
New Books Promoting a Just and Equal World to Be Launched
19/12/2005
Secretary-General Calls on Bolivians to Maintain Peaceful, Constructive Attitude during Upcoming General Elections
19/12/2005
Secretary-General Calls on Citizens of Democratic Republic of Congo to Turn out in Large Numbers for 18 December Constitutional Referendum
19/12/2005
Deputy Secretary-General to Leave UN in Early 2006, Take up Post at Canada’s International Governance Innovation Centre
19/12/2005
Secretary-General, Paying Tribute to Courage of Iraqis, Welcomes “Healthy” Voter Turnout in Historic 15 December Election
19/12/2005
Security Council Committee Adds One Individual to Al-Qaida Section of Consolidated List
19/12/2005
Second Committee Approves Text Recommending Holding of High-Level Dialogue on International Migration, Development in New York Next September
19/12/2005
Creation of Ethics Office, External Evaluation of Oversight among Issues Raised, as Budget Committee Continues Debate of 2005 Summit Implementation
19/12/2005
General Assembly Provides Budget Committee with Conference Services for Night, Weekend Consultations
19/12/2005
General Assembly Addresses Human Rights Situations in Five Countries, as It Adopts 60 Draft Texts Recommended by Its Third Committee
16/12/2005
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Holds Panel Discussion on Entry into Force of Convention against Corruption
16/12/2005
Developing Countries Should Involve Skills of “Global Diasporas” in Development Process, Says Secretary-General in Message on Day for South-South Cooperation
16/12/2005
Transcript of Joint Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan and Former US President George H.W. Bush at UN Headquarters, 15 December 2005
16/12/2005
Secretary-General Describes Approval of Central Emergency Response Fund as Critical Part of Broad Humanitarian Reform
16/12/2005
Security Council Demands Syria’s Unambiguous, Immediate Response to Commission Investigating Assassination of Former Lebanese Prime Minister Hariri
16/12/2005
Presidents, Prosecutors of Rwanda, Former Yugoslavia Tribunals Brief Security Council on Progress in Implementing Completion Strategies
16/12/2005
Security Council Renews Côte d’Ivoire Arms Embargo, Travel Restrictions until 15 December 2006, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1643 (2005)
16/12/2005
Latin American and Caribbean Meeting Concludes with Caracas Declaration
16/12/2005
Caracas Meeting Examines International Efforts to Achieve Settlement of Palestine Question
16/12/2005
Second Committee Approves Draft Resolution Stressing Need for Development Strategies to Maximize Globalization’s Positive Social Impacts
16/12/2005
Under-Secretary-General Welcomes General Assembly’s Adoption of New Central Emergency Response Fund
16/12/2005
General Assembly Establishes New Emergency Response Fund to Provide Instant Cash for Humanitarian Crises
15/12/2005
On Eve National Elections, Secretary-General Urges All Iraqis to Vote as “First Step” towards Building Stable, United, Prosperous Country
15/12/2005
Confront Stigma, Denial that Fuel HIV Spread, Secretary-General Urges Health Ministers at High-Level Session of Global Fund
15/12/2005
Concerned by Tension, Secretary-General Urges Respect for Liberia Poll Result
15/12/2005
Secretary-General Announces Complete Composition of High-Level Group for Alliance of Civilizations, Naming Two more Members
15/12/2005
Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Agrees to Relocate Staff of UN Mission in Ethiopia, Eritrea
15/12/2005
Tomorrow’s Vote, in Face of Formidable Challenges, to Provide Measure of Iraqi Confidence in Future, Security Council Told
15/12/2005
Security Council, Expressing Full Support, Extends UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus until 15 June 2006
15/12/2005
Security Council Press Statement on Guinea-Bissau
15/12/2005
Press Statement on Iraq-Kuwait by Security Council President
15/12/2005
UNESCO, Instraw Sign Agreement for Increased Cooperation to Promote Gender Equality, Women’s Empowerment
15/12/2005
Speakers at Caracas Meeting Explore Situation in Occupied Palestinian Territory
15/12/2005
United Nations Latin American, Caribbean Meeting on Question of Palestine Opens in Caracas
15/12/2005
Budget Committee Takes up Financing Estimates for Implementing 2005 World Summit Reforms
14/12/2005
In Migrants Day Message, Secretary-General Calls for Safeguarding Human Rights of All Who Cross Borders “In Search for a Better Life”
14/12/2005
Secretary-General, in Message to Conference on Question of Palestine, Calls for Redoubling of Efforts to Meet Road Map Obligations
14/12/2005
Development Is Standard against Which World Trade Talks Will Be Held, Secretary-General Says in Statement to World Trade Conference
14/12/2005
Head of Investigation into Assassination of Former Lebanese Prime Minister Briefs Security Council
14/12/2005
International Criminal Court Prosecutor Briefs Security Council, Describes Significant Progress in Darfur Investigation
14/12/2005
Twenty Five Non-Governmental Organizations Newly Associated with UN Public Information Department, 48 Disassociated
14/12/2005
Second Committee Approves Draft Resolution Condemning All Forms of Corruption
14/12/2005
General Committee Recommends Additional Agenda Item on Oil-for-Food Inquiry Recommendations
13/12/2005
United Nations Convention against Corruption Enters into Force on 14 December
13/12/2005
Secretary-General Commends Call by Association of South-East Asian Nations for Expedited Political Reform, Release of Political Detainees in Myanmar
13/12/2005
Secretary-General Condemns Assassination of Gibran Tueni, Advocate of Sovereign Lebanon, Free Press
13/12/2005
Major-General Repinc Appointed Chief Military Observer in UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan
13/12/2005
Security Council Presidential Statement Condemns Beirut Terrorist Bombing that Killed Lebanese Member of Parliament Gibran Tueni
13/12/2005
United Nations Climate Change Conference Agrees on Future Critical Steps to Tackle Climate Change
13/12/2005
Disarmament Commission Agrees on Agenda for 2006 Session
12/12/2005
Security Council Hears Report on 4-11 November Mission to Central Africa
12/12/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Maher Nasser as Director of United Nations Information Centre in Cairo
12/12/2005
Security Council Press Statement on Remarks by Iran’s President
12/12/2005
Effective Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict Require Stronger Partnerships, Security Council Told
12/12/2005
Security Council Presidential Statement Welcomes Appointment of Charles Konan Banny as Côte d’Ivoire Prime Minister
12/12/2005
Women Threatened in All Stages of Life, Under-Secretary-General Says while Launching Two Publications on Gender-Based Violence
12/12/2005
In Message for Human Rights Day, General Assembly President Calls for Prompt Establishment of Human Rights Council
09/12/2005
Absolute Ban on Torture – Cornerstone of International Human Rights
09/12/2005
Torture, Instrument of Terror, Can Never Be Used to Fight Terror, Secretary-General Says in Message for Human Rights Day
09/12/2005
New Protocol Expands Protection of Humanitarian Workers in Areas Other Than Peacekeeping
09/12/2005
General Assembly Adopts Protocol Expanding Legal Protection for Workers Providing Emergency Humanitarian Aid, Development Assistance
09/12/2005
Award to NGO ‘Global Call to Action against Poverty’ Is Welcome Recognition of Important Role of Civil Society, Says Deputy Secretary-General
09/12/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Alicia Bárcena Ibarra of Mexico as Assistant Secretary-General to Post of Deputy Chef de Cabinet
09/12/2005
Secretary-General Shocked at Remarks on Israel Attributed to President of Iran
09/12/2005
Optional Protocol Corrects Flaw in Convention on Safety of United Nations, Associated Personnel, Secretary-General Tells General Assembly Meeting
09/12/2005
Secretary-General Stresses Need to Address Economic Stability, Integration in Message to Donors’ Conference on Comoros
09/12/2005
Secretary-General Delighted by Adoption of Red Crystal Emblem
09/12/2005
Secretary-General Gravely Concerned by Worsening Darfur Situation
09/12/2005
Secretary-General Concerned about Wave of Kidnappings in Iraq
09/12/2005
Secretary-General Hails Prime Minister Blair on ‘Statesman of Decade’ Award
09/12/2005
50th Anniversary of Austria in the UN: Vienna International Centre Celebrates with Free Guided Tours
08/12/2005
International Day against Corruption
08/12/2005
United Nations Commemorates International Day of Peacekeepers: Austria, Hungary, Slovakia and Slovenia Valuable Contributors to UN Peacekeeping
08/12/2005
Secretary-General Condemns Eritrea’s Decision to Expel Peacekeepers
08/12/2005
Security Council Committee Adds Eleven Individuals to Al-Qaida Section of Consolidated List
08/12/2005
Security Council Presidential Statement Condemns Eritrea’s Expulsion of United Nations Peacekeepers, Demands Government Reverse Decision
08/12/2005
Second Committee Approves Draft Resolution Recommending Effective, Comprehensive Solution to Debt Problems of Developing Countries
08/12/2005
Climate Change Science Solid, Threat Clear, Yet Global Community Failing to Meet Challenge, Says Deputy Secretary-General to Montreal Meeting
07/12/2005
Secretary-General Condemns Sri Lanka Violence, Appeals to All to Uphold 2003 Ceasefire
07/12/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Appointment of Charles Konan Banny As Prime Minister of Côte d’Ivoire
06/12/2005
Security Council Authorizes Emergency Force in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to Assist UN Mission During Reinforecement, Transition
06/12/2005
Security Council Discusses Ways to Improve Support for United Nations Peacekeeping Operations
06/12/2005
Security Council Extends Mandate of Western Sahara Mission, Calls on Parties to Work towards Acceptance of Special Envoy’s Peace Plan
06/12/2005
Security Council Authorizes Multinational Force to Support Ceasefire in Liberia
06/12/2005
United Nations Cannot Condone Persecution, Discrimination "On Any Grounds", Says Secretary-General, Following Headquarters Event on Rights of Lesbians, Gays
06/12/2005
Speakers in Security Council Condemn Recent Violence in Kosovo, Insist Extremists Must Not Be Allowed to Undermine Future; Serbia’s Deputy Prime Minister Warns Last Week’s Crimes Not Unique
06/12/2005
Israelis, Palestinians Need Courage, Determination to "Stay the Cours"e on Middle East Road Map, Security Council Told
06/12/2005
DPI/NGO Conference "Human Security and Dignity: Fulfilling the Promise of the United "Nations to Be Held from 8 to 10 September
06/12/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Six-party Talks in Beijing, Hopes Process Strengthens Peace on Korean Peninsula
06/12/2005
Security Council Welcomes 18 August Liberia Peace Agreement, Reaffirms Readiness to Deploy UN Force by 1 October
06/12/2005
Representatives of Greece, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Meet Under Auspices of Secretary-General
06/12/2005
Secretary-General Praises Global Union Federation for Promoting Principles of Global Compact, in Message to Norway Congress
06/12/2005
UN Committed to Helping Landlocked Developing Countries Overcome Obstacles to Development Says Secretary-General to Almaty Conference
06/12/2005
Free, Peaceful Iraq Will in Time Be Fitting Memorial to Lost Colleagues Says Secretary-General in Message to Oslo Service
06/12/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Jan Egeland of Norway New Under-secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs
06/12/2005
Security Council Splits Prosecutorial Duties for Rwanda, Yugoslavia Tribunals, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1503 (2003)
06/12/2005
Following Guinea-Bissau Coup d''
06/12/2005
Third Committee Elects Vice-chairs; Will Begin Substantive Work on 6 October
06/12/2005
Bolstering Biological Security Regime of Tremendous Importance for Global Health, Peace, Says Secretary-General to Geneva Meeting
06/12/2005
Mainstream Sport in Development Agenda, Secretary-General Urges Conference
06/12/2005
Secretary-General, in Message to Africa-France Summit, Stresses Importance of Investing in Education, Jobs for Continent’s Young People
06/12/2005
Secretary-General Appoints Lieutenant General Chikadibia Isaac Obiakor of Nigeria Force Commander of Liberia Mission
06/12/2005
Middle East Quartet Condemns Netanya Terrorist Attack, Demands Syria Close Offices of Palestinian Islamic Jihad
06/12/2005
UN ICT Task Force Events in Tunis Help to Further Summit Agenda
06/12/2005
Fifth Committee Speakers Stress Need to Reach Agreement on 2006-2007 Budget by End of Year
06/12/2005
Twenty Countries Pledge Contributions Amounting to more than $73 Million for 2006 Budget of United Nations Palestine Refugee Agency
05/12/2005
Colombian Vice-President Warns of Growing Cocaine Threat in Europe
05/12/2005
Past Year’s Natural Disasters Have Highlighted Invaluable Contributions of Volunteers, Secretary-General Says in Message for International Day
05/12/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Ceasefire Extension by Nepal Communist Party
05/12/2005
Secretary-General Disappointed No Agreement Reached in Legal Committee on Comprehensive Terrorism Convention
05/12/2005
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Adopts Its Reform
05/12/2005
Taking Action on 7 Draft Resolutions, Second Committee Approves Text Calling on Israel Not to Exploit Resources in Occupied Arab Lands
02/12/2005
UNODC Collaborates with United States and other Governments to Examine Methamphetamine Threat
02/12/2005
UNODC Launches New Worldwide Strategy to Provide Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Services
02/12/2005
Secretary-General Requests Generous Support for 2006 Appeal Aimed at Those most Desperate, Saying “They Need Our Assistance and They Need It Now”
02/12/2005
Secretary-General Welcomes Ecuador’s New Court of Justice as Contribution to Strengthening Rule of Law, Protecting Human Rights
02/12/2005
Secretary-General Stresses Alliances in Message to Global Compact Summit
02/12/2005
Security Council Committee on Liberia Updates Assets Freeze List
02/12/2005
Security Council Committee on Liberia Updates Travel Ban List
02/12/2005
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in December
02/12/2005
Security Council Press Statement on Burundi
02/12/2005
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Calls for Designation of Prime Minister of Côte d’Ivoire without further Delay
02/12/2005
Security Council Presidential Statement Welcomes Israeli-Palestinian Agreement on Rafah Crossing as “Important Step Forward”
02/12/2005
Security Council Adopts Text Extending Mandate of United Nations Operation in Burundi until 15 January 2006
02/12/2005
UN Population Fund Calls on International Donor Community to Increase Assistance for Women in Conflict
02/12/2005
Domini Foundation, UN Foundation Establish Global Giving Fund to Match Contributions to Wide Range of Urgent Humanitarian, Development Issues
02/12/2005
Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in December 2005
02/12/2005
Panel Discussion on Disability Rights to Mark International Day of Disabled Persons on 2 December
02/12/2005
Fifth Committee Recommends 2005-2006 Budget of $1.13 Billion for UN Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo
02/12/2005
General Assembly Underscores Need for International Support to Revitalize Middle East Peace Process
02/12/2005
Countering Illicit Trafficking of Afghan Opiates
01/12/2005
Secretary-General Underlines Need for Zero Tolerance in Message to Observe International Day for Abolition of Slavery
01/12/2005
Secretary-General Seeks $4.7 Billion for Desperately Needed Assistance in 26 Countries, at Headquarters Launch of 2006 Humanitarian Appeal
01/12/2005
General Assembly, by One of Several Texts Adopted, Defers Start of Transition Period for Graduation of Maldives from Least Developed Country List
01/12/2005
UN Global Compact Convenes Summit in China
01/12/2005
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee to Meet in New York, 5-22 July
01/12/2005
UN Conference of Civil Society in Support of Middle East Peace, in Paris, 12–13 July
01/12/2005
Civil Society Voices for Peace, Partnership, Renewal to Be Heard at 58th Annual DPI/NGO Conference, 7–9 September
01/12/2005
Stakes Are High for World Summit at UN, 14-16 September
01/12/2005
58th Annual DPI/NGO Conference “Our Challenge: Voices for Peace, Partnerships and Renewal”, United Nations, New York, 7-9 September
01/12/2005
Secretary-General Reiterates Need for Vigilance During Electoral Process, as Core Group for Haiti Concludes Ministerial Meeting
01/12/2005
Security Council Encourages Establishment of “Partners Forum” for Peace, Reconciliation in Burundi “as Soon as Possible”
01/12/2005
United Nations Holds Workshop on Tele-Health Development in Asia and the Pacific
01/12/2005
Budget Committee Takes up 2004-2005 Report of Internal Oversight Office; Stengthened Accountability, Plan for Reduced Duplication Also Discussed
01/12/2005
Role of Electronic Media in New Information Society to Be Focus of International Forum in Tunis, 15–16 November
01/12/2005
Top Global Experts on Information Technology Expected to Take Part in Tunis Conference on Bridging “Digital Divide”, 16–18 November
01/12/2005
Speakers Express Concern about Financial Viability of UN Institute as Second Committee Begins Considering Training, Research
01/12/2005
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