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31/01/2006
Secretary-General Concerned about Presidential Decree Regarding National Assembly in Côte d’Ivoire; Says Relaunching Peace Process Demands All Parties’ Cooperation
31/01/2006
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Takes up Australia’s Report, Experts Praise Wide-Ranging Gender Equality Programmes
31/01/2006
Disability Convention Committee Nears Consensus on Health, Labour Rights, Participation in Society
31/01/2006
Secretary-General Saddened at Death of Former German President Johannes Rau
31/01/2006
Dialogue Based on Diversity Is “Precious Gift, Not a Threat”, Secretary-General Tells Tunis Symposium on Human Civilizations and Cultures
31/01/2006
Statement By Middle East Quartet
30/01/2006
New Treaty to Play Key Role in Affirming Rights of Disabled Persons, High Commissioner Tells Disability Convention Committee
30/01/2006
Secretary-General Seriously Concerned by Major Escalation of Violence in Darfur
30/01/2006
Remembering Is Safeguard for Future, Secretary-General Says in Message for First International Day Honouring Memory of Holocaust Victims
30/01/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Lieutenant General Jasbir Singh Lidder New Force Commander of Sudan Mission
30/01/2006
Security Council Stresses Need for Disarmament, Demobilization of Armed Groups in Africa’s Great Lakes Region
30/01/2006
Concluding Resumed Session, States Parties to International Criminal Court Statute Consider Issue of Court’s Interim Premises
30/01/2006
NGO Committee Recommends Six Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council, Concludes Current Session
30/01/2006
Despite Recent Crises, UN Central Vehicle for Combating Innumerable “Problems without Borders”, Says Deputy Secretary-General in Montreal Address
27/01/2006
Monitoring Body for Women’s Anti-Discrimination Convention Takes up Report of Venezuela
27/01/2006
“The United Nations Cannot Stand Still, because the Threats to Humanity Do Not Stand Still”, Secretary-General Tells Davos World Economic Forum
27/01/2006
Secretary-General Says Peaceful Palestinian Legislative Elections Important Step towards Achievement of Palestinian State
27/01/2006
Statement on Palestinian Elections by Middle East Quartet
27/01/2006
UNDPI Television Programming Awards to Be Presented on 27 January
27/01/2006
UNDPI Public Service Advertising Awards to Be Presented on 26 January
27/01/2006
States Parties to International Criminal Court Statute Re-Elect Six Members of Committee on Budget and Finance
27/01/2006
States Parties to International Criminal Court Statute Elect Six Judges
27/01/2006
Message for the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
27/01/2006
In Message Commemorating Holocaust Victims, General Assembly President Calls for Commitment to Prevent Recurrence of Genocide in Future
27/01/2006
General Assembly President Pays Tribute to Holocaust Victims, Survivors at Candlelight Vigil
27/01/2006
NGO Committee Recommends Two Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council
26/01/2006
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Takes up Report of Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
26/01/2006
“Sport Contributes to Personal Development and Growth”, Says Secretary-General at Media Lunch in Davos
26/01/2006
Secretary-General Welcomes February Resumption of Talks on Sri Lanka
26/01/2006
UN Legal Counsel to Travel to Lebanon for Discussions Concerning Rafik Hariri Investigation
26/01/2006
In Message to Conference on Disarmament, Secretary-General Calls for New Political Consensus on Arms Control Priorities
26/01/2006
Security Council Condemns Attack on UN Peacekeepers in Democratic Republic of Congo
25/01/2006
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Takes up Report of Eritrea; Told Gender Equality Efforts Hindered by Stereotypes, Poverty, War
25/01/2006
“May the Serenity of the Olympic Flame Silence the Sound of Gunfire”, Says Secretary-General, Urging Olympic Truce During Winter Games
25/01/2006
Secretary-General Pleased Cambodian Government Has Dropped Defamation Charges against Four Human Rights Activists
25/01/2006
Security Council Extends UN Operation in Côte d’Ivoire until 15 December, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1652 (2006)
25/01/2006
“International Community Could Face a Catastrophe in Darfur”, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Tells Security Council
25/01/2006
NGO Committee Recommends Six Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council
24/01/2006
Disability Convention Committee Forges ahead on Articles on Personal Freedoms, Individual Rights
24/01/2006
United Nations, African Union Have Broad Common Agenda, Secretary-General Tells African Summit
24/01/2006
Secretary-General Welcomes Mission by British Foreign Secretary; Expresses Deep Commitment to Cyprus Solution
24/01/2006
Secretary-General Condemns Killing of Eight Guatemalan Peacekeepers in Democratic Republic of Congo
24/01/2006
Secretary-General Saddened at Loss of Slovak Citizens Serving with Kosovo Force
24/01/2006
Secretary-General Offers Condolences on Death of Kosovo’s President Rugova
24/01/2006
UN Remains Committed to Helping Palestinians Achieve own State, Says Secretary-General in Message on Forthcoming Election
24/01/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Peter Sutherland as Special Representative for Migration
24/01/2006
Security Council Press Statement on Kosovo President’s Death
24/01/2006
Security Council Notes Significant Progress in Lebanon, Including Withdrawal of Foreign Forces, Holding of Parliamentary Elections in 2005
24/01/2006
Timor-Leste President Requests Security Council to Establish UN Political Office to Follow Current Mission, which Expires 20 May
24/01/2006
“UN Facing a Test of Multilateralism” says President of United Nations General Assembly
24/01/2006
“No Child’s Play” Exhibition Opens on 24 January
24/01/2006
NGO Committee Recommends 11 Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council
23/01/2006
United Nations Counter-Narcotics Chief Visits Kabul to Discuss Trends and Policies for 2006
23/01/2006
Secretary-General Welcomes Preliminary Results of 15 December Iraq Election, Pays Tribute to Courage, Determination of Iraqi People
23/01/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Lieutenant General José Elito Siqueira Carvalho new Force Commander of UN Mission in Haiti
23/01/2006
In 2005, Security Council Addresses Broad Range of Concerns, Including Terrorism, Situations in Africa, Middle East, Iraq, Afghanistan
23/01/2006
United Nations to Observe First Universal Commemoration in Memory of Holocaust Victims 27 January
23/01/2006
Swedish Foreign Minister to Present Secretary-General with Major Peacekeeping Report at Headquarters 19 January
23/01/2006
NGO Committee Approves 17 Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council
23/01/2006
Preparatory Committee for Review Conference on Illicit Small Arms Trade Concludes Session without Agreement on Draft Final Document
20/01/2006
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Considers Cambodia’s Report; “Code of Conduct”, Trafficking, Quotas among Issues Addressed
20/01/2006
Secretary-General Says Peacekeeping Report Offers Insights, Recommendations at Opportune Moment, as Operations Grow in Numbers, Complexity
20/01/2006
Secretary-General Dismayed by Arrest of Nepal Political Party Leaders on Eve of Major Demonstration
20/01/2006
Secretary-General Deeply Saddened by Tel Aviv Suicide Bombing, Says Attackers Must Not Be Allowed to Derail Peace Efforts
20/01/2006
Security Council Committee Removes Two Individuals from Consolidated List, Clarifies Corrections Made to List
20/01/2006
Security Council Condemns Attacks against United Nations Côte d’Ivoire Operation, Demands Immediate End to Violence, Hate Messages in Media
20/01/2006
Opening Current Session, NGO Committee Recommends 54 Organizations for Consultative Status with Eocnomic and Social Council
19/01/2006
Preparatory Committee for Small Arms Review Conference Meets Briefly to Discuss Possible Outcome Texts
19/01/2006
UN Calls for Added Statistical Capacities to Back-up Push for Women’s Rights, Development
18/01/2006
Massive Coordinated Global Response Needed against Threat from Avian Flu, Says Secretary-General, in Message to Beijing Conference
18/01/2006
Secretary-General Demands Immediate End to ”Orchestrated Violence” in Côte d’Ivoire
18/01/2006
Secretary-General Pleased at Release of Human Rights Activists in Cambodia
18/01/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Ad Melkert of Netherlands as Associate Administrator of United Nations Development Programme
18/01/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Serge Brammertz of Belgium to Head Investigation into Assassination of Rafik Hariri
18/01/2006
Press Statement on Afghanistan by Security Council President
18/01/2006
In Briefing to Security Council, Secretary-General’s Representative Reports Continuing, Intensifying Violence in Southern Afghanistan
18/01/2006
Security Council Press Statement on Work of Commission Investigating Killing of Former Lebanese Prime Minister Hariri
18/01/2006
Economic and Social Council Opens 2006 Organizational Session; Need for Strengthened Body to Implement World Summit Goals Stressed
18/01/2006
Increased Technical, Financial Assistance, Civil Society Mobilization among Issues Raised as Debate Continues on Recommendations for Small Arms Review Conference
17/01/2006
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Opens Current Session, Hearing Statements by Secretary-General’s Special Adviser, Division Director, Committee Chair
17/01/2006
Committee Negotiating Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities to Meet at United Nations, 16 January - 3 February
17/01/2006
Ad Hoc Committee Negotiating First-Ever Convention on Rights of Disabled Persons Opens Three-Week Session
17/01/2006
Secretary-General very Concerned about Deteriorating Security Situation in Sri Lanka; Urges Resumption of Dialogue, Respect for Human Rights
17/01/2006
Secretary-General Condemns Violent Attacks in Afghanistan Resulting in Death of Political Director of Reconstruction Team
17/01/2006
Secretary-General Congratulates Liberia’s New President on Inauguration, Says Africa’s First Woman Head of State Has “Historic Mandate”
17/01/2006
Secretary-General Deeply Saddened by Death of Amir of Kuwait, Praises Wise Leadership, Modesty, Generosity
17/01/2006
Chair of Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe Briefs Security Council on Institutional Reform, Conflict Resolution
17/01/2006
Security Council Arms Embargo Enforcement, Link between Terrorism, Arms Trade among Issues, as Debate Continues on Small Arms Conference Recommendations
17/01/2006
United Nations Holds Informal Session on Space Technology for Sustainable Development and Disaster Management
16/01/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Alice Hecht as Chief of Protocol
16/01/2006
Comprehensive Peace Agreement in Sudan Stands Firm, but more International Support Needed, Security Council Told
16/01/2006
Arms Trade Impact on Development, Transfer Controls, Brokering Addressed, as Preparatory Body Debates Key Issues for Small Arms Review Conference
16/01/2006
Moldova to Take over the Presidency of the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River (ICPDR)
13/01/2006
Informing Future Generations of Lessons of the Holocaust
13/01/2006
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Meets on Country Reports, 16 January - 3 February
13/01/2006
On Anniversary of Genocide Convention, Secretary-General Stresses Importance of Strengthening International Community’s Capacity for Preventive Action
13/01/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Independent Experts to Redesign System of Administration of Justice
13/01/2006
Press Statement on Iraq by Security Council President
13/01/2006
Meeting of States Parties to Convention on Racial Discrimination Elects Nine Members of Monitoring Committee
13/01/2006
Legal Instruments on International Contracts, Safety of UN Personnel to Open for Signature on 16 January
13/01/2006
Group of 77, China Have Indispensable Role to Play in Delivering World Summit Outcomes, Assembly President Says at Chairmanship Handover Ceremony
13/01/2006
Need for Global Action to Combat Illicit Arms Brokering Highlighted, as Preparatory Meeting for Small Arms Conference Continues
12/01/2006
New Permanent Representative of Indonesia Presents Credentials
12/01/2006
United Nations to Print First-Ever Braille Documents at Headquarters, Thanks to Disability Organization Donation on 12 January
12/01/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Serge Brammertz of Belgium to Head Hariri Investigation
12/01/2006
Speakers Call for Legally Binding Instrument on Marking, Tracing Weapons, as Preparatory Meeting for Small Arms Review Conference Continues
12/01/2006
The Committee on Rights of Child Is Meeting in Geneva from 9 to 27 January 2006
12/01/2006
UNODC Head Welcomes Dutch Campaign against Sexual Exploitation
11/01/2006
Secretary-General Expresses “Warm Appreciation” for Service of Myanmar Special Envoy, upon His Resignation
11/01/2006
Secretary-General Shocked, Saddened by Death of UN Force Commander in Haiti
11/01/2006
Security Council Committee Approves Correction of Information Concerning 46 Individuals, Two Entities on Its Consolidated List
11/01/2006
Strong United Nations Needed now more than Ever, Says General Assembly President, in Message on Sixtieth Anniversary of First Assembly Meeting
11/01/2006
Progress Made against Small Arms Scourge, but Weapons Remain Massive Problem, Delegates Told, as Preparatory Meeting Opens at Headquarters
09/01/2006
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Urges Holding of Elections in Haiti No Later than 7 February
06/01/2006
Secretary-General Deeply Concerned about Health of Israeli Prime Minister Sharon
06/01/2006
Record Number of Countries Contributed to UNFPA in 2005
06/01/2006
Attacks against UN Personnel Continued Unabated throughout 2005, UN Staff Union Says
05/01/2006
Secretary-General Saddened at Death of Prime Minister of United Arab Emirates
05/01/2006
Secretary-General Condemns Suicide Bombing in Iraq
04/01/2006
Mountain Region in the Heart of Europe Gets Legal Protection
04/01/2006
Secretary-General Condemns Attack on UN Recreational Facility in Gaza
04/01/2006
Unable to Approve 2006 Caviar Quotas, Cites Urges Exporters to Strengthen Controls, Promote Sustainable Fishing
04/01/2006
Environmental Legislation Comes of Age in Afghanistan -- New Act Signals New Hope to People, Ecology of Country
03/01/2006
Secretary-General Saddened by Deaths of Sudanese Migrants in Cairo, Regrets Situation Not Resolved Peacefully
03/01/2006
Secretary-General Praises UN Sierra Leone Peacekeeping Mission as Mandate Concludes; Says UN Will Remain Active, Helping Country’s Development
03/01/2006
Secretary-General Welcomes Withdrawal of Indonesian Troops From Aceh, Dissolution of Free Aceh Movement’s Armed Wing
03/01/2006
Secretary-General Concerned Fighting Could Escalate in Nepal after Expiration of Communist Party’s Unilateral Ceasefire
03/01/2006
Secretary-General Appoints George H. W. Bush as Special Envoy for South Asian Earthquake
03/01/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica as Director of UN Development Programme’s Latin America and Caribbean Bureau
03/01/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Amat Al Aleem Ali Alsoswa of Yemen as Director of UN Development Programme’s Bureau for Arab States
03/01/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo of Togo as Director of UN Development Programme’s Bureau for Africa
03/01/2006
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in January
03/01/2006
Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in January 2006
28/02/2006
Under-Secretary-General Calls for Broad Support for UN Peacekeeping Operations, as Special Committee Opens Current Session
28/02/2006
No Tool for Development more Effective than Empowerment of Women, Says Deputy Secretary-General, as Women’s Commission Opens 50th Session
28/02/2006
Powerful Message Needed to Counter Extremism, Overcome Misperceptions between Islam, West, Says Secretary-General In Doha Remarks
28/02/2006
Joint Statement on Rights to Freedom of Expression, Peaceful Protest
28/02/2006
Committee Charged with Negotiating Comprehensive Counter-Terrorism Convention Opens Weeklong Headquarters Session
28/02/2006
UN Women’s Commission “Ahead of Its Time” as 60-Year Catalyst for Progress, Says Deputy Secretary-General, in New York Remarks
28/02/2006
Fifth Expert Review of Register of Conventional Arms at Headquarters, 27 February to 3 March
27/02/2006
Commission on Status of Women Will Hold 50th Session at Headquarters 27 February - 10 March
27/02/2006
Secretary-General Gravely Concerned by Escalation of Israeli Military Operations, Increase in Palestinian Rocket Attacks
27/02/2006
Secretary-General Urges Adoption of Text Creating new Human Rights Council, Says Decision too Important to Allow further Delay
27/02/2006
Security Council Welcomes Results of 22 February Meeting at Headquarters Aimed at Resolving Current Impasse between Eritrea, Ethiopia
27/02/2006
United Nations Continues Assistance in Philippines
24/02/2006
Security Council Committee Approves Change of Information Regarding One Individual in Al-Qaida Section of Consolidated List
24/02/2006
Security Council Presidential Statement Endorses Latest Communiqué of International Group Overseeing Côte d’Ivoire Peace Process
24/02/2006
Problem of Sexual Abuse by Peacekeepers now Openly Recognized, Broad Strategy in Place to Address It,Security Council Told
24/02/2006
UN Decolonization Work “Remains Unfinished”, Says Deputy Secretary-General as Decolonization Committee Opens 2006 Session
24/02/2006
With 16 Territories Still to Decide Future, United Nations Work for Decolonization Remains Unfinished, Says Deputy Secretary-General in New York Remarks
24/02/2006
New Special Envoy Calls for Increased Support to Horn of Africa
24/02/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Tunku Abdul Aziz of Malaysia as Special Adviser on Establishment of Ethics Office
24/02/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Paul Hoeffel Director of United Nations Information Centre in Mexico City
23/02/2006
Secretary-General Shocked by Bombing of Samarra Shrine, Appeals for Restraint in Face of Act Aimed at Provoking Sectarian Strife
23/02/2006
Secretary-General Welcomes Promulgation of Constitution, Adoption of Electoral Law in Democratic Republic of Congo
23/02/2006
Security Council Press Statement on Iraq
23/02/2006
After Successful Elections, Haiti now Faces “Moment of Truth” in Push towards Full Democracy, Lasting Development, Security Council Told
23/02/2006
Peacekeeping Procurement Audit Found Mismanagement, Risk of Financial Loss, Security Council Told in Briefing by Chief of Staff
22/02/2006
Press Statement of Haiti by Security Council President
22/02/2006
Current “Times of Change” Will Result in more Effective United Nations, Says Secretary-General in Message to Economic Commission for Europe Session
22/02/2006
Security Council Briefed by Chairmen of Three Anti-Terrorism Committees; Strengthened Cooperation, Assistance to States among Issues Raised
21/02/2006
Government of Philippines Welcomes Assistance following 17 February Landslide
21/02/2006
UNODC Head Welcomes United Kingdom Campaign against Trafficking in Human Beings
21/02/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Lawrence G. Rossin of United States Principal Deputy Special Representative for UN Haiti Mission
20/02/2006
Secretary-General Welcomes Results of Haitian Presidential Election
20/02/2006
Secretary-General Welcomes 20 February Moscow Talks on Iran’s Uranium Enrichment, Says Russia’s Contribution to Bringing Sides to Negotiating Table ‘Vital’
20/02/2006
Secretary-General Saddened by Deaths, Destruction from Philippine Mudslide, Says UN Disaster Coordination Team Deployed to Assist
20/02/2006
Suspending Current Session, Social Development Commission Approves Texts on Ageing, Disabled Persons, Youth Employment, African Development
20/02/2006
UN Disaster Team Being Deployed after Philippines Landslides
17/02/2006
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Considers Report of Mali; Harmful Traditional Practices, Women’s Poverty among Issues Raised by Experts
17/02/2006
Commission for Social Development Focuses Attention on Issues Concerning Older Persons Youth, Persons with Disabilities
17/02/2006
Commission for Social Development Hears Introduction of Draft Resolutions on Its Working Methods, African Development, Ageing, Youth Employment, Disabled Persons
17/02/2006
Secretary-General Urgent Support for Post-Conflict Peacebuilding, Reconstruction in Message to Addis Ababa Conference
17/02/2006
Secretary-General to Meet with President of Cyprus on 28 February
17/02/2006
Secretary-General Announces Formation of New High-Level Panel on UN System-Wide Coherence in Areas of Development, Humanitarian Assistance, Environment
17/02/2006
Secretary-General Takes Note of Decision of People of Tokelau Regarding Self-Government
17/02/2006
Emergency Relief Coordinator Deplores Destruction in Guiglo , Côte d’Ivoire
16/02/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Major General Rafael Jose Barni of Argentina as Force Commander of United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus
16/02/2006
Press Statement on Haiti by Security Council President
16/02/2006
Security Council Unanimously Endorses Five-Year ”Afghanistan Compact” Aimed at Bolstering Security, Development, Counter-Narcotics Efforts
16/02/2006
United Nations Launches Manual on Humanitarian Negotiations with Armed Groups
16/02/2006
Space-System-Based Disaster Management, Telemedicine and Near-Earth Objects to be Discussed at UN Conference
15/02/2006
Commission for Social Development to Focus on Poverty Eradication in Session at Headquarters, 8 - 17 February
15/02/2006
General Assembly Hears Call for All UN Member States to Honour Olympic Truce in Connection with Forthcoming Winter Games
15/02/2006
Social Development Commission Begins Examination of Work Methods Aimed at Improving Implementation of UN Conference Outcomes
15/02/2006
In Message to Kuala Lumpur Conference, Secretary-General Calls for Voices of Understanding, Acceptance of Diversity to Show Strength
15/02/2006
Security Council Extends Haiti Stabilization Mission until 15 August, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1658 (2006)
15/02/2006
Security Council Welcomes Announcement of Final Election Results in Iraq, Commends Demonstration of Commitment to Peaceful, Democratic Process
15/02/2006
Press Statement on Haiti by Security Council President
14/02/2006
UNODC Calls for International Support to Former Opium Farmers in Laos
14/02/2006
Integrating World’s 1 Billion Young People into Society Essential for Social Development, Commission Told, as It Concludes Discussion of Social Groups
14/02/2006
Every Penny of Aid for Democratic Republic of Congo “Desperately Needed”, Says Secretary-General as UN Action Plan Launched in Brussels
14/02/2006
Second Annual UN Documentary Film Festival to Be Held on 22, 23 April
14/02/2006
Sixth Session of UN Forum on Forests Opens at Headquarters
13/02/2006
In Remarks to Palestinian Rights Committee, Secretary-General Says Majority of Palestinians Do Not Want to Pursue Violence, Terrorism
13/02/2006
Secretary-General Welcomes Announcement of Final Results of Iraqi Elections
13/02/2006
Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen of Security Council Committees for 2006
13/02/2006
UN Counter-Terrorism Body Continues Country Visits with Trip to United Republic of Tanzania 13-17 February
13/02/2006
Peacekeeping Under-Secretary-General Briefs Security Council on Afghanistan; London Conference, Security Situation, New Parliament Focus
13/02/2006
Central African Republic: Humanitarian Crisis Continues, Funding Remains Low
13/02/2006
With Election, Palestinians Underlined Commitment to Building Democracy, Says Secretary-General, as Palestinian Rights Committee Convenes
13/02/2006
Economic Ad Social Council Approves Agenda for July Substantive Session; Agrees to Examine Working Methods in Response to Summit Call for Reform
13/02/2006
New Permanent Representative of Argentina Presents Credentials
10/02/2006
Hearing over 40 Speakers, Commission for Social Development Begins Review of UN Decade for Poverty Eradication
10/02/2006
Security Council Presidential Statement Congratulates Haiti on Elections, Says Country Has Taken “Fundamental Step” towards Restoration of Democracy
10/02/2006
Sixth Session of United Nations Forum on Forests at Headquarters 13 - 24 February
09/02/2006
For First Time, World Has Capacity to Reduce Poverty, Commission for Socialdevelopment Told, as It Begins Current Session
09/02/2006
Secretary-General Congratulates Haitians for Commitment to Restore Democracy Following Large Election Turnout
09/02/2006
Security Council Committee Adds Five Individuals, Four Entities to Al-Qaida Sections of Consolidated List
09/02/2006
UNODC Executive Director Welcomes Decision to Set up Central Asian Centre to Combat Narcotic Drugs
08/02/2006
New Permanent Representative of South Africa Presents Credentials
08/02/2006
Secretary-General Urges Middle East Parties to Avoid Escalation of Violence, Following Targeted Killings, Rocket Attacks
08/02/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Radhika Coomaraswamy of Sri Lanka Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict
08/02/2006
Joint UN, European Union, Islamic Conference Statement Shares “Anguish” of Muslim World at Mohammed Caricatures, but Condemns Violent Response
08/02/2006
Security Council Committee Concerning Côte d’Ivoire Issues List of Individuals Subject to Measures Imposed by Resolution 1572 (2004)
08/02/2006
“Caring Communities for the 21st Century – Imagining the Possible” Subject of Headquarters Conference 10 February
08/02/2006
Statement on Palestinian Elections by Bureau of Committee on Palestinian Rights
08/02/2006
World Economic Growth Has Slowed Considerably since 2004, Economic and Social Council Told
08/02/2006
Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters to Discuss Measures to Prevent Proliferation of Weapon Systems to Non-State Actors
07/02/2006
Committee Monitoring Compliance with Women’s Anti-Discrimination Convention Takes up Periodic Report of Thailand
07/02/2006
NGO Committee Recommends One Organization for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council
07/02/2006
World’s Mindset – Short-Term, Wedded to Fossil Fuels – Must Change to Achieve Sustainable Development, Says Secretary-General, Accepting Environment Prize
07/02/2006
Haiti’s Elections Opportunity to Move away from Violence, Uncertainty towards Peaceful, Stable Future, Says Secretary-General
07/02/2006
Resentment over Caricatures Cannot Justify Violence, Says Secretary-General, Urging Muslims to Accept Apology by Danish Newspaper
07/02/2006
Secretary-General Expresses Deep Concern about Situation in Côte D’Ivoire, Including Continuing Threats against UN Personnel
07/02/2006
Security Council Authorizes Temporary Redeployment of Military Personnel from UN Mission in Liberia to Côte d’Ivoire Operation
07/02/2006
Judge Rosalyn Higgins (United Kingdom) Elected President of International Court of Justice
06/02/2006
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Concludes Three-Week Session; Experts Examine Convention Compliance of Eight States Parties
06/02/2006
Concluding Current Session, Disability Convention Committee Reaches Agreement on Privacy Rights, Nears Accord on Rights to Education, Health, Work
06/02/2006
Secretary-General Deeply Saddened at Loss of Life from Sinking of Egyptian Ferry
06/02/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Kjell Magne Bondevik of Norway Special Humanitarian Envoy for Horn of Africa
06/02/2006
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Congratulates Palestinian People on Free, Fair Electoral Process
06/02/2006
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Asks Secretary-General To Begin Planning for Possible Transition from African to UN Operation In Sudan
06/02/2006
Entire World Has Stake in Debate about Fate of Democracy in Latin America, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Conference on Governance
03/02/2006
Resolutions and Statements of the Security Council 2005
03/02/2006
Secretary-General Concerned by Danish Cartoon Controversy, Says Exercise of Press Freedom Should always Respect Religious Beliefs
03/02/2006
Strong UN, Solidarity among Governments Needed to Fulfil Goals Of Human Rights, Security, Development, Secretary-General Says in Message yo Hammarskjöld Event
02/02/2006
Secretary-General Says Attacks Targeting UN in Côte d’Ivoire Will Not Be Tolerated, Reminds Top Officials of Personal Responsibility to Prevent Violence
01/02/2006
Statesmanship, Confidence-Rebuilding Required for UN Capable of Coping with Today’s Crises, Secretary-General Tells UN Association of United Kingdom
01/02/2006
In Statement to London Conference, Secretary-General Says Providing Assistance to Afghanistan Is in Interest of “Entire International Community”
01/02/2006
Security Council Extends UN Mission in Georgia until 31 March, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1656 (2006)
01/02/2006
Security Council Extends UN Force in Lebanon until 31 July, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1655 (2006)
01/02/2006
In Briefing to Security Council, Assistant Secretary-General Highlights Impact of Israeli Prime Minister Illness, Hamas Victory in Palestinian Elections
01/02/2006
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in February
01/02/2006
Security Council Requests Re-Establishment of Expert Group to Monitor Democratic Republic of Congo Arms Embargo
01/02/2006
Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in February 2006
01/02/2006
UNIS Vienna Marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day with Photo Exhibition “The Visible, yet Incomprehensible”
01/02/2006
Wetlands Day -- Water Plants Help Danube Countries Meet EU Law
31/03/2006
Secretary-General Concerned over Remarks of Cambodia’s Prime Minister Concerning Work of UN Human Rights Officials
31/03/2006
Mandate Review Must Ensure that Organization Becomes Greater Than “Sum of Its Parts”, Secretary-General Tells General Assembly
31/03/2006
Secretary-General Expresses Hope that Iran Will Heed International Community’s Concerns Regarding Its Nuclear Programme
31/03/2006
Statement by Middle East Quartet
31/03/2006
Al-Qaida, Taliban Sanctions Committee Provides States with Opportunity to Meet Committee Members
31/03/2006
Israel’s Election, Palestinian Government’s Formation, Lebanon’s National Dialogue Focus, as Security Council Briefed on Middle East
31/03/2006
UN Commission on Population and Development to Meet at Headquarters, 3 - 7 April, with Focus on International Migration, Development
31/03/2006
Review of Mandates Is “Unique Opportunity” to Strengthen United Nations, Secretary-General Says, Presenting Report to General Assembly
31/03/2006
Outer Space Legal Subcommittee to Hold 45th Session in Vienna
30/03/2006
Secretary-General Calls for Partnership to Rapidly Bolster Global Health Workforce, in World Health Day Message
30/03/2006
Secretary-General Congratulates Acting Prime Minister, Kadima Party on Results of Israeli Elections
30/03/2006
Secretary-General Calls for Rapid Mobilization of Funds, Expertise For “Vast and Urgent” Needs of Poor Countries Fighting Avian Flu
30/03/2006
Charles Taylor’s Capture, Trial Will Send Powerful Message Rule of Law Must Prevail, Says Secretary-General
30/03/2006
Secretary-General Concerned by Reports of Charles Taylor’s Disappearance, Calls for Denial of Refuge, Execution of Arrest Warrant
30/03/2006
Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Underlines Importance of Iran’s Re-Establishing Full, Sustained Suspension of Uranium-Enrichment Activities
30/03/2006
Security Council Extends Mandate of Panel of Experts on Sudan Until 29 September, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1665 (2006)
30/03/2006
Security Council Requests Establishment of International Tribunal For Killing of Former Lebanese Prime Minister Hariri
30/03/2006
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Welcomes Progress in Côte d’Ivoire, but Reiterates “Grave Concern” at Situation in West of Country
30/03/2006
Briefing Security Council, Foreign Minister of Côte d’Ivoire Appeals for Continued Assistance from International Community in Meeting Country’s Challenges
30/03/2006
Human Rights Committee Continues Discussion on Draft General Comment on Covenant Article Concerning Right to Fair Trial
30/03/2006
Reviewing Norway’s Report, Human Rights Committee Calls Country “Model” on Many Issues
30/03/2006
First International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action to Be Marked on 4 April
29/03/2006
Secretary-General Introduces Chinua Achebe, Paul Muldoon Speaking on “Use of Language in War and Peace”
29/03/2006
In Message to Arab League Summit, Secretary-General Reviews Situations in Key Areas of Conflict
29/03/2006
Disarmament Commission Integral Part of Global Disarmament Efforts, Says New Chairman at 2006 Organizational Session
28/03/2006
Haiti Needs “Vigorous Partnership” with International Community, Secretary-General Says in Remarks to Security Council
28/03/2006
Secretary-General Welcomes Decision of European Union to Begin Planning for Support of UN Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo
28/03/2006
Security Council Presidential Statement Commends Haiti on Elections, Says Opportunity Exists to Break with Violence, Instability of Past
28/03/2006
Human Rights Committee Considers Ways to Streamline Working Methods
28/03/2006
United Nations General Assembly President Appointed Foreign Minister of Sweden
28/03/2006
Budget Committee Hears Call for Conclusion of Current Session by 31 March
28/03/2006
General Assembly Endorses Outcome of World Summit for Information Society, Welcomes Digital Solidarity Fund
28/03/2006
Four Sava Countries to Develop First ever Sava Protection Plan
27/03/2006
Flame from Burning Weapons a Symbol of Renewed Hope for Congolese People, Says Secretary-General at Brazzaville Ceremony
27/03/2006
Security Council Committee Concerning Sudan Adopts Guidelines for Conduct of Work
27/03/2006
Staff Union Appeals to Member States to Act Responsibly to Secure Release of All Colleagues
27/03/2006
Security Council Extends UN Mission in Sudan until 24 September, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1663 (2006)
27/03/2006
United Nations Experts Meet in Vienna to Encourage more Accurate Use of Place Names
27/03/2006
Slovakia First Country to Ratify Convention on Nuclear Terrorism
24/03/2006
Secretary-General Welcomes ETA Ceasefire
24/03/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Charmine Hiroyo Koda Director of UN Information Centre in Japan
24/03/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Nejib Friji Director of UN Information Centre in Manama
24/03/2006
Security Council Calls for “Immediate Cessation of Hostilities and Human Rights Abuses” in Burundi
24/03/2006
Security Council Extends Afghanistan Mission for 12 Months, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1662 (2006)
23/03/2006
Commission for Sustainable Development Concludes 44th Session; Adopts Draft Report, Decision on Priority Theme
23/03/2006
Democratic Republic of Congo “Resolutely along Path to Peace”, Says Secretary-General in Kinshasa Address
23/03/2006
In Message for World Water Day, General Assembly President Says “Nearly 6,000 People, mainly Children, Die every Day of Water-Related Causes”
23/03/2006
Budget Committee Continues Debate on Funding for 29 Special Political Missions
23/03/2006
Economic and Social Council Abolishes Human Rights Commission
22/03/2006
Loss of Peacekeepers in Democratic Republic of Congo Reason to Press on, Succeed in “Noble Mission”, Says Secretary-General at Kinshasa Memorial Service
22/03/2006
Continuing Killings, Rapes, Human Rights Abuse in Darfur Threaten Peace in Whole of Sudan, Special Representative Tells Security Council
22/03/2006
Human Rights Committee Urges Hong Kong to Boost Efforts to Ensure Freedoms of Press, Religious Expression
22/03/2006
Budget Committee Takes up Issues of UN Internal Justice System, Financing for 29 Special Political Missions
21/03/2006
Secretary-General Pleased at Release from Prison of Iranian Journalist Akbar Ganji
21/03/2006
“Culture of Accountability Is the Best Antidote to Impunity”, Says Secretary-General in Message on Day for Solidarity with Detained, Missing Staff
21/03/2006
Launch of Global Plan a Milestone in Struggle against Tuberculosis, Secretary-General Says in Message for World TB Day
21/03/2006
“You Can Help Bridge the Chasms of Ignorance, Fear and Misunderstanding”, Secretary-General Says in Message to Congress of Imams, Rabbis
21/03/2006
Security Council Debates Global Progress Against Illicit Small Arms Trade; Strengthened Arms Embargoes, Brokering Regulation Among Issues Raised
21/03/2006
Human Rights Committee Takes up Report of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China
21/03/2006
Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations Concludes Current Session, Adopts Report Calling for Enhanced Security of Personnel in Field
20/03/2006
Japanese Schoolchildren Raise Money to Support United Nations Drug Control Efforts
20/03/2006
Madagascar’s Strong “Wonderfully Diverse” Culture Lesson for All Trying to Live in Peace, Says Secretary-General in Remarks to Academie Malgache
20/03/2006
Theme of World Water Day “Water and Culture”, Secretary-General Says in Message for International Day
20/03/2006
“None of Us Is Born to Hate; Intolerance Is Taught and Can Be Untaught”, Secretary-General Says in Message on Day to Eliminate Discrimination
20/03/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Nobuaki Tanaka of Japan Under-Secretary-General for Disarmament Affairs
20/03/2006
Addressing Security Council, President of Liberia Expresses Determination to Confront Painful Past to Enable Nation to Move Forward
17/03/2006
UNODC Calls for Sustained Support to Afghanistan
17/03/2006
Commission on the Status of Women Concludes Fiftieth Session; Adopts Agreed Conclusions on Decision-Making, Development
17/03/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Achim Steiner as Executive Director, United Nations Environment Programme
17/03/2006
Shortlist of Candidates for Post of Executive Secretary, UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
17/03/2006
UNODC Compliments Ecuador on Seizure of 5.5 Tons of Cocaine
17/03/2006
Security Council Committee Requests Explanation from Ivorian Authorities
17/03/2006
Security Council Press Statement on Investigation into Assassination of Rafik Hariri
17/03/2006
As Human Rights Committee Concludes Review of Report by Democratic Republic of Congo, Country’s Minister Says Government Doing Everything It Can to Remedy Situation
17/03/2006
General Assembly Elects Achim Steiner of Germany Executive Director of United Nations Environment Programme
16/03/2006
True Test of New Human Rights Council Will Be Use Member States Make of It, Secretary-General Says
16/03/2006
Security Council Reaffirms Commitment to Comprehensive Somalia Settlement; Welcomes “Aden Declaration”, First Session of Transitional Parliament
16/03/2006
UNODC, OPEC Fund Launch $4 Million HIV/AIDS Prevention Project in Central Asia
16/03/2006
Iraq’s Political Transition Increasingly Threatened by Inter-Sectarian Violence, Special Representative Tells Security Council
16/03/2006
Human Rights Committee Takes up Report of Democratic Republic of Congo; Experts Say Greater Effort Needed to Guarantee Fundamental Rights
16/03/2006
Budget Committee Informs General Assembly Human Rights Council Will Require Additional Appropriations $4.3 Million
16/03/2006
General Assembly Establishes New Human Rights Council by Vote of 170 in Favour to 4 against, with 3 Abstentions
16/03/2006
Chinese Leader’s Book Provides Fascinating Account of some Seminal Moments in Late 20th Century Chinese Foreign Policy, Says Deputy Secretary-General
16/03/2006
Deputy Secretary-General, in Remarks to International Women’s Forum, Defends Ability of United Nations to Adapt as World Changes
15/03/2006
In Address to South African Parliament, Secretary-General Says Country “A Beacon of Tolerance, Peaceful Coexistence and Mutual Respect”
15/03/2006
Secretary-General Expresses Deep Concern at Violence in West Bank, Gaza; Calls for Immediate Release of Those Kidnapped
15/03/2006
Top UN Official in Afghanistan Calls on Country to Do Its Utmost to Meet Assistance Compact Benchmarks, as He Briefs Security Council
15/03/2006
Security Council Extends Mandate of Ethiopia/Eritrea Mission for One Month, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1661 (2006)
15/03/2006
Budget Committee Takes up Report on Standardized Access Control, Aimed at Strengthening Security at All United Nations Locations
15/03/2006
Economic and Social Council Agrees on Theme for Humanitarian Affairs Segment of Substantive Session
14/03/2006
UN Drugs Agency Urges Kenya to Destroy Seized Cocaine
14/03/2006
Secretary-General Hopes for Prompt Demarcation of Eritrea-Ethiopia Border following Successful Boundary Commission Meeting in London
14/03/2006
UN Monitoring Body for International Civil Rights Covenant Opens Three-Week Headquarters Session
13/03/2006
UN Women’s Commission Adopts Texts Addressing HIV/AIDS, Women Hostages, Situation of Palestinian Women, as It Suspends Fiftieth Session
13/03/2006
Mari Simonen Named Deputy Executive Director of UNFPA
13/03/2006
Security Council Committee 1636 Adopts Guidelines for Conduct of Its Work
13/03/2006
UN Drugs Agency Says Rich Countries Need to Do More to End Farmers’ Dependence on Illegal Drugs
13/03/2006
United Nations Scientific Body still Tracks Radiation 50 Years on
11/03/2006
New Permanent Representative of The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Presents Credentials
10/03/2006
Sir Hans Singer “True Pioneer” in Development Economics, Says Secretary-General in Message to Memorial Service
10/03/2006
United Kingdom Donates US $3.4 Million for UNODC Drug Abuse and HIV Projects in India
10/03/2006
Establishment of Emergency Fund “Statement of Conscience” by International Community, Says Secretary-General at Headquarters Launch
10/03/2006
At Meeting to Launch Central Emergency Response Fund, Secretary-General Calls Unnecessary, Avoidable Suffering Inexcusable
10/03/2006
Fifth Committee Continues Consultations on Budget Implications of Proposed Human Rights Council
09/03/2006
Alternative Development in Focus at Commission on Narcotic Drugs
09/03/2006
New Permanent Representative of Portugal Presents Credentials
09/03/2006
Release of Women and Child Hostages, HIV/AIDS Impact among Issues Addressed in Women’s Commission Texts
09/03/2006
No Policy for Progress more Effective than Empowerment of Women, Secretary-General Says in Remarks to Women’s Day Observance
09/03/2006
In Message for Women’s Day, General Assembly President Calls for “Much Greater Progress” in Education of Girls
09/03/2006
Women’s Role in Decision-Making Central to Progress of Humankind, Secretary-General Says at Women’s Day Observance
09/03/2006
Security Council Press Statement on International Women’s Day
09/03/2006
Burundi Needs Support to Consolidate Hard-Won Peace, Says Secretary-General in Message to Bujumbura Conference
09/03/2006
Four more Governments Donate to United Nations Emergency Fund
09/03/2006
Human Rights Committee to Meet in New York, 13 - 31 March
09/03/2006
“Beyond the Millennium Declaration: Embracing Democracy and Good Governance” Theme of Athens Conference, 9 - 11 March
09/03/2006
62 Danube NGOs Get $636,000 to Reduce Danube Pollution
08/03/2006
Proposing Fundamental Reform in Secretariat, Secretary-General Asks General Assembly to Consider “Significant Investment” in United Nations
08/03/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Larry Johnson of United States as Assistant Secretary-General for Legal Affairs
08/03/2006
Twenty-Three Governments Donate to United Nations Emergency Fund
08/03/2006
Secretary-General Presents Report to General Assembly Calling for “Radical Overhaul” of UN Management Structure, Practices
07/03/2006
Secretary-General Pleased at Meeting of Advisory Board of UN Democracy Fund
07/03/2006
Fifth Committee Considers Budget Implications of Proposed Human Rights Council, as It Opens Resumed Session
06/03/2006
Commission on Status of Women Concludes General Debate with Focus on Economic Issues
06/03/2006
Outer Space Scientific and Technical Subcommittee Concludes 43rd Session in Vienna
06/03/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Vijay Nambiar of India as His Special Adviser
06/03/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Mark Malloch Brown as Deputy Secretary-General
06/03/2006
Shortlist of Candidates for Post of Executive Director, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
06/03/2006
Security Council Press Statement on Ethiopia and Eritrea
06/03/2006
UN Counter-Terrorism Body to Visit Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, 5 - 10 March
06/03/2006
United Nations Holds Expert Meeting on Remote Sensing Projects for the Hindu Kush-Himalayan Region
06/03/2006
Ad Hoc Committee on Terrorism Concludes Current Session
06/03/2006
International Women’s Day to be Marked in Austria with Focus on Women in Decision-making
06/03/2006
Women Must Take Rightful Place in World’s Decision-Making, Says Secretary-General, in Message on International Day
03/03/2006
Gender Permeates Causes, Consequences of International Migration, Commission on Status of Women Told
03/03/2006
Secretary-General Saddened by Peacekeeper’s Death, Particularly Troubled Eritrea’s Inadmissible Restrictions Forced Longer Medical Evacuation
03/03/2006
Secretary-General Welcomes Meeting between main Ivorian Leaders
03/03/2006
Secretary-General Welcomes Beginning of National Dialogue in Lebanon
03/03/2006
Press Release on Meetings Calendar Discontinued
03/03/2006
Nineteen Governments Donate to United Nations Emergency Fund
03/03/2006
Annual UNIS-UN Conference to Take Place on 2–3 March, Focusing on Role of Corporation in Today’s World
02/03/2006
UNODC, Asian Development Bank to Extend Cooperation against Drugs, Corruption
02/03/2006
Despite Major Gains, Women Bear Disproportionate Share of Poverty Burden, Remain Politically Underrepresented, UN Commission Told
02/03/2006
Membership of Principal United Nations Organs in 2006
02/03/2006
UN Has Developed “Profound Appreciation” for Role of Private Sector, Says Deputy Secretary-General, in Remarks to Corporate Philanthropy Luncheon
01/03/2006
INCB Calls for Change in Alternative Development Approach
01/03/2006
New United Nations Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts Receives First Signature
01/03/2006
Absence of Women from Leadership Positions Undermines Democracy, Commission on Status of Women Told
01/03/2006
Responsibility to Protect Populations under Threat Is Paramount, Special Committee on Peacekeeping Told
01/03/2006
Secretary-General Meets with President of Cyprus
01/03/2006
Political Courage Needed in Financing for Development, Secretary-General Tells Paris Ministerial Conference
01/03/2006
Summit Communique Congratulates Presidents of Gabon, Equatorial Guinea for Progress towards Peaceful Settlement of Border Dispute
01/03/2006
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in March
01/03/2006
Security Council Amends Statute of Former Yugoslavia Tribunal, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1660 (2006)
01/03/2006
Special Coordinator for Middle East Peace Briefs Security Council, Urges Continued Support for Palestinian Authority
01/03/2006
Focus in Philippines Disaster Shifts to Resettlement, Reconstruction
28/04/2006
Secretary-General Heartened by Positive Developments in Nepal
28/04/2006
Secretary-General Launches ‘Principles for Responsible Investment’ Backed by World’s Largest Investors
28/04/2006
Security Council Extends for 2 Years Mandate of Committee Monitoring Implementation of Resolution 1540 (2004) on Mass Destruction Weapons
28/04/2006
In Presidential Statement Security Council Expresses ‘Grave Concern’ over Serious Delays in Implementing Disarmament, Demobilization Programme in Côte d’Ivoire
28/04/2006
Prime Minister of Côte d’Ivoire, Briefing Security Council, Appeals for Strengthened Support as Country Prepares for October Elections
28/04/2006
UN Calls for Protection of Civilians in Sri Lanka
28/04/2006
United Nations Seminar on Assistance to Palestinian People Concludes
28/04/2006
Special Humanitarian Envoy Visits Drought Affected Djibouti
28/04/2006
More Assistance for Internally Displaced Persons Needed in Côte d’Ivoire
28/04/2006
Cairo Meeting Addresses Economic, Humanitarian Crisis in Palestinian Territory
28/04/2006
Seminar on Assistance to Palestinian People Opens in Cairo
27/04/2006
New EU Member States Aim to Attract Highly Educated Migrants
27/04/2006
In Message to UN Seminar, Secretary-General Calls on Palestinian Authority to Adhere to Quartet Principles; Pledges UN Assistance
27/04/2006
In Message for World Information Society Day, Secretary-General Calls for International Countermeasures to Enhance Cybersecurity
27/04/2006
On 20th Anniversary of Chernobyl Disaster, Secretary-General Says Generous Support for Traumatized Communities Best Way to Honour Victims
27/04/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Legwaila Joseph Legwaila of Botswana as Special Adviser on Africa
27/04/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Yohannes Mengesha of Ethiopia as Assistant Secretary-General for General Assembly and Conference Management
27/04/2006
Security Council Committee Adds 4 Individuals in Al-Qaida Section of Consolidated List, Approves Change of Information Regarding 9 Individuals, 1 Entity
27/04/2006
Three-Day Information Committee Debate Provided DPI with Clear Evaluation of Performance, where Improvement Needed, Says Under-Secretary-General
27/04/2006
UN Seminar on Assistance to Palestinian People to Be Held in Cairo, 26 – 27 April
26/04/2006
UNODC Launches Manual of Best Practices to Counter Kidnapping
26/04/2006
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Sri Lanka Suicide Bombing, Says Escalating Violence Could Endanger Fragile Peace Process
26/04/2006
“Let Us Honour the Victims of Chemical Warfare” by Eliminating Dreadful Weapons, Says Secretary-General, in Message on Remembrance Day
26/04/2006
Press Statement on Iraq by Security Council President
26/04/2006
Press Statement on Haiti’s Elections by Security Council President
26/04/2006
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Notes “With Deep Concern” Deteriorating Relations between Chad, Sudan
26/04/2006
Security Council Condemns “in the Strongest Terms” Terrorist Bombings in Egypt
26/04/2006
Security Council Imposes Travel, Financial Sanctions on 4 Sudanese, Adopting Resolution 1672 (2006) by 12-0-3
26/04/2006
Security Council Presidential Statement Calls for End to Darfur Violence, Reiterates Support for African-Union Led Peace Talks
26/04/2006
Security Council Authorizes Deployment of European Union Force To Support United Nations Mission during Democratic Republic of Congo Elections
26/04/2006
Governments Urge DPI to Promote Awareness of UN’s Noteworthy Achievements, as Information Committee Continues General Debate
25/04/2006
Secretary-General Shocked at Death, Destruction Caused by Explosion in Egypt
25/04/2006
Secretary-General Says Calm Atmosphere of 21 April Parliamentary Elections further Evidence of Haiti’s Commitment to Democracy
25/04/2006
Secretary-General Concerned over Civil Disturbances in Solomon Islands Following Election of Prime Minister
25/04/2006
In Remarks to High-Level ECOSOC Meeting, Secretary-General Calls for Bold Liberalization Measures by Developed Countries
25/04/2006
Secretary-General Says Global Outlook “Heart and Soul” of Macalester College at Global Citizenship Institute Inauguration in Saint Paul
25/04/2006
Stabilizing Security in Occupied Palestinian Territory Major Challenge, Special Coordinator for Middle East Peace Tells Security Council
25/04/2006
Three-Year Evaluation of UN Information Activities among Issues as Information Committee Meets at Headquarters, 24 April-5 May
25/04/2006
DPI Is Model of Change in Adopting more Strategic Approach to Communications and Evaluation, Information Committee Told at Opening of Session
25/04/2006
Budget Committee Recommends $23.5 Million for Design, Pre-Construction Phases of Capital Master Plan
25/04/2006
Secretary-General Calls for Elimination of Trade-Distorting Subsidies for Agriculture at High-Level ECOSOC Meeting
24/04/2006
Secretary-General Welcomes Proclamation by Nepal’s King Returning Executive Power to People
24/04/2006
UN Renewal Agenda Rests on People Thinking, Acting as ”Global Citizens”, Says Secretary-General in Message to Durham Conference
24/04/2006
Lebanon’s Historic Transition Not yet Complete, but Important Progress Made towards Self-Governance, Stability, Security Council Told
24/04/2006
United Nations Helps Train DHL Disaster Response Team
24/04/2006
United Nations, United States Chamber of Commerce Co-Host Forum on Role of Private Sector in International Aid, Development
24/04/2006
Virtually No Country Immune from Human Trafficking, UNODC Report Shows
21/04/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Board of Global Compact; World’s Largest Voluntary Corporate Citizenship Initiative
21/04/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Gérard Stoudmann of Switzerland High Representative for Elections in Côte d’Ivoire
21/04/2006
International Exhibition of Prisoners’ Paintings to Be Staged at Vienna International Centre
21/04/2006
Future Danube Flood Actions Depend on International Cooperation
21/04/2006
United Nations Holds Regional Workshop on Space Technology for Disaster Management in Western Asia and Northern Africa
20/04/2006
UNODC Report on Human Trafficking to Be Unveiled at UN Crime Commission
20/04/2006
Uganda’s Foreign, Defence Ministers Brief Security Council, Measures to Disarm Lord’s Resistance Army
20/04/2006
Department of Public Information, New York Tolerance Center to Jointly Host Film Series on Holocaust, Prevention of Genocide
20/04/2006
Palestinian Rights Committee Approves Programme for Seminar to Be Held in Cairo, 26 - 27 April
19/04/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Steven Schook of United States Principal Deputy Special Representative in Kosovo
19/04/2006
Security Council Briefed by African Union’s Envoy for Darfur; Says Powersharing Formula at Centre of Mediation Proposals
19/04/2006
Bosnia and Herzegovina at Threshold of Promising Future, Must Now Take Responsibility for Reform, Development, Security Council Told
18/04/2006
General Assembly Confirms Extension of Judge on Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia
18/04/2006
Security Council Speakers, Alarmed by Escalating Middle East Violence, Urge Israeli, Palestinian Restraint, Return to Peace Process
18/04/2006
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Tel Aviv Suicide Bombing
18/04/2006
Security Council Press Statement on Iraq-Kuwait
18/04/2006
Global Alliance for Information Technologies and Development to Be Launched
18/04/2006
Disarmament Commission Continues Discussion of Working Methods
18/04/2006
Secretary-General “More than Ever” Concerned about Deteriorating Situation in Nepal
18/04/2006
Secretary-General Greatly Troubled by Worsening Security Situation in Chad
18/04/2006
Press Statement on Chad, Darfur by Security Council President
18/04/2006
Security Council Extends UN Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea until 15 May, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1670 (2006)
18/04/2006
Additional Support Needed for Relief in Ecuador
18/04/2006
Problems of Global Disarmament Machinery Located Not in Process, but in Politics, Disarmament Commission Told
18/04/2006
Outer Space Legal Subcommittee Concludes 45th Session in Vienna
18/04/2006
New Permanent Representative of Pakistan Presents Credentials
13/04/2006
New Permanent Representative of the Republic of Moldova Presents Credentials
13/04/2006
New Permanent Representative of the Republic of Korea Presents Credentials
13/04/2006
New Permanent Representative of the Republic of Moldova Presents Credentials
13/04/2006
New Permanent Representative of the Republic of Moldova Presents Credentials
13/04/2006
United Nations and League of Arab States Discuss Cooperation in Vienna
13/04/2006
Secretary-General very Concerned about Escalating Violence, Loss of Life in Sri Lanka
13/04/2006
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns "Vicious Suicide Attack” in Karachi, Pakistan
13/04/2006
In Video Message, Secretary-General Praises Bill Clinton as “Valuable Ally” of the United Nations
13/04/2006
Organization of the Islamic Conference Has “Key Role to Play” in Addressing Challenges in Middle East, Iraq, Afghanistan, Says Secretary-General
13/04/2006
On Receiving “Knight Grand Cross” of Netherlands, Secretary-General Expresses Appreciation for Country’s “Generous Assistance to Less Fortunate Peoples”
13/04/2006
On 60th Anniversary of World Court, Secretary-General Calls on Governments to Consider Recognizing Court’s Compulsory Jurisdiction
13/04/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Major-General Mohammad Taisir Masadeh new Force Commander of UN Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea
13/04/2006
Concluding 2006 Session, Special Committee on Charter Adopts Report
12/04/2006
Concluding General Debate, Disarmament Commission Hears Calls for Universal Adherence to Test-Ban, Non-Proliferation Treaties
12/04/2006
Secretary-General “Deeply Concerned” by Intensified Fighting along Chad-Sudan Border
12/04/2006
In Message to Vienna Meeting of United Nations, League of Arab States, Secretary-General Calls for Greater, more Strategic Collaboration
12/04/2006
Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Expresses “Grave Concern” over Decision by Sudanese Government Not to Renew Contract of Norwegian Refugee Council
12/04/2006
Budget Committee Approves Draft Resolutions on Peacebuilding Support, Strengthening Accountability, Improving Oversight
11/04/2006
Secretary-General Highlights “Need to Unlearn Our Collective Prejudices”, in Remarks on Accepting Seville Node between Cultures Award
11/04/2006
In Message to ESCAP Session, Secretary-General Urges Members to Sustain World Summit Momentum
11/04/2006
Secretary-General “Extremely Concerned” about Violence in Israel, Occupied Palestinian Territory
11/04/2006
Security Council Authorizes Redeployment of Military Personnel from UN Operation in Burundi to UN Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo
11/04/2006
Security Council Extends Term of Judge on Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1668 (2006)
11/04/2006
United Nations in Pakistan Shifts to Recovery and Reconstruction
11/04/2006
Hearing Call for Progress in Addressing Emerging Threats, Disarmament Commission Opens Current Session
10/04/2006
Secretary-General Condemns Baghdad Mosque Bombing
07/04/2006
New United Nations Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts Receives Second Signature
07/04/2006
No Country Can Deal with Migration Issues Alone, Population Commission Told
07/04/2006
Photo Exhibition at the Vienna International Centre Celebrates 45 Years of Humans in Space
07/04/2006
International Migration One of Great Challenges of 21st Century, Special Representative Tells Population Commission
07/04/2006
New DPI Website Consolidates, Improves Access to UN Press Releases, other Media Resources
06/04/2006
Human Rights Council - Questions and Answers
06/04/2006
Secretary-General Concerned by Confrontation Developing in Nepal, Appeals to All Sides to Work to End Conflict through Reciprocal Ceasefire
06/04/2006
Secretary-General Hopes High-Level Panel Will Help Realign, Revitalize UN Work in Crucial Areas of Development, Humanitarian Assistance, Environment
06/04/2006
World Free of Landmines Possible, If every Imagination Applied to Cause of Mine Clearance, Says Secretary-General at New York Fund-Raising Dinner
06/04/2006
Feminization of Migration, Remittances, Migrants’ Rights, Brain Drain among Issues, as Population Commission Concludes Debate
06/04/2006
UN Relief Coordinator Dismayed by Norwegian Refugee Council Told to Leave Darfur
05/04/2006
UNODC to Cooperate with Collective Security Treaty Organization in Fighting Drug Trafficking and Crime
05/04/2006
Secretary-General Regrets Relief Coordinator Denied Darfur Entry, Will Take up Matter with Sudan’s President
05/04/2006
“Landmines Have No Place in any Civilized Society”, Says Secretary-General in Message on International Mine Awareness Day
05/04/2006
Budget Committee Continues Discussion of Secretary-General’s Reform Report
05/04/2006
Head of United Nations in Vienna Reappointed for Four-Year Term
04/04/2006
United Nations Experts Meeting in Vienna Encourages more Accurate Use of Place Names
04/04/2006
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Takes up Report of Togo; Experts Say Traditional Practices, Sexual Stereotypes Remain Challenges
04/04/2006
At UN Ceremony, Secretary-General Calls for Making “Sport an Essential Component” of Efforts for Development
04/04/2006
Security Council Committee Concerning Liberia Updates Information on Travel Ban, Assets Freeze Lists
04/04/2006
Contribution of Migration to Development Highlighted, as Population Commission Opens Current Session
04/04/2006
Assistance to Third States Affected by Sanctions, Improved Working Methods among Issues, as Charter Committee Opens Headquarters Session
04/04/2006
Deputy Secretary-General Introduces Reform Report to Budget Committee; Says Strategic Document Maps Vision for UN Future
04/04/2006
UN Seeking Accelerated Action on Job Opportunities for Growing Numbers of Unemployed
04/04/2006
Importance of Sport in Reaching Development Goals Stressed at UN Ceremony Featuring Top Athletes
04/04/2006
Message on International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
03/04/2006
UNODC Executive Director Welcomes Destruction of more than a Ton of Cocaine in Kenya
03/04/2006
Secretary-General Praises Louise Fréchette as Pioneer, Inspiration to Women; Leaves “Legacy of Reform and Renewal”
03/04/2006
Secretary-General Saddened by Deaths, Destruction from Iran Earthquakes, Says UN Ready to Mobilize International Assistance
03/04/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Alicia Bárcena Ibarra of Mexico as Acting Chef de Cabinet
03/04/2006
Security Council Extends UN Mission in Liberia until 30 September, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1667 (2006)
03/04/2006
Security Council Extends Mandate of Georgia Mission until 15 October, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1666 (2006)
03/04/2006
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in April
03/04/2006
Human Rights Committee Concludes Current Session
03/04/2006
UN Dedicates $1.7 Million from New Global Emergency Fund to Horn of Africa
31/05/2006
Secretary-General Congratulates Atomic Radiation Committee on 50th Anniversary, Says Continues to Help Make World Safer, Healthier, more Peaceful
31/05/2006
Secretary-General Deeply Disappointed at Myanmar’s Extension of House Arrest for Aung San Suu Kyi
31/05/2006
Secretary-General Reaffirms Freedom of Information “Bedrock Principle”, Appeals for Responsible Exercise, in Message to Asia Media Summit
31/05/2006
Together, United Nations, Non-Aligned Movement Can Make Real Difference in Lives of those Who Need It Most, Says Secretary-General to Malaysia Meeting
31/05/2006
Concerned by Serious Clashes across Blue Line, Secretary-General Commends Israel, Lebanon for Avoiding further Escalation
31/05/2006
Secretary-General Deeply Saddened by Loss of Life from Earthquake in Indonesia; UN Stands Ready to Assist
31/05/2006
Press Statement by Security Council President on Democratic Republic of Congo
31/05/2006
Security Council Reviews Work of Committees on Nuclear Non-Proliferation, Counter-Terrorism, Al-Qaida and Taliban
31/05/2006
Budget Committee Continues Discussion of Procurement Investigations
31/05/2006
General Assembly Holds Procedural Meeting in Advance of HIV/AIDS Review
31/05/2006
Austria to Host United Nations European Youth Leadership Summit on 19-21 June in Vienna
31/05/2006
Hans Blix: Address at the reception to mark the 50th Anniversary of the UN Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR)
30/05/2006
World Leaders to Assess Progress on AIDS Response, in New York on 31 May - 2 June
29/05/2006
Romania Quick to Incorporate Anti-Discrimination Measures into Domestic Law, but Equal Attention Needed to Ensure Results, Committee Experts Say
29/05/2006
Secretary-General Concerned by Resumption of Fighting in Mogadishu, Calls for Immediate, Unconditional Ceasefire
29/05/2006
Secretary-General Presents First Human Development Award to Thai King; Says Projects Benefited Millions, Thinking Shaped Global Dialogue
29/05/2006
Thai King’s Development Agenda, Visionary Thinking Inspiration to People Everywhere, Says Secretary-General to Bangkok Panel
29/05/2006
Secretary-General Appeals to Myanmar’s Government to Release Aung San Suu Kyi
29/05/2006
Additional Candidates for Post of Executive Secretary, UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
29/05/2006
UN Forum Recommends Adoption of Declaration on Indigenous Rights by 61st General Assembly, as Fifth Session Concludes
29/05/2006
UN Messenger of Peace Michael Douglas Features in Public Service Announcement to Draw Attention to Illicit Trade in Small Arms, Light Weapons
26/05/2006
African Ministers at UNODC Meeting Agree Measures to Prevent Terrorism
26/05/2006
Cyprus Delegation Tells Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee About Sweeping Legal Changes Aimed at Achieving de Facto Gender Equality
26/05/2006
Concerned over Timor-Leste, Secretary-General Consults Regional Leaders
26/05/2006
Security Council, Expressing Serious Concern at Deteriorating Security Situation in Timor-Leste, Urges Government to Take All Necessary Steps to End Violence
26/05/2006
Plight of Indigenous Migrants, Protecting Biogenetic Resources among Issues Raised, as UN Forum Weighs Recommendations for Future Work
26/05/2006
Budget Committee Briefed on UN Fact-Finding into Allegations of Procurement Irregularities
25/05/2006
Uniting the World against AIDS
25/05/2006
Malaysia Needs New Laws Aimed Specifically at Ending Discrimination on Basis of Sex, Gender, Say Committee’s Expert Members
25/05/2006
In Message Marking Africa Day, Secretary-General Calls for Renewed Commitments to Help Continent Build on Progress, Address Remaining Challenges
25/05/2006
Security Council Press Statement on Timor-Leste
25/05/2006
Security Council Congratulates Iraq on 20 May Inauguration of Government, Condemns Terrorist Acts Aimed at Provoking Intercommunal Tensions
25/05/2006
Hamas Takeover, Gaza Tensions, New Israeli Government Have Produced New Challenges, Opportunities in Middle East, Security Council Told
25/05/2006
Security Council Welcomes Initiatives to Implement Côte d’Ivoire Peace Process, but Strongly Condemns Acts of Violence
25/05/2006
Indigenous Forum Discusses Ways to Better Implement Recommendations from 2002 - 2004 Sessions
25/05/2006
Controller Tells Budget Committee UN Financial Situation at End of 2005 “Generally Quite Positive”
24/05/2006
Saint Lucia Delegation Leader Tells Anti-Discrimination Committee about Launch of Strategic Assault to End Violence against Women
24/05/2006
“UN Family Looks Forward to An Ever More Engaged Partnership With China”, Secretary-General Says in Remarks at Peking University
24/05/2006
Secretary-General Calls for International Contact Group’s Continued Support to Overcome Challenges in Still Volatile Mano River Basin
24/05/2006
B’nai B’rith Has Role in Promoting Solution to Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Secretary-General Tells Group during Annual Mission to United Nations
24/05/2006
UN Forum Speakers Call for Resources, Legislation to Help End Discrimination, Sexual Exploitation, Violence Faced by Indigenous Women, Youth
24/05/2006
General Assembly President Praises Professionalism, Dedication, Courage of Peacekeepers in Message on International Day
24/05/2006
Fifth Committee Continues Debate on Management of $5 Billion Peacekeeping Budget, with Speakers Calling for Efficiency, Innovation, Culture of Accountability
23/05/2006
New United Nations Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts Receives Third Signature
23/05/2006
Secretary-General Shocked, Saddened by Death of WHO Director-General
23/05/2006
Secretary-General Welcomes Formation of New Government in Iraq
23/05/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Edmond Mulet of Guatemala His Special Representative in Haiti
23/05/2006
UN Forum Speakers Urge Rapid Adoption of Long-Negotiated Draft Declaration on Rights of Indigenous Peoples
23/05/2006
Palestinian Rights Committee Considers Proposal on Possible Creation of Mechanism to Channel International Relief Aid
23/05/2006
Fifth Committee Takes up $4.8 Billion Peacekeeping Budget, as It Opens Second Resumed Session
22/05/2006
Secretary-General, in Message on International Day for Biological Diversity, Urges Special Attention to Drylands
22/05/2006
Conflict Prevention, Early Warning Best Guarantees of Peace, Says Secretary-General in Message to La Francophonie Conference
22/05/2006
Next Few Weeks to Be “Make or Break” for Millions with Lives at Stake in Darfur, Chad, Under-Secretary-General Tells Security Council
22/05/2006
Speakers Call on UN Forum to Step up Leadership, Role, Do even more to Draw Attention to Plight of Indigenous
22/05/2006
Deputy Secretary-General, at Launch of Report on Least Developed Countries, Urges to Share Ideas, Best Practices on that Work
22/05/2006
Good Governance Improving in 50 Poorest Countries, Says United Nations Report Launched in New York
19/05/2006
Guatemala’s many Laws, Programmes Need to Be Harmonized to Effectively Address Violence, Trafficking, Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Told
19/05/2006
Secretary-General Hails 21 States on Consent to Weapons Protocol
19/05/2006
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Faces Crisis of Compliance, Confidence, Secretary-General Says in Address to University of Tokyo
19/05/2006
Africa’s Indigenous Peoples Face Neglect, Discrimination, Intimidation, Feel They Are “Invisible” to World Community, UN Forum Told
19/05/2006
Committee on NGOs Recommends Three Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council, Postpones Eight Applications
19/05/2006
Deputy Secretary-General Meets with European Commission Vice-President
19/05/2006
United Nations Workshop on Small Arms, Light Weapons in Asia Opens in Bangkok
18/05/2006
Images of Bucharest to Be Exhibited at VIC
18/05/2006
Concluding Consideration of Turkmenistan’s Report, Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Highlights Difficulties in Assessing Progress
18/05/2006
Secretary-General Establishes Advisory Group to Assist Him in Convening Internet Governance Forum
18/05/2006
Security Council Strongly Encourages Syria to Respond to Lebanon’s Request to Delineate Border, Establish Diplomatic Relations
18/05/2006
Role of Governments in Advancing Indigenous Rights Focus, as Debate Continues in United Nations Forum
18/05/2006
NGO Committee Recommends Reclassification of Status for One Organization, Rejects One Application, Leaves Two Pending
17/05/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Carolyn McAskie of Canada as Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Support
17/05/2006
Star Athletes, Schoolchildren Join the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and Qatar National Olympic Committee to Kick-Off Global Sport Fund
17/05/2006
Bosnia and Herzegovina Making Progress towards Gender Equality, Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Told, as It Concludes Review of Report
17/05/2006
Secretary-General Welcomes African Union Communiqué, Security Council Resolution Aimed at Accelerating Dispatch of United Nations Force in Darfur
17/05/2006
Under-Secretary-General Gambari to Visit Myanmar, Beginning 18 May
17/05/2006
Press Statement on Somalia by Security Council President
17/05/2006
Security Council Endorses African Union Decision on Need for Concrete Steps in Transition to United Nations Operation in Darfur
17/05/2006
General Assembly Elects Final Seven Member States to Serve on Peacebuilding Commission’s Organizational Committee
17/05/2006
Committee on NGOs Recommends Five Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council, Rejects One Application
16/05/2006
Opening Current Session, Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Hears Call to Make Women’s Empowerment a Priority in Development, Human Rights Fields
16/05/2006
Activities of Secretary-General in Vienna, 11 - 13 May
16/05/2006
Landmark Action Programme Should Be Translated into Better Life for every Indigenous Person, Says Secretary-General
16/05/2006
Secretary-General Urges Students at Seoul University to Dedicate Themselves to Addressing Country’s, Century’s Great Challenges
16/05/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Former President Jorge Sampaio of Portugal First Special Envoy to Stop Tuberculosis
16/05/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Jan Mattsson of Sweden as Executive Director of United Nations Office for Project Services
16/05/2006
Press Statement on Afghanistan Terror Attack by Security Council President
16/05/2006
Security Council Congratulates Haitian President on Inauguration, Calls on New Parliamentarians to Work for Better Future
16/05/2006
Security Council Resolution 1678 (2006) Extends Mandate of UN Mission in Ethiopia, Eritrea until 31 May
16/05/2006
Security Council’s 1518 Committee Updates List of Entities Whose Financial Assets Should Be Transferred to Iraqi Development Fund
16/05/2006
Annual List of “10 Stories the World Should Hear more About” to Be Issued by United Nations 15 May
16/05/2006
Action Programme for Second Indigenous Decade Launched, as UN Forum Opens Two-Week Session at Headquarters
16/05/2006
NGO Committee Recommends Four Organizations for Special Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council
16/05/2006
As World Becomes More Dangerous, Disarmament Commission Debate Even More Important, Says Chair, as 3-Week Session Concludes
16/05/2006
Nasser Al-Attiyah of Qatar Named First United Nations Global Sport Fund Ambassador
15/05/2006
Seven Members Elected to International Narcotics Control Board
15/05/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Kevin M. Kennedy as Deputy Special Coordinator for Middle East Peace Process
15/05/2006
Security Council Extends Mandate of UN Office for Timor-Leste Until 20 June, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1677 (2006)
15/05/2006
In Address to European Union/Latin America and Caribbean Summit, Secretary-General Calls for Resolve to Provide Youth with Decent Jobs
15/05/2006
Secretary-General Deeply Concerned at Reports of Increasing Violence in Somalia
15/05/2006
Secretary-General Greatly Concerned at Loss of Life from Oil Pipeline Explosion in Nigeria
15/05/2006
Secretary-General Concerned by Major Sea, Air Attacks in Sri Lanka; Calls on Parties to Resume Dialogue
15/05/2006
Indigenous Peoples Seek Action on Health, Education, Inclusion in Decision-Making at United Nations Forum, 15 - 26 May in New York
15/05/2006
Fourth Committee Approves Text Calling on Peacekeeping Committee to Continue Efforts to Enhance United Nations Peacekeeping Capacity
15/05/2006
Sustainable Development Commission Concludes Two-Week Discussion on Energy, Industrial Development, Air Pollution, Climate Change
15/05/2006
Economic and Social Council Elects Angola, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia Sri Lanka, Poland, Brazil, Belgium to Peacebuilding Commission’s Organizational Committee
15/05/2006
Committee on NGOs Recommends Seven Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council
15/05/2006
Secretary-General Kofi Annan Concludes Visit to Austria
12/05/2006
Address to the 4th European Union/Latin America & Caribbean Heads of State Summit
12/05/2006
Regional Challenges, Youth Unemployment, Millennium Development Goals Focus of UNESCWA Meetings
12/05/2006
Global Climate Change Poses Greatest Challenge in 20-Year Odyssey towards Sustainable Development, Commission Told, as High-Level Segment Continues
12/05/2006
NGO Committee Recommends 13 Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council
11/05/2006
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee to Meet in New York, 15 May – 2 June
11/05/2006
Public Policy Must Build Environment that Sustains Family Unit during Period of Profound Transformation, Says Secretary-General on World Day
11/05/2006
Secretary-General Calls for “Revolution in Energy Efficiency” at High-Level Meeting of Sustainable Development Commission
11/05/2006
Speaking to New York Academy of Medicine, Secretary-General Says Public Health Challenges Are also Development, Security Issues
11/05/2006
Security Council Requests Secretary-General to Re-Establish Monitoring Group on Somalia, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1676 (2006)
11/05/2006
UNESCWA Ministerial Session Kicks off under Auspices of Lebanese House Speaker
11/05/2006
Population Commission Adopts Text Recognizing Important Contribution of Migration to Development, as It Concludes Current Session
11/05/2006
Emergency Relief Coordinator Allocates $32 Million from Global Response Fund
11/05/2006
Secretary-General Calls for Revolution in Energy Efficiency, as Commission on Sustainable Development Opens High-Level Segment
11/05/2006
Opening Resumed 2006 Session, NGO Committee Recommends 22 Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council
11/05/2006
Economic and Social Council Fills Vacancies to Subsidiary Bodies
11/05/2006
Under-Secretary-General Egeland Arrives in Chad
10/05/2006
Transcript of Press Conference on Middle East by Secretary-General Kofi Annan, Quartet Principals, at United Nations Headquarters, 9 May 2006
10/05/2006
Secretary-General Says New Human Rights Council Offers UN Unique Opportunity for Fresh Start in Vital Human Rights Work
10/05/2006
World Must Act Urgently, so Historical Opportunity to Bring Peace to Darfur Not Lost, Says Secretary-General to Security Council
10/05/2006
Secretary-General Meets in New York with Foreign Ministers of Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia
10/05/2006
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Urges Movements that Have Not Done So to Sign Intra-Sudanese Peace Agreement
10/05/2006
General Assembly Elects 47 Members of New Human Rights Council; Marks “New Beginning” for Human Rights Promotion, Protection
10/05/2006
Sustainable Development Commission Concludes Series of Thematic Debates on Energy, Industrial Development, Air Pollution, Climate Change
10/05/2006
UN Drugs Agency Urges EU to “Export Security” to Latin America and Caribbean
09/05/2006
International Workshop Focuses on Vulnerable Girls
09/05/2006
Secretary-General Contributes $500,000 Zayed Prize to UN Relief Effort in Darfur
09/05/2006
Secretary-General Condemns Attacks on Peacekeeping, Humanitarian Staff in Sudan, Chad
09/05/2006
Regional Cooperation, Economic Integration Essential for Addressing Repercussions of Conflict, Political Volatility, Says Secretary-General to Beirut Meeting
09/05/2006
Secretary-General Describes UN’s Wide-Ranging Work to Support Democracy, in Message to Inter-Parliamentary Union Nairobi Meeting
09/05/2006
Acting on Budget Committee Recommendations, General Assembly Adopts Text on Management Reform Proposals by Vote of 121 - 50 - 2
09/05/2006
Secretary-General to Travel to Vienna for European Union-Latin America/Caribbean Summit
09/05/2006
Renewable Energy Essential for Well-Being of Small Island Developing States, Commission on Sustainable Development Told
09/05/2006
Economic and Social Council Decides on Distribution of Seats for Peacebuilding Commission’s Organizational Committee
09/05/2006
Success Characterized by Ability to Learn, Unlearn, Relearn when Necessary, Deputy Secretary-General Says in NYU Commencement Address
09/05/2006
Violence Mars Emergency Relief Coordinator’s Visit to Darfur
08/05/2006
Investment of $17 Trillion Needed to Meet Growing Global Energy Demand, Commission on Sustainable Development Told
08/05/2006
Committee on Information Says UN’s Voice Must Be Clearly Heard, Emphasizes Essential Role of DPI as Focal Point for Information Activities
08/05/2006
Welcoming Darfur Accord, Secretary-General Urges Stronger African Mission
08/05/2006
World Looks to United States for Leadership in Helping Mold UN Into Global Instrument Humanity Needs, Says Secretary-General in Washington Lecture
08/05/2006
Secretary-General Says United Nations, American Jewish Committee Bound to Gather in Global Mission of Preventing Genocide, Protecting Human Rights
08/05/2006
Recent Timor-Leste Violence Reminder Democracy “Still Fragile”, United Nations Presence Needed through 2007 Elections, Security Council Told
05/05/2006
In Message to African Union Special Summit, Secretary-General Says “Fight against AIDS Remains My Personal Priority”
05/05/2006
Department of Public Information to Organize Briefing on Holocaust Awareness, Genocide Prevention
05/05/2006
Sustained Economic Growth Key to Poverty Eradication, Achievement of Development Goals, Commission on Sustainable Development Told
04/05/2006
Message from Mr. Koïchiro Matsuura, Director-General of UNESCO, on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, 3 May 2006
04/05/2006
Secretary-General Underlines Importance of Understanding among Peoples, Pursuit of Harmony, Promotion of Peace, in Message on Day of Vesak
04/05/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Jean-Marie Fakhouri of Lebanon as Deputy Special Representative for Iraq
04/05/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Advisory Committee on Genocide Prevention
04/05/2006
Free Press Fundamental Human Right, Foundation of Democratic Societies, Says Under-Secretary-General, at Headquarters Observance of World Day
04/05/2006
Sustainable Development Commission Examines Renewable Energy Sources, New Technologies for Promoting Efficiency
03/05/2006
Budget Committee to Reconvene on 28 April, as Compromise Proposal by Secretary-General Fails to Resolve Deadlock
03/05/2006
Presenting Recommendations for Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy to General Assembly, Secretary-General Calls for Demonstration of Resolve by International Community
03/05/2006
Secretary-General Praises James Wolfensohn’s Experience, Wisdom, Dedication, as Quartet Special Envoy Finishes Mandate
03/05/2006
Secretary-General Presents Counter-Terrorism Recommendations to General Assembly
03/05/2006
Commission on Sustainable Development Focuses on Improving Access to Reliable, Affordable, Economically Sound Energy Services
02/05/2006
Secretary-General Notes Deadline Expiration in Darfur Peace Talks, Urges Parties to Redouble Efforts, Seize Historic Opportunity
02/05/2006
Environmental Issues Can No Longer Be Postponed until Late in Development Process, Says Under-Secretary-General
02/05/2006
In Observance of 20th Anniversary of Chernobyl Disaster, General Assembly Reflects on Suffering of Victims, Heroism of Responders, Lessons Learned
02/05/2006
Secretary-General “Deeply Regrets” Lack of Consensus in Budget Committee on Management Reform Proposals
02/05/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Advisory Group for Central Emergency Response Fund
02/05/2006
Security Council Extends Western Sahara Mission until 31 October 2006, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1675 (2006)
02/05/2006
Importance of Preventing Conflict through Development, Democracy Stressed, ts Security Council Unanimously Adopts Resolution 1674 (2006)
02/05/2006
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in May
02/05/2006
Special Humanitarian Envoy Says Ethiopia Has Lessons to Share with Its Neighbours
02/05/2006
Budget Committee Approves Management Reform Text by Vote of 108 in Favour, to 50 against, with 3 Abstaining
02/05/2006
Secretary-General Says Freedom of Expression Fundamental, Universal; Appeals for Right to Be Exercised Responsibly, in World Day Message
02/05/2006
Energy, Industrial Development, Pollution, Climate Change Focus, as Sustainable Development Commission Meets at Headquarters, 1 - 12 May
02/05/2006
Secretary-General to Propose Recommendations for Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy
30/06/2006
Links between Gun Violence, Development; Ammunition Controls among Issues, as UN Review Conference Continues Debate on Illicit Small Arms Trade
30/06/2006
Secretary-General Names Members of Independent Special Commission of Inquiry for Timor-Leste
30/06/2006
Worsening Humanitarian Situation in Sudan, Chad Demands Immediate Action, Security Council Told
30/06/2006
Security Council Condemns in Strongest Terms Killing of Russian Federation Diplomats in Iraq, Says “No Cause Can Justify Such Acts of Terror”
30/06/2006
Questions Raised Concerning Impact of Private Remittances on Development at United Nations Symposium on Migration
29/06/2006
Climate Change Film Popularity Shows People Are Concerned About Environment, “Hunger to Do Something about It”, Says Secretary-General in Forum Remarks
29/06/2006
Secretary-General Welcomes Montenegro as 192nd United Nations Member State
29/06/2006
Secretary-General Calls for Calm, Unity in Timor-Leste
29/06/2006
Cooperatives Movement Has Been Longstanding Voice for Peace, Secretary-General Says in Message for International Day
29/06/2006
More Progress Needed to Ensure Better Protection for Civilians in Armed Conflict, Security Council Told
29/06/2006
Global Compact Board Convenes Inaugural Meeting
29/06/2006
Budget Committee Recommends Lifting of Spending Cap for 2006-2007 Biennium; also Considers Procurement Reform, Geneva Office Requirements
29/06/2006
General Assembly Approves Admission of Montenegro to United Nations, Increasing Number of Member States to 192
29/06/2006
Expert Meeting on Migration Part of Trend Towards Global Dialogue, United Nations Envoy Says
29/06/2006
Marking and Tracing, Stockpile Destruction among Issues Raised at UN Conference, as Speakers Discuss Ways to Strengthen Action against Illicit Small Arms Trade
29/06/2006
Afghan Government and United Nations Start Project on Control of Precursor Chemicals Used to Produce Heroin
29/06/2006
UN International Meeting in Support of Israeli-Palestinian Peace Concludes with Adoption of Final Document
29/06/2006
UN Meeting in Support of Israeli-Palestinian Peace Presses Need to Renew Talks, Respect International Law, Ease Trauma
28/06/2006
Afghanistan Risks Becoming a Narco-State, UNODC Executive Director Warns
28/06/2006
Secretary-General Pleased at Release of Two Nepalese Peacekeepers in Democratic Republic of Congo
28/06/2006
Parallel Commitments by Parties to Advancing Key Issues Is Essential, Says Secretary-General in Message to UN Meeting on Israeli-Palestinian Peace
28/06/2006
Like United Nations, Musée du Quai Branly Illustrates Universality of Human Family, Says Secretary-General at Museums Inaugural Ceremony in Paris
28/06/2006
Budget Committee Considers Updated Terms of Reference for Independent Audit Advisory Committee
28/06/2006
Illicit Small Arms Trade in Africa Fuels Conflict, Contributes to Poverty, Stalls Development, Say Speakers on Second Day of UN Review Conference
28/06/2006
Danube Day to be Commemorated in 13 Danube Countries
28/06/2006
“Slicing and Separating” Occupied Palestinian Territory Turning It Into Isolated Reservations, Impeding Quest for Statehood
28/06/2006
United Nations Meeting in Support of Israeli-Palestinian Peace Opens in Vienna with Call for Parallel Commitment by Parties
27/06/2006
Secretary-General Shocked, Saddened at Murder of Russian Diplomats in Iraq
27/06/2006
Alarmed about Recent Events in Gaza, Israel, Secretary-General Calls for Immediate, Safe Release of Captured Israeli Soldier
27/06/2006
Secretary-General Condemns Suicide Bomb Attack in Sri Lanka
27/06/2006
UN Not Negotiating “Global Gun Ban”, Nor Is there Intention to Deny Law-Abiding Citizens Right to Bear Arms, Secretary-General Tells Small Arms Conference
27/06/2006
“Uncontrolled Spread of Illicit Small Arms Is Responsible for Untold Human Suffering”, Secretary-General Says on Accepting “Million Faces Campaign” Petition
27/06/2006
In Message to jUNe Day in Westport, Secretary-General Says UN Agenda of Renewal Depends on Support of Concerned Individuals, Groups, as Well as Governments
27/06/2006
Proliferation of Illicit Small Arms Has Spawned “Culture of Violence and Impunity”, Says Secretary-General, as UN Review Conference Opens at Headquarters
27/06/2006
Message to the United Nations International Meeting in Support of Israeli-Palestinian Peace
26/06/2006
States Parties to Women’s Anti-Discrimination Convention Elects 12 Experts to Serve on Monitoring Committee
26/06/2006
Secretary-General Saddened at Death of Professor Louis Sohn, Important Figure in History of United Nations, International Law
26/06/2006
Opening First Session of Peacebuilding Commission, Secretary-General Stresses Importance of National Ownership, Building Effective Public Institutions
26/06/2006
Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at Palais des Nations, Geneva, 22 June 2006
26/06/2006
Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Recommends to General Assembly that Montenegro Be Admitted to United Nations
26/06/2006
UN Drugs Chief Sounds Warning about Afghan Opium Production, Cocaine Consumption in Europe
26/06/2006
Budget Committee Discusses Financing of Peacekeeping Operations in Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Côte d’Ivoire, Western Sahara
26/06/2006
Laos on Target to Achieve Goal of Becoming Opium-Free, UNODC Survey Shows
23/06/2006
Afghan Drug Routes in Focus at Moscow Ministerial Conference Next Week
23/06/2006
Secretary-General Welcomes Agreement between Somalia Parties
23/06/2006
Secretary-General Calls for Renewed Efforts to End Torture in All Its Forms, in International Day Message
23/06/2006
Everyone Must Play Their Part in Fight against Drug Abuse, Illicit Trafficking, Secretary-General Says in International Day Message
23/06/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Abdullah Saleh Mbamba of United Republic of Tanzania Director of UN Information Centre in Canberra
22/06/2006
Secretary-General “Greatly Appreciates” Offers by Denmark, Japan to Provide Air Support to United Nations in Iraq
22/06/2006
Non-Proliferation Treaty Facing Twin Crisis of Compliance, Confidence, Secretary-General Says in Address to Conference on Disarmament
22/06/2006
Secretary-General “Deeply Deplores” Killing of Three Children in Gaza, Resulting from Israeli Targeting of Alleged Militants
22/06/2006
Briefing Security Council, Under-Secretary-General Calls for End to Violent Acts by Israelis, Palestinians
22/06/2006
Security Council Refers Montenegro’s Membership Bid to Admission Committee
22/06/2006
Workshop for Developing Countries on Illicit Trade in Small Arms, Light Weapons to Be Held at Headquarters, 22 - 23 June
22/06/2006
United Nations Holds Workshop on Global Navigation Satellite Systems Applications in Sub-Saharan Africa
22/06/2006
Message on the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
21/06/2006
European Youth Leadership Summit Closes; Adopts Vienna Declaration on Sport as a Means to Promote Development and Peace
21/06/2006
United Nations International Meeting in Support of Israeli-Palestinian Peace to be Held in Vienna
21/06/2006
Secretary-General Welcomes Signing of Agreement of Principles for Peace in Burundi
21/06/2006
Secretary-General Welcomes Transfer of Charles Taylor to Netherlands to Stand Trial before Special Court for Sierra Leone
21/06/2006
In Briefing to Security Council, Special Representative Expresses Hope for Lasting Peace in Kosovo Resulting from Coming Status Agreement
21/06/2006
Security Council Extends Mandate of UN Office in Timor-Leste until 20 August, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1690 (2006)
21/06/2006
Security Council Extends Measures to Prevent Import of Rough Diamonds from Liberia; Chooses Not to Renew Measure on Import of Timber Products
21/06/2006
UN International Meeting in Support of Israeli-Palestinian Peace to Take Place in Vienna, 27 – 28 June
21/06/2006
Fifth Committee Presented with Secretary-General Request for Expenditure Authorization for Remainder of 2006-2007 Biennium
21/06/2006
Major Review at United Nations to Assess Progress Made, Actions Needed to Further Stem Illegal Small Arms Trade
21/06/2006
Secretary-General’s Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters to Meet in Geneva, 21- 23 June
20/06/2006
European Youth Leaders Consider Ways to Use Sport for Development and Peace at Vienna Summit
20/06/2006
Coca Cultivation in Andes Stabilizes in 2005, Farmers Need Help to Find Alternative Livelihoods
20/06/2006
Young Voices Can Hold World Leaders to Millennium Goals Commitments, Secretary-General Says in Message to European Youth Summit
20/06/2006
Secretary-General Applauds Swatch for Marking Inauguration of United Nations Human Rights Council
20/06/2006
“The Eyes of the World Are upon You”, Secretary-General Says in Address to First Meeting of Human Rights Council
20/06/2006
Secretary-General Expresses Appreciation for Gift to United Nations by Host Country of Painting Depicting President Harry Truman, Signing of Charter
20/06/2006
Secretary-General, in Message to Asian Confidence-Building Summit, Lauds Its Potential to Provide Effective Responses to Challenges of Today
20/06/2006
Middle East Quartet Endorses Mechanism for Channelling Aid to Palestinians
20/06/2006
General Assembly President Underscores Theme of Hope in Message to Observe World Refugee Day
20/06/2006
In Budget Committee, Governments Express Concern over Link of Financial Support to Progress on UN Reform
20/06/2006
Economic Growth up in Least Developed Countries, but Poverty Rates Not Improving Overall
20/06/2006
Security Council Told Last Week’s Mission to Democratic Republic of Congo Demonstrated UN Resolve to Ensure 30 July Elections Fully Successful
19/06/2006
Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space Concludes 49th Session in Vienna
19/06/2006
Fifth Committee Takes Up Reform Proposals on Budget Implementation, Information Technology, Financing Management, Reporting Mechanisms
19/06/2006
Special Committee on Decolonization Adopts Draft Resolution Reiterating Need for Peaceful, Negotiated Settlement of Falkland (Malvinas) Question
19/06/2006
Ceremony Unveils United Nations Flag Returned from Space
19/06/2006
Security Council Approves Trial Transfer of Former Liberian President Charles Taylor to Netherlands
19/06/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Carlos Lopes Executive Office Political Affairs Director
19/06/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Alicia Bárcena Ibarra of Mexico Chef de Cabinet
19/06/2006
Secretary-General Asked for UN Support in Launch of International Compact for Iraq
16/06/2006
Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at United Nations Headquarters, 15 June 2006
16/06/2006
Security Council Extends Cyprus Mission until 15 December 2006, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1687 (2006)
16/06/2006
Security Council Press Statement on Review of Multinational Force, Development Fund for Iraq Mandates
16/06/2006
With New Government, Iraq’s Three-Year Political Transition Complete, although Accompanied by Instability, Violence, Security Council Told
16/06/2006
Security Council Told Recent Mission to Sudan Successful, although Agreement Not Reached on Transfer of Peacekeeping to UN
16/06/2006
Security Council Extends Commission Investigating Rafik Hariri Killing until 15 June 2007
16/06/2006
New Human Rights Council Convenes First Session in Geneva, 19 June
16/06/2006
UN Secretary-General Annan Urges European Youth Leaders to Look to Sport to Tackle Millennium Development Goals
15/06/2006
International Conference on Information Technology and Ageing to Be Held at United Nations Headquarters, 19-20 June
15/06/2006
Remember Responsibility to Help Keep Hope Alive, Urges Secretary-General in Message to Mark World Refugee Day
15/06/2006
International Criminal Court Prosecutor Briefs Security Council on Darfur, Says Will Not Draw Conclusions on Genocide until Investigation Complete
15/06/2006
Former Lebanese Prime Minister Victim of Targeted Assassination, Lead Investigator Tells Security Council, Citing Critical Forensic Evidence
15/06/2006
Special Committee on Decolonization Approves Text Calling on United States to Expedite Puerto Rican Self-Determination Process
15/06/2006
Budget Committee Takes up Interim Report on Cross-Cutting Issues in Peacekeeping
15/06/2006
Global Alliance for ICT, Development Announces Members of Steering Committee, Strategy Council
15/06/2006
Human Rights Council Begins to Take Shape as First Session Convenes in Geneva
15/06/2006
Security in Europe Requires Sustainable Peace in Post-Conflict “Hot-Spots” in Other Parts of World, Security Experts Say at UN Symposium in Vienna
14/06/2006
Secretary-General Deeply Concerned over Killing of Students in Guinea
14/06/2006
Secretary-General Appeals to Security Council to Stand United in Supporting Timor-Leste’s Return to Normalcy
14/06/2006
Sustain Progress while Addressing Remaining Backlog of Need, Secretary-General Says in Message to St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
14/06/2006
United Nations Determined Not to Abandon Timor-Leste at Critical Time of Need, Says Secretary-General, as Security Council Meets following Recent Violence
14/06/2006
Security Council Extends Mandate of Force Monitoring Israel-Syria Ceasefire until 31 December 2006, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1685 (2006)
14/06/2006
Security Council Extends Term for 11 Rwanda Tribunal Judges, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1684 (2006)
14/06/2006
Security Council Adjusts Liberia Arms Embargo, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1683 (2006)
14/06/2006
Speakers in Decolonization Committee Stress Need to Clarify Puerto Rico’s Status
13/06/2006
Cameroon-Nigeria Boundary Agreement Crowns “Remarkable Experiment in Conflict Prevention” Says Secretary-General at Signing Ceremony
13/06/2006
Secretary-General Hails Growing Regional Role of Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Message to Grouping’s Sixth Summit
13/06/2006
United Nations Communiqué Following Signing of Boundary Agreement by Presidents of Cameroon, Nigeria
13/06/2006
Budget Committee Continues Consideration of Financing for Haiti, Sudan Peacekeeping Missions
13/06/2006
Nigeria, Cameroon Sign Agreement Ending Decades-Old Border Dispute; Sets Procedures for Nigerian Withdrawal from Bakassi Peninsula
13/06/2006
UN Commission on International Trade Law to Hold 39th Session in New York, 19 June – 7 July 2006
12/06/2006
Secretary-General Deeply Disturbed at Killing of Civilians in Gaza; Calls for Full Investigation
12/06/2006
“There Is No Civilizational Clash -- The Clash Is One of Closed Minds”, Secretary-General Tells Graduates of UN International School
12/06/2006
Grass-Roots Initiatives, Civil Society Role in Peace Process Discussed, as International Media Seminar on Middle East Peace Concludes
12/06/2006
Media Seminar on Middle East Peace Debates Impact of Regional Changes; Economic, Social Viability in Two-State Solution
12/06/2006
Special Committee on Decolonization Stresses Need for Periodic Visiting Missions to Non-Self-Governing Territories
12/06/2006
Budget Committee Takes up Budgets for Peacekeeping Missions in Haiti, Sudan
09/06/2006
For Lasting Middle East Peace, No Substitute for Durable, Negotiated Solution, Says Secretary-General in Message to Moscow Media Seminar
09/06/2006
Security Council Committee 1533 Updates List of Individuals, Entities Subject to Measures Imposed by Resolution 1596 (2005)
09/06/2006
Security Council Hears Briefings on Work of International Tribunals for Rwanda, Former Yugoslavia
09/06/2006
International Media Seminar Discusses Impact of Media on Middle East Peace Process
09/06/2006
International Media Seminar on Peace in Middle East Opens in Moscow
09/06/2006
General Assembly Elects Haya Rashed Al Khalifa of Bahrain as President of Sixty-First Session
08/06/2006
Business Has Vital Role, Responsibility to Help Address Poverty, Social Injustice, Says Secretary-General, in Message to Launch of Global Compact in Nigeria
08/06/2006
Secretary-General Welcomes Release of Su Su Nway, Imprisoned in Myanmar since October 2005
08/06/2006
Decolonization Committee Reaffirms Need for Continuing Reporting by Administering Powers on Conditions in Non-Self-Governing Territories
08/06/2006
In Remarks at UN Population Award Ceremony, Deputy Secretary-General Says UN Mission
08/06/2006
Transcript of Exchange with the Press by Deputy Secretary-General Mark Mallock Brown at UN Headquarters, 7 June 2006
08/06/2006
UN Need US, US Needs UN to Face Challenges -- HIV/AIDS, Sudan -- that Defy National Solutions, Says Deputy Secretary-General in New York Address
08/06/2006
Global Alliance for ICT and Development to Be Chaired by Craig Barrett of Intel
07/06/2006
Secretary-General Proposes Permanent Forum to Share Ideas on International Migration, as He Presents Wide-Ranging Report to General Assembly
07/06/2006
UN Secretary-General, FIFA Head: “Let Us Harness the Magic of Football to Our Quest for Development and Peace”
07/06/2006
Special Committee of Decolonization Considers Question of Gibraltar, Western Sahara
07/06/2006
International Migration Can Benefit Countries of Origin and Destination, Says Secretary-General, Presenting New Report to General Assembly
07/06/2006
Secretary-General Sees UN as Site for Exchange of Views on Migration, in New Report Out Today
07/06/2006
New Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan Presents Credentials
07/06/2006
Exhibition on Mars Exploration Opens at the Vienna International Centre
06/06/2006
Secretary-General Appeals for Halt to Mogadishu Violence
06/06/2006
Global Desertification, Affecting One Fifth of World’s Population, One of most Serious Threats Facing Humanity, Says Secretary-General on World Day
06/06/2006
Secretary-General Condemns Murder of Russian Federation Baghdad Diplomat, Kidnapping of 4 Others
06/06/2006
Security Council Committee Concerning Côte d’Ivoire Updates List of Individuals Subject to Measures Imposed by Resolutions 1572 (2004) and 1643 (2005)
06/06/2006
Security Council Press Statement Concerning 3 June Attack on Russian Federation’s Baghdad Diplomats
06/06/2006
Departments of Political Affairs, Public Information Brief Special Committee on Work to Support UN Decolonization Mandate
06/06/2006
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Adopts Report, Concludes Three-Week Headquarters Session
06/06/2006
Secretary-General, at Launch of International Drug Purchase Facility, Says Bold Initiative Example of Leadership Needed to Defeat AIDS
06/06/2006
AIDS “Greatest Challenge of Our Generation”, Secretary-General Says at Opening of General Assembly High-Level Meeting
06/06/2006
Secretary-General Stresses Need for United Front, Leadership at All Levels, in Remarks at AIDS Concert
06/06/2006
Security Council Strengthens Côte d’Ivoire Mission, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1682 (2006)
06/06/2006
General Assembly High-Level Meeting Adopts Declaration Committing to Halt, Reverse Spread of HIV/AIDS
06/06/2006
United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space to Hold 49th Session in Vienna
02/06/2006
UN Atomic Radiation Committee Concludes Session
02/06/2006
UN Financial Situation, Spending Cap, Liberia Mission among Issues Discussed in Budget Committee
02/06/2006
Discrimination, Violence, Unequal Power Relations, Lack of Education, among Reasons for Increased Feminization of AIDS, High-Level Panel Told
02/06/2006
Secretary-General Deeply Regrets Failure of Darfur Parties to Sign Peace Agreement by 31 May Deadline
02/06/2006
Secretary-General Welcomes Report of Weapons of Mass Destruction Commission as Important Contribution to Disarmament Debate
02/06/2006
Secretary-General, in Video Message, Calls on People of Timor-Leste Not to Despair, Stay United on Course towards Nation-Building
02/06/2006
Hearing Reports on Round Tables, Panel Discussions, General Assembly Told that 2001 Commitments on HIV/AIDS Not Met
02/06/2006
Overcoming Stigma, Discrimination Concerning HIV, AIDS, Essential to Progress in Fight against Disease, Panel Told
02/06/2006
AIDS Panel Considers Steps to Ensure Sufficient, Predictable Funding for Scaled-Up Responses, Ensure Universal Access to Prevention, Treatment, Care
01/06/2006
Opening General Assembly High-Level Meeting, Secretary-General Says Visionary Leadership, Unprecedented Partnership Vital to Reverse Spread of HIV/AIDS
01/06/2006
AIDS Meeting Examines Worker Shortages, Health System Constraints, Universal Access to Treatment, in Afternoon Panel Discussion
01/06/2006
AIDS Panel Focuses on Need to Implement Prevention Measures, Increase Testing, Strengthen Education, End Stigma to Reduce HIV Infections
01/06/2006
Involving People Living with HIV in Policymaking, Addressing Stigma, Dealing with Marginalized Groups Among Issues at Civil Society Hearing on AIDS
01/06/2006
Security Council Extends UN Mission in Ethiopia, Eritrea Until 30 September, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1681 (2006)
01/06/2006
Security Council Press Statement on Somalia
01/06/2006
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in June
01/06/2006
In Briefing to Security Council, President of Congo Sees ‘Light at End of Tunnel’ Concerning African Conflicts, Thanks to International Support
01/06/2006
Security Council Committee Launches Database on Non-Proliferation Legislation
01/06/2006
In World Environment Day Message, Secretary-General Urges Governments, Communities to Focus on Challenges of Life on Desert Margins
01/06/2006
Secretary-General Takes Note of Findings of Investigation into Dileep Nair, Former Head of Internal Oversight Services
01/06/2006
Secretary-General Deeply Saddened at Death of Nepalese Peacekeeper, Wounding of Others Serving with UN Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo
01/06/2006
At Ceremony for Fallen Peacekeepers, Secretary-General Says ‘UN Heroes’ Have Given Lives so Others Can Live Free from Want and Fear
01/06/2006
In Remarks to Civil Society Hearing at AIDS High-Level Meeting, Secretary-General Calls for Greater Involvement of People Living With HIV
01/06/2006
Secretary-General, Addressing General Assembly High-Level Plenary, Urges Unified Effort to Fight HIV/AIDS, Especially among Young Women
31/07/2006
Secretary-General Urges Security Council to Condemn Israeli Attack on Qana, Call for Immediate Cessation of Hostilities, in Statement to Emergency Meeting
31/07/2006
World Must Honour Fallen Peacekeepers by Ending Death, Destruction as soon as Possible, Says Secretary-General in Message to Jerusalem Memorial Service
31/07/2006
Security Council Expresses “Shock and Distress” at Israeli Shelling in Qana; Strongly Deplores Loss of Innocent Lives in Present Conflict
28/07/2006
Security Council “Deeply Shocked and Distressed” by Israeli Firing on United Nations Observer Post in Lebanon, which Killed Four Peacekeepers
28/07/2006
United Nations, Iraq Jointly Announce Launch of Five-Year International Compact Aimed at Achieving National Vision of United, Federal, Democratic Country
28/07/2006
Special Committee Continues Consideration of Measures Aimed at Sexual Exploitation by Peacekeepers
28/07/2006
Palestinian Rights Committee Expresses Grave Concern over Ongoing Israeli Military Operations in Occupied Territory
28/07/2006
Economic and Social Council Adopts Resolutions on Repercussions of Israeli Occupation on Palestinians, a Smoke-Free United Nations
28/07/2006
Economic and Social Council Adopts Texts Submitted by Its Subsidiary Organs on Social, Human Rights Questions
28/07/2006
United Nations Newest Member State, Montenegro, Raises Its Flag at Vienna International Centre
27/07/2006
E-Accessibility to Be Theme for International Day of Disabled Persons 2006
27/07/2006
Secretary-General in Rome Calls for Political Framework, Economic Aid to Address “Horrendous and Dangerous” Situation in Lebanon
27/07/2006
Security Council Press Statement on Afghanistan
27/07/2006
Security Council Press Statement on Côte d’Ivoire
27/07/2006
United Nations Staff Council Protests Attacks on Lebanon Mission, Calls for Full Investigation of Events
27/07/2006
Economic and Social Council Adopts Texts on Social, Human Rights Issues
27/07/2006
New Permanent Representative of Montenegro Presents Credentials
27/07/2006
Economic and Social Council Extends Mandate of Ad Hoc Advisory Groups on Haiti, Guinea-Bissau, Terminates Mandate of Group on Burundi
27/07/2006
UNODC, NATO-Russia Council Strengthen Law Enforcement in Central Asia and Afghanistan
26/07/2006
Secretary-General Shocked by Coordinated Israeli Attack on United Nations Observer Post in Lebanon, which Killed Two Peacekeepers
26/07/2006
Secretary-General Condemns Violence in Côte d’Ivoire Aimed at Disrupting Identification Process
26/07/2006
Security Council Al-Qaida, Taliban Sanctions Committee Approves Changes to Consolidated List
26/07/2006
Agencies Endorse Plan to Inform, Educate on Avian Flu, Risks of Human Pandemic in Americas
26/07/2006
Economic and Social Council Adopts Resolutions on Situation of Palestinian Women, Afghan Women, Girls
25/07/2006
"AIDS Pandemic Is still Outpacing Our Efforts", Broad Partnership Needed to Step up Response, Says Secretary-General after Meeting with Pharmaceutical Executives
25/07/2006
Security Council Reiterates Commitment to Address Impact of Armed Conflict on Children, Determination to Implement Landmark 2005 Resolution 1612
25/07/2006
United Nations Announces Long-Term Agreement with Teletrax to Monitor Worldwide Use of United Nations Broadcast Video Products
25/07/2006
United Nations Legal Affairs Office Issues Book on Migration-Related Treaties
25/07/2006
United Nations Aid Community Seeks $149 Million for Lebanon
25/07/2006
ECOSOC Adopts Texts on Sustainable Development, Forests, Statistics and Populations
25/07/2006
ECOSOC Discusses Israeli Occupation of Arab Territories, Regional Cooperation and Coordinating Questions
25/07/2006
Economic and Social Council Takes Action on Texts Concerning Consultative Status of Non-Governmental Organizations
25/07/2006
Albania Accedes to the United Nations Convention on the Carriage of Goods by Sea (the "Hamburg Rules")
24/07/2006
Six-Month Investigation into Conduct of Iraq Special Representative Concludes No Evidence to Substantiate any Allegations
24/07/2006
As Democratic Republic of Congo Elections Approach, Secretary-General Urges All Congolese to Ensure Process Is Free, Fair, Open
24/07/2006
Jean Arnault Appointed Special Representative of Secretary-General for Afghanistan and Head of United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan
24/07/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Jean Arnault of France Special Representative for Georgia
24/07/2006
Security Council Press Statement on Guinea-Bissau
24/07/2006
United Nations Middle East Envoy Describes “Serious Obstacles” to Achieving Comprehensive Ceasefire in Lebanon, in Briefing to Security Council
24/07/2006
General Assembly Concludes Two Day Debate on Security Council Reform; Speakers Say Expanded Council Vital to UN Credibility Effectiveness
21/07/2006
Economic and Social Council Reviews Implementation of Programme of Action for Least Developed Countries for Decade 2001-2010
21/07/2006
Secretary-General Concerned about Potential Violence near Baidoa, Calls for Restraint by Somali Parties
21/07/2006
Secretary-General Sends Team to Discuss Proposed United Nations Assistance in Peace Process
21/07/2006
Secretary-General Says “Immediate Cessation of Hostilities” Needed in Lebanon, Describes Package Aimed at Lasting Solution, in Security Council Briefing
21/07/2006
“Immediate Cessation of Hostilities” Urgently Needed in Lebanon, Says Secretary-General, as He Briefs Security Council
21/07/2006
Expert Panel on United Nations Internal Justice Submits Report to Secretary-General, Says Fundamental Overhaul Essential for Management Reform Success
21/07/2006
General Assembly Resumes Debate on Security Council Reform, with Several Divergent Proposals Still under Consideration
21/07/2006
Economic and Social Council Holds Panel Discussion on Mobilizing Resources for Poverty Eradication in Least Developed Countries
21/07/2006
Economic and Social Council Discusses Implementation of, Follow-up to Major United Nations Conferences, Summits
20/07/2006
Secretary-General Saddened by Deaths, Damage from Indonesian Tsunami, Says United Nations Stands Ready to Assist during Reconstruction
20/07/2006
Security Council Welcomes 5 July High-Level Meeting in Côte d’Ivoire, Aimed at Assessing Peace Process, Prospects for October Elections
20/07/2006
Palestinian Rights Committee Briefed by Chair on Recent Events, Including Vienna International Meeting
20/07/2006
New Permanent Representative of Australia Presents Credentials
19/07/2006
Darfur Peace Agreement Will Be Jeopardized, without more Resources for African Union Mission, Says Secretary-General to Brussels Pledging Conference
19/07/2006
At Midyear, United Nations Still Needs $3.1 Billion for Humanitarian Action
19/07/2006
Disarmament Committee Elects Mona Juul of Norway Chairperson
19/07/2006
Economic and Social Council Adopts Resolution on Strengthening Coordination of Emergency Humanitarian Assistance
18/07/2006
New Permanent Representative of Germany Presents Credentials
18/07/2006
Security Council Condemns Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s Missile Launches, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1695 (2006)
18/07/2006
Economic and Social Council Adopts Resolution on Sustained Economic Growth for Social Development
18/07/2006
Economic and Social Council Holds Panel Discussion on Gender-Based Violence in Humanitarian Emergencies
17/07/2006
Press Statement by President of Security Council on Dispatch of Middle East Team
17/07/2006
Security Council Debates Escalating Crisis Between Israel, Lebanon; UN Officials Urge Restraint, Diplomacy, Protection of Civilains
17/07/2006
Advisory Board of United Nations Democracy Fund to Review First Applications for Project Funds 18 July
17/07/2006
Civil Society to Discuss Effective Partnerships for Human Security, Sustainable Development at 59th Annual DPI/NGO Conference, 6 – 8 September
17/07/2006
Economic and Social Council Discusses Special Economic, Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Assistance
17/07/2006
ECOSOC Holds Panels on Process from Relief to Development, Risk Reduction Strategies in Recovery Process
14/07/2006
Economic and Social Council Discusses Follow-Up to Policy Recommendations of the General Assembly, the Council
14/07/2006
25 Non-Governmental Organizations Newly Associated with United Nations Public Information Department, 30 Are Disassociated
14/07/2006
United States Vetoes Security Council Draft Resolution on Events in Gaza; Text Called for Israeli Soldier’s Release, Halt to Military Operations
14/07/2006
Security Council Increases Police, Reduces Military in Liberia Mission, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1694 (2006)
14/07/2006
Security Council Expresses Support for Somalia’s Transitional Government, Parliament; Says Prepared to Consider Exemption to 1992 Arms Embargo
14/07/2006
German Troop Deployment to Democratic Republic of Congo for Elections ‘Historic’, Powerful Symbol of Support for Pivotal Country, Says Secretary-General
14/07/2006
Secretary-General Dispatches Team Led by Special Adviser to Middle East
14/07/2006
Secretary-General Welcomes United States Decision to Apply Geneva Convention to Militant
14/07/2006
Secretary-General Details Reform Proposals Designed to ‘Keep the Promise’ of UN, Highlights Italy’s ‘Steadfast’ Support, in Meeting with Parliamentarians
13/07/2006
Secretary-General Condemns Hizbollah Attacks Across Blue Line, Calls for Immediate, Unconditional Release of Israeli Captives
13/07/2006
Security Council Presidential Statement Condemns in Strongest Terms India Bombings, Says Perpetrators of “Reprehensible Acts of Terrorism” Must Be Brought to Justice
13/07/2006
United Nations Department of Public Information, New York Tolerance Center to Screen “The Pianist” on 19 July as Part of Holocaust Outreach Programme
13/07/2006
Migrants Human Rights, Cost of “Brain Drain”, Protecting Remittances among Issues Raised as General Assembly Holds Civil Society Hearings on Migration
13/07/2006
Economic and Social Council Holds Discussion with UN Country Team from Indonesia on Role of United Nations in Creating Employment, Decent Work
13/07/2006
Economic and Social Council Holds Dialogue with Executive Heads of United Nations Funds, Programmes
13/07/2006
Garden of Five Continents Opens in Vienna
13/07/2006
Civil Society’s Role in Migration Debate to Ensure Real Risks Not Overlooked, Says Deputy Secretary-General at General Assembly Hearing
13/07/2006
Serb Farmers Participate in United Nations Pilot Project for Reducing Danube Pollution
12/07/2006
Secretary-General Appalled by Brutal Mumbai Bombing, Srinagar Grenade Attacks, Says, “Such Acts Cannot Possibly Be Excused by any Grievance”
12/07/2006
New UN Complex in Bonn “Yet another Expression of Germany’s Abiding Faith in International Cooperation for the Common Good”, Says Secretary-General
12/07/2006
Secretary-General Praises Partnership between UN, Organization of Islamic Conference in Promoting Tolerance, Equality, Development, in Message to Rabat Meeting
12/07/2006
Economic and Social Council Discusses Trends, Perspectives in Funding for Development Cooperation
12/07/2006
Economic and Social Council Discusses Implementation of, Follow-Up to Major United Nations Conferences, Summits
12/07/2006
Economic and Social Council Holds Special Event on Avian Influenza: A Global Emergency
12/07/2006
Economic and Social Council Holds Panel Discussion with Chairpersons of the Functional Commissions
12/07/2006
ECOSOC Holds Panel Discussion on Policy Approaches to Achieve Economic Growth, Poverty Reduction, Development
12/07/2006
Economic and Social Council Discusses Sustained Economic Growth for Social Development
12/07/2006
Economic and Social Council Holds Dialogue with Executive Secretaries of Regional Commissions
12/07/2006
Economic and Social Council Concludes High-Level Segment
12/07/2006
ECOSOC Hears Addresses by Dignitaries in Debate on Employment, Decent Work
12/07/2006
ECOSOC Continues Debate on Creating Environment Impacting on Employment, Decent Work
12/07/2006
Economic and Social Council Begins Debate on Creating Environment Impacting on Employment, Decent Work
12/07/2006
Economic and Social Council Opens 2006 Substantive Session
12/07/2006
UN Seminar on Implementing Security Council Resolution Aimed at Preventing Mass Destruction Weapon Proliferation in Beijing 12 – 13 July
11/07/2006
UNODC Proposes Pact to Stop Smuggling of Migrants from Africa
11/07/2006
Secretary-General Welcomes Establishment of New Timor-Leste Government, Calls for Spirit of Reconciliation as Country Prepares for Elections
11/07/2006
Secretary-General Disappointed Small Arms Conference Ended Without Agreement, but Says Global Community Committed to Action Plan to Curtail Illicit Trade
11/07/2006
Secretary-General Appeals for Urgent Action to Alleviate Desperate Humanitarian Situation in Gaza
11/07/2006
Secretary-General Welcomes Release of 5 Nepalese Peacekeepers, Held by Militia in Democratic Republic of Congo since 28 May
10/07/2006
Secretary-General Appeals for Israelis, Palestinians “to Pull Back From the Brink”; Reminds Both of Responsibility to Spare Civilian Populations
10/07/2006
Secretary-General Says Choice of South Africa for 2010 World Cup Exciting Day for Africans and for "All Speakers of the Universal Language of Football"
10/07/2006
Security Council Press Statement on Central African Republic
10/07/2006
Fifth Committee Concludes Resumed Session, Recommending Approval of Reform Measures, Including Discretionary Spending for Secretary-General
10/07/2006
General Assembly Approves Reform Measures to Strengthen United Nations in Areas of Oversight, Accountability, Information Technology, Procurement
10/07/2006
United Nations Conference Aimed at Strengthening Global Effort against Illicit Small Arms Trade Ends without Agreement on Final Document
07/07/2006
China, Singapore, Sri Lanka Sign UN Convention on Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts
07/07/2006
UN Commission on International Trade Law Concludes 39th Session in New York
07/07/2006
Providing for Young People Moral Obligation, Compelling Economic Necessity, Says Secretary-General in World Population Day Message
07/07/2006
Successful Democratic Republic of Congo Elections Will Mark Beginning, Not End, of Long Process of Recovery, Security Council Told
07/07/2006
United Nations in Vienna Marks International Day of Peacekeepers with Austrian Armed Forces
06/07/2006
Secretary-General Condemns Firing of Rockets from Gaza into Israel; Calls again on Israel to Refrain from Actions Amounting to Collective Punishment
06/07/2006
Secretary-General Urges Strengthened Financing for Global Fund against Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria in Message to Durban Replenishment Meeting
06/07/2006
Secretary-General Hails Africa’s Decade-Long Progress in Development Security, Human Rights in Address to African Union Summit in Gambia
06/07/2006
United Nations Video Team Wins “Best News Report”, “Best Medical/Environmental Report” Awards
06/07/2006
United Nations Member States
06/07/2006
Deputy Secretary-General Says ECOSOC Should Be “Development Parliament”, Keep World on Track for 2015 Anti-Poverty Goals, in Geneva Address
06/07/2006
Legally-Binding Accord on Arms Brokering, Common Standard for End-User Certification among Issues Raised, as UN Small Arms Review Continues Debate
06/07/2006
In Address to Joint Session of Liberian Legislature, Secretary-General Pledges UN Cooperation in Meeting Challenges of Development, Security, Human Rights
06/07/2006
In Remarks at Inauguration of UN Mission Headquarters in Liberia, Secretary-General Pays Tribute to Peacekeepers, Others Who Gave Lives in Pursuit of Peace
06/07/2006
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in July
03/07/2006
Israelis, Palestinians Urged to “Step Back from the Brink”, Avert Full-Scale Conflict, as Security Council Debates Events in Gaza
03/07/2006
Security Council Extends Increase in Force Strength of UN Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo until 30 September
03/07/2006
Security Council Extends Mandate of Burundi Operation until 31 December, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1692 (2006)
03/07/2006
Budget Committee Approves $4.72 Billion for 13 Active Peacekeeping Missions
03/07/2006
General Assembly Lifts Spending Cap, Allowing United Nations Operations to Continue for Remainder of 2006, 2007
03/07/2006
Economic and Social Council High-Level Meeting in Geneva to Focus on Fighting Poverty through Job Creation, 3 - 5 July
03/07/2006
World Economic and Social Survey 2006 Calls for more Initiative by Developing Countries in Charting Own Reform Path
03/07/2006
Expert Meeting on Migration and Development Conclude in Turin
03/07/2006
Right to Own Firearms, National Legislation, Helping Gun Violence Victim Focus, as UN Conference on Illicit Small Arms Trade Concludes First Week
31/08/2006
Kazakh Exhibition: “From Nuclear Nightmare to Epicentre of Peace” Opens at Vienna International Centre
31/08/2006
Secretary-General Warmly Welcomes Announcement of UN Democracy Fund Grants Totalling $36 Million
31/08/2006
Media Arrangements for DPI/NGO Conference on Unfinished Business: Effective Partnerships for Human Security, Sustainable Development, 6-8 September
31/08/2006
Days before World Convenes on Migration, UNFPA to Launch Report on Women, Youth, International Migration
31/08/2006
Humanitarian Factsheet on Lebanon
30/08/2006
Secretary-General Welcomes Ugandan Cessation of Hostilities Accord
30/08/2006
Security Council Extends Term of Judge on Rwanda Tribunal, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1705 (2006)
30/08/2006
World Needs to Draw Lessons of Hurricane Katrina
30/08/2006
“A Life with Dignity for All” Is Message of Convention on Disability Rights, Says General Assembly President
30/08/2006
Decolonization Committee Considers Timing, Location of Next Pacific Regional Seminar; Hears Report Concerning Recent ECOSOC Session
30/08/2006
General Assembly Endorses Team Extension for Judge on Rwanda Tribunal
29/08/2006
Secretary-General Hails Agreement on New Treaty Concerning Rights of Disabled Persons
29/08/2006
Ad Hoc Committee Agrees on New UN Convention to Protect Disabled Persons’ Rights
29/08/2006
Emergency Relief Coordinator Welcomes Cessation of Hostilities between Uganda, Lord’s Resistance Army
28/08/2006
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Makes Recommendations On Promotion, Protection of Rights in 15 Countries as It Concludes Session
28/08/2006
Disability Convention Committee Struggles to Conclude Treaty
28/08/2006
Secretary-General, Encouraged by Requests for United Nations Assistance, Appoints New Personal Representative for Nepal
28/08/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Ian Martin of United Kingdom as His Personal Representative in Nepal for Support to Peace Process
28/08/2006
Security Council Press Statement on Burundi
28/08/2006
Security Council Establishes New, Expanded UN Mission in Timor-Leste for Initial Period of Six Months, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1704 (2006)
28/08/2006
Humanitarian Factsheet on Lebanon
25/08/2006
New Permanent Representative of Malaysia Presents Credentials
25/08/2006
New Permanent Representative of Mauritania Presents Credentials
25/08/2006
New Permanent Representative of New Zealand Presents Credentials
25/08/2006
New Permanent Representative of Bulgaria Presents Credentials
25/08/2006
Disability Convention Committee Negotiations Struggle to Address Controversial Articles
25/08/2006
Secretary-General Names Joachim Rücker of Germany Special Representative for Kosovo
25/08/2006
Security Council Committee Updates List of Those Subject to Measures Imposed by Resolution 1596 (2005) Concerning Democratic Republic of Congo
25/08/2006
Security Council Committee Removes One Individual from Consolidated List; Approves Change of Information Regarding Five Individuals in Al-Qaida Section
25/08/2006
Committee on Information Forwards DPI’s Proposed Strategic Framework to Committee for Programme and Coordination
25/08/2006
Humanitarian Factsheet on Lebanon
24/08/2006
General Assembly Committee Drafting Disability Convention Encounters Difficulties
24/08/2006
Secretary-General Urges Dialogue to Ease Tensions in Congolese Capital
24/08/2006
Secretary-General “Deeply Concerned” about Recent Developments in Burundi, Including Reports of Possible Coup Plot
24/08/2006
Humanitarian Factsheet on Lebanon
24/08/2006
United Nations Aids Ecuador in Wake of Volcanic Eruption
23/08/2006
Disability Convention Committee Agrees on Eleven Articles
23/08/2006
Security Council Press Statement on Democratic Republic of Congo
23/08/2006
In Briefing to Security Council, Under-Secretary-General Calls for Revival of “Credible Political Process” towards Middle East Peace
23/08/2006
Humanitarian Factsheet on Lebanon
22/08/2006
Secretary-General Welcomes Signing of Agreement to Promote Lasting Political Reforms in Togo
22/08/2006
Secretary-General Appeals to Iran for Positive Reply to European Proposal for Solution to Nuclear Issue
22/08/2006
Secretary-General Welcomes Announcement of Provisional Election Results in Democratic Republic of Congo; Urges Respect for Final Results
22/08/2006
Secretary-General Deeply Concerned about Israeli Violation of Ceasefire on 19 August
22/08/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Vlastimil Samek as Representative of United Nations Department of Public Information in Kazakhstan
22/08/2006
United Nations Delegation Discusses Resolution 1701 in Beirut
22/08/2006
Humanitarian Factsheet for Lebanon
21/08/2006
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Chides Delegation of Cape Verde over Lateness in Submitting First Report
21/08/2006
Disability Convention Committee Begins Review of Entire Draft
21/08/2006
Secretary-General, Observing Deadly Baghdad Bomb Anniversary, Pledges Training, Protections, Policies to Ensure Safety of UN Staff
21/08/2006
Security Council Extends Mandate of United Nations Office in Timor-Leste until 25 August, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1703 (2006)
21/08/2006
Humanitarian Factsheet on Lebanon
21/08/2006
Deputy Secretary-General Mark Malloch Brown at Press Encounter Providing Update on Troops for Lebanon at UN Headquarters, 18 August 2006
21/08/2006
In Remarks to Troop-Contributing Countries, Deputy Secretary-General Says “Rapidly Reinforced UNIFIL” Key to Reassertion of Lebanese Sovereignty
18/08/2006
Strong Efforts Needed to Translate Legal Equality into Effective Exercise of Women’s Rights in Mexico, Anti-Discrimination Committee Told
18/08/2006
Deputy Minister Tells Anti-Discrimination Committee of Stepped up Efforts to Protect Women against Violence, Trafficking, Workplace Exploitation
18/08/2006
Disability Convention Drafting Committee Seeks Agreement on Health, Education
18/08/2006
Humanitarian Factsheet on Lebanon
18/08/2006
Deputy Secretary-General Mark Malloch Brown at Press Encounter Following Meeting of Troop-Contributing Countries at UN Headquarters, 17 August 2006
18/08/2006
United Nations Expresses Concerns at Forced Relocation of 12,000 Displaced People in Greater Khartoum
17/08/2006
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Commends Moldova’s Legislative Efforts to Promote Gender Equality, Combat Trafficking in Persons
17/08/2006
Anti-Discrimination Committee Commends Women’s Empowerment Agenda of Chile’s First Female President as It Considers Country’s Fourth Periodic Report
17/08/2006
Humanitarian Factsheet on Lebanon
17/08/2006
United Nations Conference on Nuclear Proliferation, Disarmament Issues to Be Held in Yokohama, Japan, 21-23 August
16/08/2006
Women
16/08/2006
Disability Convention Drafting Committee Discusses International Monitoring, International Cooperation, Definition of Disability
16/08/2006
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Urges Philippines to Speed Up Legislation Aimed at Erasing Stereotypes, Combating Violence against Females
16/08/2006
Secretary-General Saddened by Flooding Deaths, Damage in Ethiopia
16/08/2006
Security Council Extends United Nations Mission in Haiti until 15 February 2007, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1702 (2006)
16/08/2006
Security Council Considers Proposals for New, Integrated United Nations Mission in Timor-Leste Consisting of Military, Police, Civilian Components
16/08/2006
Humanitarian Factsheet on Lebanon
15/08/2006
Committee on Disability Convention Continues Talks on Treaty, 14-25 August
15/08/2006
Opening Eighth Session, Committee Negotiating Convention on Rights of Disabled Persons Expected to Adopt Completed Text in Two Weeks
15/08/2006
Secretary-General, in Message to AIDS Conference, Stresses Importance of Redressing Past Failures in Fight against Pandemic
15/08/2006
Secretary-General Increasingly Alarmed at Ongoing Violence in Sri Lanka
15/08/2006
Expressing Relief at Ceasefire in Lebanon, Secretary-General Urges Parties to Consolidate Cessation of Hostilities
15/08/2006
Secretary-General Announces Agreement on Time for Cessation of Hostilities in Middle East
15/08/2006
United Nations Force in Lebanon Reports on Status of Ceasefire
15/08/2006
UN Moves Aid South of Litani Immediately after Cessation of Hostilities
15/08/2006
Humanitarian Factsheet on Lebanon
15/08/2006
United Nations Gives $11 Million for Afghanistan Drought
14/08/2006
Young Refugees in Austria to Mark International Youth Day
14/08/2006
Significant Progress Made, but Gender Stereotyping still Major Obstacle to Equality in Jamaica, Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Told
14/08/2006
Textile and Sugar Sectors Hardest Hit by Mauritius’ Economic Woes, Globalization; Vulnerable Groups, Women most Affected, Anti-Discrimination Committee Told
14/08/2006
“It Is Absolutely Vital that the Fighting now Stop”, Secretary-General Tells Security Council Meeting on Lebanon
14/08/2006
Secretary-General Deeply Saddened by Loss of Life in Tragic Flooding in India
14/08/2006
Security Council Calls for End to Hostilities between Hizbollah, Israel, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1701 (2006)
14/08/2006
Humanitarian Factsheet on Lebanon
11/08/2006
Committee to Eliminate Discrimination against Women Recognizes China’s Advances since last Review, but Urges Greater Progress
11/08/2006
Economic, Social, Political Problems, Tense Geopolitical Situation in Region Impede Uzbekistan’s Implementation of Women’s Anti-Discrimination Convention
11/08/2006
Secretary-General Reiterates Call for Cessation of Fighting along Blue Line; Says Security Council Resolution Ought to Be Possible by Week’s End
11/08/2006
In Message to Commemoration, Secretary-General Says Major Progress Achieved since Indonesian Government, Free Aceh Movement Signed Accord
11/08/2006
In Message to 150th Anniversary of Demilitarization of Åland, Secretary-General Says Settlement over Disputed Islands a Model for Averting Violence
11/08/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Yvo de Boer of Netherlands as Executive Secretary of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
11/08/2006
Acting on Recommendation of Secretary-General, Security Council Extends for One Year United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI)
11/08/2006
Humanitarian Factsheet on Lebanon
10/08/2006
UNODC Gets 20 Million Euros from the Netherlands to Address HIV/AIDS among Injecting Drug Users in Eastern Europe, Russia
10/08/2006
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Commends Ghana for Taking Convention Obligations Seriously
10/08/2006
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Considers Denmark’s Report
10/08/2006
In Remarks at Launch of UN-MTV Partnership on World Water Crisis, Secretary-General Appeals to Youths to Care, Conserve, and Join Search for Solutions
10/08/2006
In Remarks to Security Council, Secretary-General Congratulates West Africans for Willingness to Engage, Says Insecurity Respects No National Boundaries
10/08/2006
Secretary-General Says Tragic Events in Lebanon and Northern Israel Should Not Distract from Urgent Need to Resolve Crisis in Occupied Palestinian Territory
10/08/2006
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Calls for Enhanced Cooperation between UN, African Union, West African States to Consolidate Peace in Region
10/08/2006
Humanitarian Factsheet on Lebanon
10/08/2006
Poverty Robs World of Full Potential of over 1 Billion Youth, Says Secretary-General in Message for International Day
09/08/2006
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Considers Report of Democratic Republic of Congo
09/08/2006
Cuba Striving Hard to Eliminate Persistent Stereotypes, Women’s Inequality, Deputy Foreign Minister Says, as Women’s Committee Considers Latest Country Report
09/08/2006
Addressing Security Council, Arab League Ministers Call for Comprehensive Ceasefire, Israeli Withdrawal from Lebanon
09/08/2006
Security Council Requests Secretary-General to Increase Cooperation between UN, Interpol, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1699 (2006)
09/08/2006
VIMUN Interviews
09/08/2006
Humanitarian Factsheet on Lebanon, Occupied Palestinian Territory
09/08/2006
International Day of World’s Indigenous People on 9 August to Highlight Living with Dignity, Human Rights, Meaningful Development
09/08/2006
Bid to Conclude Convention to End Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities
08/08/2006
Young Would-Be Diplomats Gather at Vienna International Centre for Model United Nations
08/08/2006
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Opens Three-Week Session at Headquarters; Will Convene Parallel Meetings to Consider 15 Country Reports, Reduce Backlog
08/08/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Margaret Novicki as Director of UN Information Centre in Pretoria, South Africa
08/08/2006
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Stresses Need for Speedy Implementation of Voter Identification Programme in Côte d’Ivoire
08/08/2006
Emergency Relief Coordinator Condemns Killing of Aid Workers in Sri Lanka
08/08/2006
Humanitarian Efforts in Darfur Jeopardized by Aid Workers’ Deaths
07/08/2006
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Meets on Country Reports, 7 – 25 August
07/08/2006
Dominican Republic’s Work to Reach Anti-Poverty Goals Inspiration to International Community, Says Secretary-General in Santo Domingo Address
07/08/2006
Secretary-General Welcomes Report on United Nations Governance, Oversight as Important Contribution to Strengthening, Revitalizing Organization
07/08/2006
Secretary-General Calls on Police Officers in Haiti to Show “Strong Spirit of Patriotism and Unity in the Face of All Trials”
07/08/2006
Secretary-General Concerned about Increased Violence over Sri Lanka Water Dispute, Calls for Unimpeded Humanitarian Access to Affected Population
07/08/2006
Security Council Committee Adds One Individual, One Entity to Al-Qaida Sections of Consolidated List
04/08/2006
United Nations Information Centre for Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific Opens in Canberra
04/08/2006
Indigenous People Face Challenges Posed by Poverty, Discrimination, Says Secretary-General in Message for International Day
04/08/2006
Security Council Pays Tribute to Citizens of Democratic Republic of Congo for Free, Peaceful 30 July Elections
04/08/2006
Security Council Committee Adds Four Individuals to Al-Qaida Section of Consolidated List
04/08/2006
United Nations Agencies Concerned Tragedy in Gaza "Being Forgotten"
02/08/2006
Security Council Holds Emergency Meeting Following Israeli Attack on Qana; Secretary-General Says Act Must Be Condemned in Strongest Possible Terms
02/08/2006
Economic and Social Council Suspends 2006 Substantive Session
02/08/2006
Activities of Secretary-General in Italy, 25-27 July 2006
02/08/2006
Security Council Committee Concerning Liberia Updates Information on Travel Ban List
02/08/2006
United Nations Assistance for Tajikistan Earthquake
01/08/2006
Secretary-General Welcomes Successful Holding of Elections in Democratic Republic of Congo
01/08/2006
Immediate, Comprehensive Ceasefire Needed in Lebanon Prior to Political Discussion, Acting Foreign Minister Tells Security Council
01/08/2006
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in August
01/08/2006
Security Council Renews Existing Sanctions Regime in Democratic Republic of Congo until 31 July 2007, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1698 (2006)
01/08/2006
Security Council Extends United Nations Force in Lebanon, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1697 (2006)
01/08/2006
Security Council Demands Iran Suspend Uranium Enrichment by 31 August, or Face Possible Economic, Diplomatic Sanctions
28/09/2006
New Permanent Representative of Yemen Presents Credentials
28/09/2006
UNODC Goodwill Ambassador Julia Ormond to Open Exhibition of Howard Buffett Photographs on Human Trafficking
28/09/2006
Translate Vision of Global Information Society into Reality, Urges Secretary-General in Remarks to Meeting of New Global Alliance
28/09/2006
Better Understanding Should Help Prevent Unnecessary Suicides, Secretary-General Says in World Mental Health Day Message
28/09/2006
Principles of Tolerance, Pluralism, Mutual Respect, Peaceful Coexistence Must Be Uphold, Secretary-General Tells Forum Commemorating Babyn Yar Tragedy
28/09/2006
Public Service Advertising Awards to Be Presented on 27 September at Angel Orensanz Art Foundation
28/09/2006
General Assembly Debate Ends on Sombre Note, as Leaders Appeal To United Nations to Put Post-Conflict Societies on Sustainable Path to Peace, Democracy
28/09/2006
United Nations Secretary-General Welcomes “Network of Networks” to Spread Digital Revolution
28/09/2006
New Permanent Representative of Ethiopia Presents Credentials
27/09/2006
Promote More Positive Image of Ageing, Secretary-General Urges in Message for International Day of Older Persons
27/09/2006
“Words Replace Weapons” in Northern Ireland; UN Peacebuilding Commission to Help Heal Legacy of Division, General Assembly Told as Debate Continues
27/09/2006
Eastern European Leaders to Share Experiences on Transition to Market-Oriented Economies at High-Level Meeting in Saint Petersburg, Russia, 28-30 September
26/09/2006
Secretary-General, in Remarks at Ibero-American Dinner, Expresses “Delight” at Group’s Support for Proposed Global Forum on Migration, Development
26/09/2006
Secretary-General Urges Resumption of Doha Round in Message to Trade Forum
26/09/2006
Intel Chief to Meet with Secretary-General, United Nations Alliance For Accelerating Digital Revolution in Developing Countries
26/09/2006
Treaty-Signing Event Produces 86 Actions; 20 New Signatories for Convention on Safety of United Nations Personnel
26/09/2006
African States Say Conflict Greatest Obstacle to Continent’s Development, as General Assembly Debate Enters Second Week
25/09/2006
Secretary-General, in Address to Group of 77 Ministers, Suggests New Features to Help Economic, Social Council Begin to Fulfil Its Promise
25/09/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Youssef Mahmoud of Tunisia as Deputy Special Representative for Burundi
25/09/2006
Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Stresses Its Commitment to Ensure Successful Presidential, Provincial Elections in Democratic Republic of Congo
25/09/2006
Security Council Votes Unanimously to Extend Mandate of United Nations Mission in Sudan until 8 October
25/09/2006
United Nations Task Force for Closing Digital Divide Brings Tech, Finance, Government, Media Chiefs to Meeting on 27 September
25/09/2006
Halting Climate Change No Longer Choice but Imperative; Failure to Do so Risks Undermining Prosperity, Security Worldwide, General Assembly Told
24/09/2006
Qatar to Host New Regional Intelligence Centre against Drug Trafficking
22/09/2006
Sierra Leone Signs United Nations Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts
22/09/2006
Secretary-General, Opening Middle East Debate, Says Failure to Resolve Conflict Calls Security Council’s Legitimacy, Effectiveness into Question
22/09/2006
Secretary-General Welcomes Extension of African Union Mission’s Darfur Mandate
22/09/2006
In Period of Sharply Increasing Intolerance, Extremism, Conference on Interfaith Cooperation Can Urge Governments to Take Stronger Steps, Secretary-General Says
22/09/2006
On International Day of Peace, Secretary-General Rings Peace Bell, Urges All to Pledge to Do more to Bring about Lasting Peace
22/09/2006
Need for Security Council Reform Never Greater; Until then, UN Handicapped by Perception of Inequitable Share of Power, Secretary-General Says
22/09/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Lieutenant General Giovanni Ridinó of Italy as Director of New Strategic Military Cell for United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon
22/09/2006
Time Has Come to Rebuild “Shattered Bridge to Peace” in Middle East, Says Secretary-General as Security Council Debates Situation in Region
22/09/2006
Secretary-General to Recognize Renowned Cellist Yo-Yo Ma as Messenger of Peace
22/09/2006
Addressing General Assembly, Lebanon’s President Questions Credibility of Security Council for Failure to Quickly Stop Fighting between Israel, Hizbollah
22/09/2006
Inauguration of Small Arms Exhibit at United Nations Headquarters to Feature Concert with Gun-Guitar
21/09/2006
Secretary-General Appeals for Prompt Return to Civilian, Democratic Rule, Swift Holding of Elections in Thailand, After Overthrow of Government
21/09/2006
Secretary-General Welcomes Launch of Ministerial Statement Supporting Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty; Urges Ratification by Key States
21/09/2006
Let’s Take Partnership with Regional Bodies to New Level of Clarity, Practicality, Seriousness, Secretary-General Tells Security Council
21/09/2006
Middle East Quartet, Taking Stock of Recent Developments, Stresses Urgent Need for Progress towards Just, Comprehensive Peace
21/09/2006
Security Council Presidential Statement Stresses Benefits of Closer Cooperation with Regional Organizations in Maintaining Peace, Security
21/09/2006
Second Committee Approves Work Programme Considering Development Financing, Strengthening Disaster Relief Efforts, Impact of Commodity Prices
21/09/2006
Afghanistan’s President, in General Debate, Calls for more Decisive International Action to Prevent Terrorists from Derailing Post-War Transition
21/09/2006
Extreme Poverty Has Deepened, General Assembly Midterm Review Told as Officials Urge Reinvigorated Global Partnership to Boost Prospects for Poorest Countries
21/09/2006
UNESCWA Executive Secretary Arrives in Vienna, Follows up Commission’s Work Programme
20/09/2006
Madagascar Signs United Nations Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts
20/09/2006
States Must Make Immediate Start in Translating Commitments into Reality, Secretary-General Says at Launch of Counter-Terrorism Strategy
20/09/2006
Secretary-General, at Official Launch of UNITAID, Lauds International Drug Purchase Facility as Shining Example of Innovative Funding
20/09/2006
Secretary-General Thanks Host Country in Final Luncheon Toast to Honour Heads of State, Government, Delegation Chiefs Attending General Assembly Debate
20/09/2006
Struggle to Confront Three Global Challenges - Development, Security, Human Rights Presents New Tasks, Gives Old Ones New Form, Says Secretary-General
20/09/2006
Acceding to Mine Ban Convention Would Add New Impetus to Its Implementation, Secretary-General Urges Non-Signatories in Message to States Parties
20/09/2006
New Human Rights Council Must Be Guided by Objectivity, Eliminate Politicization, Says Secretary-General in Message to Geneva Session
20/09/2006
Secretary-General Urges Nations to “Seize this Moment”, Translate Commitments into Reality to Rid World of Terrorism, at Launch of Anti-Terror Strategy
20/09/2006
Divisions over Unjust World Economy, Contempt for Human Rights Threaten Notion of International Community, Secretary-General Warns in Opening General Debate
20/09/2006
Global Review of 2001 Brussels Programme of Action Concludes at Headquarters; Declares Renewed Commitment to World’s 50 Poorest Countries
20/09/2006
Brazil Energy Plans on Right Track Due to New Technologies, Policies, United Nations Report Says
20/09/2006
Brazil, Chile, France, Norway, United Kingdom Launch New International Drug Purchase Facility to Improve Access to Treatment for HIV/AIDS, Malaria, TB
19/09/2006
You Win in Sports, We Give You an Award for Peace
19/09/2006
Iraqi State in Danger of Breaking Down amid Civil War if Alienation, Violence Persist, Secretary-General Warns at High-Level Meeting
19/09/2006
Secretary-General Welcomes Court Validation of Congolese Elections
19/09/2006
Secretary-General Hails Creativity, Inclusiveness of Poland as He Presents President with Franklin Delano Roosevelt International Disability Award
19/09/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Kyung-Wha Kang of Republic of Korea Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights
19/09/2006
Security Council Hears Proposal to Revive “Nearly Dead” Darfur Peace Plan; Envoy for Sudan Says Accord, though Balanced, Needs All Parties on Board
19/09/2006
Security Council to Hold Ministerial-Level Meeting on 20 September; Seventh High-Level Talks with Regional Bodies Two Days Later
19/09/2006
Significant Gains by some Least Developed Countries Have Had Minimum Impact where Needed most -- in Fight against Extreme Poverty, Deputy Secretary-General Says
18/09/2006
Secretary-General Deeply Concerned about “Serious Tension” in Côte d’Ivoire, as Country Nears End of Transition in October
18/09/2006
Secretary-General Says Non-Aligned Movement’s Mission more Relevant than ever; in Light of Growing Gulf between Rich and Poor Countries
18/09/2006
Security Council, in Procedural Action, Votes to Include Human Rights Situation in Myanmar on Its Agenda
18/09/2006
Under-Secretary-General Calls for Greater Security Council Commitment to Ending Conflicts in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Northern Uganda
18/09/2006
Broad Agreement Emerges that, with “Right Set of Policies”, Global Migration Can Boost Development, as Historic Debate Concludes
15/09/2006
New Permanent Representative of Spain Presents Credentials
15/09/2006
Secretary-General Hails Strong, Developing Partnership Between UN/NGOs, as Three-Day Conference Closes at Headquarters
15/09/2006
Secretary-General Welcomes Announcements in Support of New African Green Revolution
15/09/2006
Governments Can Create “Triple Wins” for Migrants, Countries of Origin, Destination Countries, Secretary-General Tells General Assembly High-Level Dialogue
15/09/2006
Security Council Extends Mandate of Expert Group Monitoring Côte d''Ivoire Arms Embargo, Unanimously Adopts Resolution 1708 (2006)
15/09/2006
Iraq Now One of Most Violent Conflict Areas in World, Challenges Facing People Never More Daunting, Special Representative Tells Security Council
15/09/2006
General Assembly Opens High-Level Debate on International Migration, Hearing Call for Urgent Solutions to Plight of Migrants
15/09/2006
Progress Made in Bridging Digital Divide as International Telecommunication Union Report Cites Advances in Connectivity among Least Developed Countries
14/09/2006
Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at United Nations Headquarters, 13 September 2006
14/09/2006
United Nations Messenger of Peace Elie Wiesel, Academy Award Winner George Clooney to Address Security Council on Darfur Crisis
14/09/2006
Kosovo Special Representative Briefs Security Council on Status Process; Says Progress Continues, but Affected by Uncertainty about Future
14/09/2006
General Assembly Adopts Work Programme, Adds New Agenda Item on “GUAM” Conflicts; Recorded Vote Reverses General Committee’s Recommendation to Exclude Item
14/09/2006
Juan Manuel Gomez-Robledo of Mexico Chairman of Sixth Committee
13/09/2006
Secretary-General, in Message to Congress of World Religions, Urges People of Faith to Bridge Chasms of Ignorance, Fear, Misunderstanding
13/09/2006
Fewer Wars, but Still too Many, Secretary-General Says in Peace Day Message
13/09/2006
Secretary-General Appoints Major-General Fernand Marcel Amoussou of Benin as New Force Commander of United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire
13/09/2006
Security Council Extends International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan until October 2007, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1707 (2006)
13/09/2006
General Committee Recommends Inclusion of more than 150 Items on Agenda of Sixty-First General Assembly Session
13/09/2006
Member States Urged to Build on Momentum of Past Year to Revitalize, Reinforce UN as “Beacon of Hope, Peace, and Prosperity”, as Sixty-First Session Opens
13/09/2006
Youcef Yousfi of Algeria Chairman of Fifth Committee
13/09/2006
Madhu Raman Acharya of Nepal Chairman of Fourth Committee
13/09/2006
Hamid al Bayati of Iraq Chairman of Third Committee
13/09/2006
Tiina Intelmann of Estonia Chair of Second Committee
13/09/2006
Mona Juul of Norway Chairperson of First Committee
13/09/2006
Sheikha Haya Rashed Al Khalifa of Bahrain President of the Sixty-First UN General Assembly
12/09/2006
Universal Values of Mercy, Tolerance Are at Root of United Nations Search for Global Harmony, Peace, Says Secretary-General at Holy Family Church
12/09/2006
General Assembly Adopts Resolution on Strategy to Counter International Terrorism
12/09/2006
“I See a Civil Society Role with No Limits”, Secretary-General Tells Annual DPI-NGO Conference
12/09/2006
Following Kabul Explosion, Secretary-General Condemns in Strongest Terms Increasing Number of Attacks in Afghanistan
12/09/2006
Attacks on 11 September Were “An Attack on Humanity Itself", Says Secretary-General, Urging Implementation of UN Counter-Terrorism Strategy
12/09/2006
Security Council Press Statement on Afghanistan
12/09/2006
Secretary-General Tells Security Council “It Is Time to Act” in Darfur, as Council Meets in Wake of Renewed Fighting
12/09/2006
Emergency Relief Coordinator in Juba to Meet with Participants in Peace Talks
12/09/2006
Closing 60th Session, General Assembly Hears Call by Outgoing President for Greater Cooperation between Principal United Nations Bodies
12/09/2006
UNODC Executive Director Calls for Extra Resources to Help NATO Target Afghan Opium
11/09/2006
Secretary-General Says Counter-Terrorism Strategy’s Adoption Sends Clear Message: “Terrorism Is Unacceptable, No Matter Who Commits It, No Matter what the Reason”
11/09/2006
Secretary-General Welcomes Signing of Burundi Ceasefire Agreement
11/09/2006
Secretary-General Welcomes Imminent Deployment of Interim Naval Task Force Off Lebanese Coast
11/09/2006
At Signing Ceremony of Central Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty, Secretary-General Urges Treaty’s Effective Implementation
11/09/2006
United Nations Staff Union Demands Halt to Continued Harassment of UNMEE Staff by Eritrea
11/09/2006
Department of Public Information to Organize Round Table on United Nations, Response to Genocide
11/09/2006
At Dedication Ceremony of Buddhist Stupa, Deputy Secretary-General Calls for Emphasis on “Basic Humanist Values Common to All Major Religions"
11/09/2006
Preparatory Meeting Agrees on Draft Political Declaration for High-Level Meeting Reviewing 2001 Action Programme for Least Developed Countries
11/09/2006
UN Drugs Chief to Outline Views on Way Forward for Afghanistan after Record Opium Harvest at Brussels Briefing
08/09/2006
United Nations to Hold Symposium on Space Tools for Monitoring Air Pollution and Energy Use
08/09/2006
Theme of World Habitat Day Is ‘Cities, Magnets of Hope’, But 1 Billion People Live in Slums, Secretary-General Says
08/09/2006
Montreal Protocol on Ozone-Depleting Substances Effective, But Work Still Unfinished, Says Secretary-General in Message for International Day
08/09/2006
Submitting Report on Conflict Prevention to General Assembly, Secretary-General Says ‘Culture of Prevention’ Beginning to Take Hold at United Nations
08/09/2006
Secretary-General Congratulates Mexican People for Commitment to Democracy, Following Announcement of Winner of Presidential Election
08/09/2006
In Message to Civil Society Conference in Geneva, Secretary-General Encourages Palestinian Efforts to Form National Unity Government
08/09/2006
Ecological Sustainability, Responsibility to Protect Among Issues, As DPI/NGO Conference Holds Series of Roundtable Discussions
08/09/2006
General Assembly Decides to Continue Consideration of Secretary-General’s Report on Preventing Armed Conflict at Upcoming Sessions
07/09/2006
UN Drugs Chief Praises Swedish Drug Control Model
07/09/2006
United Nations International Conference of Civil Society in Support of Palestinian People to Be Held in Geneva, 7 - 8 September
07/09/2006
New Permanent Representative of Namibia Presents Credentials
07/09/2006
Secretary-General Pleased at Agreement by Israel to Lift Blockade of Lebanon
07/09/2006
Secretary-General Dismayed by Eritrean Decision to Expel Five UN Security Personnel; Calls for Release of Detained UN Mission Staff Member
07/09/2006
Effective Partnerships for Human Security, Sustainable Development Theme, as Annual DPI/NGO Conference Opens at Headquarters
07/09/2006
Humanitarian Factsheet on Lebanon
06/09/2006
Secretary-General Welcomes Outcome of Second Round of Talks between Somali Parties
06/09/2006
Humanitarian Factsheet on Lebanon
06/09/2006
Preparatory Meeting for Review of 2001 Action Programme for Least Developed Countries Opens at Headquarters
05/09/2006
United Nations General Assembly Opens on 12 September 2006
04/09/2006
Afghan Opium Cultivation Soars 59 per cent in 2006, UNODC Survey Shows
04/09/2006
Secretary-General Stresses Need to Create “Literate Environments” in Message to Observe International Literacy Day
04/09/2006
Secretary-General Saddened by Deadly Air Crash on Eve of His Iran Visit
04/09/2006
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in September
04/09/2006
Humanitarian Factsheet on Lebanon
04/09/2006
Fourth Committee Endorses Recommendations on Elimination of Sexual Abuse in Peacekeeping Operations
04/09/2006
Regional Forum on Reinventing Government to Take Place in Seoul, 6-8 September
01/09/2006
Security Council Expands Mandate of UN Mission in Sudan to Include Deployment to Darfur, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1706 (2006)
01/09/2006
United Nations Condemns Killing of Aid Worker in Darfur
01/09/2006
Deputy Secretary-General Appeals for Assistance to Lebanon at International Conference in Stockholm
31/10/2006
United Nations Holds First Meeting of the International Committee on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (ICG)
30/10/2006
New Permanent Representative of Ghana Presents Credentials
27/10/2006
Exhibition on 50th Anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution to be Inaugurated at the VIC
23/10/2006
UNODC Executive Director Urges Anti-Corruption Officials to Hold Their Governments to Account
19/10/2006
In His Last Message For United Nations Day, Secretary-General Assesses Progress, Highlights Remaining Challenges
17/10/2006
''Global Partnership for Development'' Remains More Phrase Than Fact, says Secretary-General in Message to Mark Day for Eradication of Poverty
16/10/2006
The Peacebuilding Fund Fact sheet
16/10/2006
Opium Cultivation in Golden Triangle falls 29 per cent in 2006, down 85 per cent since 1998
13/10/2006
New Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom Presents Credentials
12/10/2006
Peacebuilding Fund is Launched, Donors Pledge More Than $140 Million
10/10/2006
Secretary-General Welcomes Security Council Decision on his Successor
05/10/2006
UNODC unveils new toolkit aimed at combating human trafficking
05/10/2006
Heroin overdoses could increase significantly due to higher Afghan opium crop, UNODC Executive Director
04/10/2006
Space for Saving Lives: United Nations to Celebrate World Space Week 2006
30/11/2006
New Permanent Representative of Mali Presents Credentials
30/11/2006
MEDIA ADVISORY High Level Jordan Conference to Review First Year of United Nations Convention Against Corruption
30/11/2006
UNODC, City of Vienna and Austrian Government Present 2006 Civil Society Awards to Anti-Drug and Crime-Fighting NGOs
28/11/2006
Drug Industry Threatens to Derail Afghanistan’s State Building
28/11/2006
“International Crisis Management Needs a Critical Review,” Say Experts at UNIS Vienna Book Launch on Peacekeeping, Peacebuilding and International Security
24/11/2006
United Nations to Hold Workshop on International Heliophysical Year 2007 in India
23/11/2006
UN Drugs Chief Welcomes Move to Reward Afghan Provinces Which Eliminate Opium
22/11/2006
UN Drugs Chief Warns European Mayors About Risk of Overdoses From Bumper Afghan Opium Crop
17/11/2006
Experts at UNODC-Sponsored Meeting Agree to Bolster Terrorism Prevention in Central and South-East Europe
17/11/2006
United Nations to Hold Satellite-Aided Search and Rescue Training Course in South Africa
15/11/2006
New Permanent Representative of Costa Rica Presents Credentials
15/11/2006
UNO-Generalsekretär Kofi Annan: „Wir müssen stets bereit sein, für die Opfer von Diskriminierungen einzutreten“
13/11/2006
New International Agreement Protects Civilians from Explosive Remnants of War
13/11/2006
UN Drugs Executive Director Urges Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan to Share Intelligence on Drug Trafficking
06/11/2006
International Committee on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (ICG) Holds First Meeting at United Nations in Vienna
06/11/2006
United Nations Holds Space Law Workshop in Ukraine
06/11/2006
Secretary-General’s Message for International Day for Prevention of Environmental Damage During Armed Conflict
03/11/2006
INCB Expresses Concern Over Illegal Manufacture of Heroin in Afghanistan During Annual Session
02/11/2006
UN Drugs Executive Director Tells Europe to Wake up to its Cocaine Problem
28/12/2006
Security Council Condemns Attacks Against Journalists in Conflict Situations, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1738 (2006)
21/12/2006
The Bahamas and Gabon Accede to United Nations Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards
21/12/2006
UNODC Report Urges Colombia to Curb Organized Crime, Illegal Firearms and Ammunition
20/12/2006
New Permanent Representative of Peru Presents Credentials
20/12/2006
Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary-General
15/12/2006
Keep up Momentum in Global Fight Against Corruption, UNODC Head Says
14/12/2006
Senior Experts Discuss Global Security Issues in Slovakia
11/12/2006
UN Drugs Chief Expresses Condolences over Deaths in Moscow Drug Clinic Fire
11/12/2006
Romanian Students Win International Danube Art Master Competition
11/12/2006
UNODC Chief Says Tangible Progress Needed in Fighting Global Corruption to Overcome Public Scepticism
08/12/2006
International Day against Corruption 9 December 2006 - Message from UNODC Executive Director
08/12/2006
Kiev to host Ministerial Conference on Carpathian Convention, 11-13 December
07/12/2006
New Permanent Representative of Panama Presents Credentials
05/12/2006
El Salvador Accedes to United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods
05/12/2006
UNODC, OSCE Launch Toolkit to Help Countries Reform Criminal Justice Systems
01/12/2006
Message by Antonio Maria Costa, Executive Director, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, World AIDS Day Vienna 1 December 2006
01/12/2006
UNODC Head, Announcing Abu Dhabi Initiative, Calls for Concrete Action Against Human Trafficking
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