Press Releases

2002

31/01/2002

Press Statement on Middle East Situation by Security Council President

31/01/2002

Security Council Extends Mandate of United Nations Administration in East Timor to 20 May 2002; Resolution 1392 (2002) Adopted Unanimously

31/01/2002

Security Council Urged to Remain Fully Engaged Until Durable Peace Attained, as Debate on Africa Concludes; Speakers Also Highlight Need for Reform of Domestic Economic Policies, Poverty Alleviation

31/01/2002

Chair of Afghanistan''s Interim Administration Addresses Security Council; Requests Extension, Expansion of International Security Force

31/01/2002

Seamless Switch from UN Administration to Post-Independence Government in East Timor Vital to Success, Security Council Told; Many Speakers Commend East Timor for Progress Made; Rapid Reconciliation Between East Timor and Indonesia Praised

31/01/2002

Progress in Key Areas of Sustainable Development Assessed in Multi-stakeholder Dialogue of Summit Preparatory Committee

31/01/2002

Multi-stakeholder Participation in Sustainable Development Efforts Discussed, as Johannesburg Summit Preparatory Committee Holds Dialogue

31/01/2002

Solidarity and Support for Afghan Women Expressed in Statement by Committee on Elimination of Discrimination Against Women

30/01/2002

Africa Ready to Undo Past Errors and Confront Truth, No Matter How Painful, Security Council Told; Council Hears 37 Speakers in Day-long Meeting on Africa

30/01/2002

Ad Hoc Committee Engaged in Consultations on Convening High-level Conference on International Terrorism; Convention on Nuclear Terrorism, Comprehensive Convention on Terrorism Also Envisaged

30/01/2002

Adequate Resources, Poverty Eradication Among Challenges for Sustainable Development Summit, Preparatory Committee Told

30/01/2002

Addressing Security Council, Deputy Secretary-General Suggests National Reconciliation, Accountability for Atrocities Be in UN Mandates

30/01/2002

Deputy Secretary-General Reviews Dangers, Potential Rewards of Ecotourism

29/01/2002

"Now Is the Time for "Action, Human Rights High Commissioner Tells Third Committee, as It Takes up Racism Conference Report

29/01/2002

Preparations for International Conference on Financing for Development: Negotiations Continue on Final "Monterrey Consensus"

29/01/2002

Deputy Secretary-General Reviews Dangers, Potential Rewards of Ecotourism

29/01/2002

Preparatory Committee for Sustainable Development Summit Opens Two-week Session at Headquarters

29/01/2002

International Year of Ecotourism 2002 Launched at Headquarters Event

29/01/2002

Preparatory Committee for Sustainable Development Conference Hears Presentations on Regional Preparations

29/01/2002

Efforts to Implement Anti-racism Strategy Must Focus on Education, Third Committee Told

29/01/2002

Political Will, Compromise Needed to Bridge Divide on Remaining Convention Provisions, Anti-terrorism Committee Told as It Begins Session

29/01/2002

Ad Hoc Committee on Terrorism to Negotiate Difference on Comprehensive Convention, Nuclear Terrorism Treaty in Informal Consultations

29/01/2002

Security Council Extends Unifil?s Mandate by Six Months, Until 31 July 2002

28/01/2002

Lead-up to Johannesburg Summit Seeks New Initiatives and Partnerships to Improve Global Economic, Social, Environmental Conditions

28/01/2002

Uno-Generalsekret�r Zu Offiziellem Besuch in �sterreich Eingetroffen; Treffen Mit Dem �sterreichischen Bundespr�sidenten, Dem Bundeskanzler, Der Aussenministerin, Dem Pr�sidenten Des Nationalrats, Dem B�rgermeister Der Stadt Wien Und Mitarbeitern Des Wie

25/01/2002

United Nations and Mexico to Sign Host Country Agreement on International Conference on Financing for Development

24/01/2002

Secretary-General Appoints Michael Steiner as His Special Representative for Kosovo

23/01/2002

President of the International Narcotics Control Board Welcomes Drug-control Assistance to Afghanistan

23/01/2002

Secretary-General, in Address to Geneva Conference on Disarmament, Sees Both "Stagnation and Possibilities in Disarmament Arena

22/01/2002

First Meeting to Discuss Draft International Convention Against Corruption

22/01/2002

Council Members Regret "Stalemate in Installation of Kosovo?s Newly Elected Institutions; Members Welcome Appointment of Michael Steiner (germany) to Replace Hans Haekkerup as Special Representative for Kosovo

22/01/2002

Secretary-General Deplores Israeli Destruction of Palestinian Radio/tv Station; Reiterates That Solution to Conflict Cannot Be Reached Through Force

22/01/2002

Secretary-General Congratulates Colombian President, Revolutionary Armed Forces Commander, on Signing of Accord on 20 January

22/01/2002

Afghanistan Needs $1.3 Billion to Cover Immediate Needs, $10 Billion Over Next Five Years, Secretary-General Tells Tokyo Conference

21/01/2002

The Secretary-General -- Address to International Conference on Reconstruction Assistance to Afghanistan; Tokyo, 21 January 2002

21/01/2002

Addressing Security Council, Secretary-General Calls on Counter-terrorism Committee to Develop Long-term Strategy to Defeat Terror; Council Hears Over 40 Speakers; Committee Chairman Says Aim Is to Upgrade Government Performance Against Terrorism

21/01/2002

Secretary-General Appoints Executive Secretary of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

21/01/2002

Secretary-General Condemns "Murderous "Attack in Israel, Reiterates Call for Return to Dialogue

21/01/2002

Secretary-General Welcomes Completion of Sierra Leone Disarmament Process, Stresses Crucial Tasks Remaining

21/01/2002

Secretary-General to Put UN Assets "to Full "Use in Assisting Governments of Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Concerning Volcanic Eruption

21/01/2002

Secretary-General, Addressing Council Meeting on Counter- Terrorism, Says United Nations "Stands "Four-square Against Scourge

21/01/2002

Donors Meet in Tokyo to Commit to Major Recovery Plan for Conflict-ravaged Afghanistan

21/01/2002

United Nations Presents Interim Programme to Bring Immediate Relief, Recovery to Afghanistan

21/01/2002

New Permanent Representative of Denmark Presents Credentials

18/01/2002

Free Access to Markets, Trade Liberalization, Debt Resolution Needed for Successful Economic Reform, Development Financing Preparatory Meeting Told

18/01/2002

States Parties to Anti-racism Convention Elect Nine Members to Monitoring Body

17/01/2002

Security Council Committee Established Pursuant to Resolution 1267 (1999) Concerning Afghanistan Removes Ariana Afghan Airlines from Its List

17/01/2002

Press Statement on Democratic Republic of the Congo by President of Security Council

17/01/2002

Opium Ban in Afghanistan: Important Step in Global Drug Control Efforts Says UN Office for Drug Control and Crime Prevention (odccp)

17/01/2002

Secretary-General to Visit Austria

17/01/2002

Security Council Calls for Uncondtitional Release of Remaining Prisoners of War, Citing Need for Confidence-building Between Ethiopia, Eritrea; Presidential Statement Reaffirms "Strong "Support of Council for Comprehensive Peace Agreement of De

17/01/2002

Security Council Decides UN Sierra Leone Mission Will Provide Wide-ranging Support for May Elections; Resolution 1389 (2002), Unanimously Adopted, Also Authorizes Increase in United Nations Civilian Police

17/01/2002

Security Council Continues Sanctions Against Usama Bin Laden, Al-qaida Organization, Taliban; Resolution 1390 (2002) Adopted Unanimously; Measures Include Freezing Funds, Denying Entry, Preventing Arms Supply

17/01/2002

Secretary-General Congratulates People of El Salvador on Tenth Anniversary of Peace Accords

16/01/2002

Security Council Extends Unmop Mandate Until 15 July 2002

16/01/2002

Kofi A. Annan, Generalsekret�r Der Vereinten Nationen

16/01/2002

Secretary-General Welcomes Agreement in Colombia; Urges Substantive Progress, Greater Civilian Protection

16/01/2002

Secretary-General Strongly Supports Sadc Efforts to Facilitate Free, Fair Elections in Zimbabwe

16/01/2002

Globalizations Benefits Must Be Spread as Widely as Possible, Oecd Tells Development Financing Preparatory Meeting

15/01/2002

New Ecosoc President Assumes Post Today

15/01/2002

Contribution of Human Capital to Development Will Be Focus of Economic and Social Council in 2002; Beginning Organizational Session for Coming Year, Council Elects Ivan Simonovic of Croatia as Its New President

15/01/2002

- Round-up 2001 Afghanistan, Terrorism, Africa, Continuing Middle East Violence Among Crucial Issues for Security Council in 2001; Adopts Comprehensive Anti-terrorism Strategy; Sends West Africa, Great Lakes Missions; Monitors Kosovo, East Timor Progress

15/01/2002

Secretary-General Welcomes Emphasis on Tolerance, Rule of Law, Need to Fight Terrorism in Speech by President of Pakistan; Calls on Both Sides to Reduce Tension, Enable Resumption of Dialogue

15/01/2002

Secretary-General Appeals for Further Efforts to Resolve Crisis in Colombian Peace Talks

15/01/2002

Die Monterrey Konferenz Ist Die Beste Gelegenheit, Dringend Ben�tigten Resourcen Zu Erschliessen

15/01/2002

Security Council Committee Concerning Afghanistan Deletes Bank from New Consolidated List

15/01/2002

Security Council Committee Concerning Afghanistan Issues Further Addendum to New Consolidated List

15/01/2002

New Permanent Representative of France Presents Credentials

15/01/2002

New Permanent Representative of Guinea Presents Credentials

15/01/2002

Sharp Focus Required to Achieve Tangible Results, Says Secretary-General, Opening Preparatory Meeting for Conference on Financing for Developmen; Preparatory Committee to Conclude on 25 January

15/01/2002

Preparatory Committee on Financing for Development Hears Calls for Realistic, Constructive Approach to Conference Outcome

14/01/2002

Basketball Star Dikembe Mutombo Featured in New Hiv-aids Awareness Campaign

14/01/2002

Press Statement on Afghanistan by Security Council President

14/01/2002

Secretary-General Deplores Hamas Attack Inside Israel, Destruction of Palestinian Houses in Gaza by Israeli Defence Force; Calls on Parties Not to Be Deterred from Efforts to Resume Security Cooperation

14/01/2002

Secretary-General Says Tangible Results Possible at Conference on Financing for Development If Group of 77 Creates Realistic Platform for Negotiations

11/01/2002

Entwicklungsl�nder Sind Am St�rksten Von Der Weltweiten Wirtschaftsschw�che Betroffen

11/01/2002

Press Statement on Central African Republic by Security Council President

11/01/2002

Reconciliation, Rehabilitation in Somalia Are Key Concerns, Says Secretary-General; Somalias Leaders Must Rise Above Differences and Put Interests of Peace First

11/01/2002

Secretary-General Urges Parties to Conflict in Colombia "to Make Every Possible "Effort to Resolve Current Crisis

10/01/2002

Press Statement on UN Mission in Sierra Leone by Security Council President

10/01/2002

Press Statement on Democratic Republic of Congo by Security Council President

09/01/2002

Press Statement on Guinea-bissau by Security Council President

09/01/2002

Secretary-General Highlights Regional Challenges, Potential for Cooperation, in Remarks at Inauguration of Barbados United Nations House

08/01/2002

Secretary-General to Convene First Meeting of Global Compact Advisory Council at Headquarters 8 January

08/01/2002

Chairpersons and Vice-chairpersons of Security Council Sanctions Committee Elected for 2002

08/01/2002

Secretary-General Saddened at Tragic Deaths of Six Zambian Peacekeepers in Sierra Leone

07/01/2002

New Temporary Head of the UN at Vienna Appointed

07/01/2002

Press Statement on Western Sahara Prisoners of War by Security Council President

07/01/2002

Press Statement on Report of Atomic Energy Agency by Security Council President

07/01/2002

Press Statement on Outgoing Security Council Members by Council President

04/01/2002

Secretary-General Highlights Regional Challenges, Potential for Cooperation in Remarks at Inauguration of Barbados United Nations House

03/01/2002

Die Mitglieder Der Hauptorgane Der Vereinten Nationen 2002

03/01/2002

President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in January

02/01/2002

Generalsekret�r Kofi Annan Begr�sst Einf�hrung Des Euro

02/01/2002

Secretary-General Welcomes Pakistani Law Enforcement Action as Step towards Easing Regional Tensions

28/02/2002

Secretary-General Appoints Brigita Schmögnerov� as New Executive Secretary of Economic Commission for Europe

28/02/2002

Security Council Re-Establishes Panel Investigating Liberia Sanctions, Requests Follow-up Assessment by 8 April

28/02/2002

In Resumed Debate on Middle East, Security Council Hears Reiterated Calls for Implementation of Mitchell Recommendations

28/02/2002

Afghanistan Political Progress Faster than Expected; Security Threats Remain, Under-secretary-General for Political Affairs Tells Security Council

28/02/2002

Opium Poppy Cultivation in Afghanistan at "Relatively High "Level, Survey Confirms

28/02/2002

Secretary-General Directs "Thorough "Investigation of Allegations of Abuse of Children in West African Refugee Camps

28/02/2002

Generalsekret�r Kofi A. Annan: Wir Alle Sind Verantwortlich F�r Die F�rderung Der Rechte Von Frauen; Erkl�rung Zum Internationalen Tag Der Frau, 8. M�rz 2002

28/02/2002

New Permanent Representative of Zambia Presents Credentials

27/02/2002

Third Committee Approves Four Draft Texts on Racism, Racial Discrimination, as It Concludes Work for 56th Session; Draft Supporting Establishment of Anti-discrimination Unit, Appointment of Experts by Secretary- General Approved by Vote of 137-2-2

27/02/2002

U.s. Vision for Middle East Is "Viable State of Palestine Living Alongside State of "Israel, Security Council Told; Council Suspends Meeting; Scheduled to Resume Tomorrow Evening

27/02/2002

Generalsekret�r Kofi A. Annan: Die Wasserprobleme K�nnen Ein "Katalysator F�r "Zusammenarbeit Sein; Erkl�rung Zum Internationalen Welt-wasser-tag, 22. M�rz 2002

26/02/2002

UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan Urges "Coalition for Responsible "Prosperity

26/02/2002

Abuse of Older Persons Goes Largely Unnoticed, According to Secretary-General?s Report to Be Launched Tuesday, 26 February

26/02/2002

Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Reiterates Call for Withdrawal of All Foreign Troops from Democratic Republic of Congo; Also Stresses Importance of Inter-congolese Dialogue; Requests UN Mission to Assess Strength of Rwandan Armed Groups in T

26/02/2002

Winston A. Tubman Appointed Head of Somalia Political Office

26/02/2002

Secretary-General Says Zimbabwe Elections Critical Test for Democracy in Africa

26/02/2002

Sustainable Development Summit Must Mark Break with Business as Usual, Says Secretary-General in Lecture at London School of Economics

26/02/2002

Secretary-General Calls on Parties to Angola Conflict to Agree to Immediate Ceasefire, Return to Peace Process

25/02/2002

Secretary-General, Addressing Security Council on Middle East, Palestine, Says "Outlook Is "Bleak ? but Not Irreversible; Council President Promises Further Debate on Issue

25/02/2002

Secretary-General, Expressing Regret at Breakdown of Peace Talks in Colombia, Says His Good Offices Remain at Disposal of Parties

25/02/2002

Secretary-General, Briefing Security Council, Warns of Full-fledged War in Middle East, but Says Path to Negotiating Table Still Exists

25/02/2002

UN Spokesman Reiterates Respect for Demarcation Agreement Between Yugoslavia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

25/02/2002

Secretary-General Welcomes Resumption of Inter-congolese Dialogue in Sun City

25/02/2002

Secretary-General?s Statement on Death of Daniel Pearl

20/02/2002

Se Cretary-General, at New York Awards Dinner, Praises Honourees for Using Art to Mobilize People for ?vital Job of Making Our World A Better Place?

20/02/2002

UN Outer Space Body to Hold Symposia on Remote Sensing

19/02/2002

Kampf Gegen Den Menschenschmuggel: Ein Neues Kurz-video Als Teil Einer Weltweiten Fernsehkampagne

19/02/2002

Auf Der Suche Nach Einem Kompromiss Zwischen Umweltschutz Und Wirtschaftswachstum; Der Weltgipfel Zu Nachhaltiger Entwicklung Als Einmalige Chance, Eine Nachhaltige Zukunft Zu Gestalten, Johannesburg, S�dafrika, 26. August - 4. September 2002

18/02/2002

Preparatory Committee for Financing for Development Conference Concludes Final Session with Unanimous Adoption of "Monterrey "Consensus

18/02/2002

Concluding Multilingualism Debate, Assembly Encourages Acquisition of Second Official Language; Three-part Resolution, Unanimously Adopted, Stresses Need for Recruitment on Widest Possible Geographic Basis

18/02/2002

Third Committee Considers Draft Proposals on Elimination of Racism, Racial Discrimination

18/02/2002

Environmental Study of Occupied Territories to Be Undertaken by UNEP

18/02/2002

Secretary-General Addresses International Peace Academy Seminar on "the Responsibility to "Protect

15/02/2002

Icj Rejects Belgian Arrest Warrant for Foreign Minister of Democratic Republic of Congo

15/02/2002

"Education for "All Best Investment for Development, Economic and Social Council Told

15/02/2002

Press Statement on Middle East Situation by Security Council President

15/02/2002

James T. Morris Appointed to Head World Food Programme

14/02/2002

Briefed on Situation in Angola, Council Members Call for Tighter Sanctions Against Union for the Total Liberation of Angola (unita); Plight of 4 Million Internally Displaced, Humanitarian Access to Remote Areas, Among Members? Concerns

14/02/2002

Security Council Expresses Full Support for New Special Representative for Kosovo

14/02/2002

Press Statement on Liberia by President of Security Council

14/02/2002

Secretary-General Urges Togolese Parties to Return to Lomé Agreement Consensus

14/02/2002

Environmental Policy Makers Must Provide "Coherent "Vision to Johannesburg Summit, Says Secretary-General in Message to Global Forum

13/02/2002

Deputy Secretary-General Urges Administering Powers to Move Forward towards Appropriate Arrangements for Non-self- Governing Territories; Freely Expressed Wishes of Territorial Peoples Must Be Heeded

13/02/2002

Neuer Geist Und Realistische Ziele Bestimmen Zweite Vorbereitungsrunde F�r Johannesburg-gipfel; Ausschuss-vorsitzender Legt Grundlagenpapier F�r Aktionsprogramm Vor

13/02/2002

Middle East Peace Process Badly Needs Renewal of Energy, Conviction Says Secretary-General to Palestinian Rights Committee; Urges Recommitment to Principles of Oslo, Madrid; Committee Elects Officers, Adopts 2002 Work Programme

13/02/2002

Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations Ends Two-day Debate on Need for Rapid Deployment of Peace Operations

13/02/2002

Implementation of Mitchell Recommendations, Tenet Understand- Ings Critical to Stopping "Deadly Spirit of "Violence, Secretary- General Says

12/02/2002

Under-secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Tells Special Committee Operations Must Deploy Credibly, Rapidly to Succeed; as It Begins General Debate, Committee Also Elects Officers, Adopts Agenda

12/02/2002

"Right to Play Belongs to "Everyone, Secretary-General Tells Olympic Aid Forum

12/02/2002

- Background Release at Fortieth Session, Commission for Social Development to Consider Integration of Social, Economic Policy, 11-21 February

11/02/2002

Preparatory Committee for World Summit on Sustainable Development Concludes Second Session; Adopts "Chairman?s "Paper as Negotiating Document; by Recorded Vote of 93-44-16, Approves China?s No Action Motion on Accreditation Request by Internati

11/02/2002

Redesigned Population Information Web Site Launched

08/02/2002

Preparatory Committee for World Summit on Sustainable Development Briefed on Preparations by Indonesia, South Africa

08/02/2002

High Commissioner for Refugees Briefs Security Council on Situation of World?s 21 Million Refugees; Ruud Lubbers Cautions Against "Unwarranted "Linkages Between Refugees, Terrorists Implicit in Current Anti-terrorism Measures

08/02/2002

In Presidential Statement, Council Affrims Support for Transitional Government of Burundi

07/02/2002

Progress Made on Draft UN Convention Against Corruption; First Meeting of Ad Hoc Committee Concludes in Vienna

07/02/2002

Secretary-General, Special Representative Brahimi Tell Security Council Rapid Disbursement of Funds Pledged Essential for Afghan Recovery

07/02/2002

Secretary-General Briefs Security Council on Asia Trip

07/02/2002

Greece, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Representatives Meet 5 February, Under Secretary-General?s Auspices

06/02/2002

President of Burundi Asks for Continued Security Council Assistance to End Violence, Keep Peace Process on Track; While Political Climate Has Improved, Reconstruction, Ongoing Violence Pose Major Challenges

06/02/2002

Secretary-General Stresses Need for Practical Steps to Build Partnerships, Strengthen Political Commitment to Sustainable Development

05/02/2002

Anti-corruption Coordination Meeting Concludes in Vienna

05/02/2002

Leader of 2002 Johannesburg Summit Challenges Business to Become Full Partner in Sustainable Development; World Summit Secretary-General Nitin Desai Calls on Governments and Advocates to Forge Partnerships with Corporate Sector

05/02/2002

UN Secretary-General Calls on Non-governmental Organizations to Work with Governments and Business to Tackle Poverty

05/02/2002

Speakers Highlight Urgent Need to Build on 1992 Rio Conference Commitments, as Preparatory Committee for Johannesburg Summit Concludes General Debate

05/02/2002

Johannesburg Summit, to Be Relevant, Must Address Issues Not on 1992 Rio Agenda -- Such as Globalization, Genetics -? Summit?s Preparatory Committee Told; Hears Briefing by Special Envoy for Secretary-General

05/02/2002

Proposals for Action, Key Issues Discussed in Preparatory Committee for Sustainable Development Summit

05/02/2002

Nine Cities Join for First National Car Free Day, with United Nations Support

05/02/2002

Secretary-General Appoints Jeffrey Sachs Special Adviser on Millennium Development Goals

05/02/2002

Secretary-General, in Message to World Social Forum, Says Urgent Challenges Must Be Addressed by Partnerships Among Government, Business, Civil Society

05/02/2002

Monterrey, Johannesburg Conferences Can Lead to Better Economic Future for Least Developed Countries, Secretary-General Says

05/02/2002

Secretary-General Urges Business Leaders, at "Turning-point in "History to Be "Part of the "Solution in War Against World Poverty

04/02/2002

UN Security Council to Visit Ethiopia and Eritrea

04/02/2002

UN Information and Communication Technologies Task Force Holds Second Meeting at Headquarters

04/02/2002

WHO Director-General Brundtland to Lead Ecosoc Round Table on Health, 5 February

04/02/2002

Economic and Social Council Approves Agenda for July 2002 Substantive Session; Hears Briefings on Coordination Board, "World Economic and Social Prospect "2002

04/02/2002

Issues Unresolved at Durban Anti-racism Conference Remain Contentious as Third Committee Concludes Session on Racial Intolerance; Speakers Welcome Anti-racism Unit Proposed for United Nations Human Rights Commission

04/02/2002

Finalizing Treaty Requires Agreement on "Armed "Forces, "Foreign "Occupation, Anti-terrorism Committee Told; Ad Hoc Committee Concludes Current Session

04/02/2002

President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in February

04/02/2002

Addressing Hague International Model United Nations, Secretary- General Asks Help of Youth in Implementing Millennium Goals

01/02/2002

Generalsekret�r Kofi Annan: Aufruf Zur Einhaltung Der Olympischen Waffenruhe

01/02/2002

Activities of Secretary-General in Austria, 27?31 January

01/02/2002

Poverty Eradication, Island State Vulnerability Among Issues Discussed, as Preparatory Committee for Johannesburg Summit Begins General Debate

01/02/2002

General Assembly President Calls on All States to Demonstrate Commitment to Olympic Truce; Assembly Adopts Texts on Crime Prevention, Report of Economic and Social Council

01/02/2002

Opposing Views Expressed as Third Committee Considers Final Document of Durban Conference on Racism

01/02/2002

Agreement on Comprehensive International Convention on Terrorism "Elusive, Ad Hoc Committee Is Told; Completion of Convention on Nuclear Terrorism Also Blocked by Disagreement on Treaty?s Scope

01/02/2002

Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in February 2002

01/02/2002

UNRWA Launches Emergency Appeal for West Bank and Gaza Strip

01/02/2002

Security Council Extends Mandate of United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia to 31 July 2002; Resolution 1393 (2002) Adopted Unanimously

01/02/2002

Security Council, with Wide-ranging Presidential Statement, Aims to Improve Cooperation in Peacekeeping, Conflict Prevention in Africa

01/02/2002

Security Council Highlights Issues Concerning Afghanistan, Africa, Middle East, Terrorism, in "Wrap "up Meeting for January

01/02/2002

Secretary-General Appoints Nigel Fisher as Deputy Special Representative for Humanitarian Affairs in Afghanistan

01/02/2002

Enhancing Partnerships, Finding "Commonalities Among Stakeholder Groups Among Issues Raised, as Johannesburg Summit Preparatory Committee Holds Dialogue

28/03/2002

Following Roll-call Vote, General Assembly Adopts Declaration, Programme of Action of Durban World Conference Against Racism; Also Adopts 18 Texts on Adminstrative, Budgetary Matters, Including Two Texts Limiting Cutbacks on Internet Services for Permane

28/03/2002

Assistant Secretary-General Briefs Security Council on Recent Events in Kosovo, Including Agreement on Provisional Government, Return of Albanian Prisoners; Serbias Deputy Prime Minister Says Trouble Ahead Without Progress in 2002 on Bu

28/03/2002

Secretary-General Condemns Murder of Two International Observers Near Hebron

28/03/2002

Secretary-General Congratulates Papua New Guinea on Parliamentary Endorsement of Bougainville Peace Agreement

28/03/2002

Leading Their Peoples Back from Brink Is Duty of Israeli, Palestinian Leaders, Secretary-General Tells Arab League Summit

28/03/2002

Secretary-General Condemns Suicide Bomb Attack on Israel as Morally Repugnant, Harmful to Palestinian Cause

28/03/2002

Commission on Sustainable Development Hears from Vice-president of Uganda on Land, Water Management

27/03/2002

Human Rights to Be Central to New UN Mission for Afghanistan, Deputy Secretary-General Says in Briefing to Security Council

27/03/2002

Generalsekret�r Kofi A. Annan: Appell Zur Unterst�tzung Der Friedensvision F�r Den Nahen Osten; Ansprache Vor Dem Gipfel Der Arabischen Liga in Beirut

27/03/2002

Security Council Expresses Overwhelming Support for Proposed United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan; Proposals to Extend Mandate, Theatre of Operations of International Security Force Meet with More Cautious Approval

27/03/2002

Secretary-General Distressed at Heavy Loss of Life from Afghan Earthquake

26/03/2002

-- Round-up Monterrey Conference on Development Financing Concludes; Participants Resolve to Eradicate Poverty, Achieve Sustainable Economic Growth; During Conference, Statements Made by 51 Presidents, Prime Ministers

26/03/2002

Preparatory Committee for Johannesburg World Summit on Sustainable Development Adopts Agenda, Considers Accreditation of Ngos, Intergovernmental Bodies; Committee Also Hears Reports on Recent, Related Conferences

26/03/2002

Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Attack on Church in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo

26/03/2002

Risk Comes with the Territory, but Greater Protection Is Possible, Says Secretary-General on Solidarity Day with Detained, Missing Staff

25/03/2002

Monterrey Conference on Financing for Development Hears Statements by 28 Presidents, Prime Ministers; President Fox of Mexico Opens Summit Segment; Secretary-General, Financial Heads Also Addressed Meeting

25/03/2002

Calls Heard for Increased Aid to Reduce Poverty at Monterrey Conference on Development Financing; Statements Made by 12 Presidents, Prime Ministers

25/03/2002

International Conference on Financing for Development Adopts Monterrey Consensus by Acclamation; Goal: to Eradicate Poverty, Achieve Economic Growth, Promote Sustainable Development

25/03/2002

President Bush, Chirac Announce Recent Increases in Aid at Conference on Financing for Development; Monterrey Consensus Adopted

25/03/2002

-- Background Release Preparatory Committee for Sustainable Development Summit to Hold Third Session at Headquarters, 25 March - 5 April

22/03/2002

Financing Conference Round Table Focuses on Trade, Development Policies

22/03/2002

Multidimensional Nature of Development Calls for Coherence, Speakers Stress During Round Table at Monterrey Conference

22/03/2002

Human Rights Committee Discusses Follow-up Procedures for Concluding Observations on Country Reports

22/03/2002

Future World Population Growth to Be Concentrated in Urban Areas of World; According to New Report Issued by United Nations Population Division

22/03/2002

Experts Concur: Fertility in Developing Countries May Fall Below Two-child Family Norm; UN to Incorporate Below-replacement Fertility for Developing Countries in 2002 Revision of Official UN Population Estimates, Projections

22/03/2002

"Argument in Favour of Aid Has Now Been "Won, Says Secretary General in Address to Mexican Congress

21/03/2002

Der ?altersboom": Herausforderungen Einer Demographischen Revolution

21/03/2002

Children?s Role in Peace and Security to Be Focus of Global Conference; United Nations Special Session on Children, Postponed in September, Brings World Leaders Back to New York Eight Weeks from Today

21/03/2002

Secretary-General Appoints Ibrahima Fall as His Special Representative and Head of West Africa Office

21/03/2002

Secretary-General Expresses Hope That Latest Mideast Violence Will Not Deter Parties from Seeking Political Solution

21/03/2002

Importance of Coherence in Development Policies at All Levels Emphasized by Speakers in Round Table at Financing for Development Conference

21/03/2002

Need for Coherence Between, within Development Institutions Stressed in Ministerial Round Table at Development Financing Conference

21/03/2002

Human Rights Committee Takes up Swedens Fifth Report on Compliance with International Covenant on Civil, Political Rights; Delegation Introduces National Action Plan 2002-2004; Experts Question Impact of Anti-terrorist Measures on Human Rights

20/03/2002

At Financing for Development Conference, Speakers Press for Implementation of Millennium Development Goals

20/03/2002

Concluding Resumed Session, Fifth Committee Recommends Restoration of Internet Services for Permanent Missions; Approving 12 Texts Without Vote, Committee Endorses Financing Levels for Monuc, Tribunals, but Defers Decision on Separation Age

20/03/2002

Torture, Criminal Justice Reform, Religious Freedom Among Issues Addressed as Human Rights Committee Concludes Discussion of Georgias Report

20/03/2002

Security Council Condemns Capture of Moliro by Rcd-goma; Also Calls on Government of Drc to Resume Participation in Inter-congolese Dialogue

20/03/2002

Sergei Ordzhonikidze Appointed Secretary-General of Conference on Disarmament

20/03/2002

Secretary-General, in Message to Observance by Israeli- Palestinian Families, Says Event Should Spur All to Help End "This Long Season of "Tears

19/03/2002

Financing for Development Conference Opens in Monterrey, Mexico; Objective: Mobilize Resources for Economic Growth

19/03/2002

United Nations Forum on Forests Concludes Second Session

19/03/2002

Ministers Call for Political and Financial Boost for Sustainable Forest Management at Johannesburg Summit

19/03/2002

Secretary-General Expresses Strong Support for European Union Statement on Middle East

19/03/2002

Secretary-General Concerned at Reports of Continued Fighting in Democratic Republic of Congo

19/03/2002

Secretary-General Pays Warm Tribute to Mary Robinson Following Announcement She Will Complete Term as Human Rights Commissioner in September 2002

19/03/2002

The Future of Afghan Women from An Afghan Woman?s Perspective

18/03/2002

Fifth Committee Recommends That General Assembly Authorize Only Part of Resources Needed for Follow-up to Durban Racism Conference; Approves Four Draft Texts on Financing of Special Political Missions, New Office Space at Addis Ababa

18/03/2002

Human Rights Committee to Consider Reports of Georgia, Sweden, Hungary, Gambia, 18 March ? 15 April

18/03/2002

Japanese NGO Donates $200,000 to UN Drug Control Efforts

18/03/2002

World Water Day 2002: Water for Development

18/03/2002

Security Council Extends Ethiopia/eritrea Mission Until 15 September, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1398 (2002)

18/03/2002

Security Council Committee Established Pursuant to Resolution 1267 (1999) Adds Two Entities to Its Consolidated List

18/03/2002

Generalsekret�r Kofi A. Annan: Im Vorgehen Gegen Rassismus Und Intoleranz M�ssen Neue Wege Beschritten Werden; Erkl�rung Zum Internationalen Tag F�r Die Beseitigung Der Rassendiskriminierung, 21. M�rz

18/03/2002

Fifth Committee Concludes Discussion of United Nations Financial Situation; Citing Absence of Other Sources of Interim Financing, Under-secretary- General for Management Says Cross-borrowing Likely to Continue

15/03/2002

Secretariat Presents Final Expenditures of Some $2.56 Billion for 2000-2001 Biennium; Group of 77 and China Introduce Draft Text Requesting Restoration of Conference Services, Mission Internet

15/03/2002

- Background Release Human Rights Committee to Consider Reports of Georgia, Sweden, Hungary, Gambia, 18 March - 15 April

15/03/2002

- Round-up of Session United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs Concludes Forty-fifth Session in Vienna, 11 ? 15 March 2002

15/03/2002

Secretary-General, Following Decision in Lockerbie Trial Appeal, Says Families Can Perhaps Now Close "Tragic "Chapter

15/03/2002

- Background Release First International Conference on Financing for Development to Be Held in Monterrey, 18 - 22 March; Trade Liberalization, External Debt, Development Assistance, Private Investment Among Key Issues to Be Addressed

15/03/2002

Global Conference to Focus on Key Role Investment in Children Can Play in Promoting Peace, Security; United Nations Special Session on Children, Postponed in September, Brings World Leaders Back to New York Eight Weeks from Today

15/03/2002

Transcript of Press Conference by Deputy Secretary-General Louise Fréchette on United Nations Reform, at Headquarters, 6 March

14/03/2002

New Permanent Representative of Cape Verde Presents Credentials

14/03/2002

General Assembly Urges Finalization of International Certification Scheme for Rough Diamonds; Success of "Kimberley "Process A Matter of Life and Death for Southern Africa, Says Botswana as Assembly Adopts Text on Conflict Diamonds

14/03/2002

Financial Situation in 2001 "Overall "Better, Says Under-secretary- General for Management; but Significant Remaining Arrears, Depleted Reserves Could Cause Serious Cash Difficulties in Future, Fifth Committee Told

14/03/2002

Under-secretary-General Briefs Security Council on Develop- Ments in Afghanistan, Including Women?s Day Observance, Challenges to Interim Administration

14/03/2002

Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan; New York, UN Headquarters, 13 March

14/03/2002

Financing for Development and Eastern Europe: Recipients or Donors? Background Note by UNDP Regional Support Centre, Bratislava, for 14 March 2002 Press Briefing at Vienna International Centre

14/03/2002

Financing for Development and Eastern Europe: Recipients or Donors? Statement of Mr. Ben Slay, Director, UNDP Regional Support Centre, Bratislava to Journalists at A Press Briefing Held at the Vienna International Centre This Morning

14/03/2002

Financing for Development and Eastern Europe: Recipients or Donors? Fact Sheet by UNDP, Regional Support Centre, Bratislava for 14 March 2002 Press Briefing at Vienna International Centre -- Questions and Answers

13/03/2002

United Nations Finance for Development Conference Attracting Wide International Participation; Fifty Heads of State Expected for Summit Segment in Monterrey

13/03/2002

Outer Space Scientific and Technical Subcommittee Concludes Thirty-ninth Session in Vienna; Discusses Implementation of Unispace Iii Recommendations, Natural Disaster Management and Space Debris

13/03/2002

"You Can Still Lead Your Peoples Away from "Disaster, Says Secretary-General, Addressing Palestinian, Israeli Leaders in Security Council Statement; Appeals for Arab World Unity Behind "Vision for "Peace Provided by Initiative of Crow

13/03/2002

Sicherheitsrat Fordert Sofortigen Gewaltverzicht Im Nahen Osten; Resolution 1397 (2002) Mit 14 Stimmen Und Einer Enthaltung Angenommen Rat Bekr�ftigt Vision Von Zwei Staaten - Israel Und Pal�stina

13/03/2002

Generalsekret�r Kofi A. Annan: Pal�stinenser Und Israeli M�ssen Ihre V�lker Aus Der Katastrophe Herausf�

12/03/2002

UN and India to Hold Workshop on the Use of Cospas-sarsat Satellite Search and Rescue System in Bangalore, 18 ? 22 March 2002

12/03/2002

Wide Support Expressed in Security Council for Proposed Peace, Reconciliation Conference on Somalia in Nairobi in April; However, Council Cautioned to Be Realistic About Outcome

12/03/2002

"Digital "Bridges Must Be Built to Billions of People in Extreme Poverty Says Secretary-General, in Message to Internet Meeting in Ghana

12/03/2002

Assembly Agrees to Include G-77 and China, European Union on Speaker?s List in Summit Segment of Conference on Financing for Development; Several Speakers Stress That "Gentleman?s "Agreement by Assembly Does Not Constitute Precedent

11/03/2002

Proposed Extension of Retirement Age for Staff Hired Before 1990 Raises Questions, Reservations from Some Delegations; Fifth Committee Adopts 2 Draft Resolutions, One on Arrears of Former Yugoslavia, Another on Geneva Common Services

11/03/2002

Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations Concludes Session, Adopts Reports Recommending Enhanced UN Capacity for Peacekeeping

11/03/2002

Donor Countries Support UNODC Efforts in Afghanistan

11/03/2002

Efforts to Restore Donors? Confidence Is Stressed by Interim Chief of UN Drug Control Programme in Speech to Opening Session of UN Drug Commission

11/03/2002

Secretary-General Names Anwarul Chowdhury High Representative for Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries, Small Island Developing States

11/03/2002

Secretary-General, at Observance of International Women?s Day, Stresses That Afghan Women "Still Need Concrete "Help

08/03/2002

Uno-Generalsekret�r Ernennt Antonio Maria Costa Zum Generaldirektor Des Uno-sitzes in Wien Und Zum Exekutivdirektor Des Drogenkontroll- Und Kriminalit�tsverh�tungs-b�ros; Costa Ist Gegenw�rtig Generalsekret�r Der Europ�ischen Bank F�r Wiederaufbau Und En

08/03/2002

Fifth Committee Begins Consideration of Human Resources Management of United Nations

08/03/2002

Neglecting Preventive Action "A Recipe for "Disaster, Secretary-General Tells Council on Foreign Relations

08/03/2002

Secretary-General, in Advance of Zimbabwe?s Weekend Presidential Elections Urges People to Vote Without Fear, in Knowledge Ballot Is Secret

07/03/2002

New Permanent Representative of China Presents Credentials

07/03/2002

New Permanent Representative of Korea Presents Credentials

07/03/2002

New Permanent Representative of New Zealand Presents Credentials

07/03/2002

Group of 77 and China Urge Immediate Withdrawal of Conference Service Cutbacks Announced by Secretariat

07/03/2002

Central Asian Countries Meet to Strengthen Legal Cooperation in Fight Against Organized Crime and Illicit Drug Trafficking; Almaty, Kazakhstan, 5-7 March 2002

07/03/2002

Information for Media: International Conference on Financing for Development, Monterrey, 18 - 22 March

07/03/2002

Eritrea, Ethiopia Should Refrain from Any Unilateral Action That Could Destabilize Situation, Security Council Told; Council Also Hears Calls for Release of Prisoners, Demining Activities to Facilitate Work of Boundary Commission

06/03/2002

Fifth Committee Maintains Focus on Oversight Issues, Including Allegations of Misconduct, Mismanagement; Speakers Question Mandate, Prerogatives of Office of Internal Oversight Services

06/03/2002

Security Council Welcomes European Union Offer to Provide Police Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina from 1 January 2003; Resolution 1396 (2002) Adopted Unanimously

06/03/2002

Bosnia and Herzegovina Mission on Track to Completing Core Mandate in 2002 Secretary-General Tells Security Council

06/03/2002

Sustainability Not "A Pious "Invocation but A "Call to Concrete "Action Secretary-General Tells European Forum for Sustainable Development

06/03/2002

At Opening of Nobel Peace Prize Centennial Exhibition, Secretary-General Reflects on "How Humankind?s Understanding of Peace Has "Grown

06/03/2002

"Often the Only Choice We Can Make Is the Choice of Whom We Disappoint "Most Secretary-General Tells First Annual Meeting of Dpa Field Presences

05/03/2002

Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination to Meet at Palais Des Nations 4-22 March; Reports of Austria, Belgium, Costa Rica, Croatia, Denmark, Jamaica, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Moldova, Qatar, Switzerland to Be Examined

05/03/2002

Secretary-General Delighted at Swiss Vote in Favour of United Nations Membership

05/03/2002

Violence Between Israelis, Palestinians Must Be Halted, Secretary-General Says

05/03/2002

Fifth Committee Considers Six Reports by Office of Internal Oversight, Including Issue of Refugee Smuggling at Nairobi Office; Beginning Resumed Session, Scheduled for 4-15 March, Committee Also Hears Reports on Other Outstanding Issues

05/03/2002

UN Population Fund Airlifts Equipment and Supplies for Afghan Maternal Hospitals and Women?s Ministry

04/03/2002

"We Need to Recognize That All Politics -- in Our Era -- Is "Global, Deputy Secretary-General Says in Address to Dickinson College; in Struggle Against Terrorism, There Is No Alternative to International Cooperation, She States

04/03/2002

Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in March 2002

04/03/2002

Generalsekret�r Kofi Annan: "Gute Nachricht F�r Das Kosovo"; Stellungnahme Zur Unterzeichnung Des Abkommens �ber Regierung Und Pr�sidenten Im Kosovo

04/03/2002

Kosovo Provisional Self Government Formed

04/03/2002

Commission on Status of Women to Meet from 4 to 15 March; Main Themes Concern Poverty, Environment, Natural Disasters

01/03/2002

United Nations Releases New Statistics on Population Ageing

01/03/2002

Security Council Extends Minurso?s Mandate to 30 April 2002; Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1349 (2002), Members Decide to Study Secretary-General?s ?four Options? for Territory?s Future

01/03/2002

Secretary-General Calls on Israeli Defence Force to Withdraw from Palestinian Refugee Camps; Implores Both Sides to Refrain from Actions Endangering Civilians

01/03/2002

"Noble "Mission of Peace-building Complex, Long Term and Delicate, Says Secretary-General in Address to Germany?s Bundestag

30/04/2002

New Permanent Representative of Senegal Presents Credentials

30/04/2002

Deputy Secretary-General Addresses Annual Canadian Bar Association Meeting

30/04/2002

Economic and Social Council Selects Members of 20 Subsidiary Bodies; United States Among Those Elected to Commission on Human Rights

30/04/2002

World Press Freedom Day to Be Observed at Headquarters on 2 May; Panel of Journalists to Discuss "Covering the War on Global "Terror

30/04/2002

Speakers Express Strong Support for East Timor Follow-on Mission, as Security Council Concludes Debate

30/04/2002

Generalsekret�r Kofi Annan, Hochkommissarin F�r Menschenrechte Mary Robinson, Unesco-Generaldirektor Ko�chiro Matsuura: Freie Und Unabh�ngige Be- Richterstattung Ist Wichtigster Beitrag Der Medien Zur Terror- Ismusbek�mpfung; Gemeinsame Erkl�rung Zum Wel

29/04/2002

Proposals, Recommendations of Special Committee on Peacekeeping Endorsed in Draft Text Approved by Fourth Committee

29/04/2002

Commission on Human Rights Concludes Fifty-eighth Session; Appoints Special Rapporteur on Right to Health; Establishes Working Groups on Durban Declaration, Discrimination Faced by African Diaspora

29/04/2002

United Nations Member States Poised to Endorse Wide-ranging Goals for Children; Global Effort to Reduce Mortality, AIDS, Exploitation, and Poverty Among Children

29/04/2002

Press Statement on Middle East by Security Council President

29/04/2002

Secretary-General Calls for Security Council Approval of New Follow-on Mission in East Timor; Council Hears 23 Speakers; Suspended Meeting to Continue Next Week

29/04/2002

Press Statement by Security Council President on East Timor

29/04/2002

Presseerkl�rung Des Pr�sidenten Des Sicherheitsrats Zum Nahen Osten

29/04/2002

Secretary-General Appoints Patricia Durrant of Jamaica as United Nations Ombudsman

29/04/2002

United Nations Joint Statement on Global Compact by Secretary-General and President of International Organization of Employers (ioe)

29/04/2002

International Community Will Still Have Crucial Role in Helping East Timorese to Consolidate New Institutions, Secretary-General Tells Security Council

29/04/2002

Secretary-General, on Sixteenth Anniversary of Chernobyl Accident, Indicates Shift in UN Assistance towards Long-term Development

29/04/2002

Discussions Conclude Between UN, Israel on Fact-finding Team; Israeli Cabinet to Take Formal Decision 28 April

26/04/2002

Security Council Sanctions Committee Adds New Individuals and Entities to Its Consolidated List

26/04/2002

Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights to Hold Twenty-eighth Session from 29 April to 17 May; Committee Scheduled to Consider Efforts of Czech Republic, Ireland, Benin, United Kingdom, Trinidad and Tobago

26/04/2002

Committee Against Torture to Hold Twenty-eighth Session in Geneva, from 29 April to 17 May; Panel Scheduled to Consider Reports from Sweden, Uzbekistan, Denmark, Venezuela, Norway, Luxembourg, Saudi Arabia, Russian Federation

26/04/2002

Under-secretary-General Prendergast Briefs Security Council on Afghanistan, Says Recent Progress Encouraging, but by No Means Assured; Security Challenges Remain, Substantial Financial Assistance Still Required; Interim Minister for Women Says Little Aid

26/04/2002

Africa?s "New Spirit of Democratic "Empowerment, Continent?s Sobering Challenges Highlighted by Secretary-General in A Ddress at Harvard?s Kennedy School

26/04/2002

Secretary-General Praises Central African Advisory Committee?s Tireless Efforts for Peace, in Message to Kinshasa Ministerial Meeting

26/04/2002

Secretary-General, Accepting Report on Challenges of Future Peace Operations, Says Tomorrow?s Tests Will Require Deeper, More Consistent Collaboration

25/04/2002

Delegations Say Reorientation Process Should Not Seek to Reduce Information Department?s Activities, Funding; Committee on Information Concludes General Debate

25/04/2002

Committee on Information Discusses UN Web Site Language Parity, Information Support for Peacekeeping Operations

25/04/2002

Press Statement on Middle East by Security Council President

25/04/2002

Security Council, Following Briefing by Special Representative for Kosovo, Welcomes Progress, Reaffirms Importance of Rule of Law; Presidential Statement Also Condemns 8 April Attack in Mitrovica; Council Hears from Serbia?s Deputy Prime Minister, 18 Oth

25/04/2002

Tokyo Inter-parliamentary Drug Control Conference Focuses on Synthetic Stimulants, Afghan Drug Problem

25/04/2002

United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Concludes Eleventh Session in Vienna, 16 - 25 April 2002

24/04/2002

Israeli Military Prevents 75 Tonnes of Humanitarian Aid Reaching Qalqilya

24/04/2002

UN Must Play Greater Role in Bridging "Digital "Divide, Committee on Information Told as Debate Continues

24/04/2002

Speakers in Information Committee Debate Roles of Department, External Media in Promoting UN Concerns

24/04/2002

Secretary-General?s Special Adviser Briefs Security Council on Angola; Says Recent Agreement Creates Brighter Prospects for Lasting Peace; Describes Factors Necessary for Making Peace Process Irreversible

24/04/2002

"Scaled-up Approach to AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria Can Save "Lives, Secretary-General Tells Global Fund Board Meeting

23/04/2002

Monterrey Conference Gives Timely Life to Quest for Development Cooperation Says Secretary-General, as Ecosoc Meets with Bretton Woods Institutions

23/04/2002

Secretary-General Says "Monterrey "Consensus Must Now Be Meaningfully Implemented, in Address to Ecosoc Meeting with Bretton Woods Institutions

23/04/2002

Kreativit�t Herausfordern; Der Internationale ?tag Des Geistigen "Eigentums Wird Am 26. April Begangen

23/04/2002

Hard Choices, Decisions Must Be Made to Achieve Greater Effectiveness, DPI Head Tells Committee on Information; Committee Begins Twenty-fourth Session Scheduled to End on 2 May

23/04/2002

Secretary-General Reiterates Full Confidence in Middle East Special Coordinator Following Public Criticism by Israeli Government

23/04/2002

Secretary-General Says "Monterrey "Consensus Must Now Be Meaningfully Implemented, in Address to Ecosoc Meeting with Bretton Woods Institutions

23/04/2002

Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at Headquarters, 22 April

22/04/2002

Ngos Urge Secretary-General to Visit Occupied Palestinian Territory; Plan of Action Holds Israel Responsible for Reparations to Palestinians

22/04/2002

Record Number of Children to Be Official Delegates at Upcoming UN Special Session; Unique Conference Between World Leaders, Children and Non-governmental Organizations to Be Held at Headquarters from 8-10 May

22/04/2002

Secretary-General Addresses Preparatory Commission for International Criminal Court as It Concludes Ninth Session

22/04/2002

Reorientation of Department of Public Information Focus, as Committee on Information Meets 22 April ? 2 May

22/04/2002

Security Council, Taking up Middle East Situation, Hears Discussion of Proposal by Secretary-General for Deployment of Multinational Force

22/04/2002

Secretary-General?s Proposal for Middle East Multinational Force Focus of Speakers, as Security Council Concludes Debate

22/04/2002

Security Council Stresses Urgent Need for Humanitarian Access to Palestinians, Welcomes Fact-finding Team to Examine Events at Jenin Refugee Camp; Resolution 1405 (2002) Adopted Unanimously

22/04/2002

Secretary-General to Address Board of Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

22/04/2002

Secretary-General Names Lena Sundh (sweden) Deputy Special Representative for Democratic Republic of Congo

22/04/2002

Rapid Entry Into Force of International Criminal Court Statute "A Great Victory for Justice, and for World "Order, Secretary- General Says

22/04/2002

Number of Countries in Southern Africa Will Require Significant Increase in Humanitarian Assistance in 2002, Inter-agency Standing Committee Says

22/04/2002

First-ever Global Guidelines Adopted on Genetic Resourses; Biodiversity Conference Will Also Act on Forests, Invasive Species

19/04/2002

"Tangible Peace "Dividend Already in Place in Afghanistan, UNDP Administrator Tells Participants at Special Briefing

19/04/2002

"Tangible Peace "Dividend Already in Place in Afghanistan, UNDP Administrator Tells Participants at Special Briefing

19/04/2002

International Meeting in Support of Middle East Peace Approves Nicosia Declaration; Speakers at Closing Meeting Stress Urgency of Ending Israeli Occupation, Establishing Palestinian State as Key to Peace in Region

19/04/2002

Declaration, Issued at Close of Nicosia Meeting, States Israeli Occupation Core of Conflict

19/04/2002

Continued UN Concern at Gaza Food Shortages

19/04/2002

Security Council, Welcoming Angola Ceasefire, Extends Mandate of Sanctions Monitoring Mechanism Until 19 October; Resolution 1404 (2002) Adopted Unanimously

19/04/2002

Secretary-General to Address Board of Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria

19/04/2002

Tom K�nigs (deutschland) Wird Sonderbeauftragter Des General- Sekret�rs in Guatemala; K�nigs L�st Landsmann Gerd Merrem Auch Als Leiter Der Uno-�berpr�fungsmission in Guatemala (minugua) Ab

18/04/2002

No Country Alone Can Successfully Fight International Crime, Executive Director Designate of the UN Office for Drug Control and Crime Prevention Tells Crime Commission

18/04/2002

Programme Network Institutes Workshop; Criminal Justice Reform: Lessons Learned Community Involvement and Restorative Justice

18/04/2002

Global Warming Triggers Glacial Lakes Flood Threat; Himalayan Mountain Lakes at High Risk of Bursting Banks, with Devastating Consequences for People and Property

18/04/2002

Panellists Examine International Efforts to Contain Middle East Crisis, Resume Dialogue

18/04/2002

UNEP Convention on Biological Diversity; Governments to Advance Work on Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

18/04/2002

Latest Economic Report on Africa to Be Released in May

17/04/2002

Secretary-General, Addressing International Meeting in Support of Mideast Peace, Suggests "Third-party "Mechanisms May Be Vital in Defusing Crisis

17/04/2002

Food Crisis Threatens Several Countries in Southern Africa

17/04/2002

United Nations Meeting on Question of Palestine Opens in Nicosia; Secretary-General Says Leaders Must Bring Their People Back from Edge of Abyss

17/04/2002

Nicosia Meeting Reviews Situation in Occupied Territories Since September 2000; Israeli Courts Cite Security Considerations as Reason for Human Rights Violations by Israeli Soldiers

17/04/2002

Special Coordinator for Middle East Peace Process Calls Situation in Jenin Camp "Appalling

17/04/2002

UN Relief Mission to Jenin Refugee Camp Reveals Monumental Destruction

16/04/2002

Reform of the Criminal Justice System to Be the Focus of UN Crime Commission Meeting; 40-member Body to Hold Eleventh Session in Vienna from 16 to 25 April 2002

16/04/2002

Preparatory Committee for International Criminal Court Hears of Final Arrangements for Court?s Operation; Financial Commitments Announced Will Cover Half Costs of Assembly of States Parties

16/04/2002

Secretary-General to Recognize Primatologist, Environmentalist Jane Goodall as Messenger of Peace

16/04/2002

Food Insecurity, Malnutrition on Rise Among Palestinians in West Bank, Gaza Strip

16/04/2002

Security Council, Briefed by Chairman of Counter-terrorism Committee, Stresses Need for All States to Reort on Anti- Terrorism Efforts; Committee Monitors Implementation of Resolution 1373 (2001), Which Contains Wide-ranging Steps to Combat International

16/04/2002

Secretary-General Addresses African Heads of State on Partnership for Financing Africa?s Growth

16/04/2002

In Phone Call to President Ch�vez of Venezuela, Secretary- General Welcomes Ongoing Restitution of Constitutional Order

15/04/2002

Secretary-General Appoints Tuliameni Kalomoh of Namibia as New Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs

15/04/2002

Secretary-General Condemns Suicide Bomb Attack in Jerusalem; Calls on Parties to Cooperate with United States Secretary of State Mission

15/04/2002

Secretary-General to Commission on Human Rights: Human Rights Must Not Be Sacrificed to Counter-terrorism

15/04/2002

Speakers at Ageing Assembly in Madrid Address Issues of International Solidarity, Women and Consequences of Conflict

15/04/2002

Main Committee Recommends Adoption of Draft Plan of Action and Political Declaration to Plenary of Second World Assembly on Ageing

15/04/2002

- Round-up Second World Assembly on Ageing Adopts Madrid International Plan of Action and Political Declaration; Governments Affirm Concept of Society for All Ages

15/04/2002

African Governments Respond to Increasing Illicit Drug Trafficking and Abuse; Ministerial Meeting to Map Out Drug Control Strategy

15/04/2002

Outer Space Legal Subcommittee Concludes Forty-first Session in Vienna, 2-12 April 2002; Endorses Conclusions on the Concept of the "Launching "State

12/04/2002

Condition of Elderly in Palestinian Occupied Territories, Countries in Economic Transition Among Issues Raised in Ageing Assembly

12/04/2002

Main Committee Hears Call for Special Rapporteur, Importance of Implementing Plan of Action at Ageing Assembly, Madrid

12/04/2002

Speakers Urge International Support for Ageing Plans at Madrid Assembly; Rights-based Approach, Gender Issues Also Stressed

12/04/2002

General Assembly President Says Permanent International Criminal Court Will Provide Much Stronger Deterrence than Ad Hoc Tribunals

12/04/2002

High Commissioner for Human Rights Welcomes Sixtieth Ratification of Statute of International Criminal Court

12/04/2002

Internationaler Strafgerichtshof Tritt Am 1. Juli in Kraft; 66 Staaten Haben Das Statut Ratifiziert - Sechs Mehr Als F�r Das Inkrafttreten Erforderlich

11/04/2002

UN International Meeting to Support Middle East Peace to Convene in Nicosia, Cyprus, 16 - 17 April; NGO Meeting in Solidarity with Palestinian People to Take Place on 18 April

11/04/2002

Catastrophic Conditions in Jenin Camp as Israel Makes Mass Arrests at Training Centre; Camp Residents in Nablus Area Asked to Leave Shelters, Large-scale Israeli Military Operation Under Way in Camp

11/04/2002

Security Council Expresses Support for Joint Statement on Middle East Issued Today by UN, United States, Russian Federation, European Union

11/04/2002

Secretary-General Urges Business, Labour Organizations, Civil Society to Maintain Momentum of Global Compact

11/04/2002

Inter- Generational Solidarity Among Themes Raised as Ageing Assembly Continues in Madrid; Speakers Describe Important Role of National Action Plans

11/04/2002

Difficult Situation of Africa and Countries in Conflict in Support of Older People Highlighted at Ageing Assembly in Madrid

10/04/2002

Basketball Stars Join the UN to Promote Cooperation and Understanding Between Greek and Turkish Youths; the UN, Nba, the Turkish and Hellenic Basketball Federations, and Fiba Come Together for the Second Annual Basketball Without Borders Camp

10/04/2002

International Criminal Court to Be Established

10/04/2002

Older People?s Voices Need to Be Heard to Reduce Poverty, New Publication Shows

10/04/2002

Council Hears Renewed Calls for Implementation of Its Resolutions, Dispatch of International Monitoring Force to Middle East; in View of Israeli "Disregard of Its Demands, Several Speakers Assert That Councils Credibility Is "in the

10/04/2002

At Best, Cities Serve as Models of Democracy, Diversity, Multicultural Living, Secretary-General Says; "More than Half of Humankind Live in "Cities, He Adds

10/04/2002

"Quest for Development Has Reached A Turning "Point, Secretary-General Tells Audience in Alcal�, Spain

10/04/2002

Ensuring Full and Rightful Role of Older Persons in Society, Sustaining Social Protection Systems Stressed on Second Day of Ageing Assembly, Madrid; ILO and WHO Stress Scope for Making Needed Changes in Care Systems

10/04/2002

Speakers Stress Need to Reinforce Traditional Family Support for Elderly, More Aid in Afternoon Plenary at Ageing Assembly in Madrid; Positive Image of Ageing Urged to Ensure Society for All

09/04/2002

General Assembly President Urges Participants at Madrid Conference on Ageing to Work for Early Implementation of International Plan of Action

09/04/2002

International Criminal Court on Verge of Becoming Reality; Ratification Ceremony to Take Place on 11 April, Preparatory Commission Told; Preparatory Meeting for Court Begins Two-week Session

09/04/2002

Treaty on Suppression of Financing of Terrorism Comes Into Force

09/04/2002

Un: "End the Horror in the "Camps

09/04/2002

Presseerkl�rung Des Pr�sidenten Des Sicherheitsrats Zum Nahen Osten

09/04/2002

Security Council Meets Again on Middle East, at Request of Arab Group, with Speakers Demanding Implementation of Recent Resolutions; Many Stress Need for Deployment of International Observer Force, Highlight Danger of Attacks Across "Blue "Line

09/04/2002

Secretary-General Stresses Challenge of Building A Society Fit for People of All Ages, in Address to Second World Assembly on Ageing, Madrid

09/04/2002

With Ageing of Global Population, Says Secretary-General, "There Is No Time to "Lose in Preparing Future

09/04/2002

UN Secretary-General, Opening Second World Assembly on Ageing in Madrid, Urges Plan of Action to Build A Society for All Ages; "Group of "77 and China Call for New Body Devoted to Issues of Ageing

09/04/2002

Role of Older People, Fighting Poverty and Suppport for Families Among Themes Stressed at Ageing Assembly, Madrid; Issues of Ageing Must Be in Mainstream of Global Agenda, Says Ecosoc President

09/04/2002

Statement by Bureau of Committee on Exercise of Inalienable Rights of Palestinian People

09/04/2002

UN Bodies Address Ageing Assembly?s Main Committee

08/04/2002

Preparatory Committee for Sustainable Development Summit Concludes Third Session; Final Session Will Be Held in Bali, Indonesia, 27 May-7 June; Votes to Take No Action on Accreditation for Tibet Justice Center

08/04/2002

Human Rights Committee Concludes Work of Seventy-fourth Session "the Most Productive in "History, Say Experts; Reports of Gambia, Viet Nam, New Zealand, Yemen, Republic of Moldova to Be Considered at Seventy-fifth Session

08/04/2002

UN Drug Control Body Welcomes Drug Eradication Decree by Afghan Interim Administration

05/04/2002

"Development Cannot Be Imposed from Outside"; Homegrown Strategy Is Needed, Deputy Secretary-General Says

05/04/2002

"Regular Physical Activity Is One of Easiest Ways to Improve and Maintain "Health, Says General Assembly President, in World Health Day Message

05/04/2002

Human Rights Committee Hears Annual Progress Report Concerning Individual Claims of Human Rights Violations

05/04/2002

Human Rights Committee Considers Establishing Task Forces to Streamline Work

05/04/2002

Real Time Internet Coverage of Second World Assembly on Ageing

05/04/2002

Situation in Jenin Camp Alarming, Other Refugee Camps Targeted; Widespread Destruction and Loss of Life Reported; Whereabouts of UNRWA Staff Member Arrested Two Days Ago by Israeli Soldiers Remains Unknown

05/04/2002

On Last Day of 10-year Tenure, Executive Director of World Food Programme Briefs Council on Role of Food Aid in Conflict Settlement

05/04/2002

Security Council Reiterates Call for Mideast Ceasefire, Israeli Withdrawal; Welcomes Mission of United States Secretary of State; Resolution 1403 (2002) Adopted Unanimously

05/04/2002

Kamalesh Sharma, Special Representative-designate of Secretary-General for East Timor

05/04/2002

Secretary-General Condemns Hezbollah Assault on UN Observers in South Lebanon

05/04/2002

Secretary-General Welcomes Gift from Germany of Piece of Berlin Wall

05/04/2002

Global Reporting Initiative Will Foster Corporate Transparency, Accountability Says Secretary-General in Message to Official Inauguration

05/04/2002

"Third Party Mediation Is Needed More than "Ever, Secretary- General Says in Statement to Security Council Meeting on Mideast; Welcomes Mission by United States Secretary Powell, as Parties Unable, on Their Own, to Find Way Out of Current Situa

04/04/2002

Fifty-eight Speakers Address Security Council in Day-long Middle East Debate; Stress Need to Implement Councils Call for Ceasefire, Israeli Withdrawal; Meeting Then Suspends for Consultations on Draft Resolution

04/04/2002

Palestine Relief and Works Agency Warns of Humanitarian Crisis in West Bank Cities, Towns, Refugee Camps

04/04/2002

DPI Launches United Nations News Service by E-mail; UN News Centre Web Site Is Upgraded

03/04/2002

Human Rights Committee Briefed on Outcome of Durban World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination; Committee Also Hears Results of November 2001 Madrid Conference on Education in Relation to Freedom of Religion

03/04/2002

UN Expresses Deep Concern at Worsening Humanitarian Situation in West Bank

02/04/2002

Sustainable Development Summit Preparatory Committee Hears Report on Recent Environment Ministers Meeting in Cartagena

02/04/2002

UN and Usa to Hold Third Regional Workshop on "the Use and Applications of Global Navigation Satellite "Systems (gnss); Santiago, Chile, 1-5 April 2002

02/04/2002

Outer Space Legal Subcommittee to Hold Forty-first Session in Vienna, 2-12 April 2002; to Discuss Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment and the Concept of the "Launching "State

02/04/2002

-- Background Release Commission on Population and Development to Meet from 1-5 April; Theme: Reproductive Rights, Health with Special Reference to HIV/AIDS

02/04/2002

Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Welcomes Communiqué by Angolan Government Noting Intention to Cease All Offensive Movements; Council Calls on Unita to Show It Shares Similar Position

02/04/2002

Security Council Extends UN Mission in Sierra Leone Until 30 September; Urges Restoration of Civil Authority, Public Services; Resolution 1400 (2002) Adopted Unanimously

02/04/2002

Security Council Endorses Establishment of UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan for Initial 12-month-period; Resolution 1401 (2002) Adopted Unanimously

02/04/2002

Security Council Supporting Incremental UN Approach to Peace-building in Somalia, Endorses Working Mission to Region

02/04/2002

Security Council Committee Concerning Sierra Leone Adopts Revised Consolidated Guidelines for Its Work

02/04/2002

Security Council Calls on Both Middle East Parties to Move Immediately to Meaningful Ceasefire; Resolution 1402 (2002) Adopted by Vote of 14 in Favour to None Against

02/04/2002

Secretary-General Says Yesterdays Mideast Bombing "Greatly Damages Palestinian "Cause

02/04/2002

Generalsekret�r Kofi A. Annan: Bewegung - Ein Wichtiger Beitrag Zur Gesunden Lebensweise; Erkl�rung Zum Weltgesundheitstag, 7. April 2002

02/04/2002

Secretary-General Deeplu Alarmed by Rapidly Escalating Violence in Middle East; Call on Prime Minister Sharon, Chairman Arafat to Exercise Responsible Leadership

02/04/2002

Zinni Ceasefire Proposals Should Be Accepted by Palestinians; Israel Should Halt Assault on Palestinian Authority, Secretary-General Tells Security Council

02/04/2002

-- Background Release Second World Assembly on Ageing to Convene in Madrid, 8-12 April; Objectives: to Promote A Society for All Ages, Respond to Challenges of Population Ageing

31/05/2002

Security Council Extends Force Monitoring Israel-syria Disengagement Until 31 December, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1415 (20020

31/05/2002

UN Institute for Training and Research, Intel Corporation Partners in Initiative to Bridge Digital Divide

31/05/2002

Wiener Symposium Zum Uno-beitrag Im Kampf Gegen Den Internationalen Terrorismus

30/05/2002

Press Release by Security Council Committee Established Pursuant to Resolution 751 (1992)

30/05/2002

Press Statement by Security Council President on Eritrea and Ethiopia

30/05/2002

Final Negotiations for Johannesburg Summit Open in Bali; Outcome Will Determine Action for Sustainable Future

29/05/2002

UN, Welcoming Colombia’s Elections, Will Examine ’with Care and ’Interest President-elect’s Proposals for UN Role in New Peace Efforts

29/05/2002

Antonio Maria Costa, Director General of UN Office at Vienna, Executive Director of Drug Control and Crime Prevention Office

29/05/2002

Antonio Maria Costa, Exekutivdirektor Des B�ros Der Vereinten Nationen F�r Drogenkontrolle Und Verbrechensbverh�tung (odccp); Ausz�ge Aus Den Letzten Stellungnahmen

27/05/2002

’You Have Home at the United ’Nations Says Secretary-General, as Indigenous Forum Concludes First Session

27/05/2002

Secretary-General Appoints Nafis Sadik of Pakistan as His Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Asia

27/05/2002

Security Council Condemns Recent Killing in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo; Council Also Reiterates Demand for Demilitarization of Kisangani; Asks Secretary-General to Weigh Possibility of Increased Monuc Deployment in City

27/05/2002

Security Council Deplores Kosovo Assembly’s Resolution Concernin

27/05/2002

Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Concludes Historic First Session; Secretary-General Says World’s Indigenous Peoples ’Have A ’Home at Un; Report to Economic and Social Council Recommend Establishment of Forum Secretariat in New York

24/05/2002

Secretary-General Concerned by Rising Tension Between India, Pakistan

24/05/2002

Secretary-General Appoints Heidi Tagliavini of Switzerland as Special Representative for Georgia, Head of Unomig

24/05/2002

Press Statement on Kosovo by President of Security Council

24/05/2002

Security Council Recommends East Timor?s Admission to United Nations

24/05/2002

Security Council Extends Afghanistan Security Force for Six Months, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1413 (2002); Under-secretary-General for Political Affairs Briefs Council on Progress towards Emergency Loya Jirga

24/05/2002

Speakers in Fifth Committee Concerned That Request for Additional Resources Could Imply Steep Increases in 2002-2003 Budget

23/05/2002

Security Council Refers East Timor?s Application for UN Membership to Admission Committee

23/05/2002

In Presidential Statement, Security Council Welcomes Sierra Leone Elections, Calls on Political Parties to Strengthen Democracy, Assure Peace

23/05/2002

Press Statement on Kosovo by President of Security Council

23/05/2002

Security Council Holds Day-long Debate on Conflict Prevention, Resolution in Africa; Chair of Recently Established Ad Hoc Working Group Briefs Council

23/05/2002

Secretariat Proposes Budgets of $318 Million, $604 Million for East Timor, Democratic Republic of Congo Missions

23/05/2002

General Assembly Invites East Timor to Participate -- Without Vote -- in Sustainable Development Summit, Preparatory Process; Also Endorses Continued Review of Peacekeeping Operations by Special Political Committee

23/05/2002

New Permanent Representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina Presents Credentials

22/05/2002

Deputy Secretary-General’s Remarks at Opening of United Nations/east Timor Headquarters Exhibition, 20 May

22/05/2002

- Background Release Preparatory Meeting for World Summit on Sustainable Development to Be Held in Bali, 7 May - 7 June; to Seek Agreement on Commitments, Actions to Be Considered by Johannesburg Summit in August

22/05/2002

Delegates Express Disappointment at Secretariat Failure to Propose Ways of Restoring Full Gamut of Conference Services to Member States; Speakers Also Criticize Advisory Committees Recommendation Against Creation of Senior-level Post for Gender Mai

22/05/2002

Generalsekret�r Kofi A. Annan: Johannesburg Muss Sp�rbaren Durchbruch Bringen; Erkl�rung Zum Weltumwelttag, 5. Juni 2002

21/05/2002

Marking Africa Day, Secretary-General Hails Launching of African Union, Growing African Cooperation in Struggle for Development, Human Rights

21/05/2002

Secretary-General Calls for "Maximum "Restraint in Jammu and Kashmir

21/05/2002

Secretary-General Condemns "Terrorist Attacks from Whatever "Quarter

21/05/2002

"The United Nations Will Stay ... Your Friends Will Continue to "Help, Says Secretary-General in Salute to Independent East Timor

21/05/2002

Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Welcomes Attainment of Independence by East Timor; Hearing 34 Speakers, Council Expresses Strong Support for East Timorese Leaders; Welcomes Commitment to Close, Strong Relations with Indonesia

21/05/2002

Several Speakers in Fifth Committee Question Increase in Proposed Support Account Budget for 2002-2003

21/05/2002

Majority of World?s Couples Are Using Contraception

21/05/2002

Hailing East Timors Independence, Deputy Secretary-General Urges Continued Generous Commitment to New State

21/05/2002

"Commitment to "Deliver Pledge Made by New Head of Drug Control and Crime Prevention Office; New Executive Director Addresses Permanent Representatives in Vienna

17/05/2002

Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Briefs Security Council on Kosovo; Stresses Need for Kosovo Serbs to Take Rightful Place in New Government

16/05/2002

Speakers Favour Concept of Strategic Deployment Stocks to Speed

15/05/2002

20. Mai 2002: Tag Der Unabh�ngigkeit F�r Osttimor

14/05/2002

Opening Second Part of Resumed Session, Fifth Committee Hears Introduction of Reports on Peacekeeping Financing

14/05/2002

Permanent Forum Is Milestone in Struggle for Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Says Deputy Secretary-General

14/05/2002

In Second Resumed Session, Fifth Committee Expected to Focus on Peacekeeping Financing

14/05/2002

African Ministers Adopt Drug Control Action Plan for Africa

13/05/2002

In International Day of Families Message, Secretary General Calls for Redoubling of Resolve to Build "A Society for All Ages"

13/05/2002

Secretary-General Appoints Tun Myat of Myanmar as New United Nations Security Coordinator

13/05/2002

- Background Release Historic Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Breaks New Ground for World?s Indigenous Peoples

13/05/2002

- Round-up General Assembly, Concluding Special Session on Children, Adopts Outcome Document ? "A World Fit for "Children

13/05/2002

Challenge of Promoting Children?s Rights in Face of HIV/AIDS, Economic Sanctions Among Issues Raised, as General Assembly Special Session Continues

13/05/2002

Trafficking of Women in South Eastern European Peace Mission Areas Discussed by International Experts at Meeting in Turin

10/05/2002

Secretary-General Praises "Visionary "Leadership of Bill, Melinda Gates, in Remarks at United Nations Association-usa Dinner

10/05/2002

Secretary-General Says Private Sector Rising to Challenge of Global Citizenship in Remarks to "Public-private Partnership "Dialogue

10/05/2002

Pollution-related Diseases Kill Millions of Children A Year Says New UN Report, Released for General Assembly Special Session on Children

10/05/2002

At UN Special Session, High Commissioner Calls for Human Rights Approach to Ensure Well-being of Children; Israeli Justice Minister Denounces Use of Children in Terrorist Attacks

10/05/2002

As Assembly Continues Special Session, Speakers Address Negative Impact of Armed Conflict on Children

09/05/2002

Secretary-General Calls for Urgent Action to Bridge Digital Divide in Message for World Telecommunication Day

09/05/2002

Non-governmental Organizations Are "Vital "Partners in Implementing Aims and Goals of Special Session on Children, Secretary-General Says

09/05/2002

„For Every Dollar Invested in the Development of a Child, There Is a Seven Dollar Return for Society", Kofi Annan Says at Special Session Opening for "Society, Kofi Annan Says at Special Session Opening

09/05/2002

Obstacles Developing Countries Face Meeting Goals for Children Highlighted by African States, as General Assembly Special Session Continues

09/05/2002

World Leaders Urged to Heed Voices of Young People, as General Assembly Begins Three-day Special Session on Children; Children Not Sources of Problems, but Resources to Solve Them, Youth Representative Tells Assembly

08/05/2002

"Use of Child Combatants Will Carry "Consequences, Secretary- General Tells Event on Child Soldiers

08/05/2002

Security Council Concludes Mission to Great Lakes Region

08/05/2002

Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Reiterates Strong Condemnation of Targeting, Use of Children in Armed Conflicts; Council Hears Statements on War Experiences from Three Children in Prelude to General Assembly Special Session

08/05/2002

General Assembly Condemns Assaults Against Palestinians by Israeli Occupying Forces, Refusal to Cooperate with Fact-finding Team; Resolution on Illegal Israeli Actions Adopted by Vote of 74 in Favour, 4 Against, with 54 Abstaining

08/05/2002

HIV/AIDS Treatment, Prevention Can Work in Any Culture, Even Poorest, Deputy Secretary-General Says

08/05/2002

Deputy Secretary-General, in Address to International Chamber of Commerce, Says UN Needs Business as Full Partner in Mission of Peace, Development

08/05/2002

Trafficking of Women in Peace Mission Areas to Be Discussed by International Experts at Meeting in Turin

08/05/2002

International Narcotics Control Board Elects Dr. Emafo of Nigeria as New President

08/05/2002

Real Time Internet Coverage of General Assembly Special Session on Children

07/05/2002

In Time of Global Uncertainty, Buddha’s Vision of Peace More Relevant than Ever, Says Secretary-General, in Message on Buddhism’s Day of Vesak

07/05/2002

Secretary-General, in Remarks at ?profile in "Courage Award Dinner, Says ?challenges of the Kennedy-era Remain Very Much with "Us

07/05/2002

Most Courageous Are Often Ordinary People Struggling Against Poverty, Injustice Says Secretary-General, upon Receiving "Profile in "Courage Award

07/05/2002

Secretary-General Tells Children, "Your Voices Will Be "Heard at Special Session, in Remarks to Children?s Forum

07/05/2002

Secretary-General Warmly Welcomes Release of Political Leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar

07/05/2002

Security Council Extends Sanctions on Liberia for Further 12 Months, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1408 (2002)

07/05/2002

Preparatory Com Mittee Submits Draft Outcome Document "A World Fit for "Children to General Assembly’s Special Session on Children

07/05/2002

Power, Strengths of Business Community Must Be Tapped to the Full in AIDS Fight, Says Deputy Secretary-General, in Remarks to Better World Campaign

07/05/2002

Good Governance Among Top Priorities for UN Drug Control and Crime Prevention Office; New Executive Director Sets Out Priorities on First Day in Vienna Post

06/05/2002

Speakers in Security Council Express Regret, Disappointment at Israel?s Refusal to Cooperate with Jenin Refugee Camp Fact- Finding Team; Many Say Council Authority, Credibility Undermined; Lacking Council Action, Arab Group Will Call for General Assembly

06/05/2002

Five New Members Join International Narcotics Control Board to Appraise Drug Control Efforts in Meeting from 6-17 May

03/05/2002

Secretary-General Disbanding Jenin Fact-Finding Team

03/05/2002

Secretary-General Hopes to See "Decisive "Progress in Upcoming Cyprus Talks

03/05/2002

Committee on Information Calls for "Wide-ranging, Innovative "Proposals by Secretary-General; Draft Resolution Approved by Committee Welcomes Comprehensive Review of Information Department, Movement towards New "Evaluation "Culture

03/05/2002

Gaza Facing Humanitarian Crisis

03/05/2002

Has World Lived up to Its Promises to Children? UN Member States Meet to Review Past Promises and to Set New Goals for Children

03/05/2002

New Permanent Representative of Brazil Presents Credentials

03/05/2002

Die Verletzlichkeit Der Kinder Ist Ein Spiegel F�r Die Verletzlich- Keit Des Ganzen Landes; Die Sondersitzung Der Uno- General- Versammlung Vom 8.-10.mai Wird Zur Kritischen Bestandsaufnahme Zur Situation Der Kinder in Der Welt

02/05/2002

President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in May

02/05/2002

World Press Freedom Day Celebrates Cornerstone of Human Interaction, Inter-communal Understanding, Says General Assembly President

02/05/2002

General Assembly Decides to Remove East Timor from List of Non-self-governing Territories upon Independence, Set for 20 May; Assembly Also Sets Dates for September General Debate

02/05/2002

General Assembly Special Session on Children to Explore Challenges to Youth Development, Child Rights, Beginning 8 May

02/05/2002

Economic and Social Council Decides Not to Grant Consultative Status to International Lesbian and Gay Association; in Other Action, Council Adopts 2003 Work Programme, Grants Consultative Status to 56 Ngos

02/05/2002

UN Standing Advisory C Ommittee on Security Questions in Central Africa Commemorates Tenth Anniversary and Adopts Kinshasa Declaration

02/05/2002

Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in May 2002

01/05/2002

May $70 Million Needed for Palestine Refugees in West Bank and Gaza

28/06/2002

Conference on Disarmement Concludes Second Part of 2002 Session

28/06/2002

- Background Release Economic and Social Council to Begin Annual Session on 1 July with High-level Focus on Human Resources, Health, Education

28/06/2002

General Assembly Approves Budget of Just Over $2.6 Billion for 12 Active Peacekeeping Missions in 2002-2003; Figure Includes $141.55 Million for Strategic Deployment Stocks

28/06/2002

Rabat Meeting on Palestinian Rights Concludes with Final Communique; Experts Examine International Efforts at Salvaging Peace in Middle East and African Support for Palestinian Rights

28/06/2002

Chairman of Security Councils Counter-terrorism Committee Descr

28/06/2002

With Commitment, "Group of "8 Summit Could Mark Turning Point for Africa, Says Secretary-General in Remarks at Press Conference in Canada

28/06/2002

Generalsekret�r Kofi A. Annan: Reproduktive Gesundheitsdienste Sind Ein Wichtiges Instrument Der Armutsbek�mpfung; Erkl�rung Zum Weltbev�lkerungstag - 11. Juli 2002

27/06/2002

Peacekeeping Under-Secretary-General Briefs Security Council on Kosovo

27/06/2002

United States, Palestinian Visions of Middle East Peace Have Many Common Points, African Meeting on Palestinian Rights Told; Participants Address Key Issues, Including Suicide Bombings, Military Actions, Occupation of Territory

27/06/2002

African NGO Workshop on Palestine Question Meets in Morocco

27/06/2002

Decolonization Committee Approves Three Texts on Military Installations, Nuclear Weapons, Economic Activities in Territories; Concluding Current Session, Committee Also Approves Mission to Tokelau

27/06/2002

Security Council Commends Afghan People on Successful Conduct of Emergency Loya Jirga; Noting "Large Participation of "Women in 11-19 June Meeting, Council Welcomes Representation of All Ethnic, Religious Communities in Process

26/06/2002

Secretary-General Urges "Widest Possible "Use of Cooperative Experience in Service of Global Community

26/06/2002

Secretary-General Outlines Common Concerns for UN, Islamic Conference in Message to Foreign Ministers Meeting in Khartoum

26/06/2002

"We Must Never "Forget Chernobyl Tragedy?s Human Dimension, Says Secretary-General to Launch of Web Site on Catastrophe?s Long-term Consequences

26/06/2002

Saluting International Day in Support of Torture Victims, Secretary-General Says Terms of Convention Remain "True and Relevant" As Ever

26/06/2002

M E D I A A D V I S O R Y: Iraq Talks -- Vienna International Centre Vienna, 4-5 July 2002

26/06/2002

International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking - 26 June 2002 ; Message of Antonio Maria Costa, Executive Director United Nations Office for Drug Control and Crime Prevention (odccp)

26/06/2002

Changes in Afghanistan Present Challenge, Opportunity to Reduce Global Opiates Supply; UN Report Offers Comprehensive Picture of the Drug Problem World-wide

26/06/2002

"Full Cycle of United Nations "Activities Mark International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

25/06/2002

Secretary-General Welcomes President Bush''s Reaffirmation That Middle East Peace Process Outcome Should Be Palestinian State, Israeli Security

25/06/2002

Secretary-General Welcomes Toni Morrison as Inaugural Speaker in Lecture Series

25/06/2002

Secretary-General Urges International Community to Press Mideast Parties to End Violence

25/06/2002

Secretary-General, Addressing UN African Meeting in Support of Palestinian People, Requests Reaffirmation of Support for Mideast Peace

25/06/2002

Ten Non-governmental Organizations Approved for Association with Department of Public Information

25/06/2002

Secretary-General Exhorts Graduating Class at Northwestern University to Focus on Fighting Global Poverty

25/06/2002

Special Committee Unanimously Adopts Text Urging UN Agencies to Provide Assistance to Non-self-governing Territories; Committee Also Adopts Draft Report of Pacific Regional Seminar

25/06/2002

United Nations Meeting in Support of Palestinian Rights Opens in Rabat

25/06/2002

Expert Panel Examines Impact of Israeli Military Offensive in Occupied Palestinian Territory

24/06/2002

Committee on Elimination of Discrimination Against Women Concludes Twenty-seventh Session

24/06/2002

Security Council Extends Mandate of Bosnia and Herzegovina Mission Until 30 June

24/06/2002

Loya Jirga a Truly Representative Sample of Afghan Society, Security Council Told in Briefing on Afghanistan

24/06/2002

AIDS Awareness High, but Behaviour Remains Risky, According to New Study by UN Population Division

21/06/2002

Secretary-General Pays Tribute to Winners of 2002 Nansen Refugee Award for Rescue of 438 Boat People in Indian Ocean

21/06/2002

UN Secretary-General Calls on Group of Eight to Support Africa and Strengthen World Social, Economic Security; Says "Firm Pledges of "Action, Not Just Exhortation and Advice, Are Needed to Aid Poor

20/06/2002

Prevention of HIV/AIDS Requires Public Awareness Campaigns, Mobilization of All Sectors of Society, Secretary-General Says

20/06/2002

Further Reforms Are Essential, Secretary-General Says in Message to St. Petersburg Economic Forum

20/06/2002

Bosnia and Herzegovina Mission Nearing Completion of Core Mandate, but International Support Still Needed, Security Council Told

20/06/2002

Observer for Palestine Briefs Palestinian Rights Committee on Current Situation in Occupied Territories; Says Israel Appears Set to Wage Campaign to Reverse Oslo Agreements

20/06/2002

Deputy Secretary-General Stresses Pivotal Role of Government in Era of Globalization

20/06/2002

New Permanent Representative of Indonesia Presents Credentials

20/06/2002

United Nations General Assembly President Visits Vienna

19/06/2002

UN Messengers of Peace, Goodwill Ambassadors Share Experiences, as Two-Day Meeting on Celebrity Advocacy Opens

19/06/2002

General Assembly Meeting on Information and Communication Technologies for Development, 17-18 June, New York

19/06/2002

United Nations Is in Unique Position to Promote Partnerships to Address Digital Divide, General Assembly President Says

19/06/2002

Concluding Two-Day Session on Information Technologies for Development, Assembly Hears Calls for Political Commitment by Developing Countries

19/06/2002

Secretary-General Dispatches Special Envoy for Cameroon Elections

19/06/2002

Digital Divide Still Yawns, Secretary-General Tells Assembly Session on Information and Communication Technologies for Development

19/06/2002

Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Acts of Intimidation Against UN Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo

19/06/2002

Secretary-General Urges Goodwill Ambassadors "to Help Us Make the World A Better "Place

19/06/2002

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Presents Report on Least Developed Countries for 2002

18/06/2002

Secretary-General Calls Foundations, Other Donors, Leading Agents in Fight to Attain Millennium Development Goals

18/06/2002

Secretary-General Credits Political Commitment of Tajik Parties, International Community, with Forging Peace in Tajikistan

18/06/2002

Refugee Situation Has Taken "Alarming Turn" for Worse in Some Countries, Secretary-General Warns

18/06/2002

Digital Divide Still Yawns, Secretary-General Tells Assembly Session on Information and Communication Technologies for Development

18/06/2002

CEOs Pledge No Less than 20 per Cent of Philanthropic Budgets to ICT for Development

18/06/2002

"Digital Divide" Still Yawns as Widely as Ever, Says Secretary-General, as General Assembly Opens Two-day Session on Information Technologies

18/06/2002

Fifth Committee, Concluding Second Resumed Session, Recommends $2.6 Billion for 12 Peacekeeping Missions for 2002-2003; Committee Favours Concept of Strategic Deployment Stocks Proposed by Secretary-General to Allow for Rapid Deployment of Peacekeeping O

17/06/2002

Greece, Former Yugoslavia Republic of Macedonia Exchange Views Under Provisions of Interim Accord

17/06/2002

Secretary-General Appoints Sukehiro Hasegawa of Japan Deputy Special Representative in East Timor

17/06/2002

Security Council Extends Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo Until 30 June 2003, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1417 (2002)

17/06/2002

UN Population Division Issues Updated Study on Abortion Policies

17/06/2002

Opening Statement by the Director General of the United Nations Office at Vienna to the Second Session of the Ad Hoc Committee Against Corruption

17/06/2002

Unccd Exekutivsekret�r Fordert Finanzielle Unterst�tzung F�r Die Umsetzung Des �bereinkommens Der Vereinten Nationen Zur Bek�mpfung Der W�stenbildung

17/06/2002

- Round-up of Session UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space Concludes Forty-fifth Session in Vienna; Discusses Ways and Means of Maintaining Outer Space for Peaceful Purposes

14/06/2002

Secretary-General Congratulates Hamid Karzai on His Election as Head of Afghan Transitional Authority

14/06/2002

Fighting AIDS Combines Good Business with Doing Good, Secretary-General Tells Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS

14/06/2002

Security Council Extends Cyprus Force Until 15 December, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1416 (2002)

14/06/2002

Fifty-six Countries Sign International Treaty Crucial to Food Security

14/06/2002

-- Background Release General Assembly to Discuss Information and Communication Technologies at Headquarters 17-18 June

14/06/2002

Thirty-Six Speakers Address Security Council in Day-Long Middle East Debate, Stressing Need for Urgent Action to Resolve Ongoing Crisis

14/06/2002

Drafting of United Nations Convention Against Corruption Resumes; Ad Hoc Committee for the Negotation of A Convention Against Corruption Holds Second Session in Vienna, 17-28 June

14/06/2002

-- Background Release UN Commission on International Trade Law to Hold Thirty-fifth Session in New York, 17-28 June 2002; Consideration of New Model Legislation on International Commerical Conciliation

14/06/2002

South Eastern European Countries to Enhance Intelligence Sharing on Drug Trafficking

14/06/2002

Afghanistan, Neighbouring Countries Join Counter-narcotic Fight

14/06/2002

UNO Unterh�lt Zunehmend Partnerschaften Mit Der Privatwirtschaft; Buch �ber Zusammenarbeit Zwischen Den Vereinten Nationen, Der Privatwirtschaft Und Zivilgesellschaft Zeigt Mehr Als 150 Beispiele

13/06/2002

Spread of Terrorism Threat to Very Foundations of United Nations Says Secretary-General to Lisbon Anti-terrosism Meeting

13/06/2002

Secretary-General Receives Honorary Doctorate from University of Geneva

13/06/2002

Secretary-General Appoints Moustapha Niasse of Senegal Special Envoy During Transition in Democratic Republic of Congo

13/06/2002

New Strategies to Counter Terrorism During Major Events to Be Discussed by International Experts at Meeting in Turin (italy)

12/06/2002

"The Forgotten Staff" Theme of Staff Security Summit at Headquarters, Highlighting Continuing Problem of UN Employees Abducted, Murdered

12/06/2002

Deputy Secretary-General Tells ’Summit on Staff Security That Increasing Threats ’Compel Us to Do ’More

11/06/2002

Anti-Desertification Convention Key Element in Quest for Sustainable Development, Says Secretary-General on World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

11/06/2002

‘No Time to Waste’ if Goal of Halving Poverty by 2015 to Be Reached, Secretary-General Tells Rome Food Summit

11/06/2002

World Food Summit: Five Years Later -- Secretary-General Says Progress in Fighting Hunger Far Too Slow

11/06/2002

Die Vereinten Nationen Erhalten Mondgestein Von Den Usa

10/06/2002

Globalization’s Challenge Make Well-organised States More Necessary, Not Less Says Secretary-General; to Geneva Conference

10/06/2002

Press Statement of Afghanistan Deliverey by President of Security Council

10/06/2002

-- Round-up of Session After Two Weeks of Intense Negotiations, Bali Meeting Sends Implementation Plan to Johannesburg for Finalization

10/06/2002

Economic and Social Council to Hold Panel Discussion on Gender Mainstreaming, 11 June

07/06/2002

Deputy Secretary-General, at Bali Launch of Third Global Environment Outlook, Says It Depicts Environment at Risk, Byt Provides Vision for Wise Use

07/06/2002

General Assembly Fills Vacancy on Contribution Committee; Pays Tribute to Joseph N. Garba of Nigeria, President of Forty-fourth General Assembly, WHO Die 1 June

07/06/2002

Woche Des Waldes Im Internationalen Jahr Der Berge 2002; Mitten in Wien Rauscht Vom 10. Bis 16. Juni Der Gebirgsbach Zu F�ssen Des Kletterfelsens

06/06/2002

Secretary-General, Accepting Moscows Award, Says Strength of Russian Spirit Is Your Contrys Greatest Natural Asset

06/06/2002

Impact of Global Warming on Mountain Areas Confirmed by Unep-backed Mountaineers; Landscape Arount Original Everest Base Camp Would Be Unrecognizable to Hillary and Tenzing

06/06/2002

-- Round-up of Session Vienna Symposium on Terrorism Adds More Momentum to Global Fight Against Terrorism

06/06/2002

Progress Will Depend on Actions by All Through Pertnerships, Availability of Resources, Deputy Secretary-General Tell Bali Preparatory Meeting

06/06/2002

Weltern�hrungsgipfel +5: Was Wurde in Den Letzten F�nf Jahren Erreicht? Rom, 10. Bis 13. Juni 2002

06/06/2002

UN Oceans Atlas Provides First Comprehensive Real-time Tool to Observe State of Worlds Oceans; UN, Global Scientific Partners to Reverse Oceans Deterioration, Promote Sustainable Development, Inform Policy Maker, Educate Public

06/06/2002

In Presidential Statement, Council Condemns Anti-un Accusation, Intimidation by Rally for Congolese Democracy-goma in Great Lakes Region

06/06/2002

Responding to Israel Bomb Attack, Secretary-General Says Peace Process Must Not Be Derailed

06/06/2002

Future of Humanity Lies in Cities, Secretary-General Tells Moscow Conference on Urban Development

05/06/2002

World Environment Day Theme -- Give Earth A Chance -- Summons All to Contribute to Healing of Ailing Planet, Says General Assembly President

05/06/2002

Welt-umwelttag 5. Juni 2002: "Gib Der Erde Eine Chance"; Weltweite Veranstaltungen, Die Menschen Ermutigen Sollen, Sich Aktiv F�r Eine Nachhaltige Und Gerechte Entwicklung Einzusetzen.

05/06/2002

Europe Should Remain True to Core Values -- Democracy, Pluralism -- During Long Process of Integration, Says Secretary-General to Ukraines Parliament

05/06/2002

Secretary-General Says Timely Asia Confidence-building Summit Evidence Nations Can Work Together in Practical Ways to Promote Common Security

04/06/2002

Saubere Produktion Als Beitrag Zur Nachhaltigkeit; "Global Compact"-konferenz in Graz Diskutiert Beitrag Der Wirtschaft Zu Nachhaltiger Entwicklung Und Stellt Neues �koprofit-programm Vor

04/06/2002

UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space to Hold Forty-fifth Session in Vienna, 5-14 June 2002; to Discuss Ways and Means of Maintaining Outer Space for Peaceful Purposes

04/06/2002

Secretary-General Visits Memorial to Ukrainian Jews Killied in 1941 at Babi Yar; Vows All His Power to Fight the Hatred and Evil That So Disfigure Our World

04/06/2002

Secretary-General Saddened by Death of Nigerian Diplomat Joseph Garba, WHO Served as President of Forty-fourth General Assembly

04/06/2002

Secretary-General Deplores Recent Public Attacks Against Mission in Democrativ Republic of Congo

04/06/2002

Partnership, Resources, Action by Young Needed in AIDS Fight, Says Secretary-General to Ukraine AIDS Commission

04/06/2002

Accepting Ukrainian Award, Secretary-General Congratulates Country on Path Taken Since Independence

03/06/2002

Appointment af Shashi Tharoor as Under-Secretary-General for Communications and Public Information Confirmed by Secretary-General

03/06/2002

Secretary-General Saddened at Death of Former Swedish Ambassador

03/06/2002

Secretary-General Welcomes European Union Ratification of Kyoto Protocol

03/06/2002

European Union Presents 16 Instruments of Ratification of Kyoto Protocol to United Nations

03/06/2002

Secretary-General Appoints Ramiro Armando De Oliveira Lopes Da Silva of Portugal as New Humanitarian Coordinator in Iraq

31/07/2002

Briefed by Special Representative of Secretary-General for Kosovo, Council Reviews Persistent Challenges Facing Province

31/07/2002

Secretary-General Welcomes Democratic Republic of Congo-rwanda Agreement

31/07/2002

Security Council Extends MINURSO Mandate to 31 January 2003

31/07/2002

Security Council Extends UNIFILl Mandate to 31 January 2003

30/07/2002

Round-up: Human Rights Committee Concludes Seventy-Fifth Session

30/07/2002

Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at UN Headquarters, 29 July 2002

30/07/2002

Secretary-General Concerned at Continuing Violence in Middle East

30/07/2002

Press Statement on Middle East, Other Matters by Security Council President

30/07/2002

Press Statement on Middle East by President of Security Council

30/07/2002

Ad Hoc Committee on Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities Begins First-ever Meeting; Two-week Session Opens at Headquarters

30/07/2002

Security Council Extends Mandate of UN Mission in Georgia Until 31 January 2003

29/07/2002

Appointment to Sierra Leone Special Court

29/07/2002

Press Statement on Western Sahara, Other Matters by President of Security Council

29/07/2002

High Commissioner for Human Rights Welcomes Decision on Draft Optional Protocol to Anti-torture Pact

29/07/2002

-- Round-up of Session Economic and Social Council Concludes First Part of 2002 Session; Torture Prevention, Indigenous People, Right Fo Food Among Main Issues Addressed

29/07/2002

Economic and Social Council Calls for End of Occupation of Palestinian Population Centres; by Recorded Vote, Adopts Text on Repercussions of Israeli Occupation; Total of 50 Texts Adopted

26/07/2002

Council Hears Arguments for Broader, More Systematic Participation of Women in Peacekeeping, Peace-building Operations

25/07/2002

Following Vote, Economic and Social Council Recommends General Assembly Adoption of Optional Protocol to Convention Against Torture

25/07/2002

Ibrahima Fall Appointed Special Representative of Secretary-General for Great Lakes Region

25/07/2002

Secretary-General Nominates Sergio Vieira De Mello as Human Rights Commissioner

25/07/2002

Security Council Recommends Admission of Switzerland as Member of United Nations

25/07/2002

Press Statement on Yugoslav Tribunal, Democratic Republic of Congo by President of Security Council

25/07/2002

Speakers in Security Council Condemn Israeli Attack on Gaza City; Appeals for Dialogue, Moderation Also Heard

24/07/2002

Secretary-General Appoints Berhanu Dinka as His Special Representative for Burundi

24/07/2002

Secretary-General Appoints Ahmedou Ould-abdallah as His Special Representative for West Africa

24/07/2002

Secretary-General Nominates Anna Kajumulo Tibaijuka Executive Director of UN-HABITAT

24/07/2002

Security Council Demands That Rebel Group in Democratic Republic of Congo Bring Perpetrators of Kisangani Massacres to Justice

24/07/2002

Security Council Endorses Proposed Strategy for Transfer to National Courts of Certain Cases Involving Humanitarian Crimes in Former Yugoslavia

24/07/2002

Assembly Approves Appointment of Sergio Vieira de Mello as High Commissioner for Human Rights

24/07/2002

Economic and Social Council Considers Issues Critical to Development -- Science, Technology, Global Tax Cooperation, Tourism

24/07/2002

Economic and Social Council Considers Economic, Social Reper- Cussions of Israeli Occupation of Palestinian Territory, Syrian Golan

23/07/2002

Deploring Israeli Air Attack in Gaza, Secretary-General Expresses Concern Over "Possible "Consequences of Act

23/07/2002

Secretary-General Disappointed at Lack of Progress in Latest Session, Warns That "Credibility of Icsc Is at "Stake

23/07/2002

Secretary-General Welcomes Progress in Peace Talks on Sudan Conflict

23/07/2002

$600 Million Needed for Protecting Ozone Layer Over Next Three Years, Say Experts

23/07/2002

Kabul Meeting Discusses Counter-narcotic Strategy

23/07/2002

Johannesburg World Summit on Sustainable Development: Media Logistics Guide

22/07/2002

Secretary-General Calls for International Partnership to Avert Famine in Southern Africa

22/07/2002

Countrywide Security, Continued International Aid Will Avert Return of Chaos in Afghanistan, Brahimi Tells Council

22/07/2002

Stability in Mano River Union Region Tied to Situation in Liberia, Security Council Workshop Concludes

22/07/2002

Speakers Call for Sustained International Efforts for Middle East Peace as International Media Seminar Concludes in Copenhagen

22/07/2002

Need for Israeli Security Guarantees, Permanent Independence for Palestinians Stressed, as Copenhagen Seminar Continues

22/07/2002

Regional Challenges, Interregional Cooperation for Sustainable Development Focus of Discussion Ineconomic and Social Council

22/07/2002

United Nations Launches Consolidated National Appeals for Humanitarian Crisis in Southern Africa

22/07/2002

UN Advocate for Children and Armed Conflict to Visit Afghanistan

19/07/2002

Security Council Supports Joint Statement by Quartet Engaged in Facilitation of Mideast Peace Process

19/07/2002

Economic and Social Council Begins 2002 Session’s General Segment, with Focus on Summit Follow-up, Coordination

18/07/2002

Secretary-General Condemns Tel Aviv Suicide Bombing

18/07/2002

Secretary-General Weighs Successes, Failures of Decade of Humanitarian Action

18/07/2002

"Exciting but Challenging "Journey Lies Ahead, Says Secretary- General on Fourth Anniversary of Adoption of Icc Statute

18/07/2002

Concerned at Recent Developments Between Morocco, Spain, Secretary-General Urges Parties to Seek Peaceful Resolution

18/07/2002

World Summit on Sustainable Development A "Test for Multi- Lateralism and the International "Community, Says Secretary- General

18/07/2002

Palestinian Authority Must "De-legitimize Terrorism"; Israel Must Stop Settlement Activity in Palestinian Territory, Says Secretary- General

18/07/2002

Response to Angola?s Serious Humanitarian Crisis Must Be Shared by International Community, Angolan Authorities, Under-secretary-General Tells Council

18/07/2002

International Media Seminar on Middle East Peace Discusses Lessons Learned in Past Decade

18/07/2002

DPI International Media Seminar on Peace in Middle East Opens in Copenhagen

18/07/2002

Human Rights High Commissioner Says Economic and Social Council Has Significant Role in Advancing Rights of Most Vulnerable

17/07/2002

Secretary-General Says Terrorist Attack on Israeli Bus "Clearly "Designed to Disrupt Search for Peace

17/07/2002

Under African Skies 2002, A Joint Project by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (oosa) and Cosmos Education Builds Scientific Literacy from the Ground Up; Teaching Students Across Southern Africa About Science and Technology

17/07/2002

Main Committee Chairmen, Vice Presidents Elected for Fifty-seventh General Assembly Session

17/07/2002

Council Holds High-level Interacting Dialogue on Access to Vulnerable Groups in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies, Natural Disasters

16/07/2002

Economic and Social Council Will Consider Creation of Advisory Group for Any African Country Emerging from Conflict

16/07/2002

Latest Economic Report on Africa to Be Released 16 July

16/07/2002

Press Statement on Ethiopia/eritrea by President of Security Council

16/07/2002

Secretary-General Condemns Massacre in Kashmir

15/07/2002

Secretary-General Salutes "New "Image of Sierra Leone at Inauguration of President, Opening of Parliament

15/07/2002

Secretary-General "Deeply "Gratified at Unanimous Security Council Decision on International Criminal Court, Peackeeping Oper Ations

15/07/2002

Security Council Extends Bosnia Mission?s Mandate Until 31 December; Unanimous Action Also Authorizes Continuation of Stabilization Force

15/07/2002

Security Council Requests International Criminal Court Not to Bring Cases Against Peacekeeping Personnel from States Not Party to Statute

15/07/2002

Press Statements by Security Council President on Thiopia/eritrea, Afghanistan, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina

15/07/2002

Economic and Social Council Urged to Revise Role in Implementing Conference Outcomes; Effective Coordination Underlined as Segment Concludes

15/07/2002

Deputy Secretary-General Reviews Past Achievements, Future Challenges Facing Economic and Social Council

15/07/2002

Council Extends Mandate of UN Mission of Observers in Prevlaka Until 15 October 2002

12/07/2002

Reform, Coordination Stressed in Economic and Social Council Debate; Speakers Also Emphasize Council?s Follow-up Role

12/07/2002

United Nations/usa to Hold Workshop on the Use of the Global Navigation Satellite Systems (gnss) in Lusaka, Zambia, 15-19 July 2002

11/07/2002

Deputy Secretary-General Reviews Past Achievements, Future Challenges Facing Economic and Social Council

11/07/2002

Council Hears Range of Views on Ways to Strengthen Coordination in Implementation of Internationally Agreed Development Goals

11/07/2002

1267 Committee Approves Deletion of Individual?s Name from List

11/07/2002

Security Council Committee Concerning Liberia Removes Three Individuals from List of Persons Subject to Travel Restrictions, Issues Revised List

11/07/2002

Security Council Debate Focuses on World Court with Mission Renewal in Question

11/07/2002

UN Drug Control Office Helps Afghanistan Develop Anti-narcotics Measures

10/07/2002

Economic and Social Council Concludes Session on International Development Cooperation

10/07/2002

General Assembly Adopts Resolution Endorsing Monterrey Consensus

10/07/2002

DPI to Host International Media Seminar in Copenhagen on Question of Peace in Middle East, 17–18 July

10/07/2002

At Eighth General Meeting of United Nations, Organization of Islamic Conference, Secretary-General Outlines Common Goal

10/07/2002

Press Statement on Cyprus by President of Security Council

09/07/2002

General Assembly Elects Jan Kavan (Czech Republic) President of Fifty-Seventh Session

09/07/2002

Activities of Secretary-General in Austria, 2-6 July

09/07/2002

Secretary-General Condemns "in the Strongest Possible "Terms Assassination of Afghan Vice-President

09/07/2002

"Great Stamina, Iron Political "Will Required to Build Successful African Union, Secretary-General Says

09/07/2002

Press Statement on Iraq by President of Security Council

09/07/2002

Speakers in Economic and Social Council Focus on Need for Coordination, National Ownership of UN Activities for International Development Cooperation

09/07/2002

Colombia Launches Anti-corruption Programme

09/07/2002

UN Drug Control Office, European Monitoring Centre Develop "Common "Language to Address Global Drug Problem; Two Agencies Identify Key Areas for Future Cooperation

09/07/2002

Armut Reduzieren - Reproduktive Gesundheit Verbessern; St�rken ? Sch�tzen ? Ausbilden: Bestandsaufnahme Des Weltweiten Engagements in Den Bereichen "Armut, "Bev�lkerung Und "Entwicklung"; Uno-weltbev�lkerungstag Am 11. Jul

08/07/2002

Economic and Social Council Opens Operational Activities Segment with Focus on "Capacity-building in Developing Countries

04/07/2002

Secretary-General Urges Dissident Forces, Liberian Government to Allow Humanitarian Access to Refugees, Internally Displaced

04/07/2002

Council Extends Bosnia and Herzegovina Mandate Until 15 July

04/07/2002

Preparatory Commission for International Criminal Court "Deeply "Concerned at Security Council Developments Regarding Court and Peacekeeping

04/07/2002

Council Adopts Ministerial Declaration Calling Education, Health Crucial to Human Resources Development

04/07/2002

Book on Capacity for Development to Be Launched on 5 July

03/07/2002

UN Relief Agency for Palestine Refugees Asks Donors for $55.7 Million in Extra Aid for West Bank

03/07/2002

Millennium Development Goals Not to Be Reopened or Redefined, Economic and Social Council Told, as High-level Debate Continues

03/07/2002

Second Interagency Anti-corruption Coordination Meeting Concludes in Vienna

02/07/2002

Secretary-General Calls for Greater Equity, Sustainability in Development, as Economic and Social Council Begins High-level Meeting

02/07/2002

Globalizing World Offers Unparalleled Opportunities to Achieve Greater Equity Through Sustained, Balanced Growth, Says Secretary-General

02/07/2002

Hunger, Health, Education Closely Linked and Must Be Addressed Together, Economic and Social Council Told, as High-level Session Continues

02/07/2002

With Today?s Entry Into Force of Rome Statute of Global Court, Speakers Hail "Day of "Hope for Seekers of Justice

02/07/2002

"There Must Be No Relenting" in Fight Against Impunity, Says Secretary-General as International Criminal Court Rome Statute Comes into Force

02/07/2002

Globalizing World Offers Unparalleled Opportunities to Achieve Greater Equity Through Sustained, Balanced Growth, Says Secretary-General

02/07/2002

Secretary-General Praises Winners of Annual UN Population Award for "Outstanding Contributions to the Betterment of Our "World

02/07/2002

Neue Uno-studie Belegt Alarmierende Wissensl�cken �ber HIV/AIDS Bei Jungen Menschen; Die Wenigsten Jugendlichen Wissen, Wie Sie Sich Sch�tzen K�nnen

02/07/2002

United Nations Secretary-General in Vienna; Iraq Talks, 4 and 5 July 2002

02/07/2002

World Cannot Afford Security Council?s Deep Divide on Such Important Issue, Says Secretary-General, on Failure to Extend Bosnia Mission

01/07/2002

UN Commission on International Trade Law Concludes Thirty-fifth Session in New York; Adoption of New Model Legislation on International Commercial Conciliation

01/07/2002

Security Council Rejects Draft Proposing Extension of United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina

01/07/2002

Security Council Authorizes Three-day Extension for Peace-Keeping Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina

01/07/2002

Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in July 2002

30/08/2002

City Dwellers Represent the Future of Humanity, Secretary-General Says on Receiving Keys to City of Maputo

30/08/2002

Floods Affected Over 17 Million People Worldwide

30/08/2002

Partnership Initiatives Announced at Sustainable Development Summit in Johannes- Burg

30/08/2002

Sustainable Development Summit Focuses on Importance of Regional Organizations in Summit Follow-up

30/08/2002

Providing Safe Drinking Water, Sanitation to 1 Billion in Next Decade Critical Challenge for Humanity, Sustainable Development Summit Told

30/08/2002

"Business as "Usual Not Option for Fighting Poverty, Environmental Degradation in Next Decade, Summit on Sustainable Development Told

30/08/2002

Tackling Drugs and Crime Is Vital for Sustainable Development, United Nations Drug Control and Crime Prevention Chief Tells Johannesburg Summit

29/08/2002

Current El Ni�o Will Persist Into Early 2003, Affecting Sustainable Development; Link with Asian Floods but Unlikely Connected to Floods in Central Europe

29/08/2002

Renewable Sources of Energy, Conservation, Energy Efficiency Among Issues Raised, as Sustainable Development Summit Continues; "Partnership "Plenary Speakers Express Support for Kyoto Protocol, Targets for Renewable Energy Use, Removal of Fossi

29/08/2002

- * Phased, Fully Funded Land Reform Programme Urgently Needed in Zimbabwe, Secretary-General Say

29/08/2002

Botswanas Success Demonstrates That Africa Can Overcome Problem

29/08/2002

Secretary-General Reaffirms Determination of United Nations to Help Botswana Fight Hiv/aid

29/08/2002

Secretary-General Launches International Year of Mountains in Lesotho

29/08/2002

Secretary-General Highlights Importance of Education, Womens Em

29/08/2002

Johannesburg Summit Calls for Restoration of Fisheries by 2015

28/08/2002

Agricultural Subsidies, Market Access, Support for Small Farmers Among Issues Discussed at Sustainable Development Summit; Holds Partnership Plenary on Agricultural Productivity

28/08/2002

Partnerships, Finance, Sustainable Production and Consumption Patterns, Among Issues Discussed, as Johannesburg Summit Continues; Fourth Partnership Plenary Focuses on "Cross-sectoral Issues

28/08/2002

1267 Committee Approves Deletion of Three Ndividuals and Three Entities from Its List

27/08/2002

New Permanent Representative of Yemen Presents Credentials

27/08/2002

Society of Wealthy Islands Surrounded by Sea of Poverty Unsustainable, Says South Africas President,opening Johannesburg World Summit; UNEP Executive Director, Summit Secretary-General Also Speak; Summit Plenary Focuses on Health, in First of Partn

27/08/2002

Worlds Future Could Be Irreparably Undermined Without Immediate Action on Overuse of Resources, Johannesburg Summit Tol; Partnership Plenary Examines Biodiversity/ecosystem Management

27/08/2002

Opium Production in Myanmar Declines; "This Is A Step in the Right Direction, but New Measures Are Needed and "Expected, UN Drug Control Office Chief Says

27/08/2002

UN Prepared to Assist Angola as It Begins Building Lasting, Equitable Peace Under Rule of Law, Secretary-General Says

27/08/2002

Secretary-General Confident That International Community Is Prepared to Assist Angola in Overcoming Complex Challenges

27/08/2002

Johannesburg Summit Opens with Calls for Credible Action

26/08/2002

New Permanent Representative of Ethiopia Presents Credentials

26/08/2002

World Summit on Sustainable Development Meets in Johannesburg; A

26/08/2002

Corporate Social Responsibility Increasingly Relevant for Developing Countries; UNIDO Study Highlights the Implications for Small and Medium Enterprises

26/08/2002

Austria and Switzerland Big Donors for UNIDO National Cleaner Production Centres and Programmes

26/08/2002

Secretary-General Welcomes Announcements of Commitments by Ethiopia, Eritrea to Release Prisoners of War

22/08/2002

Press Statement on Iraq by Security Council President

22/08/2002

Statement to Press on Burundi by President of Security Council

21/08/2002

Secretary-General Replies to Cambodian Prime Ministers Letter O

20/08/2002

UN Outer Space Body to Hold Symposium on the Contribution of Space Technology to Achieving Objectives of Sustainability; Stellenbosch, South Africa, 21-23 August 2002

19/08/2002

Statement of Chairman of 1267 Committee on De-listing Procedures

19/08/2002

Secretary-General Expresses Sympathy for Flood Victims as United Nations Provides Support

16/08/2002

Secretary-General Hails Growing Cooperation Between United Nations, Pacific Islands Forum

16/08/2002

UNDP, Weltbank Und Gef Verpflichten Sich Zur Senkung Der Umweltauswirkungen Des Johannesburg-gipfels; Konferenzteilnehmer Wollen Co2-aussto� Ihrer Flugreisen Durch Zahlungen An Lokalen Fonds Zur F�rderung Regenerativer Energien in S�dafrika Ausgleichen

16/08/2002

By General Assembly Decision, African Union Assumes Observer Rights of Previous Continental Body; Resolution Adopted on Meeting to Support New Partnership for Africa?s Development

16/08/2002

United Nations to Host Ceremony in Remembrance of 11 September

16/08/2002

Council Expresses Support for Pretoria Agreement on Democratic Republic of Congo Conflict; Presidential Statement Urges Parties to Comply with Their Responsibilities

16/08/2002

Council Extends Suspension of Travel Restrictions on Unita Officials for 90 Days; Resolution Aims to Encourage Peace and Reconciliation in Angola

16/08/2002

Press Statement by Security Council President on Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo

16/08/2002

Security Council Authorizes Establishment of United Nations Mission in Angola; Resolution Creates Follow-on Mission to Current United Nations Presence

15/08/2002

400 Former Guides to Express Renewed Commitment to United Nations as Guided Tours Mark Fiftieth Anniversary; Official Commemoration on 6 November

15/08/2002

Security Council Adopts Resolution Adjusting Mandate of United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea; Mission to Undertake Demining in Support of Boundary Demarcation

15/08/2002

In Chapter Vii Decision, Security Council Establishes Pool of Ad Litem Judges for Rwanda Tribunal; Requests Secretary-General to Arrange for Election of 18 Judges

15/08/2002

Secretary-General?s Remarks on Opening of Security Council Workshop on Situation in Mano River Subregion

15/08/2002

Secretary-General Endorses Human Rights Commissioner?s Concerns Over Indonesia Tribunal

15/08/2002

Auff�llung Des Globalen Umweltfonds Setzt Wichtige Impulse F�r Den Johannesburg-gipfel; Deutschland Beteiligt Sich An Der Aufstockung Der Globalen Umweltfazilit�t (gef)

14/08/2002

On Eve of World Summit, New Report Warns That Development Patterns Compromise Earth?s Long-term Security; Commit to Sustainable Future at Johannesburg, United Nations Urges World Leaders

13/08/2002

Under-secretary-General to Visit Central Asia for Talks on Nuclear-weapon-free Zone

13/08/2002

Secretary-General Clarifies Role of United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan

13/08/2002

Secretary-General Salutes Dr. Pedro Sanchez on Receiving 2002 World Food Prize

13/08/2002

Kurz Vor Dem Weltgipfel Warnt Ein Neuer Bericht Der Vereinten Nationen Davor, Dass Gegenw�rtige Entwicklungsmodelle Die Langfristige Sicherheit Der Erde Und Ihrer Bev�lkerung Gef�hrden; Die Vereinten Nationen Rufen Regierungschefs Auf, Sich Beim Bevorste

12/08/2002

United Nations, South Africa Discuss Implementation of Pretoria Peace Agreement Between Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda

12/08/2002

Consensus Tradition Can Contribute to Conflict Resolution, Secretary-General Says in Indigenous Peoples Day Message

12/08/2002

Make Your Voices Heard as Planet?s Main Stake-holders, Secretary-General Says in Message to Youth

12/08/2002

Secretary-General Applauds Football Teams for Supporting Fight Against Hiv/aids; No One Is Safe from Epidemic, He Warns

09/08/2002

Secretary-General Hails Pretoria Agreement as Political Milestone for Peace in Congolese Conflict; Calls for Assistance to Help Parties Implement Accord

09/08/2002

Secretary-General Addresses Security Council Following Signing of Peace Agreement by Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda

09/08/2002

Condemning Colombia Inauguration Killings, Secretary-General Appeals to All Armed Elements to Respect Civilians

09/08/2002

Secretary-General Urges Perseverance in Resolving Border Dispute

08/08/2002

Palestinian Rights Committee Approves Work Programme for International Civil Society Conference; Meeting Scheduled for Headquarters on 23 and 24 September

08/08/2002

Secretary-General Appoints Catherine Bertini as Personal Humanitarian Envoy

07/08/2002

Press Statement by Security Council President on August Work Programme

07/08/2002

Secretary-Generals Special Envoy Leaves Myanmar After Five-day Mission

06/08/2002

General Assembly Demands Immediate End to Military Incursions, Violence and Terror in Middle East; Adopts Resolution by Vote of 114 in Favour, 4 Against, 11 Abstentions

06/08/2002

Fifty-fifth Annual DPI/NGO Conference to Be Held 9 to 11 September 2002 at United Nations Headquarters

06/08/2002

Secertary-Generals Statement on Attacks in Israel

06/08/2002

Secretary-General Sends Special Envoy to Gambia, Guinea-bissau Back to Region

05/08/2002

- Background Release Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination to Meet at Palais Des Nations, 5 - 23 August; Committee to Consider Reports of Canada, Senegal, Armenia, Uganda, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, Hungary, Estonia, Botswana, Mali

02/08/2002

Secretary-General Reiterates UN Commitment to Aspirations of Least Developed Countries

02/08/2002

Ahead of World Summit on Sustainable Development, Wildlife Atlas Underlines Vital Role of Ecosystems in Reducing Poverty, Delivering Prosperity

02/08/2002

Press Statement on Burundi, Conflict Prevention in Africa by President of Security Council

02/08/2002

Bericht Des Generalsekret�rs �ber Die Ereignisse in Dschenin Und Anderen Pal�stinensischen St�dten

02/08/2002

Secretary-General Urges Israel Not to Take Actions "Inconsistsent with International Humanitarian "Law

02/08/2002

Secretary-General Calls Human Trafficking One of the Greatest Human Rights Violations of Todat

01/08/2002

New Permanent Representative of Georgia Presents Credentials

01/08/2002

Report of the Secretary-General on Recent Events in Jenin and Other Palestinian Cities

01/08/2002

Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in August 2002

01/08/2002

Press Statement on Democratic Republic of Congo-rwanda Agreement, Middle East by President of Security Council

01/08/2002

Following Hebrew University Bomb Attack, Secretary-General Reiterates Condemnation of All Such Attacks Against Cilivians

01/08/2002

Special Envoy for Myanmar Revisit Yangon, 2-6 August

30/09/2002

Secretary-General Praises Courage, Determination of Timor-leste at Headquarters Flag-raising Ceremony

30/09/2002

Press Statement by Security Council President on Democratic Republic of Congo

27/09/2002

More Progress Expected on United Nations Convention Against Corruption; Ad Hoc Committee for the Negotiation of A Convention Against Corruption Holds Third Session in Vienna, 30 September - 11 October

27/09/2002

Security Council Adopts Annual Report to General Assembly

27/09/2002

Todays Real Borders Are Not Between Nations, but Between Powerful and Powerless, Free and Fettered, Priviledged and Humilitated, Secretary-General Says

27/09/2002

Uno-Generalsekret�r Kofi A. Annan: St�dte M�ssen Noch Enger Zusammenarbeiten; Erkl�rung Zum Welt-habitat-tag, 7. Oktober 2002

27/09/2002

In Wake of Gaza Attack, Secretary-General Calls on Israel to Halt All Such Actions

26/09/2002

Press Statement on Liberia by President of Security Council

26/09/2002

Press Statement on Somalia by President of Security Council

26/09/2002

Secretary-General Commends Mongolia on Nuclear-weapon-free Status

25/09/2002

Secretary-General Welcomes Withdrawal of Armed Forces from Democratic Republic of Congo

25/09/2002

Security Council Extends Mandate of United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone for Six Months, Beginning 30 September; Resolution 1436 (2002) Adopted Unanimously

24/09/2002

Generalsekret�r Annan Legt Zweites Reformpaket F�r Die Vereinten Nationen Vor

24/09/2002

Security Council Demands Immediate Halt to Israeli Measures in Ramallah, "Expeditious Israeli Withdrawal to Pre-september 2000 Positions; Council Adopts Resolution 1435 (2002) by 14-0-1 Vote, with United States Abstaining

24/09/2002

Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan on His Reform Report at Headquarters, 23 September

24/09/2002

Middle East Events of Recent Days Tragic Step Away from Plan Agreed upon Last Week by "Quartet, Says Secretary-General to Security Council

24/09/2002

At Civil Society Conference, Secretary-General Spells Out Overall Context for Ending Middle East Violence

23/09/2002

General Assembly Concludes General Debate Dominated by Terrorism, Iraq Issue, Middle East, Africa; 188 Speakers Took Part in Debate, Including 33 Heads of State, 14 Heads of Government

23/09/2002

Roadmap for Middle East Peace Must Be Built on Performance and Hope, Security Council Told; Secretary-Generals Representative Gives Briefing on Latest Quartet Action

23/09/2002

"Womens Full "Participation in Conflict Resolution Vi

20/09/2002

Press Statement on Afghanistan by President of Security Council

20/09/2002

New Permanent Representative of Myanmar Presents Credentials

20/09/2002

General Assembly President Expresses Hope That Conflicting Parties Will Observe Ceasefire on Day of Peace

20/09/2002

United Nations Yearbook Collection Published for First Time, Placing 53 Years of United Nations History on Cd-rom

20/09/2002

Briefing Security Council on Afghanistan, Secretary-Generals Sp

20/09/2002

Craft New Era for Ageing in New Century, Secretary-General Says in Day of Older Persons Message

20/09/2002

Secretary-General, Appalled by Recent Middle East Violence, Reiterates Call for End to Violence and Terror

20/09/2002

"No Nation Can Consider Itself "Immune from Events Far Away, Secretary-General Says Concerning World Economy

20/09/2002

Secretary-General Praises Ecuador as "Richly "Deserved Recipient of 2002 Franklin Delano Roosevelt International Disability Award

19/09/2002

Secretary-General Welcomes Belize-guatemala Agreement Ending Territorial Dispute

18/09/2002

Spurred by HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis Claims Lives of 600,000 Africans Each Year, Deputy Secretary- General Says at Exhibit Launch

18/09/2002

Efforts Must Be Encouraged to Prepare Ground for Peace, Democracy, Good Governance in Liberia, Secretary-General Says

18/09/2002

Generalsekret�r Kofi A. Annan: Ein Tag Weltweiter Waffenruhe Und Gewaltfreiheit; Erkl�rung Zum Internationalen Tag Des Friedens New York, 21. September 2002

18/09/2002

Secretary-General Calls Japan-democratic Peoples Republic of Ko

18/09/2002

Secretary-General Highlights Key Elements of Quartet Plan for Middle East Peace

17/09/2002

Secretary-General Welcomes Opening of Direct Talks for Settlement of Sri Lankan Conflict

17/09/2002

Uno-Generalsekret�r Kofi A. Annan: Globale Ziele Zur Minderung Der Armut Und Neuer Afrika-entwicklungsplan Bilden Eine Symbiose; Generalversammlung Beginnt Sondertagung �ber Die Entwicklung Afrikas

17/09/2002

Strengthening of Nuclear Non-proliferation Regime More Critical than Ever, Secretary-General Says

17/09/2002

"UN Remains Strongly "Committed to Eradication of Landmine Threat, Secretary-General Says

17/09/2002

Secretary-General Confident That East Timors New Institutions W

17/09/2002

United Nations Vienna Programmes to Mark First Global Cease-fire Day; Vienna International Centre Friday, 20 September 2002

17/09/2002

Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Security Councils Five Permanent Members, Secretary-General Meet, Discuss Range of Issues

16/09/2002

United Nations Drug Control, Crime Prevention Chief Finds "Common "Ground with Belgian, European Partners

16/09/2002

Secretary-General Welcomes Colombias Efforts Aimed at Strengthe

16/09/2002

Secretary-General Welcomes Colombias Efforts Aimed at Strengthe

13/09/2002

New Permanent Representative of Switzerland Presents Credentials

13/09/2002

Ngo/dpi Conference Concludes with Focus on Rebuilding Societies After Conflict; Yugoslav President and East Timorese Vice-minister Address Closing Session

13/09/2002

When Force Is Considered, There Is No Substitute for Legitimacy Provided by United Nations, Secretary-General Says in General Assembly Address

13/09/2002

Secretary-General Toasts to "Era of Commitment and "Implementation at Headquarters Luncheon

12/09/2002

No Greater Affront to Spirit of United Nations than 11 September Terrorist Attacks Says Secretary-General to Commemoration at Headquarters

12/09/2002

"All Humanity Has A Stake in This "Fight Says Secretary-General to Security Council on Anniversary of Attacks on United States

12/09/2002

New Permanent Representative of Mali Presents Credentials

12/09/2002

Security Council Honours Memory of Victims of 11 September Attacks, Expresses Sense of Solidarity with Their Families; United States Secretary of State Colin Powell Urges International Community to Maintain Anti-terrorism Struggle

12/09/2002

Security Council Committee Adds Name of An Individual and An Entity to Its List

12/09/2002

Uno-Generalsekret�r Kofi A. Annan: Ozonschicht Bleibt Auch Im N�chsten Jahrzehnt Anf�llig; Erkl�rung Zum Internationalen Tag Der Erhaltung Der Ozonschicht, 16. September 2002

12/09/2002

"9/11 Put All Our Faiths to the "Test Says Secretary-General in Address to Annual Interfaith Service

11/09/2002

Secretary-General Cites Need for "Message of "Hope

11/09/2002

International Criminal Court "Is Not -- and Must Never B Ecome -- An Organ for Political Witch "Hunting, Secretary-General Tells States Parties

11/09/2002

"Switzerland A Vivid Example of What the United Nations Stands "for, Says Secretary-General; "A Pe Aceful, Multicultural Society Built on Strong Democratic "Traditions, He Adds

10/09/2002

Addressing DPI/NGO Conference, Deputy-secretary-General Stresses Shared Role in Reconstruction of Post-conflict Societies

10/09/2002

General Assembly Concludes Fifty-sixth Session; Transmits 55 Remaining Agenda Items to Fifty-seventh Session Scheduled to Open Tomorrow; Assembly President Says Session Characterized as "Extraordinary, "Unprecedented

10/09/2002

Assembly of States Parties to Rome Statute of International Crim

10/09/2002

UN, Ngos Have Forged Indispensable Partnerships, Says Deputy Secretary-General, as Annual DPI/NGO Conference Open; Theme Is "Rebuilding Societies Emerging from Conflict: A Shared "Responsibility

10/09/2002

Complexity of Creating Legal Systems as Part of Peace-building Process Stressed by Speakers in DPI/NGO Conference Panel Discussion

10/09/2002

Security Council Committee Concerning Liberia Removes Three Individuals from List of Persons Subject to Travel Restrictions, Issues Revised List

10/09/2002

Generalsekret�r Kofi A. Annan: Die Welt Muss Den Terror Gemeinsam Bek�mpfen; Erkl�rung Zum Ersten Jahrestag Des Terroranschlags Auf Die Usa Vom 11. September 2001

09/09/2002

General Assembly Authorizes Working Group on Security Council Reform to Continue Negotiations; Defers Other Matters to 57th Session

09/09/2002

Sustainable Development Treaty-signing Event Concludes at UN Headquarters; Representatives of 48 States Affirm Support for Sustainable Development-related and Other Multilateral Legal Instruments

09/09/2002

Security Council Extends Mandate of UN Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea for Six Months; Resolution 1434 (2002) Adopted Unanimously

09/09/2002

Press Statement on Afghanistan by Security Council President

09/09/2002

Press Statement on Democratic Repulic of Congo by Security Council President

09/09/2002

"Gaps Dividing Parties Can Be "Bridged, Secretary-General Says After Meeting on Cyprus Problem

06/09/2002

Speakers in Security Council Express Strong Support for Efforts of UN Mission in Kosovo

06/09/2002

Secretary-General Condemns, "in Strongest Possible Terms&q

06/09/2002

At Secretary-Generals Invitation, Presidents of Cameroon, Niger

06/09/2002

- Round-up World Summit Declares "Fault "Line Between Rich and Poor Threatens Prosperity, Adopts Broad Measures to Alleviate Poverty, Protect Environment; Plan Contains Global Targets on Poverty, Clean Water, Sanitation; Climate Change, Renewab

05/09/2002

Global Humanitarian Fund, Financial Institution Reform, Among Issues at Second Summit Round Table

05/09/2002

World Leaders Stress Importance of Regional Cooperation as High-level Segment of World Summit Continue

05/09/2002

Development Assistance, Trade Protectionism Among Issues Discussed in Third World Summit Round Table

05/09/2002

Sound Management, Investment in People, Environmental Stewardship Crucial for Development, U.s. Secretary of State Tells Summit; Johannesburg Concludes High-level Debate; Summit Expected to Adopt Political Declaration, Action Plan

05/09/2002

Final Summit Round Table Discusses Implementation, Plan Agriculture, Regional Integration, Among Other Issues

05/09/2002

Johannesburg-gipfel: Die Verpflichtungen Und Umsetzungsinitiativen

05/09/2002

Weltgipfel Zur Nachhaltigen Entwicklung Endet in Johannesburg; Uno-Generalsekret�r Kofi Annan: "Wir Stehen Erst Am "Anfang

05/09/2002

United Nations/european Space Agency Workshop on Basic Space Science in Cordoba, Argentina, 9 - 13 September 2002

05/09/2002

Security Council Committee Adds Twenty-five Individuals and Entities to Its List

05/09/2002

Secretary-General Assures Participants in Meeting on Security Questions in Central Africa of United Nations Support

05/09/2002

Secretary-General Strongly Deplores Acts of Violence in Occupied Palestinian Territory; Also Expresses Grave Concern About Israeli Supreme Court Decisions Authorizing Transfer of Relatives of Palestinians Accused of Organizing Attacks

05/09/2002

Secretary-General Concerned at Suspension of Sudan Peace Talk

05/09/2002

Education Should Be at Forefront of All Development Plans for Africa, Secretary-General Says in Remarks to Civil Society Leader;also Addresses Issues of Peace, Democracy, HIV/AIDS, Sustainable Development

04/09/2002

Agriculture, Forestry, Land Reclamation Among Issues Addressed in Final Partnership Initiative Announced at World Summit

04/09/2002

"Responsibility -- for Each Other, for Planet -- Embodies Summits Hopes, Says Secretary-General, as Johannesburgs High-level Segment Begin; South Africas President Says World Leaders Must Send Message They Intend to End &quot

04/09/2002

Solutions Are Understood -- Will to Implement Them Still Missing, Belgiums Prime Minister Tells Sustainable Development Summit; Says Agreed Language in Summit Text on Trade Disappointing; African Leaders Call for Efforts on Food Security, Water Nee

04/09/2002

Initiative to Grow Sustainable Business in Worlds Poorest Countries Announced at Johannesburg World Summit

04/09/2002

Political Will, Self-reliance Highlighted as Critical for Implementing Sustainable Development at World Summit Round Table Discussion

04/09/2002

World Leaders Stress Shared Responsibility, Immediate Action, as High-level Segment of Johannesburg Summit Continues; China Announces Kyoto Protocol Ratification; Russia Tells Summit Hopes to Ratify Kyoto "in Near "Future

04/09/2002

In First Meeting, Assembly of States Parties to Rome Statute of International Criminal Court Approves Financial, Administrative Arrangements; Newly-elected President of First Session "Driven by Sense of "Purpose That Court Be Built as Statute A

04/09/2002

Erste Tagung Der Versammlung Der Vertragsstaaten F�r Den Internationalen Strafgerichtshof

04/09/2002

Annual DPI/NGO Conference "Rebuilding Societies Emerging from Conflict: A Shared "Responsibility to Be Held 9-11 September at Headquarters

04/09/2002

World Summit Must Set Humankind on New Path to Ensure Security, Survival of Planet Secretary-General Says

04/09/2002

Both Business and Society Stand to Benefit from Working Together, Secretary-General Says; Economic Development of Poorest Countries Is of Fundamental Long-term Interest to Global Community

04/09/2002

Unsustainable Practices Woven Deeply Into Fabric of Modern Life, Secretary-General Says at Johannesburg Summit; "We Can and Must Weave in New Strands of Knowledge and "Cooperation, He Adds

04/09/2002

Growing Sustainable Business in Least Developed Countries Is Mo

04/09/2002

"There Will Be Days When Bold Action Is Called for, and Time When More Nuanced Approaches Are More "Effective, Secretary-General Says in Remarks to Civil Society Forum

04/09/2002

With Spirit of Community, Commitment, Partnership, "We Can Change This World for the "Better, Secretary-General Tells Event in Soweto

04/09/2002

"We Must Ensure That What We Achieve Here Opens An Era of "Implementation, Secretary-General Says in Johannesburg Remarks

04/09/2002

Relationship Between Human Society and Natural Environment Is Core Concern of Johannesburg Summit, Secretary-General Says; Common Action Plan Must Be Adopted by Governments; Should Be Reinforced with Voluntary Partnerships

04/09/2002

Worldwide Marketing Campaign to Promote Sustainability Among Partnership Initiatives Announced at Summit

04/09/2002

Additional Partnership Initiatives Announced in Johannesburg Aimed at Summits Ecological Impact, Childhood Lead Poisoning

02/09/2002

Children, Agriculture, Building Capacity in Developing Countries, Among Issues Addressed at Sustainable Development Summit; 32 Agencies, Organizations Speak in Plenary Session

02/09/2002

Technological Progress, Adequate Financing Needed to Implement Sustainable Development, Johannesburg Summit Told; Summit Plenary Hears from Wide Range of Agencies, Organizations

02/09/2002

Chemical Hazards, Environmental Emergencies Among Issues Addressed by Partnersnip Initiatives Announced at Johannesburg Summit

02/09/2002

Tentative Schedule of Meetings of Unit Ed Nations Bodies in September 2002

02/09/2002

President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in September

02/09/2002

Mozambiques Continuing Success Is "Best Possible Antidote&

02/09/2002

Literacy "A Prerequisite for "Peace, Secretary-General Says in Message for Annual Day

02/09/2002

Secretary-General Welcomes Dynamism, Commitment of Young People, Meeting at Youth Employment Summit in Egypt, 7-11 September

02/09/2002

If Effectiveness of UN Arms Register Is Strengthened, It Can Serve as Significant Early-warning Mechanism, Secretary-General Say

31/10/2002

Information Department Management Reform, Strategies to Enhance UN Message Among Issues Addressed, as Fourth Committee Continues Information Debate

31/10/2002

Afghanistan Has Made Remarkable Progress, but Reconciliation, Continued International Attention Needed, Security Council Told

31/10/2002

In Message to Regional Meeting of International Chamber of Commerce, Secretary-General Stresses Strengthening Un/business Partnerships

31/10/2002

Consider Whether Johannesburg Goals Are Basis for Cooperation, Secretary-General Tells Conference on Kyoto Protocol

31/10/2002

Secretary-General Proposes Thorough Review of UN Programme of Work

30/10/2002

Under-secretary-General Describes Transformed Public Information Department with Renewed Focus, Clarity of Purpose in Statement to Fourth Committee

30/10/2002

Speakers Emphasize Need for Gender Perspective in Peacekeeping Mandates, as Security Council Resumes Debate on Women, Peace and Security

30/10/2002

Mountain Ecosystems Fundamental to Life but Extremely Fragile, Secretary-General Says in Message to Global Mountain Summit

30/10/2002

Statement on Return of Kuwaiti Documents Issued by Office of Spokesman for Secretary-General

29/10/2002

Statement on Return of Kuwaiti Documents Issued by Office of Spokesman for Secretary-General

29/10/2002

Women Still Under-represented in Upper Echelons of United Nations, Says Office of Internal Oversight Services Report; China Proposes That Host Country Finance Substantial Share of Capital Master Plan

29/10/2002

Russian Federation, United States Called on to Reduce Non-strategic Nuclear Weapons by Draft Text Approved in Disarmament Committee; Seven Draft Texts Approved, Addressing Among Others, Mongolian Nuclear-weapon-free Status, Disarmament and Development

29/10/2002

Security Council Committee Corrects Date of Birth of One Individual on Its List

29/10/2002

Sustainable Peace Not Possible Without Full, Equal Participation

29/10/2002

Secretary-General Extends "Deepest "Condolences to Those WHO Lost Loved Ones in Moscow Hostage Incident

29/10/2002

Social Progress Necessary Component of Development, Secretary-General Says

29/10/2002

Secretary-General Deeply Concerned by Armed Confrontation in Central African Republic, Condemns Any Attempt to Take Power by Force of Arms

29/10/2002

Secretary-Generals Statement to Security Council on Women, Peac

29/10/2002

Secretary-Generals Tribute at Memorial Service for Joseph N. GA

29/10/2002

Secretary-General Urges Efforts to Limit Exploitation of Environment in Times of War, Armed Conflict; Message for 6 November Observance of International Day Says Negative Impacts of Damage Remain After Peace Has Been Restored

28/10/2002

Secretary-General, at United Nations Day Concert of Korean Music, Looks to End of "Decades of Hostility and "Mistrust on Peninsula

28/10/2002

Secretary-General Expresses Shock at Tragic Death of United States Senator Wellstone, Personal Friend and United Nations Supporter

28/10/2002

Deputy Secretary-General, Noting Ombudsman Appointment, Foreshadows Changes in Working Conditions for United Nations Personnel; Staff Day Address Talks of "Tense and Troubled "Moment in Global Affairs, Underscoring Continuing Role of World Orga

28/10/2002

Strengthened Means to Keep Terrorists from Acquiring Mass Destruction Weapons Called for in One of Nine Draft Resolutions Approved by Disarmament Committee; Texts Also Address Nuclear Weapon Elimination, Dual-use Technology, Middle East Nuclear Prolifera

28/10/2002

Legal Committee Calls for Membership of United Nations Commission on International Trade Law to Be Increased; Extra 24 Would Be Elected Next Year: Debate Ends on Plans for Treaty on Jurisdictional Immunities of States and Their Property

28/10/2002

Bosnia and Herzegovina Needs Support Not Partition by Jacques Paul Klein, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Coordinator of the United Nations Operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina

28/10/2002

Security Council Condemns "Heinous Moscow Hostage-taking, Demands Immediate, Unconditional Release; Resolution 1440 (2002) Adopted Unanimously

28/10/2002

Security Council Calls on All Eligible Voters to Participate in

28/10/2002

Security Council Is Told Peace in Democratic Republic of Congo Needs Solution of Economic Issues That Contributed to Conflict; Report Received on Illegal Exploitation of Resources; Foreign Minister Calls for Reparation, Prosecution of Aggressors, Great L

28/10/2002

1267 Committee Adds Name of An Entity to Its List

28/10/2002

Secretary-General Expresses Concern Over Events Unfolding at Moscow Theatre, Urges Immediate Release of Hostages

28/10/2002

Secretary-General Lauds Role of "Club of "Madrid, Sharing UN Goal of Supporting Establishment of Democracies

28/10/2002

Deputy Secretary-General Says Recognition of Cultural Diversity Essential in Efforts to Tackle Global Problems; Address to Summit Meeting of "La "Francophonie

28/10/2002

UN "Universal, Indispensible "Instrument for Peace, Human Progress Says Deputy Secretary-General in UN Day Remarks

28/10/2002

Deputy Secretary-General Pays Tribute to United Nations Personnel Lost in Line of Duty, Notes Steps for Further Protection; Statement at Staff Day Memorial Ceremony Calls for Support from Governments in Dealing with Perpetrators of Violence

24/10/2002

Commitment to Nuclear Warhead Reduction by United States, Russian Federation Welcomed in Draft Resolution Approved by First Committee; 18 Texts Approved Addressing Compliance with Disarmament Agreements, T Otal Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, Missiles, U

24/10/2002

Assembly President, Lauding United Nations Achievements, Says Range of Outstanding Challenges Confirms Relevance of World Body; UN Day Message Says Ultimate Test of Credibility Depends on Ability to Secure Implementation of Articulated Political Goals

24/10/2002

United Nations Calls for Greater Assistance to Afghans in Fight Against Opium Cultivation

24/10/2002

Opening Remarks on Afghanistan Opium Survey 2002 by Antonio Maria Costa, Executive Director; Rome, 25 October 2002

24/10/2002

Focus on Nationalist Election Showing, War Criminals as Officials Brief Security Council on Bosnia and Herzegovina Transition

23/10/2002

Strengthened Legal Regime to Prevent Outer Space Arms Race Called for in Draft Resolution Approved by First Committee; One of Nine Texts Recommended for General Assembly Adoption; Chemical and Biological Weapons, Small Arms Trade Among Other Issues Addre

23/10/2002

Legal Committee Urges Action by States to Counter Violence Against Diplomatic, Intergovernmental Personnel; Second Text, Approved Today, Seeks General Assembly Appeal for Wider Adherence to Protocols Protecting Victims of Armed Conflic T

23/10/2002

Statement of the Chair to the Meeting on Drugs Originating from Afghanistan in Vienna

23/10/2002

Speakers in Security Council Call for International Support for Regional Initiatives for Peace in Central Africa

23/10/2002

Security Council Committee Adds Name of An Entity to Its List

23/10/2002

Major General Patrick Cammaert Named New United Nations Military Adviser

23/10/2002

Toasting President of Turkmenistan, Secretary-General Stresses Inextricable Linkage of Democracy, Development

22/10/2002

Luxembourg to Support Drug Control Projects in Lao Peoples Demo

22/10/2002

Security Council, Acting Concurrently with General Assembly, Elects Five Members to International Court of Justice; Judges -- Three New, Two Re-elected -- Will Serve Nine-year Terms

22/10/2002

Frauen Und M�dchen Sollten St�rker An Friedensprozessen Beteiligt Werden; Uno-Generalsekret�r Kofi Annan Legt Seinen Bericht �ber Frauen, Frieden Und Sicherheit Vor

22/10/2002

Secretary-General, Honoured in Kyrgyzstan, Says Countrys Aspira

21/10/2002

Iraq to Begin Returning Kuwaiti Archives to Kuwait on 19 October

21/10/2002

Secretary-General Welcomes Signing of Memorandum of Understanding Between Government of Sudan and Sudan Peoples Liberation Movement

21/10/2002

Secretary-General, in Message to Meeting on Nobel Peace Laureates, Says Situation Over Iraq Is Among Gravest Facing World Today; Principle of Multilateralism Said to Face Critical Test - Even Most Powerful Countries Know They Must Work with Others to Ach

21/10/2002

New Permanent Representative of Bulgaria Presents Credentials

21/10/2002

Implementation of Disarmament Agreements, Terrorism and Mass Destruction Weapons Among Issues Addressed in 17 Texts Introduced in First Committee

21/10/2002

Legal Committee, Reviewing Regulation of International Trade, Approves Text of Model Law on Commercial Conciliation; Report on Measures Against Terrorism Is Introduced; Current Debate on Possible Convention Against Human Cloning Is Concluded

21/10/2002

Regierungen Bereiten Sich Auf Startschuss F�r Kyoto-protokoll Vor; New Delhi-klimakonferenz Bringt Saubere Technologie Ins Rampenlicht, Angleichung Und Nationale Aktionen Zur Verringerung Der Treibhausgasemissionen

21/10/2002

Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Calls on All Parties to Conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo to Cease Hostilities Immediately

21/10/2002

Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Welcomes Relaunch of Cooperation Between Chad, Central African Republic; Expresses Support for Deployment of Observation Force in Central African Republic

21/10/2002

Security Council Decides to Lift Travel Ban Against Unita Members, Effective 14 November; Extends Angola Monitoring Mechanism Until 19 December; Resolution 1439 (2002) Adopted Unanimously

21/10/2002

Secretary-General Appoints New Military Adviser in Peacekeeping Operations Department

21/10/2002

Secretary-General "Extremely "Concerned by Reports of Uranium Enrichment Programme in Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea

18/10/2002

Baltic, South Eastern Europe Law Enforcement Experts Receive Training in Vienna

18/10/2002

Legal Committee Is Told of Efforts to Reach Consensus in Formulating Convention Against Human Cloning

18/10/2002

In Security Council Debate, United States, France, Russian Federation, Others Outline Positions on Possible Resolution Concerning Iraq

18/10/2002

Secretary-General Welcomes Decision by India, Pakistan on Partial Troop Withdrawal from Border Areas

18/10/2002

Secretary-General Says Work for Peace Inextricably Linked with Work for Development

18/10/2002

Secretary-General Deplores Israeli Attack on Refugee Camp in Gaza Strip; Calls on Israel to Halt Military Action in Heavily Populated Areas

17/10/2002

To Feed Worlds Population, Freshwater Resources Need to Be Bett

17/10/2002

Delegates Concerned at Reported Division Between Permanent and Elected Security Council Members, as General Assembly Concludes Debate on Reform

17/10/2002

Press Statement on Burundi by Security Council President

17/10/2002

Press Statement on Iraq by Security Council President

17/10/2002

Press Statement on Democratic Republic of Congo by Security Council President

17/10/2002

Return of United Nations Inspectors, Without Conditions, Is Key to Solving Arms Impasse with Iraq, Security Council Is Told; "Grave "Consequences of Military Action Foreshadowed in Day-long Debate; Iraq, Denying Weapons Charges, Says United Sta

17/10/2002

Secretary-Generals Statement to Security Council on Iraq Situat

17/10/2002

In Address to Mongolian Parliament, Secretary-General Stresses Contributions of Nations Great or Small

17/10/2002

Fighting Poverty, Protecting Environment Are Mutually Reinforcing Goals, Secretary-General Says

17/10/2002

New Permanent Representative of Luxembourg Presents Credentials

16/10/2002

Delegates in Day-long General Assembly Debate Concerned About Lack of Transparency in Security Council Work Methods

16/10/2002

Prevention of Outer Space Arms Race, Ratification of Nuclear-test-ban Treaty Among Issues Addressed by Texts Introduced in First Committee

16/10/2002

Secretary-General Welcomes Opening of Somali National Reconciliation Conference in Kenya

15/10/2002

"Young People Are the "Key in Fight Against HIV/AIDS Says Secretary-General at Zhejiang University

15/10/2002

Delegates Welcome Informative Report, as General Assembly Considers Reform of Security Council

15/10/2002

Second Committee Speakers Link Illicit Transfer of Funds to Terrorism, Domestic Conflict and Capital Flight

15/10/2002

Security Council Condemns Bomb Attacks in Bali, Indonesia; Regards Acts as Threat to International Peace; Resolution 1438 (2002) Adopted Unanimously

15/10/2002

Statement to Press on Somalia by President of Security Council

15/10/2002

Secretary-General "Horrified by Saturday Car Bomb Attack in Bali

15/10/2002

Generalsekret�r Kofi A. Annan: Wasser Muss Effizienter Genutzt Werden; Erkl�rung Zum Weltern�hrungstag Am 16. Oktober 2002

14/10/2002

Deputy-secretary-General Praises Vital Work of UN Population Fund at Opening of "Family of "Woman Exhibition in New York

14/10/2002

Neue Website Der Vereinten Nationen Zur Frage Der Uno-waffeninspektionen Im Irak

14/10/2002

Security Council Extends Deadline for Nomination of Judges for Rwanda Tribunal Until 15 November

14/10/2002

Security Council Authorizes Final Extension of Prevlaka Peninsula Mission; Withdrawal Will Be Completed by End of Year

14/10/2002

Speakers in Security Council Small Arms Debate Support Action Pr

14/10/2002

Generalsekret�r Kofi A. Annan: "Extreme Armut Ist Eine Weltweite Bedrohung F�r Die Sicherheit Der Menschen"; Erkl�rung Zum Internationalen Tag F�r Die Beseitigung Der Armut, 17. Oktober 2002

14/10/2002

Business Well Placed to Not Only Generate Growth, but Advance Gl

14/10/2002

Secretary-General Welcomes Resumption of Peace Talks on Sudan

11/10/2002

Trafficking in Human Beings Condemned, as Third Committee Contin

11/10/2002

Security Council Committee Adds Names of Two Entities to Its Consolidated List

11/10/2002

Secretary-General Concerned About Possibility of Renewed Violence in Venezuela

11/10/2002

Secretary-General Calls on Cameroon, Nigeria to Respect Internat

11/10/2002

Secretary-General Praises Past, Present Diversity of Macalester College

10/10/2002

Fourth Committee Approves Text Endorsing Outer Space Committees

10/10/2002

Secretary-General Appoints New Force Commander for United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea

10/10/2002

Praising Anti-drug Efforts of Civil-society Groups, Secretary-General Stresses That Governments "Cannot Do the Job "Alone

09/10/2002

Speakers Warn Against Potential Outer Space Arms Race, as Fourth Committee Continue Debate

09/10/2002

Security Council, Moving to Support Global Efforts, Seeks Reports from All Countries on Steps Taken Against Terrorism; Submissions Awaited from 17 Member States; Current Debate Concludes on Implementation of Post-11 September Resolution 1373 (2001)

08/10/2002

Importance of Space Technology for Sustainable Development Among Issues Highlighted, as Fourth Committee Takes up Peaceful Uses of Outer Space

08/10/2002

International Crisis Group "A Genuine Force for "Peace, Says Secretary-General

08/10/2002

"Ethical Base of International Cooperation Must Be "Strengthened, Secretary-General Say

08/10/2002

Vigilance, Renewed Commitment to Full Implementation of Chemical Weapons Convention "More Necessary than "Ever, Secretary-General Says

08/10/2002

Secretary-General Welcomes Resumption of High-level Dialogue Bet

08/10/2002

Secretary-General Deplores Military Attack in Civilian Areas in Southern Gaza

08/10/2002

Generalsekret�r Kofi Annan: "Ohne Gr�sseres Weltweites Engagement Werden Wir Die Millenniums-ziele Nicht Erreichen"; Erkl�rung Zum Tag Der Vereinten Nationen, 24. Oktober 2002

08/10/2002

Craft Laws That Respond to Needs of People, Secretary-General Urges Parliamentary Forum on New Partnership for Africas Development

07/10/2002

Schutz Vor Naturkatastrophen Ist F�r Eine Nachhaltige Entwicklung in Den Bergen Unerl�sslich; Der Internationale Uno-tag Zur Verh�tung Von Naturkatastrophen Macht Auf Erfolgreiche Katastrophenschutz-projekte in Bergregionen Aufmerksam

07/10/2002

United Nations Member States

07/10/2002

Security Council Considers Terrorists Threats to International P

07/10/2002

Secretary-General Appoints Eveline L. Herfkens as His Executive Coordinator for Millennium Development Goals Campaign

07/10/2002

Unless Progress Can Be Speeded up Dramatically, Most Pledges in Millennium Declaration Will Not Be Fulfilled, Secretary-General Tells General Assembly

07/10/2002

Addressing Security Council, Secretary-General Endorses Three-pronged Counter-terrorism Strategy

07/10/2002

Statement of Secretary-General on Cyprus

07/10/2002

UN Will Remain Mozambiques Close Partner; Deputy Secretary-gene

07/10/2002

Completion of Two Further Conventions Against Terrorism Is Urged

04/10/2002

Workshops in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan Discuss Measures Against Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism

04/10/2002

Assemblys Legal Committee Is Told Fight Against Terrorism Should Go to Root Causes, Not Contravene Human Rights, Democratic Values; Debate Continues on Measures to Meet International Concerns

04/10/2002

Press Statement on Unmovic, Mitrovica, Unikom by President of Security Council

04/10/2002

Press Statement on Council Programme of Work for October by President of Security Council

04/10/2002

Role of UN Is to Place Safety and Welfare of Human Beings at Centre of Everything That We Do, Secretary-General Says

04/10/2002

Mountain Communities Particularly Vulnerable to Natural Hazards, Says Secretary-General on International Day for Disaster Reduction

04/10/2002

Secretary-Generals Remarks at Memorial Service for Founder of Seeds of Peace

03/10/2002

In Yale University Address, Secretary-General Pleads Cause of Inclusive Globalization

03/10/2002

New Permanent Representative of Croatia Presents Credentials

03/10/2002

New Permanent Representative of Slovenia Presents Credentials

03/10/2002

Technical Assistance, Cooperation Needed to Combat Transnational Organized Crime, Third Committee Told as Debate Concludes on Drugs, Crime

03/10/2002

Der Zustrom in Die St�dte Gilt Weltweit Als Grosse Herausforderung Und Bedarf Sofortiger Massnahmen; Anl�sslich Des Welt-habitat-tages Am 7. Oktober Ruft Das Programm Der Vereinten Nationen F�r Menschliche Siedlungen (un Habitat) Zur Weltweiten Zusammena

03/10/2002

Secretary-General Appoints Abou Moussa (chad) as His New Representative in Liberia and Head of United Nations Peace-building Support Office in Liberia (unol)

02/10/2002

Critical Links Between Crime, Illicit Drugs, Corruption, Terrorism Revealed by 11 September Events, Third Committee Told

02/10/2002

UN Space Programme and Civil Society Groups Team-up to Celebrate World Space Week 2002 (4-10 October)

02/10/2002

Secretary-General Warns Wolrd Falling Short of Millennium Summit Commitments; Outlines Steps to Accelerate Progress

02/10/2002

Secretary-General Expresses Grief at Senegal Ferry Disaster

02/10/2002

Secretary-General Welcomes Israeli Decision to Lift Siege of Ramallah Compound

02/10/2002

Secretary-General Says World Is "Falling "Short in Efforts to Meet Goals of Millennium Declaration; First Progress Report on Implementation of UN Plan Shows Dramatic "Speed "up Neede to Meet Targets Set for 2015

01/10/2002

Development Cannot Be Sustainable If Society Torn Apart by "Uncivil "Behaviours, Head of UN Drug, Crime Office Tells Third Committee ; Current Session Opens with Debate on Transnational Crime, Including Terrorism, Illicit Drugs

01/10/2002

Importance of Global, Regional Cooperation in Fight Against Drugs, Crime Highlighted as Third Committee Continues Debate

01/10/2002

Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in October 2002

01/10/2002

Security Council Calls for Full Implementation of Latest Resolution on Middle East

01/10/2002

President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in October

01/10/2002

Press Statement on Council Counter-terrorism Committee by President of Security Council

01/10/2002

Security Council Committee Adds Names of Four Individuals to Its List

01/10/2002

Secretary-General Applauds Information and Communication Technologies Task Forces Emphasis on Africa

01/10/2002

Uno-Generalsekret�r Kofi Annan: "Brecht Das Schweigen, Das Die Gewalt Gegen Jugendliche Umgibt"; Erkl�rung Zum Welttag Der Geistigen Gesundheit, 10. Oktober 2002

01/10/2002

Secretary-General Affirms UN Support for Subregional Efforts to Resolve Côte Divoire Crisis

28/11/2002

Mixed Commission on Icj Ruling of 10 October to Bring Together Representatives of Cameroon, Nigeria on 1 December in Yaoundé

28/11/2002

Generalsekret�r Kofi Annan: Neue Visionen F�r Ausgewogene Internationale Beziehungen; Erkl�rung Zum Tag Der Menschenrechte 10. Dezember 2002

28/11/2002

Secretary-General Cites International Communitys Commitment to Assisting Burundi Achieve Peace, Development, in Message to Geneva Conference

28/11/2002

Secretary-Generals Message for International Volunteer Day

28/11/2002

Secretary-General Reaffirms Validity of Two-state Solution in Message to Mark International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People; No Lasting Progress Without Clearly Defined Final Settlement Acceptable to Both Sides, He Emphasizes

28/11/2002

Deputy Secretary-General Commends Film, Exhibit on AIDS Pandemic, Says They Will Contribute to Knowledge, Understanding of Problem

28/11/2002

Approving Four Texts, Second Committee Calls for Continuing Use of Aid for Industrial Development in Developing and Transition Countries

28/11/2002

Leben Und Leben Lassen Ein Kampf Gegen Stigmatisierung Und Diskriminierung; Aus Anlass Des Welt AIDS Tages Am 1.dezember, Ruft Das AIDS Programm Der Vereinten Nationen Zur Anti-diskriminierungsarbeit Auf

28/11/2002

Security Council, Extending Authorization of Assistance Force by One Year, Says Situation in Afghanistan Still Threat to International Peace and Security; Resolution 1444 (2002), Adopted Unanimously, Also Calls on Member States to Contribute Personnel, E

28/11/2002

Secretary-General Requests Comments from Cyprus Leaders on Suggested Basis for Agreement on Comprehensive Settlement

27/11/2002

Press Statement on Central African Republic by President of Security Council

27/11/2002

Stigma Affecting HIV/AIDS Victims Can Be as Detrimental as Virus Itself, Deputy Secretary-General Tells World AIDS Day Meeting; at Headquarters Town-hall Meeting, General Assembly President, Media Figures, Aids-affected Victims Speak Out Against Discrimi

27/11/2002

Fear of Stigma as Bad as Disease Itself, Deputy Secretary-General Says in World AIDS Day Remarks

27/11/2002

Stigma, Discrimination Accompanying HIV/AIDS Contributes to Devestating Epidemic, Says General Assembly President in World AIDS Day Message

27/11/2002

UN Yearbook for 2000, Out Soon, Offers Comprehensive Review of Activities of World Organization

27/11/2002

Press Statement on Liberia by President of Security Council

26/11/2002

Security Council Extends Cyprus Mission Until 15 June 2003, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1442 (2002)

26/11/2002

Security Council Extends Iraqs "Oil-for-food Program

25/11/2002

Secretary-General Welcomes Launch of International Code of Conduct Against Ballistic Missile Proliferation

25/11/2002

General Assembly Calls for Strengthened National Measures to Prevent Terrorist Acquisition of Mass Destruction Weapons; 53 First Committee Texts Adopted; New Russian Federation/united States S Trategic Framework, Nuclear Weapon Elimination Among Other Is

25/11/2002

Security Council Committee Adds Names of Three Entities to Its Consolidated List

25/11/2002

Security Council Committee Modifies Title and Introductory Text of Its Consolidated List

25/11/2002

Abolition of Slavery in All Its Forms Remains Major United Nations Priority, Says Secretary-General

25/11/2002

Secretary-General Seeks Early Progress on Cyprus Problem; Steps Discussed for Intensive Efforts by Parties "in Next Week or "So

25/11/2002

Secretary-General, Saddened by Death of UNRWA Official in Jenin, Expresses Concern at Impeded Access for Ambulance; Notes Earlier Requests to Israel to Allow Treatment of Sick and Injured

25/11/2002

Secretary-General Stresses "Clear "Need for International Cooperation on Refugee, Migration Policy

22/11/2002

General Assembly Approves Stronger Links Between United Nations and Number of Regional and Other Outside Groups; Enhanced Cooperation Said to Improve Chances of Progress on Global Agenda Priorities -- Notably for Peace, Development, Poverty Reduction

22/11/2002

Need for Compliance with Human Rights Obligations in Fight Against Terrorism Stressed, as Third Committee Approves Six Draft Resolution; Other Texts Condemn Human Rights Violations in Iraq, Democratic Republic of Congo

22/11/2002

UN Report to Hemispheric Conference on Immigration Finds 20 Million from Latin America, Caribbean Now Live in Other Countries; ECLAC Study Says Remittance of Funds Increasingly Important

22/11/2002

Security Council Asked to Extend Mandate of UN Political Office in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea; Under-secretary-General Cites Setbacks in Weapons Disposal Plan

22/11/2002

Secretary-General Hopes Political-prisoner Release Will Add Momentum to National Reconciliation Process in Myanmar

22/11/2002

Secretary-General Extols Role of Artists in Global Struggle for Peace, Development and Human Rights; Message to "Arts as Mediator of "Tolerance Event in New York

22/11/2002

Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Palestinian Suicide Bombing in Jerusalem, Says Such Attacks "Spur Hatred and Mistrust"; "Scourge of "Terrorism Must Not Be Allowed to Deter Parties from Pressing Need for Intensive Effort to Bring P

21/11/2002

Energy Security Crucial for Stability of Financial Markets -- Sustainable Development; Opec, European Union, Russia, United States Review Security of Energy Supplies at Roundtable of Unece Committee on Sustainable Energy

21/11/2002

General Assembly Is Told of Growing Importance of Cooperation Between United Nations and Wide Range of Outside Bodies; Delegates Laud Unity of Approach on Promotion of Peace, Economic Growth, Poverty Reduction, Sustainable Development, Fight Against Terr

21/11/2002

Second Committee Approves Draft Resolutions on Corrupt Practices and Upcoming Conferences on Transit Transport Cooperation, Climate Change

21/11/2002

Adaptation to Climate Change Critical for Food-insecure Countries

21/11/2002

Secretary-General "Very "Concerned Regarding Urgent Need to Get Negotiations on Cyprus Under Way

21/11/2002

Secretary-General Honours Ralph Bunche, 1950 Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Co-author of United Nations Charter

21/11/2002

Poverty Eradication, Environmental Protection Are "Mutually Reinforcing "Goals, Says Secretary-General

21/11/2002

Following West Bank Killings, Secretary-General Again Stresses That Political Settlement Is Only Viable Solution to Mideast Conflict

21/11/2002

Regions Future Depends on Partnership Engaging "All the Pe

21/11/2002

"New "Croatia Will Be Factor for Stability in Region, Secretary-General Tells Zagreb Parliament

21/11/2002

Secretary-General Honours United Nations, Croatian Fallen at Memorial Ceremony in Zagreb

20/11/2002

Launching Consolidated Inter-agency Appeals 2003, Deputy Secretary-General Says Relief Can Make Difference Between Life, Death

20/11/2002

Endorsing UNCITRAL Report, General Assembly Commends Conciliation in Trade Relations, Stronger Enforcement of Settlement Agreements; Also, Decisions on Cloning, World Criminal Court: Texts Among 21 Adopted from Legal Committee; Plans Confirmed to Mark La

20/11/2002

Secretary-General Urges Generous Support to Meet Acute Humanitarian Needs in 2003 Consolidated Inter-agency Appeals

20/11/2002

In "Ipu "Day Message, Secretary-General Notes Growing Intensity of Interaction Between Union and United Nations

20/11/2002

Secretary-General "Very "Concerned Regarding Urgent Need to Get Negotiations on Cyprus Under Way

19/11/2002

Afghanistan Panel Pinpoints Nationwide Security, Institution-building, Reconstruction, Economic Revival, Outside Interference as Persistent Areas of Concern

19/11/2002

Secretary-General Encourages Sudanese Parties to Press Ahead with Peace Talks

19/11/2002

Secretary-General Urges Iraqs President to Fully Comply with Se

19/11/2002

Long List of Accomplishments in Afghanistan, but Challenges Remain Immense, Says Secretary-General in Message to General Asembly Panel

19/11/2002

Secretary-Generals Remarks at Sarajevo Memorial Ceremony

19/11/2002

"We Close It in "Dignity Says Secretary-General of Bosnia and Herzegovinia Mission, in Remarks at Sarajevo National Theatre

19/11/2002

Rule of Law, Democratic Institutions, Mutual Respect Trust Key T

19/11/2002

Generalsekret�r Kofi A. Annan: Informationsgesellschaft Muss Universell Und Integrativ Sein; Erkl�rung Zum Welttag Des Fernsehens, 21. November 2002

18/11/2002

Information Technology Must Be Harnessed to Global Mission of Peace, Development, Says Deputy Secretary-General to Headquarters Seminar

15/11/2002

Tolerance ‘An Active and Positive Engagement with Human Diversity’ Says Secretary-General on International Day of Tolerance

15/11/2002

Secretary-General Appeals for Continued Humanitarian Assistance to Southern Africa; Expresses Particular Concern About Zimbabwe

15/11/2002

Generalsekret�r Kofi A. Annan: "Hilfe Statt Stigma, Hoffnung Statt Angst, Solidarit�t Statt Schweigen"; Erkl�rung Zum Welt-aids-tag, 1. Dezember 2002

15/11/2002

Statement by Secretary-General Kofi Annan Following His Geneva Meetin with Presidents of Cameroon, Nigeria

15/11/2002

Generalsekret�r Kofi Annan: "Informations- Und Kommunikationstechnologien Sind Priorit�t F�r Afrikas Entwicklung"; Erkl�rung Zum Tag Der Industrialisierung Afrikas 20. November 2002

15/11/2002

Secretary-General Welcomes "Positive "Outcome of Fifth Review Conferenc of Biological Weapons Convention

15/11/2002

Secretary-General Condemns "Despicable Hebron Terrorist Attack

15/11/2002

Trafficking in Women and Girls to Be Discussed at Meeting in Glen Cove, New York, from 18 to 22 November

15/11/2002

Security Council Is Told of Positive Prospects for Timor-leste, Despite Challenges; Continuation of Aid Is Urged; UN Representative Cites Need for Strong Judiciary, Rule of Law; Indonesia Soeaks of Warm, Special Relationship with New Nation

15/11/2002

Security Council Committee Concerning Liberia Issues Revised List

15/11/2002

1267 Committee Approves New Guidelines

14/11/2002

Secretary-General Appeals for Additional Resources to Support Post-conflict Peace-building in Sierra Leone

14/11/2002

Delivering Sadat Memorial Lecture, Secretary-General Urges Pales

14/11/2002

Under-secretary-General Stresses Need to Link Targets, Timetables of Johannesburg with Country-specific Programmes; Make Agenda 21 Happen, International Community Urged in Second Committee Debate on Environment, Sustainable Development

14/11/2002

"World Has Rarely Needed the UN as Much as It Does "Today, Secretary-General Tells Guests at Visionaries Awards Dinner

14/11/2002

Secretary-General Urges Trade Ministers to Propose -- "Without "Delay -- Long-term Solution to Problem of Delivering Affordable Medicines to Worlds Poor

13/11/2002

CSecretary-General Appoints Catherine Bertini of United States as New Under-Secretary-General for Management

13/11/2002

General Assembly, Endorsing Work of IAEA, Asks Iraq to Cooperate

13/11/2002

Fifth Committee Considers Post Structure of Secretariat

13/11/2002

Vereinte Nationen Brauchen Mehr Als $ 3 Milliarden F�r Humanit�re Hilfe Im Kommenden Jahr; Gemeinsamer Hilfsappell Der Uno-organisationen Am 19./20. November

13/11/2002

Security Council Informed of Critical Need to Finalize "Road "Map towards Comprehensive Middle East Peace Settlement

13/11/2002

Cooperation Among United Nations Bodies Crucial for Success, Says Secretary-General

13/11/2002

Secretary-General to Meet with Presidents of Cameroon, Nigeria on 15 November in Geneva

13/11/2002

Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at UN Headquarters, 12 November 2002

13/11/2002

Secretary-General Urges Former Latin American Presidents to "Help Strengthen the Democratic "Agenda Throughout Continent

12/11/2002

Press Statement on Cyprus by President of Security Council

12/11/2002

Appalled by Latest Middle East Attack, Secretary-General Remains Concerne at "Broader "Issue of Israeli-palestinian Violence

12/11/2002

Generalsekret�r Kofi A. Annan: "Rahmenbedingungen Schaffen, Um Frauen Von Einer Geissel Zu Befreien"; Erkl�rung Zum Internationalen Tag F�r Die Beseitigung Von Gewalt Gegen Frauen, 25. November 2002

12/11/2002

Secretary-General Proposes Basis for Agreement to Cyprus Parties

11/11/2002

New Director of Administration Takes Up Duties at United Nations Office at Vienna

11/11/2002

Assembly Is Told Lack of Resources, High Cost of Medicines, Continuing Stigma Remain Obstacles in Global Fight Against HIV/AIDS

11/11/2002

Security Council Holds Iraq in "Material "Breach of Di

11/11/2002

Security Council Press Statement on Central African Republic

11/11/2002

Resolution on Return of UN Weapons Inspectors to Iraq Is Based on "Unique Legitimacy of "UN, Secretary-General Tells Council

11/11/2002

Secretary-Generals Special Envoy for Myanmar to Confer with Lea

08/11/2002

Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights to Hold Twenty-ninth Session from 11 to 29 November; Will Consider Reports of Slovak Republic, Poland, Georgia, Solomon Islands, Estonia

08/11/2002

In Uncertain Times, More Important than Ever for People to Learn About UN, Secretary-General Tells Tour Guide

07/11/2002

Civil Service Commissions Proposed Reforms Innovative, Forward

07/11/2002

Elimination of Waste, Enhancement of Productivity Could Save United Nations $56 Million, Says Office of Internal Oversight Services; Pension Fund Assets Experience 16.4 per Cent Decrease in Last Two Years

07/11/2002

Warfare Deliberately Aimed at Environment Must Be Vigorously Prevented, Condemned, Says General Assembly President on International Day

07/11/2002

United Nations to Hold First Workshop on Space Law -- the Hague, 18 to 21 November 2002

07/11/2002

Security Council Focuses on Kosovo Municipal Elections, Security of Minorities, After Under-secretary-Generals Briefing

07/11/2002

We Cannot Be Indifferent to Genetically Modified Crops, Secretary-General Says in Introducing Lecture Speakers

06/11/2002

Several Delegations Argue That Age of Separation Be Fixed at 62 Years for All Staff Members

06/11/2002

Report on Exploitation of Resources of Democratic Republic of Congo Is Challenged in Security Council; Neighbouring Countries, Denying Allegations by Expert Panel, Call for More Evidence; Others Stress Serious Effects on Peace Process

06/11/2002

Secretary-General "Very "Encouraged by Successful Conclusion of Second Round of Peace Talks on Sri Lanka

05/11/2002

Fifth Committee Questions Additional Resource Requirements of $6

05/11/2002

Oversight Report Highlights Areas of Critical Concern to United Nations; Recommends Saving of $56 Million; Introduces New Initiatives to Heighten Quality of Oversight Services

05/11/2002

Heads of Six Main United Nations Bodies Hold Fourth Meeting

04/11/2002

New Permanent Representative of Norway Presents Credentials

04/11/2002

International Narcotics Control Board Examines Economic Impact of Illicit Drugs

04/11/2002

United Nations Guided Tours Mark Fiftieth Anniversary; 400 Former Guides to Express Renewed Commitment to United Nations at Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration in New York

04/11/2002

United Nations Fulbright Fellowship Programme Launched

04/11/2002

Secretary-General Appoints Aminata S. Djermakoye as Chief of Protocol

04/11/2002

"Deeply "Committed to Peace in Great Lakes Region, Secretary-General Urges Parties to "Stay the "Course

04/11/2002

Secretary-General Commends Agreement Reached in Sudan Allowing Unimpeded Humanitarian Access

04/11/2002

Secretary-General Invites Presidents of Cameroon, Nigeria to Meet Following World Court Judgment on Border Dispute

01/11/2002

Information Departments Ongoing Review, Progress towards Evalution Culture Welcomed in Draft Resolution Approved by Fourth Committee; Under-secretary-General Responds to Issues Raised by Delegates, Including Department Restructuring, in

01/11/2002

Security Council Seeks Limitation on Illicit Trade in Small Arms, Noting Harmful Impact, Especially on Vulnerable Groups; Presidential Statement Follows Day-long Debate on 11 October

01/11/2002

Security Council Says Problems of Central African States Need Comprehensive, Integrated, Resolute, Concerted Approach; Presidential Statement Looks to Stronger Partnership with UN, Suggesting Dispatch of Inter-agency Evaluation Mission to Subregion

01/11/2002

Security Council Stresses Key Role Women Can Play in Peacekeeping, Post-conflict Situations; Presidential Statement Notes Some Progress in Gender Mainstreaming at UN, Seeks Naming of More Women as Special Envoys

01/11/2002

Secretary-General Welcomes Signing of Declaration on Somalia Reconciliation Process

01/11/2002

Secretary-General Says 2002 Poverty Eradication Award Recipients Bring Hope to All of Us, Particularly Earths Most Vulnerable

01/11/2002

Secretary-Generals Tribute at Memorial Service for Former U.s. Secretary of State Cyrus Vance

01/11/2002

Delegates Question Proposed Absorption of Information Centres Into Regional Hubs, as Assembly Continues Discussion of Secretary-Generals Report

31/12/2002

Security Council Adjusts List of Restricted Goods, Procedures of Iraq "Oil-for-food Programme; Resolution 1454 (2002) Adopted 13-0-2 (russian Federation, Syria)

31/12/2002

Secretary-General Extends Condolences to Russian Federation Following Explosion in Grozny

31/12/2002

Secretary-General Urges Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea to

31/12/2002

Secretary-General Congratulates New Kenyan President, Commends Well Organized, Credible Electoral Process

30/12/2002

Secretary-General Disturbed That Fighting Continues in Democratic Republic of Congo Despite 16 December Ceasefire Accord; Those Violating Humanitarian Law Will Be Held Accountable for Their Actions, He Warns

27/12/2002

Department of Public Information Approves 21 Non-governmental Organizations for Association

27/12/2002

Security Council Endorses 22 December Kabul Declaration, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1453 (2002); Pact Aimed at Regional Peace, Stability Signed by Afghanistan, Six Neighbouring States

24/12/2002

Secretary-General Calls Kabul Declaration Basis to Promote Regional Cooperation, in Message to Conference on Good Neighbourly Relations

24/12/2002

Secretary-General Welcomes Signing of Kabul Declaration by Afghanistan and Six Neighbours, Hopes It Will Boost Peace Process

24/12/2002

Secretary-General Notes Iraqs Hand-over of Kuwaiti Property

23/12/2002

General Assembly Adopts 75 Resolutions on Social, Humanitarian I

23/12/2002

General Assembly Calls on Israel Not to Exploit Natural Resources in Occupied Territories as It Adopts Second Committee Text; Also Adopts Headquarters Renovation Plan, with $1.05 Billion Budget, October 2004 Start Date, One of 48 Texts Recommended by Fif

23/12/2002

General Assembly Concludes Main Part of Fifty-seventh Session; Adopts Resolution Providing Support, Direction for UN Reform; Text "Significant "Achievement, Says Assembly President; Cooperation with OSCE, Hiv-aids Follow-up Among Other Issues A

23/12/2002

Need for Multilateralism, Elimination of International Terrorism Stressed During Current General Assembly Session; Strengthening of United Nations, Poverty Eradication, Sustainable Development in Face of Globalization, Fight Against HIV/AIDS Also Highlig

23/12/2002

General Assembly President Hails Timely Conclusion of Main Session, Lays Out Main Tasks, Objectives That Lie Ahead

23/12/2002

Security Council Assesses Its Work for 2002, Discusses Challenges, Opportunities for 2003 in Year-end Wrap-up Meeting

23/12/2002

Security Council Adjusts Provisions Regarding Frozen Funds of Taliban and Al Qaeda Members; Resolution 1452 Adopted Unanimously

23/12/2002

Security Council Presidential Statement Strongly Condemns Violence Against Civilians, Protected Persons in Conflict Situations

23/12/2002

Security Council Condemns Attempts at Force to Influence Political Situation, Overthrow Elected Government in Côte Divoire; Concerned About Humanitarian Consequences, It Supports Deployment of West African Force Before 31 December

23/12/2002

Security Council Fails to Adopt Draft Resolution Condemning Recent Israeli Actions; United States Opposes Draft Presented by Syria

23/12/2002

Secretary-General Appoints New Deputy Special Representative for Ethiopia and Eritrea

20/12/2002

United Nations and Sweden Agree on Measures to Preserve Archival Material of Dag Hammersklöld

20/12/2002

Statement to Press on Iraq Inspections by Security Council President

20/12/2002

Security Council Briefed by Mission Dispatched to Kosovo, 13-17 December; Told Substantial International Engagement Needed for Foreseeable Future

19/12/2002

Marking International Migrants Day, General Assembly President Stresses Dialogue, Cooperation in Managing Migration with Dignity

19/12/2002

Security Council Briefed by Chairs of Sanctions Committees, Working Groups; Lessons Learned, Continuity Stressed

19/12/2002

Importance of Full Cooperation with Former Yugoslavia, Rwanda Tribunals Stressed by Security Council in Presidential Statement

19/12/2002

Security Council Will Support Immediate, Full Implementation of 2 December Ceasefire Agrrement in Burundi; Presidential Statement Requests Secretary-General to Study Ways of Responding Positively, Urgently to Accords Request for African Mission

19/12/2002

Press Statement of Kuwait by Security Council President

19/12/2002

Press Statement on Democratic Republic of Congo by Security Council President

19/12/2002

Press Statement on Cyprus by President of Security Council

19/12/2002

Press Statement on Guinea-bissau by President of Security Council

19/12/2002

Learning Institutions Are Important Allies of United Nations, Says Secretary-General at Naming of Diplomacy School

18/12/2002

Secretary-General Welcomes Accord on Power-sharing in Democratic Republic of Congo

18/12/2002

Secretary-General Urges Meeting of Afghan Support Group to Continue to Invest in Recovery and Security of Afghanistan

18/12/2002

Secretary-General Reiterates Full Support for Mediation Efforts in Venezuela by Oas Secretary-General

18/12/2002

New Permanent Representative of Moldova Presents Credentials

18/12/2002

Security Council Extends Israel-syria Disengagement Force Until 30 June 2003

18/12/2002

Angola Moves Next Month from Agenda Item to Security Council Member, Says Special Representative in Latest Briefing

18/12/2002

Security Council Encourages Counter-terrorism Committee to Build Dialogue with Related Organizations, in Presidential Statement; Special Committee Meeting with Such Organizations 7 March 2003

17/12/2002

Millennium Goals Cannot Be Achieved If Population, Reproductive Health Issues Are Not Squarely Addressed, Secretary-General Tells Asian Population Conference

17/12/2002

Generalsekret�r Kofi Annan: Sie Riskieren Ihr Leben, Um Es Zu Verbessern; Erkl�rung Zum International Tag Der Migranten, 18. Dezember 2002

17/12/2002

New Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan Presents Credentials

17/12/2002

Auszeichnung F�r Engagierte Arbeit Im Kampf Gegen Drogen Und Kriminalit�t; Vierter Zivilgesellschafts-preis Im Aussenministerium Verliehen

17/12/2002

Dangers Facing Middle East, Perils of Inaction Should Not Be Neglected, Special Coordinator Tells Security Council

17/12/2002

Secretary-Generals Report Lists Parties to Conflict Using Child Soldiers

17/12/2002

Secretary-General and Government of Sierra Leone Announce Election of Presiding Judges, Appointment of Registrar for Special Court

16/12/2002

Organized Crime Must Be Tackled for Development to Be Successful; Bonn Conference on Cross Border Crime, 16-17 December

16/12/2002

Deputy Secretary-General Underscores Importance of Multilateralism in Address to Harvard Model United Nations 2002

16/12/2002

Globalization Unease Pushes Its Way to Top of Agenda at International Forum on Governance

16/12/2002

Much to Be Proud of in Afghanistan One Year After Bonn Agreement, Bur World Community Cannot Afford Complacency, Security Council Told; Briefed by Peacekeeping Assistant Secretary-General; Building National Army, Combating Drug Traffic Among

16/12/2002

Security Council Condemns Government of Liberia, Other Parties for Failure to Compy with Arms Embargo, Continuation of Weapons Imports; Presidential Statement Notes Defiance of Earlier Council Demands, Expresses Concern at Threat to Regional Stability

16/12/2002

Security Council Forwards Names of 23 Judicial Nominees for Rwanda Tribunal to General Assembly; Resolution 1449 (2002) Adopted Unanimously

16/12/2002

Council Votes to Condemn Terrorist Attack in Kenya, as It Adopts Resolution 1450 (2002) by Vote 14-1

16/12/2002

Secretary-General Concerned by Lifting of Nuclear Programme Freeze

13/12/2002

Secretary-General Urges Meeting of States Parties to Ensure Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons Remains Healthy, Effective

13/12/2002

Water Issues Among Highest Priorities of United Nations, Says Deputy Secretary-General

13/12/2002

Freshwater Issues at "Heart of Humankinds Hopes for Peace

13/12/2002

Fifth Committee Considers Programme Budget Implications of Draft Text on Follow-up to Conference on Financing for Development

13/12/2002

Fifth Committee Defers Action on Draft Texts

13/12/2002

Security Council Expresses Deep Appreciation for Efforts Leading to Successful Conclusion of Bosnia and Herzegovina Mission, in Presidential Statement; Mandate Expires 31 December 2002; Secretary-General Says Success Demonstrates Peacekeeping "Can M

13/12/2002

Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Welcomes Declaration on Cessation of Hostilities in Somalia; Council Urges Practical Steps to Grant Safe, Unfettered Access to Humanitarian Personnel

13/12/2002

Convention on Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes Is Crucial to Quest for Sustainable Development, Says Secretary-General

13/12/2002

Secretary-General Hails Successful Completion of United Nations Missions in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Prevlaka

13/12/2002

High-level Coordinator Invited to Visit Iraq

13/12/2002

Secretary-General Hails Amended Protocol to Prohibitions on Use of Mines, Booby-traps in Message to High Contracting Parties

12/12/2002

In Message to Fourth Global Forum on Reinventing Government, Secretary-General Stresses Vital Role of Dialogue, Partnerships

12/12/2002

Generalsekret�r Kofi Annan: Bei Nichterreichen Der Milleniumsziele F�r Sauberes Wasser Und Sanit�re Einrichtungen Drohen Uns Schwerwiegende Folgen

12/12/2002

"Our Relationship with the United States Has Improved "Remarkably, Says Secretary-General at Luncheon for UN Foundation

12/12/2002

United Nations Launches International Year of Freshwater to Galvanize Action on Critical Water Problems

12/12/2002

Israeli Practices, Palestine Refugee Agency, Decolonization, Information Among Issues Addressed in 30 Texts Adopted by General Assembly; Acting on Recommendations of Fourth Committee, Also Designates 29 May as International Day of UN Peacekeepers

12/12/2002

Fifth Committee Concludes Consideration of Proposed 2004-2005 Budget Outline

12/12/2002

Fifth Committee Defers Consideration of Programme Budget Implications of Text on Follow-up to International Conference on Financing for Development

12/12/2002

Second Committee Text Calls for Application of Enhanced Indebted Countries Plan, Cancellation of Official Bilateral Debt; Approves 21 Draft Resolutions, Decisions as It Concludes Session

12/12/2002

World Community Must Reconcile Anti-terrorism Struggle with Respect for Human Rights, Says General Assembly President

12/12/2002

Central Asian States Increase Cooperation Against Illicit Drug Trafficking; 13-14 December 2002, Ashgabad, Turkmenistan

12/12/2002

Security Council, Welcoming Progress in Angola Peace Process, En

11/12/2002

Deputy Secretary-General Outlines "Dominant "Concepts in Development Policy at Interaction Ceo Retreat

11/12/2002

Delegation of Japan Offers Comments on 2004-2005 Proposed Budget Outline

11/12/2002

Second Committee Draft Resolution Calls for Greater Transparency in Reform of International Financial Architecture; Approves International Finance and Development Text, Eight Others

11/12/2002

Wateryear2003: International Year Aims to Galvanize Action on Critical Water Problems

11/12/2002

Water: A Matter of Life and Death

11/12/2002

Secretary-General Tells Security Council Protection of Civilians in Situations of Armed Conflict Is Key to Sustainable Peace; Practical Action Called For; Human Rights Day Discussion Covers New Challenges to Ensuring Safety of Non-combatants

11/12/2002

Press Statement on Central African Republic, Chad by President of Security Council

11/12/2002

December 6 Press Statement by Security Council President on Briefing of Council Members by Dr. Blix

11/12/2002

Secretary-General Stresses Need for Determination to Make Protection of Civilians An Inescapable Duty for All Parties in Conflict

11/12/2002

"If We Want to Save Africa, We Must Save Africas Women Fir

11/12/2002

Secretary-General Welcomes Agreement Between Yugoslavia, Croatia

11/12/2002

"Knowledge Means "Power -- and Those WHO Provide Honest Information Are Best Allies of UN, Says Kofi Annan in Bbc World Service Lecture; Secretary-General Announces New World Service Series on "Millennium "Milestones

10/12/2002

New Permanent Representative of Germany Presents Credentials

10/12/2002

Proposed UN Budget for 2004-2005 to Reach $2.9 Billion, According to Outline Presented in Fifth Committee

10/12/2002

UN Staff Union Again Calls for Full Investigation of Recent Killings of UNRWA Staff

10/12/2002

Press Statement on Iraq by Security Council President

10/12/2002

At Conclusion of Third Round of Sri Lanka Peace Talks, Secretary-General Expresses Hope for Further Progress towards Lasting Settlement

10/12/2002

Secretary-General Calls United Nations Law of Sea Convention "Great "Achievement in World of Uncertainty, Insecurity; General Assembly Meeting to Mark 20 Anniversary Is Told Ratification by All States Would Strengthen Effectiveness of Treaty

10/12/2002

Secretary-General, Welcoming Accord Between Indonesia and Free Aceh Movement, Hopes for Peaceful Settlement of Conflict

09/12/2002

Press Statement on Afghanistan by Security Council President

09/12/2002

Secretary-General "Gravely "Disturbed by Israeli Military Attack in Gaza Strip

09/12/2002

Regional Security Organizations Never More Important than Today, Says Secretary-General to European Security Organization Meeting

09/12/2002

Secretary-General Praises Candlelight Award Honorees as "Visionaries, in Remarks at Ceremony in New York

06/12/2002

Security Council Expands Authorized Troop Level in Democratic Republic of Congo to 8,700, Noting Encouraging Developments on Ground; Resolution 1445 (20020 Adopted Unanimously; Welcomes Troop Withdrawals by Rwanda, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Angola

06/12/2002

Security Council Extends Prohibition of Direct, Indirect Import of Rough Diamonds from Sierra Leone Until 5 June 2003

06/12/2002

Press Statement on Timor-leste by President of Security Council

06/12/2002

Complete Peace in Burundi Requires Full Support of International Community, Deputy President of South Africa Tells Security Council

06/12/2002

Security Council Extends Oil-for-food Programme for Iraq for 180 Days; Resolution 1447 (2002) Adopted Unanimously

06/12/2002

UN Peacekeepers Deployed in Dili to Assist in Maintaining Order

06/12/2002

West African States and United Nations Identify Gaps in the Joint Fight Against Human Trafficking; Economic Community of West African States (ecowas) and UN Office on Drugs and Crime Expert Group Call for Rapid Implementation of the Sub-regional Plan of

06/12/2002

General Committee Recommends Inclusion of Additional Item -- International Year of Rice, 2004 on Assembly Agenda

06/12/2002

Internationales Jahr Der Berge; Foto-ausstellung in Der Wiener Uno-city

04/12/2002

General Assembly Adopts Six Resolutions as It Concludes Debate on Middle East Situation and Question of Palestine; Speakers Call for Return to Peace Negotiations and Israeli Withdrawal from Syrian Golan

04/12/2002

Weather Factors, Health Issues, Civil Strife, Economic Policies

04/12/2002

Secretary-General, Noting Progress in Public Health Developments, Says There Remains "Enormous Backlog of Health-related Despair in the Americas; Centenary Address to Pan American Health Organization in Washington, D.c.

04/12/2002

Secretary-General Welcomes Ceasefire Agreement in Burundi

04/12/2002

"We Cannot Remain "Indifferent About Interface Between Energy, Climate Change, Says Secretary-General in Lecture Series Introductory Remarks

03/12/2002

Support Expressed in General Assembly for Efforts to Resolve Israeli-palestinian Conflict; Delegates Also Note Need for Normal Relations Between Israel, Syria and Lebanon

03/12/2002

Events in Afghanistan Prompt Optimism, but "Steady "Determination Required to See Task Through, Says Secretary-General to Talks in Germany

03/12/2002

Secretary-General Calls for Thorough Investigation of Israels D

02/12/2002

Assembly Is Told World Community Must Work Harder for Israeli Withdrawal from Territories, Creation of Palestinian State; Debate Begins on "Question of Palestine"; Israeli Delegate Says End of Terrorism Must Be Price of Political Process, Not I

02/12/2002

President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in December

02/12/2002

Day of Palestinian Solidarity "A Day of Mourning and A Day of "Grief, Says Secretary-General

02/12/2002

Secretary-General, in Message for International Day, Stresses Need to Fight "Exclusion of People with Disabilities

02/12/2002

Secretary-General Condemns Mombasa Terrorist Attacks

02/12/2002

Secretary-General, in Message for Fifth Anniversary of Ottawa Convention, Looks to Total Elimination of Landmines, Continued Care for Victims

02/12/2002

Secretary-General "Dismayed by Beit Shean Attack, Co

02/12/2002

Secretary-General Concerned at Increasing Polarization of Situation in Venezuela

02/12/2002

Multifaceted, Integrated, Proactive Disaster Management Urgently Needed, Says Secretary-General in Message to Budapest Meeting

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