Press Releases

January 2, 2004
SG/SM/9101
China�s Role in Global Efforts for Peace, Development �Vital�, Says Secretary-General in New Year�s Greeting to Chinese People
January 5, 2004
SG/SM/9102
Secretary-General Congratulates Haiti on Bicentennial, Says Independence Was �Beginning of the End� of Slavery In Americas
January 6, 2004
SG/SM/9103
Secretary-General Pleased at Agreement on Afghanistan�s New Constitution
January 6, 2004
SG/SM/9104
Secretary-General Hopes Islamabad Meetings Give New Impetus to Sustained Dialogue between India, Pakistan
January 7, 2004
SC/7971
Press Statement on Afghanistan by Security Council President
January 7, 2004
NGO/528
Department of Public Information Approves 26 Non-Governmental Organizations for Association, 44 Others Dropped from List
January 7, 2004
SG/SM/9105
Secretary-General Condemns Attacks in Kandahar
January 7, 2004
UNISBIO/692
New Permanent Representative of Mongolia Presents Credentials
January 8, 2004
SG/SM/9106
Secretary-General Welcomes Return of Forces Nouvelles to C�te d�Ivoire Government
January 8, 2004
SC/7972
Press Statement on Ethiopia, Eritrea by Security Council President
January 8, 2004
SG/SM/9107
Secretary-General Encouraged by Developments on Korean Peninsula
January 9, 2004
SC/7973
Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons of Security Council Subsidiary Bodies Elected for 2004
January 9, 2004
WOM/1421
Women�s Anti Discrimination Committee Holds Thirtieth Session in New York, 12 - 30 January; CEDAW to Review Reports of Eight States Parties
January 9, 2004
SAG/209
Higher World Tobacco Use Expected by 2010 -- Growth Rate Slowing Down
January 12, 2004
UNISBIO/693
New Permanent Representative of Zambia Presents Credentials
January 12, 2004
SC/7974
Press Statement by Security Council President on Sierra Leone
January 13, 2004
WOM/1422
Committee on Elimination of Discrimination against Women Opens Three-Week Session;
January 13, 2004
SG/SM/9110
Rule of Law and Human Rights Are Vital for Democracy, Especially in Arab World, Secretary-General Says in Message to Regional Conference in Yemen
January 13, 2004
SC/7975
Threat Posed by Al Qaeda, Taliban Must Remain Top International Concern, Security Council Told; But Lack of Reporting by Governments Hinders Work, Committee Chairman Says
January 13, 2004
SG/SM/9108
Secretary-General Welcomes Libya�s Decision to Act on Treaties Banning Nuclear Testing, Chemical Weapons
January 14, 2004
SG/SM/9111
Advances in Genetics Have Brought Tremendous Benefits, but also Raise Ethical Questions, Secretary-General Says, Introducing Lecture on �Designer Genes�
January 14, 2004
UNISBIO/694
New Permanent Representative of Mauritania Presents Credentials
January 14, 2004
WOM/1423
Process of Women�s Empowerment Well Under Way, Anti-Discrimination Committee Told, as It Considers Nepal�s Report; But Experts Say Women Have �Long Road Ahead� in Overcoming Discriminatory Laws, Customs
January 15, 2004
ECO/49
Global Economy Surges in 2004, but Dangerous Imbalances Continue to Mount, Say UN Economists
January 15, 2004
SG/SM/9109
Good Governance, Human Resources Development, Peaceful Environment Would Encourage Foreign Investment, Secretary-General Tells West African Summit
January 15, 2004
SG/SM/9112
Delivering Inaugural Robert Burns Memorial Lecture, Secretary-General Annan Calls for Brotherhood, Tolerance, Coexistence among All Peoples
January 15, 2004
SG/SM/9113
Secretary-General �Deeply Saddened� at Death of Richard Conroy, UN Resident Coordinator in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
January 16, 2004
SC/7977
Afghans, International Community Must Capitalize on Adoption of Constitution, Address Key Challenges to Peace Process, Security Council Told; Lakhdar Brahimi Briefs for Final Time as Special Representative
January 16, 2004
SC/7979
Press Statement on Afghanistan by Security Council President
January 16, 2004
SC/7980
Security Council Welcomes Step towards Formation of National Army in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo; Resolution 1522 (2004) Adopted Unanimously
January 16, 2004
SAG/213
FAO Seriously Concerned about Spread of Avian Flu in East Asia; South Korea, Viet Nam, Japan Affected -- Team of Experts Sent to Viet Nam
January 16, 2004
SG/SM/9114
Secretary-General Congratulates Afghan People on Adoption of Constitution, Urges Immediate Action on Key Challenges of Security, Reconstruction
January 16, 2004
SG/SM/9115
UN Looks Forward to Working with Shanghai Cooperation Organization to Further Common Goals, Secretary-General Says at Inauguration
January 16, 2004
SG/SM/9116
�In the World of AIDS, Silence Is Death� Says Secretary-General at Launch of United Nations Global Media Initiative on HIV/AIDS
January 16, 2004
SG/SM/9117
Secretary-General Names Lakhdar Brahimi Special Adviser
January 16, 2004
SG/A/862
Major-General Bala Nanda Sharma Appointed Force Commander of United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF)
January 16, 2004
WOM/1425
Women�s Anti-Discrimination Committee Examines Report of Kuwait; Expert Says Kuwait Is Sole Country Where Voting Rights Are Granted to Men Only
January 16, 2004
WOM/1424
Foundations for Gender Equality Firmly Established in Kyrgyzstan, According to Women�s Anti-Discrimination Committee; Experts Call for Full Implementation of Country�s �Significant� Body of Legislation
January 18, 2004
AIDS/67
World Media Leaders Gather at Headquarters for Launch of AIDS Initiative; Told by Secretary-General �In the World of AIDS, Silence Is Death�
January 19, 2004
SG/SM/9121
Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan
January 19, 2004
SC/7981
Middle East Peace Process �Remains Stalemated� Security Council Told, in Briefing by Under-Secretary-General Kieran Prendergast
January 19, 2004
SC/7982
Iraq, Middle East, Afghanistan, Africa Key Issues before Security Council in 2003
January 19, 2004
SG/SM/9118
No Development Tool more Effective than Education of Girls, Empowerment of Women Says Secretary-General in Address to Women�s Health Coalition
January 19, 2004
SG/SM/9119
Secretary-General Urges World Leaders to Refocus Energies on Poverty, Hunger, Unsafe Drinking Water, Environment, Disease
January 20, 2004
UNISNAR/827
UN and Libya to Expand Cooperation against Drugs, Crime and Terrorism
January 20, 2004
IHA/856
UN Continues Humanitarian Work in Iraq
January 20, 2004
SG/SM/9120
Global Polio Eradication Initiative Is �Shining Model� of Cooperation against Common Enemy, Secretary-General Tells Ministerial Meeting
January 20, 2004
UNIS/OS/271
United Nations Holds Open Informal Session on Education and Outer Space
January 21, 2004
NOTE/5841
Anti-Semitism, Islamaphobia, Racism Is Focus of DPI/NGO Briefing, 22 January
January 21, 2004
SG/SM/9123
Secretary-General Concerned by Increased Tension Threatening Outbreak of Hostilities
January 21, 2004
UNISCP/460
Italy, Nigeria Take Action against Human Trafficking for Sexual Exploitation; Italian Anti-Mafia Bureau and the Nigerian Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Sign the �Memorandum of Understanding� in Rome
January 21, 2004
SG/SM/9122
Political Will Essential in Overcoming Current Impasse, Secretary-General Tells Conference on Disarmament
January 23, 2004
SC/7983/REV.1
Security Council Committee Adds Two Individuals to Al-Qaida Section of Its Consolidated List
January 23, 2004
DSG/SM/211
In Montreal, Deputy Secretary-General Invites States to Give Greater Dynamism to UN to Protect World�s People from Danger
January 23, 2004
PAL/1974
UNRWA Condemns a Week of Israeli House Demolitions in Rafah
January 23, 2004
SG/SM/9124
Fighting Poverty, Strengthening Security, Rebuilding Trust Should Be Focus in 2004, Says Secretary-General, Accepting German Media Award
January 23, 2004
ICJ/611
World Court Authorizes Organization of Islamic Conference to Participate in Proceedings on Construction of Wall in Palestinian Territory
January 26, 2004
SC/7986
Speakers in Security Council Stress Importance of Regional Approach to Resolving Interrelated West Africa Conflicts
January 26, 2004
UNISNAR/828
�Khartoum Declaration on Terrorism and Transnational Organized Crime� Adopted at UNODC Workshop in Sudan
January 26, 2004
SC/7987
Security Council Committee Approves Corrections to Entry of One Individual in Al-Qaida Section of Its Consolidated List
January 26, 2004
SC/7988
Press Statement on Burundi by Security Council President
January 26, 2004
SC/7989
Press Statement on Central African Republic by Security Council President
January 26, 2004
SG/SM/9125
At World Economic Forum, Secretary-General Calls on Business Leaders to Embrace Development Challenges and Fight Poverty, Unfair Trade, Security Threats
January 27, 2004
UNISCP/462
Costa Rica Hosts United Nations Counter-terrorism Workshop
January 27, 2004
ECO/51
UN Global Compact to Convene International Meeting on Transparency and Fight against Corruption in Paris
January 27, 2004
ORG/1405
Membership of Principal United Nations Organs in 2004
January 27, 2004
SG/SM/9127
Secretary-General Saddened at Death of Sven Frederiksen, Head of European Union Police Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
January 27, 2004
SG/SM/9128
Concerned by "Difficult Situation" in Sri Lanka, Secretary-General Hopes Peace Talk Can Resume in Near Future
January 27, 2004
SC/7990
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Reaffirms "Vital Importance" of United Nations'' Role in Post-Conflict Reconciliation; Over 40 Speakers Share Views during Day-Long Debate
January 27, 2004
UNISCP/461
Landmark United Nations Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants Enters into Force
January 27, 2004
SG/SM/9126
Genocide Is Threat to Peace Requiring Strong, United Action, Secretary-General Tells Stockholm International Forum
January 27, 2004
SG/A/863
Major-General Alain Pellegrini Appointed Force Commander of United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)
January 28, 2004
SAG/215
UN Agencies Say Unprecedented Spread of Avian Influenza Requires Broad Collaboration
January 28, 2004
DSG/SM/212
International Community Must Address Challenges to UN Charter Principles, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Asian Security Conference in New Delhi
January 28, 2004
SG/SM/9131
Transparency, Fight against Corruption Essential to Tackling Root Causes of Many Challenges, Secretary-General Tells Paris Meeting on Global Compact
January 28, 2004
SG/SM/9130
Secretary General Praises Ghana''s "Steadfast", 40-Year Commitment to UN Peacekeeping, in Message to Inauguration of Accra Centre
February 2, 2004
SG/SM/9133
Secretary-General Condemns those Resorting to Violence, Terror in Middle East; Calls on Israelis, Palestinians to Devote All Energies to Negotiating True, Lasting Peace
February 2, 2004
SC/7994
Extending UN Force in Lebanon until 31 July, Security Council Urges Parties to Refrain from Action that Could Escalate Tension; Resolution 1525 (2004) Adopted Unanimously
February 2, 2004
SAG/216
Bird Flu: Success of Eradication Depends on Mass Cullings; Financial Incentives Needed to Encourage Emergency Measures in Poor Countries
February 2, 2004
SG/A/864
Secretary-General Names Lloyd Axworthy Special Envoy for Ethiopia and Eritrea
February 2, 2004
SG/SM/9135
Global Compact Can Achieve Its Goals only If Large Companies Join Initiative, Secretary-General Tells Meeting of CEOs in Davos
February 2, 2004
SG/SM/9137
Secretary-General Calls for Rebalanced International Agenda in 2004, with Concrete Progress in Development, as He Accepts Honorary Degree in Brussels
February 2, 2004
SG/SM/9138
Death of Richard Conroy, UN Resident Coordinator in Uzbekistan, Is Loss to Entire United Nations Family, Secretary-General Says in Message to Memorial Service
February 2, 2004
SG/SM/9139
Secretary-General Names Lloyd Axworthy Special Envoy for Ethiopia and Eritrea
February 2, 2004
SG/SM/9140
Secretary-General Welcomes Constructive Attitude of All Parties in Search for Constitutional Solution in Venezuela
February 2, 2004
SG/SM/9141
Secretary-General Encourages Somali Leaders to Swiftly Conclude National Reconciliation Conference with Establishment of Inclusive Government
February 2, 2004
SC/7992
Security Council Extends Western Sahara Mission until 30 April
February 2, 2004
SC/7993
Security Council Extends Georgia Mission until 31 July
February 2, 2004
SC/7996
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in February
February 2, 2004
SC/7997
Press Statement by Security Council President on Secretary General�s Appointment of Special Envoy for Ethiopia-Eritrea
February 2, 2004
SC/7995
Security Council Tightens Sanctions against Usama Bin Laden, Al-Qaida, Taliban
February 2, 2004
SG/SM/9134
A Europe Open to Well Managed Migration Will Be Fairer, Richer, Stronger, Says Secretary-General in Brussels Address
February 4, 2004
DC/2905
Disarmament Advisory Board to Address Terrorism, Weapons of Mass Destruction at Forthcoming New York Session, 4 - 6 February
February 4, 2004
UNIS/OS/272
United Nations Holds Training Course on Satellite-Aided Search and Rescue
February 4, 2004
AFG/245
Poppy Cultivation in Afghanistan -- Search for Alternatives
February 4, 2004
SG/SM/9136/REV.1*
Secretary-General Highlights Europe�s Long-Standing Strong Support for UN, at Opening of Regional Information Centre in Brussels
February 4, 2004
SG/SM/9142
Transcript of Joint Press Conference by Secretary-General and Presidents of France, Brazil and Chile at Palais des Nations, Geneva, 30 January
February 4, 2004
NOTE/5845
DPI and International Public Relations Association to Honour Publicity Campaigns from Australia, China and Israel
February 5, 2004
SC/7998
Security Council Extends UN Mission in C�te d�Ivoire until 27 February
February 5, 2004
SG/SM/9144
Multilateral Approaches Are Effective in Countering Threat of Mass Destruction Weapons, but Serious Gaps Remain, Secretary-General Tells Advisory Board
February 6, 2004
UNIS/VIC/117
Italy Donates a �Ragazzi� Painting to the United Nations Office in Vienna
February 6, 2004
UNIS/CP/464
United Nations Office Sees �Critical Decisions� for Counter-Narcotic Efforts in Afghanistan
February 6, 2004
UNISCP/463
The Ad Hoc Committee on the Elaboration of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime Concludes Its Session in Vienna
February 6, 2004
SG/SM/9143
Transcript of Press Conference with UN Secretary-General and Presidents of Cameroon, Nigeria, Held at Palais des Nations, Geneva, 31 January
February 6, 2004
SAG/218
Health Experts Call for Targeted Strategy, Including Poultry Vaccination, to Help Curb Avian Flu
February 6, 2004
SG/SM/9143/REV.1*
Transcript of Press Conference with UN Secretary-General and Presidents of Cameroon, Nigeria, Held at Palais des Nations, Geneva, 31 January
February 6, 2004
SG/SM/9145
Secretary-General Invites Greek and Turkish Cypriot Leaders to Resume Negotiations in New York on 10 February
February 6, 2004
SG/SM/9146
Reaching Millennium Goals Requires Tapping Human Creativity, Innovation to Fullest Extent, Secretary-General Says at Launch of Interacademy Council Report
February 9, 2004
SC/7999
Implementing �Standards Before Status� Policy Core Political Project for UN Kosovo Mission, Security Council Told
February 9, 2004
UNISBIO/695
New Permanent Observer of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Presents Credentials
February 9, 2004
SAG/220
No Evidence of H5N1 Influenza in Swine in Viet Nam -- FAO
February 9, 2004
SG/SM/9147
Secretary-General �Profoundly Saddened� at Loss of Life from Earthquake in Indonesia
February 9, 2004
SG/SM/9148
Secretary-General �Deeply Concerned� about Increasing Violence in Haiti
February 9, 2004
SG/SM/9149
Secretary-General Appalled at �Indiscriminate Act of Terrorism� in Moscow Subway
February 9, 2004
SG/SM/9150
UN Strongly Committed to Working with Liberians to Establish Rule of Law, Promote Transparency, Pursue Justice, Secretary-General Tells Reconstruction Conference
February 10, 2004
GA/102228
General Assembly Welcomes Offer by Qatar to Host Conference of New or Restored Democracies in November, 2006; Also Calls for Special Plenary Meeting in 2007 to Assess Progress on Children�s Rights
February 10, 2004
SG/SM/9151
Secretary-General Announces Fact-Finding Team Has Arrived in Baghdad
February 11, 2004
ENV/DEV/752
Study Takes Critical Look at Benefit-Sharing of Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge; WIPO, UNEP Launch Voluntary "Access and Benefit-Sharing" Case Studies from Africa, Asia
February 11, 2004
SAG/221
International Conference on Rice to Be Held in Rome, 12 � 13 February
February 11, 2004
DSG/SM/213
Major Progress Must Be Achieved in Reform of Security Sector in Democratic Republic of Congo, Deputy Secretary-General Says
February 11, 2004
SG/SM/9153
In Message to Arab League -- UN System Meeting, Secretary-General Says Reforms Urgently Needed to Generate Growth, Create Jobs
February 11, 2004
SG/SM/9154
Greek and Turkish Cypriot Leaders to Meet with Secretary-General Today, 10 February
February 11, 2004
UNEP/200
UNEP Champions Sustainable Consumption Approach; EU Funded Project Enables Transfer of Lessons from Europe to Asia
February 12, 2004
SG/A/865
Jean Arnault Appointed Special Representative of Secretary-General for Afghanistan and Head of United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan
February 12, 2004
UNIS/OS/273
Outer Space Scientific and Technical Subcommittee to Hold 41st Session in Vienna, 16-27 February
February 12, 2004
SC/8000
Press Statement by Security Council President on Democratic Republic of Congo
February 12, 2004
SG/SM/9155
In Remarks to Special Committee, Secretary-General Welcomes Consultations with Administering Powers to Further Decolonization Process
February 13, 2004
SAG/224
International Rice Conference Meets in Rome
February 13, 2004
SG/SM/9156
Secretary-General Briefed on Iraq Talks by Special Adviser
February 13, 2004
SG/SM/9157
Secretary-General Deplores Loss of Life During Israel�s Gaza Military Incursions
February 13, 2004
SG/SM/9158
Secretary-General Saddened by Killing of UN Military Observer in Democratic Republic of Congo
February 16, 2004
UNISNAR/830
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Releases Afghanistan Farmers� Intention Survey 2003/2004
February 16, 2004
SG/SM/9159
Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at United Nations Headquarters, 13 February
February 16, 2004
SAG/225
UN Agency Says Bird Flu Virus Still Not Under Control
February 17, 2004
UNISCP/465
Central African Republic Becomes 100th Signatory to United Nations Anti-Corruption Convention
February 18, 2004
UNIS/CP/466
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Organizes a Technical Assistance Mission in the Central African Republic
February 18, 2004
SC/8002
Chairman of Al-Qaida and Taliban Sanctions Committee Will Brief Member States 18 February
February 18, 2004
AIDS/69
New Guidelines for Including HIV Counselling, Testing in Sexual and Reproductive Health Programmes Published
February 19, 2004
SC/8003
Israeli Prime Minister�s Plan for Gaza Withdrawal �Bold Step� that Should Be Welcomed by All, Security Council Told
February 19, 2004
SC/8004
Press Statement on Situation in Haiti by Security Council President
February 19, 2004
SG/SM/9160
Secretary-General Conveys Condolences to Iran, Offers UN Assistance Following Chemical Train Derailment in Neyshabur
February 19, 2004
SG/SM/9161
Secretary-General, in New York Remarks, Urges World Leaders to Rebuild Momentum on Anti-Poverty Goals
February 20, 2004
GA/10229
Council of General Assembly Presidents Meet in Valletta, Malta, Discusses Contributions to UN Reform, Assembly Revitalization
February 20, 2004
SG/SM/9162
Secretary-General Encouraged by Progress in India, Pakistan Dialogue
February 21, 2004
SC/8001
Substantial Progress Made in Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi Peace Processes, Security Council Told
February 22, 2004
GA/10230
�Alarming and Dangerous� Situation in Haiti Requires Concerted International Response General Assembly Told; Briefed by Under-Secretary-General Kieran Prendergast
February 23, 2004
UNIS/VIC/115
EU Takes over the Presidency of the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River (ICPDR)
February 23, 2004
DSG/SM/214
Deputy-Secretary-General, in Fletcher School Address, Describes Lessons Learned, Sometimes Painfully, in more than Decade of Complex, Peace-Building Missions
February 23, 2004
SG/A/866
Secretary-General Appoints Louise Arbour of Canada High Commissioner for Human Rights
February 23, 2004
UNIS/VIC/116
Preview on 2004 Activities of the United Nations in Vienna
February 24, 2004
SG/SM/9165
Secretary-General, in Tokyo Remarks, Praises Japanese Companies for ever Stronger Leadership in �Corporate Citizenship�
February 24, 2004
SG/SM/9163
Secretary-General Condemns Suicide Bombing in Jerusalem as �Heinous Crime�, Calls on Palestinian Authority to Bring Perpetrators to Justice
February 24, 2004
SG/SM/9164
Secretary-General Condemns �Senseless Massacre� in Northern Uganda
February 24, 2004
SG/SM/9166
�Together, We Can Turn the Global Tide against HIV/AIDS -- and We Must�, Says Secretary-General in Message to Dublin Conference
February 25, 2004
SC/8006
Briefing to Security Council Describes �Time of Hope� for Iraq, with Major Accomplishments over Past Three Months; United States, United Kingdom Say, against Backdrop of Success, Attacks Continue by Elements Bent on Sabotaging Reconstruction Efforts
February 25, 2004
UNIS/BIO/696
New Permanent Representative of Italy Presents Credentials
February 25, 2004
SG/SM/9167
United Nations of Twenty-First Century Needs Japan�s Wisdom, Experience, Says Secretary-General in Tokyo Address
February 25, 2004
SG/SM/9168
Secretary-General Promises UN Assistance Following Earthquake in Northern Morocco
February 25, 2004
SG/SM/9169
Secretary-General Welcomes Report of World Commission on Social Dimensions of Globalization
February 25, 2004
SG/SM/9170
Secretary-General Welcomes Release of Moroccan Prisoners of War
February 26, 2004
SC/8007
Security Council Reiterates Firm Support for Somali Reconciliation Process, Welcomes Declaration Signed in Nairobi as �Important Step� Towards Peace
February 26, 2004
UNIS/BIO/697
New Permanent Representative of Uruguay Presents Credentials
February 26, 2004
UNIS/CP/467
Hungary Works with UNODC on National Crime Prevention Strategy
February 26, 2004
UNIS/CP/468
Regional Workshop in Turkey Addresses Terrorism, Organized Crime
February 26, 2004
UNIS/BIO/698
New Permanent Representative of Norway Presents Credentials
February 26, 2004
SC/8008
Security Council Committee on Sierra Leone Issues Revised List
February 26, 2004
SC/8009
Press Statement on Haiti by Security Council President
February 26, 2004
GA/10231
General Assembly Approves Appointment of Louise Arbour of Canada as High Commissioner for Human Rights
February 27, 2004
SC/8011
Hearing Calls for Deployment of Multinational Force in Haiti, Security Council Decides to Consider Urgently Options for Engagement; Over 30 Speakers Address Need to Restore Order, Resolve Political Crisis
February 27, 2004
SG/A/867
Secretary-General Appoints John Reginald Dumas of Trinidad and Tobago Special Adviser on Haiti
February 27, 2004
SC/8010
Georgia�s President, Briefing Security Council, Pledges �Unwavering Commitment� to Peaceful Resolution of Abkhazia Conflict
February 27, 2004
SG/SM/9171
United Nations �Disappointed� if Media Reports of British Spying True; Says such Acts Undermine Diplomatic Integrity, Confidentiality
February 27, 2004
SG/SM/9172
Secretary-General Saddened by Tragic Death of President of Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
February 28, 2004
SG/SM/9129
Secretary-General Will Send Election Team to Iraq, once Satisfied with Coalition Security Arrangements
March 1, 2004
SC/8012
Security Council Establishes Peacekeeping Operation in C�te d�Ivoire, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1528 (2004); Secretary-General Commends Decision; 6,240 Strong Force to Be Deployed as of 4 April
March 1, 2004
SG/SM/9173
Strengthened UN Presence in C�te d�Ivoire Will Facilitate Humanitarian Assistance, Restoration of State Authority, Secretary-General Tells Security Council
March 1, 2004
SC/8015
Security Council Authorizes Deployment of Multinational Force to Haiti for 3 Months, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1529 (2004); Declares Readiness to Establish Follow on Stabilization Force to Support Peaceful, Consitutional Political Process
March 1, 2004
SG/SM/9174
Secretary-General Offers UN�s Continued Commitment as African Union Begins Consolidating Common Strategy for Peace, Security
March 2, 2004
UNIS/NAR/831
INCB Concerned about Failure of Turkmenistan to Cooperate with International Community in the Fight against Illicit Drugs
March 2, 2004
SC/8016
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in March
March 2, 2004
SG/SM/9175
Secretary-General Pays Tribute to Devotion, Honesty, Generosity Of Late Jean-S�lim Kanaan, as France Honours UN Staff Member with Posthumous Legion of Honour
March 2, 2004
SG/SM/9176
Secretary-General Concerned by Alarming Deterioration of Security, Human Rights in Haiti
March 2, 2004
SG/SM/9177
Secretary-General Hails Heroic Women Leading Fight in HIV/AIDS Epidemic, Says Their further Empowerment Key to Global Response, in Women�s Day Message
March 2, 2004
SG/SM/9178
New Report Aims at Unleashing Entrepreneurial, Creative Potential in Developing Countries, Says Secretary-General at Headquarters Launch
March 3, 2004
UNIS/NAR/833
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Chief: Drug Injection, Human Trafficking and Overcrowded Prisons Are New Major Causes of "Explosive Spread of HIV/AIDS"
March 3, 2004
SG/SM/9180
Secretary-General Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Karbala, Baghdad, Quetta as "Morally Reprehensible and Wholly Indefensible"
March 3, 2004
SG/SM/9179
Clear Consensus Needed on Global Threats, Challenges Says Secretary-General, in Remarks to Brooking Institution Board
March 3, 2004
UNIS/NAR/832
Annual Report of the International Narcotics Control Board Focuses on Relationship between Drug Abuse, Crime and Violence at Community Level
March 3, 2004
SAG/234
Animal Disease Outbreaks Hit Global Meat Exports Says UN Food and Agriculture Organization
March 3, 2004
SC/8017
Press Statement on Iraq by Security Council President
March 3, 2004
SC/8018
Press Statement on Democratic Republic of Congo by Security Council President
March 3, 2004
SG/SM/9181
Secretary-General Welcomes Progress in Six-Party Beijing Talks; Says Step toward Nuclear-Weapon-Free Korean Penninsula
March 3, 2004
UNIS/CP/469
International Experts Discuss Response to Terrorism, Crime Links
March 4, 2004
UNIS/CP/470
African Countries Prepare for World Crime Congress; Call for Implementation of United Nations Treaties
March 4, 2004
PI/1559
Internet Governance Issues Discussed at International Telecommunication Union Workshop
March 4, 2004
SC/8019
Bosnia and Herzegovina Continues to Make Progress towards Becoming Modern European Country, Security Council Told; But High Representative also Says Time Is Short for Country to Meet Conditions for Partnership for Peace, Stabilization Agreement
March 5, 2004
SG/A/868
Secretary-General Appoints Elisabeth Lindenmayer of France as Assistant Secretary-General to Post of Deputy Chef de Cabinet
March 5, 2004
SC/8020
Security Council Considers Proposal to Revitalize Counter-Terrorism Committee; Committee Chairman Stresses Need for New Procedures, Structures to Support More Proactive Role
March 5, 2004
SG/A/869
Secretary-General Appoints Angela Kane of Germany as Assistant Secretary-General for General Assembly and Conference Management
March 8, 2004
SC/8021
Press Statement on Haiti by Security Council President
March 8, 2004
SG/SM/9183
Following Meetings in Myanmar, Secretary-General�s Special Envoy Stresses Need for All Parties to Turn over New Page
March 8, 2004
SG/SM/9185
Secretary-General, Meeting Arab Journalists, Stresses Importance of Making Middle East Opinion Understand UN Actions
March 8, 2004
SG/SM/9184
Secretary-General, Addressing Conference on Weapons of Mass Destruction, Urges Greater Resolve to Enforce Arms Treaties
March 8, 2004
SG/SM/9182
Secretary-General Concerned Following Violence in Venezuela
March 9, 2004
SG/SM/9187
Secretary-General Deplores Deadly Weekend Violence in Middle East
March 9, 2004
SG/SM/9186
Secretary-General, Marking Women�s Day, Hails Heroic Leaders of Fight against HIV/AIDS, Urging Their further Empowerment
March 9, 2004
PI/1560
Online Forum on Internet Governance Launched
March 9, 2004
SG/SM/9188
Secretary-General Urges Expanded NATO Engagement in Afghanistan, Stronger Support for UN Efforts In Africa, Haiti
March 10, 2004
UNIS/BIO/699
New Permanent Representative of Belgium Presents Credentials
March 10, 2004
SG/SM/9190
Canada �Pillar of Support� for UN Leader in Promoting Peaceful, Global Governance, Says Secretary-General, in Address to Parliament
March 10, 2004
SG/SM/9189
Secretary-General Praises �Strong and Invaluable� Partnership Between Canada, UN at Ottawa Welcome Ceremony
March 11, 2004
UNIS/NAR/834
Commission on Narcotic Drugs Meets in Vienna, 15-22 March 2004
March 11, 2004
SG/SM/9193
Secretary-General Calls for Rededication to Mission of Halting, Reversing Global TB Incidence, in Message on World Day
March 11, 2004
CTC/1
United Nations-OSCE Counter-Terrorism Conference Begins with a Minute of Silence for Madrid Victims; Two-day Conference in Vienna Charts Future joint Aactivities
March 11, 2004
GA/AB/3604
Opening Resumed Session, Budget Committee Considers Joint Inspection Unit, Geneva Common Service Financing of Tribunals, Support of Extrabudgetary Activities
March 11, 2004
SG/SM/9192
Special Court for Sierra Leone Vital Part of Country�s Healing Process, Says Secretary-General in Message to Opening
March 12, 2004
SC/8022
Security Council Condemns Madrid Terrorist Bombings, Urges All States to Join Search for Perpetrators; Resolution 1530 (2004) Adopted Unanimously
March 12, 2004
UNIS/CP/471
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Chief on The Occasion of Terrorist Attacks in Spain: �The International Community Must Join Forces against Terrorism�
March 12, 2004
SG/SM/9191/REV.1
Challenges of Today�s �Global Village� -- Fear, Want, Environmental Degredation Must Be Addressed together Says Secretary-General at Ottawa Ceremony
March 12, 2004
CTC/2
Vienna Meeting Calls for Enhanced Efforts against Terrorism; UN, OSCE Agree to Expand Joint Counter-Terrorism Activities
March 12, 2004
SG/SM/9191
Challenges of Today�s �Global Village� -- Fear, Want, Environmental Degredation Must Be Addressed together Says Secretary-General at Ottawa Ceremony
March 12, 2004
UNIS/BIO/700
New Permanent Representative of Serbia and Montenegro Presents Credentials
March 15, 2004
SG/SM/9196
Arrangements Being Made to Read Contents of Rwanda �Black Box�, Found at UN Headquarters
March 15, 2004
SG/SM/9194
Road Map Remains �Most Practical Way� to Achieve Aspirations of Israelis, Palestinians, Secretary-General Tells Palestinian Rights Committee
March 15, 2004
SC/8026
Security Council Committee Deletes Address of One Entity in Al-Qaida Section of Its Consolidated List
March 15, 2004
UNIS/NAR/836
Entire Societies Need to Get Involved in Countering Drug Abuse; United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs Begins 47th Session in Vienna
March 15, 2004
UNIS/NAR/835
Sweden Introduces New Anti-Drug Strategy to Strengthen Its Partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
March 15, 2004
SG/SM/9195
Tolerance, Inter-Cultural Dialogue, Respect for Diversity more Essential than Ever, Secretary-General Says in Message for Day to Eliminate Racial Discrimination
March 15, 2004
SC/8025
Security Council Takes Steps to Strengthen Eight-Month Old Arms Embargo on Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo; Unanimously Adopts Resolution 1533 (2004)
March 15, 2004
SC/8024
Security Council Freezes Assets of Former Liberian President Charles Taylor, Concerned They�ll Be Used to Undermine Peace; Resolution 1532 (2004) Adopted Unanimously
March 16, 2004
UNIS/CP/472
United Nations and Europol Expand Partnership against Organized Crime
March 16, 2004
GA/AB/3605
Staff Bulletin Clarifying Family Status for Entitlement Purposes Subject of Fifth Committee Debate; Composition of Secretariat, Proposals to Strengthen Internal Investigative Functions also Discussed
March 16, 2004
SG/SM/9200
Secretary-General, in Message to Annual Diplomacy Lecture, Praises Senator Jesse Helms
March 16, 2004
SG/SM/9199
Jos� Antonio Ocampo to Serve as UN Focal Point for Bolivia
March 16, 2004
SG/SM/9198
Secretary-General �Strongly Condemns� Double Suicide Bombing in Ashdod, Israel
March 16, 2004
SG/SM/9197
Tenth Anniversary of Rwanda Genocide Should Prompt Remorse, Resolve Says Secretary-General to Ottawa Symposium
March 17, 2004
GA/AB/3606
United States Proposal for $1.2 Billion Loan to Finance Capital Master Plan Discussed in Budget Committee; Also Takes Up Recommendations Made Following Audit of Pension Fund�s Investment Management Service
March 17, 2004
SC/8014
Security Council Committee Approves Correction to Date of Birth of One Individual, Adds Name of One to Al-Qaida Section of Consolidated List
March 17, 2004
SC/8027
Security Council Committee Issues Names of Individuals Subject to Measures Imposed by Paragraph 4 of Resolution 1521 (2003)
March 18, 2004
UNIS/RD/1
New Ways Needed to Address the Age-old Problem of Racism; 21 March to Be Commemorated as International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
March 18, 2004
GA/AB/3607
Proposal to Postpone Repayment to Member States of Cash Balances from Closed Peacekeeping Missions Taken Up in Budget Committee
March 18, 2004
HR/CT/647
Human Rights Committee Welcomes Germany�s Creation of New Institutions to Protect Fundamental Freedoms
March 18, 2004
SG/SM/9203
At Core of All Religions Are Values of Compassion, Decency, Respect for Others, Says Secretary-General at Lecture by Archbishop Desmond Tutu
March 18, 2004
AFG/RD/01
New Ways Needed to Address the Age-old Problem of Racism; 21 March to Be Commemorated as International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
March 19, 2004
UNIS/NAR/838
United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs Concludes Session, Calls for Enhanced Drug Control Efforts
March 19, 2004
UNIS/INF/1
Weather Aberrations on the Rise
March 19, 2004
SG/SM/9206
Kosovo�s Leaders Must Work with International Community and Each Other to Restore Calm, Secretary-General Tells Security Council
March 19, 2004
SG/SM/9205
As Pan African Parliament Holds Inaugural Meeting, Secretary-General Offers Congratulations, UN Assistance
March 19, 2004
SG/SM/9204
Cyprus Talks Will Continue 24 March at B�rgenstock, Switzerland
March 19, 2004
SC/8030
Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Strongly Condemns Inter-Ethnic Violence in Kosovo, Insists on Immediate Halt; Secretary-General Tells Council Situation Serious Enough to Warrant Relocation of International Staff
March 19, 2004
SC/8029
Security Council Committee Adds 10 Individuals to Al-Qaida Section of Its Consolidated List
March 22, 2004
SG/SM/9208
Secretary-General Thanks Winners of �UN 21� Awards for Helping Renew, Strengthen Organization
March 22, 2004
UNIS/NAR/837
UNODC Targets HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse in New Radio Spots in Spanish
March 22, 2004
SG/SM/9207
Secretary-General Reiterates Call for Ratification of Kyoto Protocol on Tenth Anniversary of Climate Change Convention�s Entry into Force
March 22, 2004
SAG/240
FAO/OIE Cautious about Declaring Victory over Avian Flu in Asia
March 22, 2004
ECO/55
United Nations Working Group Makes Recommendations on Draft of E-Commerce Convention
March 23, 2004
SG/SM/9209
Only Rational, Informed Political, Social and Cultural Response Can Reduce Disaster Vulnerability, Secretary-General Says in Water Day Message
March 23, 2004
SC/8032
Press Statement on Burundi by Security Council President
March 23, 2004
GA/AB/3608
Staff Bulletin Recognizing �Domestic Partnership� for Entitlement Purposes Focus of Sharply Diverging Debate in Budget Committee; Secretariat Officials Say Bulletin �Neutral�; Simply Reflects Changing Laws of Members States
March 23, 2004
SG/SM/9212
Secretary-General, Disturbed by Escalation of Fighting in Nepal, Appeals for Resumption of Peace Process
March 23, 2004
SG/SM/9211
Secretary-General Dispatches Envoy to Equatorial Guinea
March 23, 2004
SG/SM/9210
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Israel�s Assassination of Hamas Leader, which Resulted in Deaths of Eight Others
March 23, 2004
SG/A/870
Secretary-General Names Advisory Board on Water and Sanitation
March 24, 2004
SC/8034
In Security Council Debate, most Speakers Condemn Israel�s Assassination of Hamas Leader
March 24, 2004
SG/SM/9213
Threats Faced by UN Staff, NGOs, Media Remain Profound, Secretary-General Says in Message for Day of Solidarity with Missing Staff
March 24, 2004
HR/CN/1056
Commission Approves Special Sitting on Situation in Occupied Palestine Following Assassination of Sheikh Yassin; Countries Speaking on Right to Development Call for International Aid, Fair Economic and Trading Systems
March 24, 2004
PI/1562
Global Forum on Internet Governance to Be Held at UN Headquarters, 25 - 27 March
March 24, 2004
SC/8033
Security Council Committee on Liberia Includes Additional Information in Travel Ban List
March 25, 2004
SG/SM/9215
Secretary-General Appeals for Reduction of Tensions in C�te d�Ivoire
March 25, 2004
HR/CT/652
Human Rights Committee Takes Up Lithuania�s Second Report on Compliance with Covenant on Civil, Political Rights
March 25, 2004
UNIS/INF/2
UNIS Vienna Launches New Website; Website Offers Enhanced Features and Comprehensive Database
March 25, 2004
UNIS/OS/275
Outer Space Legal Subcommittee to Hold 43rd Session in Viennal; Practices of Registering Objects Launched into Outer Space Key Item on Agenda
March 25, 2004
POP/898
United Nations Issues �World Population Policies 2003�
March 25, 2004
POP/899
UN Report Says World Urban Population of 3 Billion Today Expected to Reach 5 Billion by 2030
March 25, 2004
SC/8035
Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Strongly Supports Decision to Dispatch UN Assistance Teams to Iraq �as Soon as Possible�
March 25, 2004
PI/1563
UN ICT Task Force, Wireless Internet Institute Unveil Wireless Universal Connectivity Initiatives
March 25, 2004
NOTE/5857
Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members, 25 March to Stress Risks Faced by UN Staff, Reporters around World
March 25, 2004
SC/8036
After 26 Months, One of Last Major Benchmarks Reached in Afghanistan Peace Agreement -- Holding Free, Fair Elections, Security Council Told
March 25, 2004
SG/SM/9214
Secretary-General Expresses Deep Concern over Human Rights Violations in Colombia
March 25, 2004
SG/SM/9216
Secretary-General �Shocked and Outraged� at Killing of UN Mission Police Officers in Kosovo
March 25, 2004
SG/SM/9217
New Delhi Forum Opportunity to Strengthen World�s Commitment to Reversing Global TB Incidence, Says Secretary-General
March 25, 2004
UNIS/NAR/839
Japanese Youth Supports UN Counter-Narcotics Efforts
March 25, 2004
UNIS/BIO/701
New Permanent Representative of Kenya Presents Credentials
March 26, 2004
SG/SM/9221
Staff Safety �Is My Foremost Concern�, Secretary-General Says on Day of Solidarity with Detained, Missing Staff Members
March 26, 2004
SG/SM/9219
Secretary-General Deeply Disturbed at Loss of Life in C�te d�Ivoire Demonstrations
March 26, 2004
HR/CT/653
Single, Europe-Wide Strategy against Human Trafficking Advocated by Lithuania, as Human Rights Committee Concludes Review of Country�s Report
March 26, 2004
GA/AB/3611
Budget Committee Continues Debate on Staff Bulletin Recognizing �Domestic Partnership� for Entitlement Purposes
March 26, 2004
HR/CN/1061
NGOs Allege Widespread Human Rights Abuses; Commission Continues Debate on Question of Violations Anywhere in World
March 26, 2004
SC/8037
Security Council Calls for Regional Approach in West Africa to Address Such Cross-Border Issues as Child Soldiers, Mercenaries, Small Arms
March 26, 2004
UNIS/NAR/840
United Nations, Liechtenstein Discuss Cooperation against Drug Abuse and Money Laundering
March 26, 2004
SC/8039
Security Council Fails to Adopt Resolution Condemning Killing of Hamas Leader; Vote Is 11 in Favour to 1 Against (United States), With 3 Abstentions (Germany, Romania, United Kingdom)
March 26, 2004
SG/SM/9220
Internet Governance Issues Are Numerous and Complex, Secretary-General Says at Opening of Global Forum
March 26, 2004
SG/SM/9218
Multifaceted Regional Approach Needed to Combat Subregional, Cross-Border Problems in West Africa, Secretary-General Tells Security Council Debate on Issue
March 26, 2004
SG/SM/9222
Overall Progress on Millennium Goals Uneven at Best, Secretary-General Says in Message to High-Level Beijing Conference
March 29, 2004
SC/8043
Press Statement on C�te d�Ivoire by Security Council President
March 29, 2004
SC/8040
Security Council Calls on Tribunals for Yugoslavia, Rwanda to Review Caseloads, Take other Steps to Complete Trial Activities by 2008; Resolution 1534 (2004) Adopted Unanimously
March 29, 2004
DSG/SM/215
Information Technologies Can Play Vital Role in Meeting Anti-Poverty Goals Says Deputy Secretary-General at Close of Internet Governance Forum
March 29, 2004
SC/8042
Security Council Extends Afghanistan Mission for 12 Months, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1536 (2004)
March 29, 2004
SC/8044
Press Statement on Kosovo by Security Council President
March 29, 2004
SG/SM/9223
Rwanda Genocide �Must Leave Us Always with a Sense of Bitter Regret and Abiding Sorrow�, Says Secretary-General to New York Memorial Conference
March 29, 2004
SG/SM/9224
Secretary-General, in World Health Day Message, Says Road Safety Can Prevent Needless Suffering, but Does not Happen by Chance
March 29, 2004
SC/8041
Security Council Restructures Counter-Terrorism Committee, to Strenghten Implementation of 2001 Anti-Terrorism Resolution; Resolution 1535 (2004) Adopted Unanimously
March 29, 2004
AFR/868
Memorial Conference on Rwanda Genocide Considers Ways to Ensure more Effective International Response in Future
March 30, 2004
SG/SM/9228
Now That We Have this Opportunity, �We Cannot Let It Pass�, Secretary-General Tells Greek Cypriot, Turkish Cypriot Leaders
March 30, 2004
AFG/250
Agriculture Crucial to Combat Afghan Opium Economy, Says FAO; FAO Appeals for $60 million in Support of Farming Sector - Projects in Main Poppy-Producing Regions
March 30, 2004
PI/1568
Global Internet Governance System Is Working but Needs to Be More Inclusive, UN Forum on Internet Governance Told
March 30, 2004
PI/1567
United Nations Audio-Visual Team to Attend World�s Leading Television Market, MIPTV 2004, in Cannes, France
March 30, 2004
SG/SM/9225
If Confronted Today by New Rwanda, Can World Respond Effectively? Asks Secretary-General in Message to London Forum
March 30, 2004
SG/SM/9227
Secretary-General Saddened at Death of Sir Peter Ustinov
March 30, 2004
SG/SM/9229
Secretary-General Condemns Attempts to Disrupt Transitional Process in Democratic Republic of Congo
March 30, 2004
SG/SM/9230
Secretary-General Releases Findings of Iraq Accountability Panel Report, Decides on Disciplinary Measures
March 30, 2004
SG/SM/9231
Secretary-General Says Environmental Forum Opportunity to Refocus Attention on UN�s Anti-Poverty Efforts, Including Key Issues of Water Sanitation
March 30, 2004
UNIS/CP/473
Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Experts Stress the Need for Assistance in Post-Conflict Situations
March 31, 2004
SC/8045
Security Council Extends Sierra Leone Mission until 30 September, with Residual Force to Remain until June 2005; Resolution 1537 (2004) Adopted Unanimously
March 31, 2004
SC/8046
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Confirms Current Arrangements of Counter-Terrorism Committee Bureau until 4 October
March 31, 2004
SG/SM/9226
At European Forum, Secretary-General Says �Corporations Can Be Agents of Change� by Offering Support to Developing Countries
March 31, 2004
SG/SM/9232
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Terrorist Bombings in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
March 31, 2004
SG/SM/9233
Secretary-General Saddened by Death of Alistair Cooke
March 31, 2004
SG/SM/9234
Secretary-General Saddened at Killing of Member of UN Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo
March 31, 2004
DSG/SM/216
Deputy Secretary-General Calls for Increased Support by European Union for Millennium Goals, UN Peacekeeping
March 31, 2004
UNIS/NAR/841
United Nations Counter-Narcotics Chief Appeals for Greater Assistance to Afghanistan
March 31, 2004
UNIS/CP/474
Italy, Nigeria Enhance Counter-Trafficking Cooperation
March 31, 2004
PI/1569
Sixth Meeting of UN ICT Task Force Examines Ongoing Activities, Follow-Up to WSIS, Adopts 2004 Business Plan
March 31, 2004
UNIS/CP/475
Countries from Asia and the Pacific Discuss the Eleventh United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
April 1, 2004
SG/SM/9236
Afghanistan Will Need Continued International Assistance until Transition Is Complete, Secretary-General Tells Berlin Conference
April 1, 2004
SG/SM/9237
Secretary-General Believes National Convention to Draft New Constitution for Myanmar Must Be All-Inclusive
April 1, 2004
UNIS/INF/3
United Nations Secretary-General to Visit Austria
April 1, 2004
ORG/1410
Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in April 2004
April 1, 2004
SC/8047
Statement by Security Council President on Democratic Republic of Congo
April 1, 2004
SC/8048
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee In April
April 1, 2004
SG/SM/9235
Secretary-General Praises Commitment, Courage of Murdered Kosovo Police Officers, Says Stark Signal of Distance Still to Be Travelled in Building Peace
April 1, 2004
SG/SM/9238
Secretary-General Says Devastating Conflict in Darfur, Sudan, Must Stop; Calls for Effective Humanitarian Ceasefire
April 1, 2004
SG/SM/9239
Secretary-General Presents Final Settlement Plan for Cyprus, Says �Offers the Best and Fairest� Chance for Peace
April 1, 2004
UNIS/CP/476
UNODC Launches Local Media Campaign in over 40 Countries to Assist Victims of Human Trafficking
April 2, 2004
SC/8049
Security Council Committee Adds Three A.K.A.�S and Corrects One A.K.A. of One Entity in Al-Qaida Section of Its Consolidated List
April 2, 2004
UNIS/OS/276
Vienna International Centre Hosts Exhibition on Algerian Space Programme
April 3, 2004
UNIS/INF/4
Statement Attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General
April 4, 2004
UNIS/INF/5
United Nations Secretary-General concludes Austria visit
April 5, 2004
SG/SM/9240
Secretary-General Asks Human Rights Commissioner to Create Body to Investigate 25 March Events in C�te d�Ivoire
April 5, 2004
GA/AB/3612
Concluding First Resumed Session, Budget Committee Approves Nine Draft Texts; Debates Issue of Domestic Partnership, Staff Entitlements
April 5, 2004
SC/8052
Press Statement on Cyprus by Security Council President
April 5, 2004
SC/8051
Special Adviser de Soto Briefs Security Council on Cyprus Settlement; Says Plan Offers �Unique Opportuniity� for Just, Lasting Peace
April 5, 2004
SC/8050
Press Statement on Darfur, Sudan, by Security Council President
April 5, 2004
UNIS/INF/6
International Community Mourns Rwanda Massacre of 1994
April 6, 2004
ECO/56
United Nations Working Group Concludes Session Concerning Draft Legislative Guide on Secured Transactions
April 6, 2004
SG/SM/9241
Secretary-General, UN Agency Heads Express Deep Concern over Crisis in Darfur Region of Sudan
April 6, 2004
SG/SM/9242
Secretary-General Calls on Ivorian Parties to Implement Peace Agreement �Fully and in Good Faith�, as UN Peacekeeping Force Deployed
April 6, 2004
SG/T/2403
Activities of Secretary-General in Austria, 1 � 4 April
April 6, 2004
UNIS/OS/277
United Nations Organizes Space Technology Workshop in Sudan
April 6, 2004
UNIS/BIO/702
New Permanent Representative of the United Arab Emirates Presents Credentials
April 7, 2004
SC/8054
Press Statement on Guinea-Bissau by Security Council President
April 7, 2004
SC/8053
Security Council Welcomes $8.2 Billion Commitment for Afghanistan Reconstruction, Stresses Importance of Improved Security for Free, Credible Elections; Presidential Statement Endorses Berlin Conference
April 8, 2004
SG/SM/9243
�We Must Remember the Victims�, Says Secretary-General in Message to Headquarters Observance of 10th Anniversary of Genocide in Rwanda
April 8, 2004
DSG/SM/217
Deputy Secretary-General Says Deep Sorrow over Rwanda Must Be Transformed into Action to Ensure Such Descent into Horror Never again Permitted
April 8, 2004
DSG/SM/218
How Can World Community Better Respond Should Genocide Loom again? Asks Deputy Secretary-General, at Headquarters Rwanda Panel
April 8, 2004
GA/10232
General Assembly Meets to Mark Day of Reflection on 1994 Rwanda Genocide, Expressing Deep Sorrow for Victims, Determination to Act in Future
April 8, 2004
AFR/894
Tragedy in Rwanda Underscored Value of Finding Alternatives to Violence, General Assembly President Says at Meeting on 1994 Genocide
April 8, 2004
SG/SM/9244
Secretary-General Saddened at Deaths of Six UN Peacekeepers in Democratic Republic of Congo
April 8, 2004
SG/SM/9245
�Risk of Genocide Remains Frighteningly Real�, Secretary-General Tells Human Rights Commission as He Launches Action Plan to Prevent Genocide
April 8, 2004
SG/SM/9246
Secretary-General Pays Tribute to Rwandans for �Remarkable Resilience and Great Dignity� in Recovering from Genocide
April 13, 2004
GA/10235
General Assembly Adopts Nine Budget Committee Texts; Joint Inspection Unit, Peacekeeping Finance Among Issues Addressed; Decides Recognizing Term �Domestic Partnership� for Staff Entitlement Purposes Will Require Assembly Action
April 13, 2004
SC/8055
Security Council Committee Adds 16 Names to Its List of Individuals Whose Financial Assets Should Be Transferred to Development Fund for Iraq
April 13, 2004
SG/SM/9247
Secretary-General Welcomes Apparent Suppport for Cyprus Plan
April 13, 2004
SG/SM/9248
Major Effort Needed to Mobilize Additional Financial Resources for Development, Secretary-General Says in Message to Paris Ministerial Forum
April 13, 2004
SG/SM/9249
Secretary-General Calls on All Those Concerned in Iraq to Respect International Law, Particularly Regarding Protection of Civilians
April 13, 2004
SG/SM/9251
Secretary-General Calls for Release of Japanese Nationals Held Hostage In Iraq
April 13, 2004
SG/SM/9252
Secretary-General Appeals for Restraint, Alarmed by Increasing Number of Civilian Casualties in Iraq
April 13, 2004
SG/SM/9253
Secretary-General Welcomes Freeing of Long-Held Medical Aid Volunteer in Dagestan
April 13, 2004
DSG/SM/219
Trade, HIV/AIDS, Development, Security Key Issues for Strengthened Cooperation between UN, Caribbean Community, Says Deputy Secretary-General
April 13, 2004
UNIS/OS/278
Outer Space Legal Subcommittee Concludes 43rd Session in Vienna; Agreement Reached on a Draft Resolution on the Application of the Concept of the �Launching State�
April 14, 2004
SC/8056
March Violence in Kosovo �Huge Setback� to Stabilization, Reconciliation, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Tells Security Council
April 14, 2004
SG/SM/9255
Secretary-General Notes �Remarkable Progress� Made Since Entry Into Force of Mine Ban Convention
April 14, 2004
SG/SM/9254
�AIDS Is a Common Enemy that Both India and Pakistan Have to Fight Together�, Secretary-General Says in Message to Cricket Teams
April 14, 2004
ENV/DEV/762
Commission on Sustainable Development to Meet 14 � 30 April with Focus on Safe Water, Sanitation, Human Settlements
April 14, 2004
UNIS/NAR/842
Community Consensus Needed to Curb Drug Abuse United Nations Counter-Narcotics Chief Says
April 15, 2004
DSG/SM/220
Road Safety Requires Commitment at Highest Leadership Levels, Deputy-Secretary-General Tells General Assembly
April 15, 2004
GA/10236
General Assembly Invites World Health Organization to Act As Coordinator on Road Safety Issues within UN System
April 15, 2004
GA/SM/342
Developing Effective Strategies for Road Safety Requires Partnerships between Governments, NGOs, Private Sector, Assembly President Says
April 15, 2004
SC/8057
Press Statement on Northern Uganda by Security Council President
April 16, 2004
GA/PAL/950
Meeting Begins on Impact of Construction of Wall in Occupied Palestinian Territory
April 16, 2004
SC/8058
Security Council Discusses Role of Business in Conflict Prevention, Peacekeeping, Post-Conflict Peace-Building
April 16, 2004
SG/SM/9257
Attempts by Israelis, Palestinians to Achieve Goals Through Measures That Injure the Other �Bound to Fail�, Says Secretary-General to Geneva Meeting
April 16, 2004
SG/SM/9256
Role of Business in Armed Conflict Can Be Crucial � �For Good and for Ill�, Secretary-General Tells Security Council Open Debate on Issue
April 16, 2004
GA/PAL/951
Palestinian Minister Says Israeli Separation Wall Is Overt Plan of Expansion to Annex Palestinian Land
April 16, 2004
ORG/1411
Joint Inspection Unit Announces Official Release of Its Updated Web Site
April 16, 2004
UNIS/INF/7
European Forum Proposes New Economic Model Towards Sustainable Development
April 19, 2004
GA/PAL/952
International Meeting on Impact of Wall Built by Israel in Occupied Palestinian Territory Enters Second Day
April 19, 2004
GA/PAL/953
International Meeting on Impact of Wall Built by Israel in Occupied Palestinian Territory Concludes Two-Day Session
April 19, 2004
SC/8060
United States Welcomes Recommendations of UN Envoy Lakhdar Brahimi on Interim Government for Iraq, as It Briefs Security Council
April 19, 2004
SC/8061
Press Statement on Cyprus by Security Council President
April 19, 2004
SG/SM/9258
Secretary-General Urges Uganda Rebels to Respond Positively to President�s Call for Dialogue
April 20, 2004
SC/8063
Security Council Urged to Condemn Extrajudicial Executions Following Israel�s Assassination of Hamas Leader
April 20, 2004
SG/SM/9259
Secretary-General Welcomes Security Council Pledge to Help Parties in Cyprus Meet Commitments under Settlement Plan
April 20, 2004
SG/SM/9260
Parliamentarians Have Major Role in Helping Countries Recover from Conflict, Says Secretary-General in Message to Mexico City Meeting
April 20, 2004
SG/SM/9261
Secretary-General Condemns Israel�s Assassination of Hamas Leader
April 20, 2004
SG/SM/9262
Secretary-General Saddened by Deaths of Two UN Correctional Officers in Kosovo
April 20, 2004
GA/PK/182
Improved Conflict Assessment, Challenge of Current Surge in UN Operations among Issues Addressed, as Peacekeeping Committee Adopts 2004 Report
April 21, 2004
HR/CN/1094
Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial Executions Expresses Concern At Assassination of Abdel Aziz Al-Rantisi
April 21, 2004
PI/1570
Targets Set at World Summit on Information Society Subject of Global ITU Survey
April 21, 2004
ENV/DEV/766
Meeting Global Goals for Safe Drinking Water Access, Integrated Water Management Focus in Sustainable Development Commission
April 22, 2004
ENV/DEV/767
Obstacles Faced by Developing Countries in Meeting Water, Sanitation Needs Highlighted in Sustainable Development Commission
April 22, 2004
PI/1571
Headquarters to Host Seminar on Policy, Security Issues in Information Technology on 23 April
April 22, 2004
SC/8064
Security Council Adopts Resolution Welcoming Appointment of Inquiry into Iraq �Oil-for-Food� Programme
April 22, 2004
SG/A/871
Secretary-General Names Independent Panel to Probe �Oil-for-Food� Allegations
April 22, 2004
SC/8066
Security Council Fails to Adopt Text on Cyprus as Russian Federation Casts Technical Veto
April 22, 2004
SG/SM/9263
Secretary-General Urges Latin Americans to Organize Themselves, Expand Their Rights to Strengthen Democracy
April 22, 2004
SG/SM/9264
Secretary-General, in Message to Cypriot People, Says Reunification Plan Will Determine Destiny of Divided Island
April 22, 2004
SG/SM/9265
Secretary-General, in Message to Asia Media Summit, Says Freedom of Expression Is Indispensable for Economic, Social Progress; Calls on Communicators, Regulators to Ensure New Technologies Serve Development of All Humankind
April 23, 2004
PI/1572
Benefits of Continuing Reorientation of UN Information Department Focus, as Committee on Information Meets at Headquarters, 26 April � 7 May
April 23, 2004
SG/SM/9267
Secretary-General Hails Courage of UN Corrections Officers Killed in Kosovo, in Message to Pristina Memorial Service
April 23, 2004
IHA/894
OCHA Launches New Web Site
April 23, 2004
SC/8067
Press Statement on Kuwait and Third Country Nationals by Security Council President
April 23, 2004
SC/8068
Security Council Adopts Resolution Condemning Recruitment of Child Soldiers, Asks Secretary-General to Devise Monitoring Mechanism
April 23, 2004
SC/8069
Security Council Welcomes Libya�s Decision to Abandon Weapons of Mass Destruction Programmes
April 23, 2004
ENV/DEV/768
Water, Sanitation-Related Diseases among Most Significant Global Health Problems, Sustainable Development Commission Told; Creating Demand for Sanitation, Promoting Hygiene, Housing the Poor among Issues Addressed in Several Interactive Sessions
April 23, 2004
UNIS/CP/478
Combating Human Trafficking and HIV/AIDS in Central and Eastern Europe Discussed at United Nations Workshop
April 23, 2004
UNIS/CP/477
Latin American and Caribbean Regional Preparatory Meeting for the Eleventh United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Concludes
April 23, 2004
SG/SM/9266
Secretary-General Alarmed by Deadly Consequences of Israel�s Two-Day Incursion into Northern Gaza
April 23, 2004
SC/8070
Speakers In Security Council Debate on Weapons of Mass Destruction Express Doubts over Content of Proposed Non-Proliferation Text
April 26, 2004
ECOSOC/6106
Economic and Social Council Concludes Preparations for Monday�s High-Level Meeting with Bretton Woods Institutions and World Trade Organization
April 26, 2004
ENV/DEV/769
Even Doubling Development Assistance Will Not Meet Global Anti-Poverty Targets for Slum Dwellers, Commission on Sustainable Development Told
April 26, 2004
HR/CN/1099
Commission on Human Rights Concludes Sixtieth Session
April 26, 2004
SC/8071
Israel�s Gaza Withdrawal Could Lead to New Era in Middle East Peacemaking, or Increased Violence and New Low, Security Council Told
April 26, 2004
SG/SM/9268
Secretary-General Offers Condolences to Democratic People�s Republic of Korea on Tragic Train Accident, Says UN Will Mobilize Support, Assistance
April 26, 2004
UNIS/INF/8
Alcoa Foundation Assists in Cleaning up the Danube
April 27, 2004
SG/SM/9273
Reforms, External Support Needed Soon to Reach Millennium Goals, Secretary-General Tells High-Level Meeting
April 27, 2004
ENV/DEV/770
Rapid Urban Growth, Lack of Political Will Hinder Improved Water, Sanitation in Latin America, Western Asia, Sustainable Development Commission Told
April 27, 2004
IHA/896
Chernobyl: Needs Remain Great 18 Years After Nuclear Accident
April 27, 2004
PI/1573
Under-Secretary-General Appeals for Continued Support of Committee on Information, as It Opens Current Session
April 27, 2004
SG/SM/9269
�Unique and Historic� Chance to Resolve Cyprus Problem Missed, Says Secretary-General, after Settlement Plan Rejected
April 27, 2004
SG/SM/9271
Asia�s Dream of Efficient, Reliable Transport System Becoming Reality, Says Secretary-General, Praising Signing of Highway Network Agreement
April 27, 2004
SG/SM/9272
UN Will Ensure Needs of Those Traumatized by Chernolbyl Nuclear Disaster Will Not Be Forgotten, Says Secretary-General
April 27, 2004
SG/SM/9274
Secretary-General Congratulates International Trade Centre on 40 Years of Service to Developing World�s Export Efforts
April 27, 2004
SG/SM/9275
Development Financing, Environmental Sustainability, HIV/AIDS Urgent Challenges for Asia and Pacific, Says Secretary-General in Message to Shanghai Meeting
April 27, 2004
SG/SM/9276
Secretary-General Stresses Importance of Healthy Environment for Development, in Message to �Asia and the Pacific 2020� Meeting
April 27, 2004
ECOSOC/6107
Economic and Social Council Holds High-Level Meeting with IMF, World Bank, World Trade Organization, UNCTAD
April 27, 2004
SG/SM/9270
Secretary-General Encouraged by Agreement for Talks on Darfur Region of Sudan
April 28, 2004
ENV/DEV/772
Safe Water, Sanitation Fundamental for Poverty Reduction, Commission on Sustainable Development Told
April 28, 2004
AFR/911
United Nations Marks 10 Years of Post-Apartheid Freedom in South Africa
April 28, 2004
AFR/913
General Assembly President, Marking Decade of South African Freedom, Says UN Gave International Direction to Anti-Apartheid Struggle
April 28, 2004
SC/8072
Majority of Iraqis Want New Caretaker Government Led by Prime Minister, Special Adviser Says in Briefing to Security Council
April 28, 2004
SC/8073
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Expresses Strong Support for Efforts of Special Adviser on Iraq
April 28, 2004
SG/SM/9278
Today, International Community Rejoices to See All South Africans Working Together to Forge Common Future, Secretary-General Tells Commemorative Meeting
April 28, 2004
SG/SM/9279
Freedom, Independence of Media Essential for Building Better, Fairer World, Says Secretary-General in Message on World Day
April 28, 2004
PI/1574
Developing Countries Voice Concerns Regarding Possible Restructuring of UN Information Centres Network, as Committee Continues Debate
April 29, 2004
ENV/DEV/775
World Needs Balanced International Agenda, Says Secretary-General as Sustainable Development Commission Begins High-Level Segment
April 29, 2004
DSG/SM/221
Through His Extraordinary Intelligence, Good Judgement, Dedication, Sergio Vieira de Mello �Set a Standard for All Humanitarian Workers�, Deputy-Secretary-General Says
April 29, 2004
PI/1576
Committee on Information Concludes General Debate, with Focus on Reorientation of DPI, Rationalization of Information Centres Network
April 29, 2004
SC/8074
In Briefing to Security Council on Cyprus, Under-Secretary-General Cites Need for Accurate Assessment of Situation, Appropriate Recommendations
April 29, 2004
SC/8075
Security Council''s 1518 Committee Adds Names to Lists of Individuals, Entities Whose Financial Assets Should Be Transferred to Development Fund for Iraq
April 29, 2004
SC/8076
Security Council Decides All States Shall Act to Prevent Proliferation of Mass Destruction Weapons
April 29, 2004
SG/SM/9280
Secretary-General Says High-Level Political Attention Has Been Diverted from Key Challenges of Sustainable Development
April 29, 2004
SG/SM/9281
Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at United Nations Headquarters, on 28 April 2004
April 29, 2004
UNIS/CP/479
�European Union Enlargement Expands Frontiers of Stability and Rule of Law�, United Nations Drugs and Crime Chief Says
April 30, 2004
SC/8078
New Government of Georgia Committed to Peaceful Resolution of Conflict in Abkhazia, Prime Minister Tells Security Council
April 30, 2004
ENV/DEV/777
UN Agency Efforts to Improve Water, Sanitation, Housing in Poorest Countries Focus of Sustainable Development Commission Dialogue
April 30, 2004
SC/8077
Security Council Extends UN Mission for Referendum in Western Sahara until 31 October
April 30, 2004
SG/SM/9282
�The More Unified You Are, the Stronger You Are�, Says Secretary-General in Remarks on Developing Country Group�s 40th Anniversary
April 30, 2004
GA/10239
In Brief Meeting, General Assembly President Announces 6 May Action for Draft Text on Millennium Summit Follow-up
April 30, 2004
UNIS/CP/481
United Nations Drugs and Crime Chief Stresses Importance of Crime Prevention for Development Activities
April 30, 2004
UNIS/CP/480
United Nations Counter-Narcotics Chief Meets the Pope; Impact of Drug Abuse on Families Discussed
May 4, 2004
NOTE/5864
UN to Spotlight 10 Stories World �Should Know More About� at Headquarters Press Conference 30 April
May 4, 2004
ORG/1412
Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in May 2004
May 4, 2004
ENV/DEV/779
Sustainable Development Commission Concludes Two-Week Review of Progress in Meeting Anti-Poverty Goals on Water, Sanitation, Human Settlements
May 4, 2004
SC/8081
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Expresses �Grave Concern� at Current Impasse in C�te d�Ivoire Peace Process
May 4, 2004
SC/8080
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in May
May 4, 2004
UNIS/INF/9
UN Spotlights Top 10 Issues that Should Garner More Media Coverage
May 4, 2004
SC/8082
Security Council Reiterates that Kosovo Standards Plan Should Be Basis for Assessing Provisional Institutions of Self-Government
May 4, 2004
SG/SM/9283
Secretary-General �Deeply Disturbed� by Media Pictures of Iraqi Prisoners Being Mistreated
May 4, 2004
SC/8083
Security Council Establishes UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti for Initial Six-Month Period
May 4, 2004
GA/AB/3613
Fifth Committee Considers Possible �Unprecedented Growth� in Peacekeeping Budget, as It Opens Resumed Session
May 4, 2004
OBV/417
Secretary-General Highlights Focus on the Underreporting of Important News as He Addresses Committee on Information
May 4, 2004
SG/SM/9284
Secretary-General Urges United Local Government Body to Address Needs of Slum Dwellers, Challenge of Good Urban Governance
May 4, 2004
SG/SM/9285
Secretary-General Tells UNAIDS Global Staff Meeting that Pandemic, while Unprecedented, Is Not Insurmountable
May 4, 2004
SG/SM/9286
If Evil Must Be Named, It Is �Intolerance, Exclusion�, Secretary-General Tells Trinity Institute Conference
May 4, 2004
SG/SM/9287
Secretary-General, in message to mark world press freedom day, Stresses need to get out good news, as well as bad
May 4, 2004
SG/SM/9288
Secretary-General Urges All to Recognize and Support Contributions of Family, in Message on International Day of Families
May 4, 2004
SG/SM/9289
Secretary-General Says Failure to Stop Biodiversity Loss too Awful to Contemplate
May 5, 2004
GA/AB/3614
UN Financial Status �Good, But Only in Parts�, Under-Secretary-General for Management Tells Budget Committee
May 5, 2004
DSG/SM/222
Deputy Secretary-General, Launching Global Compact in Italy, Says Corporate Social Responsibility Has Evolved as World Business Network Has Taken Root
May 5, 2004
HR/474-
Special Rapporteur on Torture Seriously Concerned about Reports of Abuse of Iraqi Prisoners by Coalition Forces
May 5, 2004
SC/8084
Security Council Committee Adds Four Individuals, Corrects Spelling of Names in Al-Qaida Section of Consolidated List
May 5, 2004
SC/8085
Press Statement on Ethiopia, Eritrea by Security Council President
May 5, 2004
SG/SM/9290
Secretary-General Calls UN, European Union Natural Partners in Multilateral System as Europe Celebrates Enlargement
May 5, 2004
SG/SM/9291
Secretary-General, in Message to Consultation on Education for Sustainable Development, Stresses Learning from Childhood to University
May 5, 2004
SG/SM/9292
Press Conference by Middle East Quartet (Russian Federation, United States, European Union, United Nations), New York, 4 May 2004
May 5, 2004
ECOSOC/6111
Economic and Social Council Fills Seats on International Narcotics Control Board
May 5, 2004
ECOSOC/6110
United States Voices Objections as African Group Proposes Sudan for Election to Commission on Human Rights
May 6, 2004
UNIS/OS/279
United Nations Space Body Holds Training Course on Remote Sensing Education
May 6, 2004
SG/SM/9293
Secretary-General Invokes Individual Humanity of Refugees at Anniversary Dinner in His Honour
May 6, 2004
SG/SM/9294
Secretary-General, Marking World Telecommunication Day, Says Affordable Technologies Can Be Effective Engines of Social, Material Change
May 6, 2004
UNIS/OS/280
United Nations Workshop on the Use of Space Technology for Environmental Security, Disaster Rehabilitation and Sustainable Development
May 6, 2004
UNIS/CP/482
Western Asia Regional Preparatory Meeting for the Eleventh Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Concludes in Beirut
May 7, 2004
SG/SM/9295
Secretary-General Assures Oil-for-Food Inquiry of Full Cooperation of All UN Staff
May 7, 2004
GA/10240
General Assembly Adopts Revised Resolution on Question of Palestine, President�s Text on High-Level Meeting on Outcome of Millennium Summit
May 7, 2004
SC/8086
Speakers in Security Council Welcome Continued Progress Towards Peace, Prosperity in Bougainville
May 7, 2004
UNIS/INF/10
Road Safety in Austria, Hungary, Slovakia and Slovenia
May 10, 2004
PI/1579
Committee on Information Reaffirms �Essential Role� of DPI in Making UN Voice Heard
May 10, 2004
SC/8087
In Briefing to Security Council, OSCE Chairman Says Organization Is �Special Partner� of United Nations
May 10, 2004
SG/SM/9296
Secretary-General Appalled by Mosque Terror Attack in Pakistan
May 10, 2004
UNIS/CP/483
United Nations Launches Anti-Corruption Video Spots: �With Corruption, Everyone Pays�
May 10, 2004
UNIS/CP/484
United Nations Convention against Corruption
May 10, 2004
UNIS/CP/485
United Nations Crime Commission Meeting to Focus on The Rule of Law and Development
May 10, 2004
UNIS/BIO/703
New Permanent Representative of Mali Presents Credentials
May 11, 2004
SC/8088
Speakers in Security Council Voice Broad Support for Extension of UN Mission in Timor-Leste
May 11, 2004
SC/8089
In Presidential Statement, Security Council �Unequivocally Condemns� Terrorist Bombing in Grozny, Russian Federation
May 11, 2004
SG/SM/9297
Franklin D. Roosevelt Constant Source of Inspiration to All Who Work at UN, Secretary-General Says in Video Message on Receipt of four Freedoms Award
May 11, 2004
SG/SM/9298
Secretary-General Dismayed by Terrorist Attack in Chechnya
May 11, 2004
SG/SM/9299
Despite Sea-Change in Global Attitudes, Indigenous Peoples still Suffer from Prejudice and Ill-Will, Secretary-General Tells Permanent Forum
May 11, 2004
SG/SM/9300
Secretary-General Deeply Concerned over Reports of Growing Communal Clashes in Nigeria
May 11, 2004
NGO/529
Opening 2004 Session, NGO Committee Recommends Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council for 16 Organizations
May 11, 2004
UNIS/CP/486
United Nations, Croatia Discuss Anti-Drug Efforts and Trafficking in Human Beings
May 12, 2004
DSG/SM/223
Enlargement of European Union Is Expression of Confidence in Ability of Diverse Cultures to Live, Work together Creatively, Deputy Secretary-General Says
May 12, 2004
SC/8090
In Briefing to Security Council, Special Representative Describes March Violence in Kosovo as �Most Serious Setback� in Last Five Years
May 12, 2004
SG/SM/9301
Secretary-General Deeply Disturbed by Alarming Violence in Gaza City
May 12, 2004
NGO/530
NGO Committee Recommends Consultative Status with ECOSOC For 11 Organizations, Defers Decision on Four
May 12, 2004
UNIS/BIO/704
New Permanent Representative of Kuwait Presents Credentials
May 13, 2004
ENV/DEV/783
Governments Propose New Cites Trade Rules for Dozens of Wildlife Species
May 13, 2004
NGO/531
NGO Committee Recommends 10 Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council
May 13, 2004
SG/SM/9302
Urgent Need to Protect, Sustainably Manage Oceans and Seas, Secretary-General Says in World Environment Day Message
May 13, 2004
GA/AB/3615
Budget Committee Considers Proposals to Enhance Security of UN Staff, Operations, Premises
May 13, 2004
UNIS/CP/487
United Nations, China Discuss Implementation of Crime-related Conventions
May 14, 2004
GA/AB/3616
Fifth Committee Discusses Peacekeeping Recruitment Practices, Pace of Restructuring, Management of Trust Funds
May 14, 2004
NGO/532
Committee on NGOs Recommends 20 Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council
May 14, 2004
SC/8091
Security Council Committee Adds Two Entities to Al-Qaida Section of Its Consolidated List
May 14, 2004
SG/SM/9303
Welcoming Positive Developments in Africa, Secretary-General Calls for Fairer Trade, Greater Aid, Debt Relief in Africa Day Message
May 14, 2004
UNIS/CP/488
South African Institute for Security Studies Joins the Network of the United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme
May 17, 2004
SC/8092
Security Council Extends UN Mission in Timor-Leste for Six Months, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1543 (2004)
May 17, 2004
NGO/533
NGO Committee Recommends Four Organizations for Consultation Status with Economic and Social Council
May 17, 2004
SC/8093
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Expresses �Serious Concern� over Reported Incursion into Democratic Republic Of Congo by Elements of Rwandan Army
May 17, 2004
SC/8094
Press Statement on C�te d�Ivoire by Security Council President
May 17, 2004
SG/SM/9304
Secretary-General Urges Agreement on Participation in Myanmar National Convention
May 17, 2004
SG/SM/9305
Secretary-General Dismayed at Public Attacks against UN Mission by Eritrea
May 17, 2004
SG/SM/9306
UN Asks Israel for Evidence of Allegations Regarding Use of UNRWA Ambulances
May 17, 2004
SG/SM/9307
Secretary-General �Strongly Condemns� Israel�s Ongoing, Widespread Destruction of Palestinian Homes in Gaza
May 17, 2004
UNIS/NAR/843
INCB Session to Focus on Interaction between Supply and Demand Strategies against Drug Abuse Problem
May 17, 2004
UNIS/INF/11
Jan Egeland, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, in Vienna to Discuss Crisis Response
May 17, 2004
UNIS/CP/489
Round-table on �HIV-AIDS and Prisons� during the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
May 18, 2004
PI/1580
Global Support for Information Society Targets in ITU Survey
May 18, 2004
SC/8095
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Stresses Need for UN Peacekeepers to Have �Sufficiently Robust� Rules of Engagement, Necessary Military Resources
May 18, 2004
SG/SM/9308
Secretary-General Reiterates Condemnation of Israel�s Widespread Destruction of Palestinian Homes in Gaza Strip
May 18, 2004
SG/SM/9309
Secretary-General Reiterates that Myanmar�s National Convention Must Be All-Inclusive to Be Credible
May 18, 2004
SG/SM/9310
Secretary-General �Strongly Condemns� Assassination of President of Iraqi Governing Council
May 18, 2004
SG/SM/9311
To Succeed, UN Peacekeepers Need Sustained Political Engagement of Governments, Clear Mandates, Necessary Resources, Secretary-General Tells Security Council
May 18, 2004
SG/SM/9313
Millennium Goals Different from Past Pledges, as They Are Measurable, Achievable, Secretary-General Says in Video Message to Rome Concert
May 18, 2004
NGO/534
NGO Committee Recommends Five Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council
May 18, 2004
UNIS/NAR/844
International Narcotics Control Board Elects Professor Hamid Ghodse of Iran as President
May 19, 2004
POP/904
Cultural Sensitivity Key to Development, New UNFPA Report Shows
May 19, 2004
SG/A/872
Secretary-General Appoints Nicolas Michel of Switzerland as New Under-Secretary-General for Legal Affairs and UN Legal Counsel
May 19, 2004
SG/A/873
Secretary-General Appoints Javier Ruperez of Spain as Executive Director of Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate
May 19, 2004
SG/SM/9312
Regional Approach Crucial As Problems Become Increasingly Interdependant, Secretary-General Tells Bamako Meeting of Sahelo-Saharan States
May 19, 2004
SG/SM/9314
Secretary-General�s Personal Envoy to Visit Democratic People�s Republic of Korea, 18 - 22 May
May 19, 2004
SG/SM/9315
Despite UN�s Achievements, Job of Decolonization Remains Incomplete, Secretary-General Tells Pacific Regional Seminar in Papua New Guinea
May 19, 2004
NGO/535
In Recorded, Roll-Call Vote, NGO Committee Decides Not to Recommend Consultative Status for �International Association Promoting Human Rights�
May 19, 2004
UNIS/BIO/705
New Permanent Representative of the Netherlands Presents Credentials
May 20, 2004
UNIS/CP/490
United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Concludes Its Thirteenth Session in Vienna
May 20, 2004
NGO/536
NGO Committee Recommends Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council for 11 Organizations, Defers Action on 15 Others
May 20, 2004
SC/8097
Security Council Hears Call for International Participation in Expanding Iraqi Security Forces
May 20, 2004
SC/8098
Security Council Calls on Israel to Stop Demolition of Palestinian Homes
May 20, 2004
SG/SM/9316
Secretary-General �Strongly Condemns� Killing of Palestinian Demonstrators in Southern Gaza
May 20, 2004
GA/AB/3617
Delegates Urge UN to Take All Possible Steps to Prevent Sexual Abuse, as Budget Committee Considers Report on Protective Measures
May 20, 2004
UNIS/OS/281
China�s First Astronaut Returns United Nations Flags to the Secretary-General
May 21, 2004
UNIS/OS/282
United Nations Holds Workshop on Basic Space Science in Beijing
May 21, 2004
GA/AB/3618
Fifth Committee Hears Progress Report on Capital Master Plan to Modernize UN Headquarters in New York
May 21, 2004
NGO/537
NGO Committee Recommends Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council for Six Organizations, Defers Action on Applications of Six Others
May 21, 2004
SC/8099
Solutions to Refugee Problem Common Responsibility, Require Adequate Resources, Ruud Lubbers Tells Security Council
May 21, 2004
SG/SM/9317
Secretary-General Deeply Concerned by Disturbing Turn of Events in C�te d�ivoire
May 21, 2004
GA/10241
General Committee Recommends Inclusion in General Assembly Agenda of Items on Year of Physics, Appointment of Member of International Civil Service Commission
May 21, 2004
SG/SM/9318
With Return of Peace, Time Had Come for Mano River Union Countries to Accelerate Development, Secretary-General Tells Conakry Summit
May 21, 2004
UNIS/CP/491
United Nations, Lithuania Discuss Co-operation against Drugs and Crime
May 21, 2004
UNIS/NAR/845
United Nations Counter-Narcotics Chief Visits Central Asia, Urges Greater Regional Co-operation against Drugs, Crime and Terrorism
May 24, 2004
SC/8100
Under-Secretary-General Briefs Security Council on Continuing Death, Destruction, Misery in Middle East, Saying both Israelis, Palestinians Deserve Better
May 24, 2004
GA/AB/3619
African Group Voices Position, as Budget Committee Considers Financing of Peacekeeping Missions in Liberia, Democratic Republic of Congo
May 24, 2004
SC/8101
Security Council, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1545 (2004), Authorizes UN Operation in Burundi for Initial Six-Month Period
May 24, 2004
SG/SM/9319
Secretary-General Welcomes Sudan�s Announcement of Steps to Facilitate Humanitarian Access to Darfur Region
May 24, 2004
SG/SM/9320
Secretary-General Welcomes Security Council Decision to Establish UN Operation in Burundi
May 25, 2004
NGO/538
NGO Committee Recommends Suspension of Consultative Status for Two Organizations
May 25, 2004
NGO/539
NGO Committee Recommends 16 Organizations for Consultative Status, Defers Action on Five Others
May 25, 2004
OBV/422
International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers to Be Observed as Demands for New Peace Operations Surge
May 25, 2004
PAL/1987
New Shelters for Gaza Homeless
May 25, 2004
SG/SM/9321
Peacekeeping Missions Best Way of Ensuring Sustainable Peace, Says Secretary-General on International Day of UN Peacekeepers
May 25, 2004
SG/SM/9322
Strife in Iraq, Middle East Must Not Hamper Arab League�s Progress, Secretary-General Tells Tunis Summit
May 25, 2004
SG/SM/9323
Secretary-General Urges Committee Drafting Disabilities Convention to Maintain Momentum, Understanding as It Enters Critical Phase
May 25, 2004
SG/SM/9324
Secretary-General Welcomes Resumption of DPRK-Japan Dialogue
May 25, 2004
PAL/1986
UNRWA Protests Israeli Incursion into Jenin Camp Reconstruction Project Office, Detention of Senior Project Manager
May 25, 2004
GA/10242
General Assembly Decides to Add Agenda Items on Year of Physics, Financing for Peacekeeping in Burundi, International Service Commission
May 26, 2004
AFR/943
Celebrating Africa Day, Speakers Applaud Steps Taken to Promote Peace, Security, Reiterate Support for Continent�s Development
May 26, 2004
SC/8103
Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Expresses Deep Concern at Decision by C�te d�Ivoire President to Dismiss Opposition Ministers
May 26, 2004
GA/AB/3621
In Fifth Committee, African Group Expresses Concern at Proposed Resolution on Funding for UN Operation in C�te d�Ivoire
May 26, 2004
NGO/540
NGO Committee Hears from Director of Eminent Panel on UN-Civil Society Relations, Recommends Two Organizations for Consultative Status with ECOSOC
May 26, 2004
PAL/1989
Latest Israeli Operation Leaves 575 Palestinians Homeless
May 26, 2004
SC/8102
List of Suspected Terrorist Organizations and Individuals, National Reports Continue to Play Crucial Role in Fight against Terror, Security Council Told
May 26, 2004
SC/8104
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Expresses �Grave Concern� over Deteriorating Situation in Darfur Region of Sudan
May 26, 2004
SG/SM/9325
Secretary-General Saddened by Reports of Severe Flooding in Caribbean, Resulting in Heavy Loss of Life, Extensive Damage
May 26, 2004
SG/SM/9326
Secretary-General Praises Elie Wiesel on 75th Birthday as Good Friend, Staunch Defender of Victims of Hatred, Bigotry
May 26, 2004
SG/SM/9327
African Union�s Peace and Security Council Powerful Tool for Conflict Prevention, Secretary-General Says at Inauguration Ceremony
May 26, 2004
SG/SM/9328
Secretary-General, in Remarks to Africa Day Ceremony, Calls for Intensified Efforts to Solve Africa�s Problems
May 26, 2004
SG/SM/9329
Livelihoods of over One Billion People at Risk from Desertification, Secretary-General Says in Message on International Day
May 26, 2004
SG/SM/9330
International Seabed Authority�s Work Shows that Multilateral Approaches Can Be Effective, Secretary-General Says in Message to Kingston Meeting
May 26, 2004
SG/SM/9331
In Lecture Series Secretary-General Introduces Speakers on Topic: �Who Is Afraid of Human Rights�
May 27, 2004
NGO/541
NGO Committee Recommends Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council for Five Organizations, Defers Action on Applications of 12 Others
May 27, 2004
GA/AB/3622
Speakers in Fifth Committee Express Support for Funding Cameroon-Nigeria Mixed Commission, Concern over Setting Precedent in Funding ICJ Decisions
May 27, 2004
SG/A/874
Carolyn McAskie Appointed Special Representative of Secretary-General for Burundi
May 27, 2004
SG/SM/9332
Secretary-General Welcomes Sudan Political, Power-Sharing Agreements as �Major Step Forward�, Urges Progress in Sudan
May 27, 2004
UNIS/NAR/846
United Nations Counter-Narcotics Chief to Address Severe Drug Cultivation and Trafficking Situation during Visit to Afghanistan
May 28, 2004
UNIS/INF/12
United Nations Commemorates International Day of Peacekeepers: Austria, Hungary, Slovakia and Slovenia Valuable Contributors to UN Peacekeeping
May 28, 2004
GA/AB/3623
Fifth Committee Hears Introduction of Draft Resolution on Financing for UN Force in Lebanon
May 28, 2004
NGO/542
Committee on NGOs Recommends Five Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council, Defers Action on Five Others
May 28, 2004
SC/8105
Special Representative, in Briefing to Security Council, Appeals for Continued International Security Assistance for Afghan Peace Process
May 28, 2004
SG/SM/9333
Private Sector Has Huge Responsibility, Potential Influence in Search for Peaceful Solutions to Conflict, Secretary-General Tells Bogota Global Compact Meeting
May 28, 2004
UNIS/BIO/706
Background Information on Chinese Astronaut, Yang Liwei
June 1, 2004
NGO/543
NGO Committee Suspends 2004 Session, Defers Action on Applications of Four Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council
June 1, 2004
SC/8106
UN Success Determined by Number of People Assisted and Protected through Swift, Decisive Action, Security Council Told
June 1, 2004
UNIS/INF/13
The Danube: Celebrating a European Lifeline
June 1, 2004
SC/8107
In Message for Day of UN Peacekeepers, Security Council President Pays Tribute to Those Who Have Served for Their Professionalism, Dedication, Courage
June 1, 2004
SG/A/875
Secretary-General Appoints Sukehiro Hasegawa of Japan as Special Representative in Timor-Leste
June 1, 2004
SG/SM/9334
Secretary-General Receives Honorary Doctorate from Universit� De Montr�al
June 1, 2004
UNIS/OS/283
United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space to Hold 47th Session in Vienna
June 2, 2004
DSG/SM/224
Millennium Summit�s Anti-Poverty Goals �Common Cause� for International Community Says Deputy Secretary-General in Athens Address
June 2, 2004
PAL/1991
UNRWA Launches $15.8 Million Crisis Appeal for Rafah
June 2, 2004
SG/SM/9335
Secretary-General Appalled by Terrorist Attack in Saudi Arabia
June 2, 2004
SG/SM/9336
Secretary-General �Very Disturbed� by Reports of Violence in Karachi, Pakistan; Condemns Terrorism Targeting Innocent Civilians, Places of Worship
June 2, 2004
SG/SM/9337
On Establishment of UN Operation in Burundi, Secretary-General Says Country�s Leaders, People Must Accelerate Efforts on Elections, Security Reform
June 2, 2004
SG/SM/9338
In Message to �Handover� Ceremony for UN Operation in Burundi, Secretary-General Pledges to Work �Shoulder to Shoulder� with People to Build Better Future
June 2, 2004
SG/SM/9339
UN Ready to Work with Haiti to Ensure Sustainable Future, Says Secretary-General as Stabilization Mission Assumes Authority
June 2, 2004
SG/SM/9340
Secretary-General, in Message on Buddhism�s Day of Vesak, Calls For Sustained Campaign to Rebuild Trust between Different Faiths, Cultures
June 2, 2004
UNIS/OS/284
United Nations General Assembly President Addresses Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space
June 2, 2004
UNIS/INF/14
United Nations General Assembly President Hunte Discusses Reform during Visit to Vienna
June 2, 2004
UNIS/BIO/707
Julian Robert Hunte (Saint Lucia), President of Fifty-Eighth Session of General Assembly
June 3, 2004
SC/8109
Press Statement on Democratic Republic of Congo by Security Council President
June 3, 2004
SG/SM/9341
Secretary-General Deeply Concerned by Outbreak of Fighting in Bukavu
June 3, 2004
UNIS/INF/15
Enjoying Advantages of Sustainable Living
June 4, 2004
GA/AB/3624
Budget Committee Approves $2.8 Billion for 2004-2005 Peacekeeping, as It Concludes Second Resumed Session
June 4, 2004
DCF/442
Conference on Disarmament Hears Statements by Poland, Russian Federation, United States and Sudan
June 4, 2004
SC/8110
Chairman of Transitional Government Asks Security Council to Lift Sanctions on Liberia
June 4, 2004
SG/SM/9342
Secretary-General Dismayed by Violent Anti-UN Demonstrations in Democratic Republic of Congo
June 4, 2004
SG/SM/9343
Secretary-General Condemns Murder of Five Aid Workers in Afghanistan
June 4, 2004
SC/8111
Briefing Security Council, Iraqi Foreign Minister Calls for Resolution Endorsing Interim Government, Recognizing Continuing Need for Multinational Force
June 4, 2004
UNIS/OS/285
United Nations Receives Space Launcher Models from Ukraine
June 7, 2004
BIO/3574
Satya N. Nandan Re-Elected As Secretary-General of International Seabed Authority
June 7, 2004
SC/8112
Security Council�s 1518 Committee Updates Lists of Individuals and Entities Whose Financial Assets Should Be Transferred to Iraqi Development Fund
June 7, 2004
SG/2087
Secretary-General Awards $700,000.00 from Trust Fund to Assist States in Settlement of Disputes Through International Court of Justice
June 7, 2004
SG/2088
United Nations to Convene Business Leaders Summit on 24 June
June 7, 2004
SG/SM/9344
Secretary-General Commends Work of OAS, Carter Center on Venezuelan Electoral Process
June 8, 2004
DSG/SM/225
�Global Emergency� of HIV/AIDS Requires Resolute, Swift, Comprehensive Response, Says Deputy Secretary-General in Remarks to New York Meeting
June 8, 2004
DSG/SM/226
Deputy Secretary-General Describes Fundamental Changes in Thinking, Approach to UN Security, in New York Address
June 8, 2004
SC/8113
Lakhdar Brahimi Briefs Security Council on �Complicated and Delicate� Process Leading to Iraq�s Interim Government, Electoral Commission
June 8, 2004
SC/8115
Security Council Condemns Dissident Forces� 2 June Seizure of Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo
June 8, 2004
SG/SM/9345
Sudan Peace Process Has Entered Crucial, Decisive Phase, Secretary-General Tells Nairobi Ceremony
June 8, 2004
SG/SM/9346
In Message to Geneva Conference on Needs of Palestine Refugees, Secretary-General Appeals for Reinforcement of Partnerships with UNRWA
June 8, 2004
SG/SM/9347
Secretary-General Deeply Saddened by Deaths of Two UN Peacekeepers in Democratic Republic of Congo
June 8, 2004
SG/SM/9348
Secretary-General Relieved at News of Release of 16 Aid Workers in Darfur, Sudan
June 8, 2004
SG/SM/9349
Secretary-General Deeply Saddened at Passing of Ronald Reagan
June 8, 2004
SG/SM/9350
Process Leading to Iraq�s Interim Government Completed �On Time And in Full�, Says Secretary-General in Security Council Statement
June 9, 2004
PAL/1996
Two-Day Conference on Humanitarian Needs of Palestinian Refugees Concludes
June 9, 2004
SC/8116
Final Chance for Cyprus to Enter European Union As United Country Missed, with Greek Cypriot Rejection of Settlement, Security Council Told
June 9, 2004
SG/SM/9351
In Message to Summit of Regional Peace Initiative, Secretary-General Encourages Burundi to Speed Repatriation, Resettlement
June 9, 2004
SG/SM/9352
Secretary-General, in Message to Memorial Service for Sir Peter Ustinov, Gives Thanks for Life of Remarkable World Citizen, Steadfast UN Friend
June 9, 2004
SG/SM/9353
Secretary-General Stresses Importance of Regional Integration for Addressing Africa�s Daunting Development Challenges, in Message to Kampala Summit
June 9, 2004
SC/8117
Security Council Endorses Formation of Sovereign Interim Government in Iraq; Welcomes End of Occupation by 30 June, Democratic Elections by January 2005
June 10, 2004
ECO/64
Global Compact Leaders Summit at Headquarters to Set Stage for Expansion of Good Corporate Citizenship
June 10, 2004
PAL/1997
United Nations, China to Co-Host International Media Seminar on Peace in Middle East, in Beijing, 6 - 17 June
June 10, 2004
SG/SM/9354
Secretary-General Praises Courage, Determination of World Food Programme Staff in Message to Dublin Meeting
June 11, 2004
GA/10243
General Assembly Elects Jean Ping of Gabon As President of Fifty-Ninth Session, Decides on Officers for Main Committees
June 11, 2004
SC/8118
Press Statement on Afghanistan by Security Council President
June 11, 2004
SC/8119
Press Statement on Liberia by Security Council President
June 11, 2004
SG/SM/9355
Secretary-General Stresses Need to Protect Civilians, Provide Aid Workers with Safe Access, Following Recent Violence in Democratic Republic of Congo
June 11, 2004
SG/SM/9356
Secretary-General Condemns Killing of 11 Chinese Workers, Afghan Guard in �Contemptible� Attack on Unarmed Civilians in Afghanistan
June 11, 2004
SG/SM/9357
Three Crises -� Collective Security, Global Solidarity, Intolerance � Test UN System, US Leadership, Says Secretary-General at Harvard Commencement
June 14, 2004
SG/SM/9360
Strong Evidence �Treatment for Drug Abuse Can Work�, Says Secretary-General in Message on International Day
June 14, 2004
SG/SM/9359
Cairo Programme �Practical Blueprint� for Reducing Poverty, Promoting Development in Africa Says Secretary-General in Message to Dakar Meeting
June 14, 2004
SC/8120
Security Council Endorses Establishment of 3-Month Advance Team in Sudan to Prepare for UN Peace Support Operation
June 14, 2004
SG/SM/9358
Secretary-General Condemns Coup Attempt in Democratic Republic of Congo
June 14, 2004
SC/8121
Security Council Extends Mandate of Cyprus Force Until 15 December, Unanimosly Adopting Resolution 1548 (2004)
June 14, 2004
TAD/1984
Ministerial Meeting of UN Conference on Trade and Development to Take Place in Sao Paulo 13 � 18 June
June 15, 2004
ENV/DEV/788
Climate Change Talks Resume in Bonn
June 15, 2004
SC/8122
Renewed Commitment to Decisive Action for Protecting Civilians in Armed Conflict Needed Now More Than Ever, Security Council Told
June 15, 2004
SG/SM/9361
Secretary-General�s Remarks to Group of 77 Meeting in Sao Paolo
June 15, 2004
SG/SM/9362
Statement of Secretary-General to Civil Society Forum in Brazil
June 15, 2004
SG/SM/9363
Secretary-General Says Application of Experience, Development Goals, New Technologies Should Improve Living Standards for All
June 15, 2004
SG/SM/9364
Secretary-General Urges International Support for Interim Governments, Pending Elections in Iraq, Afghanistan
June 15, 2004
SG/SM/9365
Secretary-General Addresses Council for Least Developed Countries
June 15, 2004
UNIS/CP/492
Chad Takes Concrete Steps Towards Adoption of Universal Anti-Terrorism Instruments
June 15, 2004
UNIS/CP/493
Afghan Authorities Request UN Assistance in Drafting the Legislation Against Terrorism and Transnational Organized Crime
June 15, 2004
UNIS/OS/286
Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space Concludes 47th Session in Vienna
June 15, 2004
UNIS/INF/16
UN Marks World Day to Combat Desertification
June 16, 2004
ECOSOC/6113
Economic and Social Council Decides to Appoint Rapporteur on Human Rights in Democratic People�s Republic of Korea
June 16, 2004
SG/SM/9366
Secretary-General, in Message to Saint Petersburg Forum, Promises Continued UN Help for Economic Reforms of Commonwealth of Independent States
June 16, 2004
SG/SM/9367
Secretary-General, at Sao Paulo Meeting, Calls for Creative Thinking on Millennium Goals to Attack Poverty
June 17, 2004
PAL/1998
Civil Society Contributions Keep Hope Alive for Middle East Peace, International Media Seminar Told on Opening Day
June 17, 2004
SC/8125
Press Statement on Haiti by Security Council President
June 17, 2004
SG/SM/9369
Voices of Israeli, Palestinian Majorities Ready to Compromise for Peace Must Be Heard, Says Secretary-General in Message to Beijing Seminar
June 17, 2004
SG/SM/9370
Secretary-General�s Message on Receiving �Companion of O.R. Tambo� Award
June 17, 2004
SG/SM/9368
Secretary-General, in World Refugee Day Message, Notes Key Role of Asylum Countries, Urges Continued Aid for Ressettlement Efforts
June 17, 2004
UNIS/INF/17
Helping Refugees to Find �Durable Solutions�
June 18, 2004
PAL/2002
Concluding Session of International Media Seminar Takes up Media�s Role in Quest for Middle East Peace
June 18, 2004
SC/8126
Security Council Re-Establishes Panel Monitoring Liberia Sanctions, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1549 (2004)
June 18, 2004
SG/SM/9371
Secretary-General Deeply Concerned by Persistent Instability in Democratic Republic of Congo; Calls on All Parties to Uphold Transitional Process
June 18, 2004
SG/SM/9372
Terrorism Strikes at Very Heart of All UN Stands for, Says Secretary-General in Message to Tashkent Ceremony
June 18, 2004
SG/SM/9373
Prohibition of Torture �Absolute�, Binding on All States, in All Circumstances, Says Secretary-General in Message on International Day
June 18, 2004
UNIS/NAR/847
United Nations Reports �Steady Decline� of Coca Cultivation in Andean Region
June 21, 2004
GA/10244
General Assembly Adopts $2.8 Billion for 2004 - 2005 Peacekeeping
June 21, 2004
SC/8127
Security Council Welcomes Progress in Guinea-Bissau�s Transition, but Expresses Concern About �Fragility� of Democratization
June 21, 2004
TAD/1994
UNCTAD XI Concludes with Adoption of �Sao Paulo Consensus� Focusing on Poverty Reduction in Least Developed Countries
June 21, 2004
UNIS/INF/18
New Deputy Chief Executives Appointed at United Nations in Vienna
June 22, 2004
SG/2089
United Nations Urged to Pay More Heed to Role of �Non-State Actors� in Approach to Global Problems
June 22, 2004
SG/2090
Expert Panel Presents Recommendations for Strenghtening Relations Between UN, Civil Society
June 22, 2004
SG/A/877
Secretary-General Appoints Jan Pronk Special Representative for Sudan
June 22, 2004
SG/SM/9374
Secretary-General Calls on All Engaged in Conflict to Lay Down Arms During Olympic Games, in Remarks to Headquarters Ceremony
June 22, 2004
SG/SM/9375
Throughout History Anti-Semitism Unique Manifestation of Hatred, Intolerance, Persecution Says Secretary-General in Remarks to Headquarters Seminar
June 23, 2004
SG/SM/9378
Secretary-General Condemns �in the Strongest Terms� Murder of Hostage in Iraq
June 23, 2004
DSG/SM/227
Making a Difference �Starts with the Determination of One Person� Deputy Secretary-General Tells Waterloo University Graduates
June 23, 2004
OS/1806
United Nations to Strengthen Ties with Space and Major Disasters Charter Agencies During Colloquium at UNESCO, Paris
June 23, 2004
SC/8128
Speakers Stress Civil Society�s Important, Expansive Role in Building Peace in Countries Following Conflict, During Security Council Debate
June 23, 2004
SC/8130
Security Council Warns All Parties against Any Attempt to Seize Power by Force in Democratic Republic of Congo
June 23, 2004
SG/SM/9377
Secretary-General Strongly Appeals for Immediate Release of Hostages in Iraq
June 23, 2004
SG/SM/9376
UN Engagement with Civil Society Vital to �Turn the Promise of Peace Agreements into Reality of Peaceful Societies�, Secretary General Tells Security Council
June 24, 2004
ECO/67
UN Announces Initiative to Align Managerial Practices with Global Compact; Aims to Make UN Leading Example of �Responsible Corporate Citizenship�
June 24, 2004
ECOSOC/6114
Economic and Social Council Fills Vacancies on Subsidiary Bodies
June 24, 2004
NGO/544
NGO Committee Recommends 15 Organizations for Special Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council, Four for Roster Status
June 24, 2004
SC/8131
To Choose Peace in Middle East Was to Take �Difficult, Less Traveled Road�, But Alternative Is Long Descent into Violence, Security Council Told
June 24, 2004
SG/SM/9381
Weakened Commitment to International Law Would Be Victory for Enemies of Human Rights, Says Secretary-General in Message to Salamanca Forum
June 24, 2004
SG/SM/9382
Strong, Effective Public Service Vital to Achieving Global Anti-Poverty Goals Says Secretary-General in Message to Headquarter Ceremony
June 25, 2004
ECO/68
Investment Houses Endorse Assessing Businesses on Social, Environmental Performance, at United Nations Global Compact Summit
June 25, 2004
ECO/70
Global Compact Summit Concludes with Emphasis on Need to Fight Corruption
June 25, 2004
ECOSOC/6115
Economic and Social Council to Hold Annual Session in New York, 28 June � 23 July
June 25, 2004
PI/1594
Second Phase of World Summit on Information Society Formally Launched Today with First Preparatory Meeting
June 25, 2004
SG/SM/9383
Global Compact Participants Travellers on �Common Historic Journey� to Fairer, More Stable World Says Secretary-General at UN Summit
June 25, 2004
SG/SM/9384
Secretary-General Welcomes Release of 100 Moroccan Prisoners of War
June 25, 2004
SG/SM/9386
Secretary-General Promises Continued UN Secretary-General Promises Continued UN Partnership to Meet Anti-Poverty Goals in Message to Meeting of African, Caribbean, Pacific States
June 25, 2004
SG/SM/9387
Addressing Business Leaders at Global Compact Summit, Secretary-General Says Experience Shows That Voluntary Initiatives �Can and Do Work�
June 25, 2004
UNIS/NAR/848
�Drugs: Treatment Works� Campaign Launched by United Nations Drugs Office
June 25, 2004
UNIS/NAR/849
United Nations� World Drug Report 2004 Presents An In-Depth Look into Global Drug Trends
June 28, 2004
UNIS/INF/19
Thirteen Countries to Celebrate First Danube Day
June 28, 2004
SC/8134
Security Council Calls for Full, Effective Implementation of Police Certification Procedures in Bosnia and Herzegovina
June 28, 2004
SC/8135
Security Council Committee Adds Six Individuals and Amends the Entry of One Individual in the Al-Qaida Section of Its Consolidated List
June 28, 2004
SG/SM/9388
Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at United Nations Headquarters, 25 June 2004
June 28, 2004
SG/SM/9389
Strategy Is Needed to Bring about Green Revolution in Africa, Secretary-General Says at Launch of Interacademy Council Report on African Agriculture
June 28, 2004
ICJ/614
International Court to Render Advisory Opinion in Case Concerning Wall in Occupied Palestinian Territories
June 29, 2004
ECOSOC/6116
For World�s Poorest, UN Action Can Mean Difference Between Life and Death, Economic and Social Council Told, as Headquarters Session Opens
June 29, 2004
ECOSOC/6118
World�s 50 Poorest Countries Main Battleground Where Global Anti-Poverty Goals Will Be Won or Lost
June 29, 2004
UNIS/CP/494
�A Milestone� Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Crime Convention Opens in Vienna
June 29, 2004
L/3072
Republic of Korea Delegate Urges General Assembly Ad Hoc Committee to Conclude Draft Treaties on International Terrorism
June 29, 2004
SC/8136
Press Statement by Security Council President on Handover of Sovereignty to Iraq
June 29, 2004
SG/SM/9390
Secretary-General Welcomes Iraq �Back into Family of Independent and Sovereign Nations�
June 29, 2004
UNIS/BIO/708
New Permanent Representative of Latvia Presents Credentials
June 29, 2004
SG/SM/8391
Secretary-General Instructs Management to Quickly Address Personnel Issues Raised Concerning Oversight Office
June 29, 2004
SG/SM/9392
Secretary-General Urges Full Implementation of Landmark UN Treaty against Transnational Organized Crime
June 30, 2004
UNIS/CP/495
United Nations, Mexico Discuss Implementation of Crime-Related Conventions
June 30, 2004
DSG/SM/228
UN Action Can Mean Difference between Life and Death in World�s Poorest Countries, Says Deputy Secretary-General to ECOSOC
June 30, 2004
SC/8137
New Security Council Resolution Approves Six-Month Mandate Extension for United Nations Disengagement Observer Force in Middle East
June 30, 2004
ECOSOC/6119
Brussels Action Plan for Poorest Countries Presents Key for Unlocking �Prison of Poverty� Economic and Social Council Told
June 30, 2004
SC/8138
Security Council Told of Financial, Staffing, Cooperation Shortfalls that Threaten Operations of International War Crimes Bodies
June 30, 2004
SC/8139
Security Council Committee Adds One Entity to Al-Qaida Section of Its Consolidated List
June 30, 2004
SG/SM/9385
Secretary-General Promises Continued UN Support for Central Africa Peace, Development Efforts in Message to Security Meeting in Malabo
June 30, 2004
SG/SM/9393
Secretary-General Offers Deep Condolences to Families, Governments Following Crash of UN Mission Helicopter in Sierra Leone
June 30, 2004
SG/SM/9394
Cairo Population Agenda �Practical Blueprint� for Reducing Poverty, Says Secretary-General in Message to San Juan Meeting
June 30, 2004
SG/SM/9395
Israel�s Gaza Withdrawal Could Be Bridge Towards Resuming Meaningful Peace Process, Says Secretary-General to Cape Town Meeting
July 1, 2004
SG/SM/9399
Secretary-General Welcomes Signing of Cambodian Coalition Agreement
July 1, 2004
WOM/1448
Women�s Anti-Discrimination Committee Holds Thirty-First Session in New York, 6 - 23 July
July 1, 2004
ECOSOC/6120
Amid Unprecedented Prosperity, World�s Poor More Vulnerable Than Ever, Economic and Social Council Told, as High-Level Debate Continues
July 1, 2004
GA/PAL/959
African Meeting Explores Strategies for Israeli-Palestinian Dialogue
July 1, 2004
ORG/1419
Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in July 2004
July 1, 2004
SG/SM/9398
Secretary-General Remembers Victims of UN Baghdad Headquarters Bombing in Message to Westminster Abbey Thanksgiving Service
July 1, 2004
UNIS/BIO/709
New Permanent Representative of Tunisia Presents Credentials
July 1, 2004
SC/8140
Spelling out Security Council Mission�s Aims in West Africa, Its Leader Stresses Subregion�s Critical Need for Development, Stability
July 1, 2004
SG/SM/9396
Policies, Laws Supporting Growth Are Vital, Says Secretary-General in Message Marking International Day of Cooperatives
July 2, 2004
ECOSOC/6121
Rural, Agricultural Development Central to Meeting Global Anti-Poverty Goals, Economic and Social Council Told
July 2, 2004
GA/10245
General Assembly Adopts Resolution Launching Multi-Year Plan to Streamline Operations, Revamp Sharpen Focus of Its Committees
July 2, 2004
GA/PAL/961
Role of Civil Society in Search for Middle East Peace Explored at Cape Town Forum
July 2, 2004
GA/PAL/960
Cape Town Meeting Concludes with Final Document
July 2, 2004
L/3073
Negotiations Continue at Headquarters on Two Anti-Terrorism Treaties, with Disagreement Reported on Key Provisions of Each
July 2, 2004
PAL/2005
Vanessa Redgrave Makes Humanitarian Appeal for Gaza, West Bank
July 2, 2004
SC/8141
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in July
July 2, 2004
SG/SM/9400
Secretary-General Urges Respect for Ceasefire as Colombia Peace Talks Open
July 2, 2004
SG/SM/9401
Secretary-General Deeply Saddened by Death of Sir Richard May, Former Judge on International Tribunal
July 2, 2004
UNIS/BIO/710
New Permanent Representative of Bolivia Presents Credentials
July 5, 2004
ECOSOC/6122
Complementary Approaches -- Gender Mainstreaming, Promoting Women�s Empowerment -- Needed to Achieve Gender Equality, ECOSOC Told
July 5, 2004
L/3074
Chairman of Ad Hoc Committee Commends Delegations� Willingness to Work towards Solutions to Complex Issues of Draft Terrorism Conventions
July 5, 2004
SG/SM/9402
Seoul Peace Park Magnificent Reaffirmation of Ideals Shared by UN, People of Korea, Says Secretary-General in Message to Ground-Breaking Ceremony
July 6, 2004
UNIS/BIO/711
New Permanent Representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina Presents Credentials
July 7, 2004
ECOSOC/6123
Concluding High-Level Segment, ECOSOC Adopts Ministerial Declaration, Urging Poorest Countries to Develop Specific Measures to Counter Poverty
July 7, 2004
WOM/1450
Arab Women to Launch Call for Peace at Beijing+10 Regional Conference in Beirut, 8-10 July
July 7, 2004
SG/SM/9403
Secretary-General Mourns Loss of Sierra Leone Mission Personnel in Helicopter Crash on 29 June
July 7, 2004
SG/SM/9404
Successful Cooperation among Caribbean Countries �an Inspiring Model� for other Regions, Says Secretary-General in Message to CARICOM Meeting
July 7, 2004
AFG/9405
Secretary-General Calls for �Uniquely African Green Revolution� in 21st Century, to End Continent�s Plague of Hunger, in Addis Ababa Remarks
July 7, 2004
SG/SM/9406
Africa�s �New Democratic Spirit� Must Spread, Strengthen Says Secretary-General to African Union, while Warning of Threat Posed by Darfur Crisis
July 7, 2004
SG/SM/9408
Africa Cannot Develop unless Women Exercise Real Power, Says Secretary-General in Message to Addis Ababa Session
July 7, 2004
WOM/1449
Monitoring Body for Women�s Anti-Discrimination Convention Opens Three-Week Headquarters Session
July 7, 2004
SG/SM/9407
Secretary-General Commends Leaders of Gabon, Equatorial Guinea for Agreement to Peacefully Resolve Border Dispute
July 8, 2004
UNIS/CP/496
Expert Meeting to Discuss Legislative Guide on United Nations Convention against Corruption
July 8, 2004
DSG/SM/229
Deputy Secretary-General Praises Winners of 2004 UN Population Award for Dedication to Creating World of Opportunity, Dignity
July 8, 2004
SC/8142
Press Statement on Central African Republic by Security Council President
July 8, 2004
ECOSOC/6124
ECOSOC Calls on Functional Commissions to Take Additional Steps to Integrate Gender Perspectives into Their Work
July 8, 2004
WOM/1451
Women�s Parity in Government, Eliminating Domestic Violence Among Issues, as Anti-Discrimination Committee Considers Spain�s Fifth Report
July 9, 2004
UNIS/CP/497
Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Organized Crime Convention Concludes Inaugural Session
July 9, 2004
UNIS/NAR/850
Laos Reduces Its Opium Poppy Cultivation by Half in One Season
July 9, 2004
ECOSOC/6125
UN Reforms Should Include Alignment of Development Activities Behind �Broadly Owned� National Strategies, Economic and Social Council Told
July 9, 2004
SC/8143
Security Council Committee Adds Two Individuals, Five Entities to Al-Qaida Section of Consolidated List
July 9, 2004
SG/SM/9410
�Somalia Cannot Afford another False Start�, Says Secretary-General, Urging Kenya Conference to Establish Inclusive Governance Structures by 31 July
July 9, 2004
SG/SM/9411
Lakhdar Brahimi Has Pursued One Agenda � �The Cause of Peace�, Says Secretary-General in Message to Munich Award Ceremony
July 9, 2004
SG/SM/9412
�Empowerment of Women in Arab Society Has Become Central to Arab Vision of Reform�, Secretary-General Says in Message to Arab Regional Conference in Beirut
July 9, 2004
WOM/1452
Customs, Traditions Remain Obstacles to Women�s Rights in Equatorial Guinea Say Anti-Discrimination Committee Experts
July 9, 2004
ICJ/616
International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion Finds Israel�s Construction of Wall �Contrary to International Law�
July 12, 2004
ECOSOC/6126
Development Strategies Should Respond to National Objectives, Priorities, Economic and Social Council Told
July 12, 2004
UNIS/INF/21
Kofi Annan to Travel to Vienna on Private Visit
July 12, 2004
SG/SM/9414
Secretary-General Forwards World Court�s Advisory Opinion on Israel�s Wall to General Assembly
July 12, 2004
SG/SM/9415
Secretary-General Calls for Release of Hostages Held by Iraqi Militants
July 12, 2004
SG/SM/9413
Secretary-General Expresses Full Support for Afghanistan Election Dates, Underscores Need for Safe, Secure Environment for Electoral Process
July 12, 2004
WOM/1454
Women�s Anti-Discrimination Committee Considers Report of Bangladesh; Experts Focus on Legal Structure, Eliminating Violence against Women
July 12, 2004
UNIS/NAR/851
HIV/AIDS: Spread through Injecting Drug Use and in Prisons Needs to Be Addressed
July 13, 2004
DSG/SM/230
UN Organizations No Longer Competitive on International Labour Market, Says Deputy Secretary-General in Remarks to Civil Service Commission
July 13, 2004
SC/8145
Security Council Committee on Liberia Updates Its Travel Ban List
July 13, 2004
SG/SM/9416
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Tel Aviv Terrorist Attack
July 13, 2004
SG/SM/9417
Asia-Pacific�s Impressive Anti-Poverty Gains Could Be Reversed by HIV/AIDS, Says Secretary-General to Bangkok Ministerial Meeting
July 13, 2004
SG/SM/9418
Stronger Leadership Needed at Every Level in Fight against HIV/AIDS, Says Secretary-General in Address to Bangkok Conference
July 13, 2004
SG/SM/9419
Secretary-General Thanks Bangkok United Nations Staff for Commitment to Global Mission
July 13, 2004
UNIS/INF/22
United Nations, Organization of Islamic Conference Meeting to Explore Ways to Reinvigorate Collaboration
July 13, 2004
ECOSOC/6127
Under-Secretary-General Stresses Need to Ensure Transition from Conflict, Disaster Recovery to Peace, Sustainable Development
July 14, 2004
ECOSOC/6128
Economic and Social Council Debate Stresses Importance of Strengthening Disaster Preparedness, Need to Boost Coordination in Field
July 14, 2004
UNIS/INF/23
Living with Risk: A Hundred Positive Examples of How People Are Making the World Safer
July 14, 2004
GA/PAL/962
Bureau of Palestinian Rights Committee Welcomes Advisory Opinion by International Court of Justice
July 14, 2004
SC/8146
Israeli Gaza Withdrawal Offers Unprecedented Opportunity for Progress Towards Peace, if Implemented in Right Way, Security Council Told
July 14, 2004
WOM/1456
Women�s Anti-Discrimination Committee Experts Urge Malta to Incorporate Convention into Domestic Law
July 14, 2004
AIDS/79
UN-Supported Global Media AIDS Initiative Announces New Efforts in Russia, India, China, Indonesia, United States
July 14, 2004
UNIS/BIO/712
New Permanent Representative of Nigeria Presents Credentials
July 15, 2004
SC/8147
Security Council Committee Concerning Liberia Updates List of Individuals, Entities Subject to Assets Freeze List of Resolution 1532 (2004)
July 15, 2004
SG/A/878
Major-General Rajender Singh Appointed Force Commander of United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea
July 15, 2004
SG/A/879
Ashraf Jehangir Qazi of Pakistan Appointed Special Representative for Iraq
July 15, 2004
SG/A/880
Juan E. M�ndez of Argentina Appointed Special Adviser on Prevention of Genocide
July 15, 2004
SG/SM/9420
Secretary-General Expresses Full Support for Terje Roed-Larsen, Special Coordinator for Middle East Peace
July 15, 2004
SG/SM/9421
Secretary-General, in Bangkok Remarks, Praises Thailand�s �Remarkable Success� in Reaching Anti-Poverty Goals
July 15, 2004
SG/SM/9422
Secretary-General Urges Peaceful Attitude during Bolivia�s Upcoming Referendum
July 15, 2004
UNIS/VIC/118
Protecting the Carpathians
July 15, 2004
DSG/SM/231
Successful International Leaders See Themselves as �Citizens of The World�, Says Deputy Secretary-General in Address to Goldman Sachs Luncheon
July 15, 2004
SC/8148
Security Council Presidential Statement Condemns Those Obstructing Somali Peace Process, Welcomes Progress at Kenya Reconciliation Conference
July 15, 2004
ECOSOC/6129
Help Build Local, National Anti-Disaster Capacities, Emergency Relief Coordinator Urges Humanitarian Community
July 15, 2004
WOM/1457
Women�s Anti-Discrimination Committee Experts Urge Latvia to Update Laws to Protect Women from Domestic Violence
July 16, 2004
SC/8149
Security Council Welcomes 9 October Presidential Election in Afghanistan, Says Accelerated Disarmament Needed for Safer Electoral Process
July 16, 2004
SC/8150
Press Statement on Ethiopia-Eritrea by Security Council President
July 16, 2004
SG/A/881
Juan Gabriel Valdes Appointed Special Representative and Head of UN Mission in Haiti
July 16, 2004
SG/SM/9423
In Bangkok, Secretary-General Discusses Myanmar Situation with Thai Prime Minister, Foreign Minister
July 16, 2004
WOM/1458
Dominican Republic Presents Fifth Periodic Report on Efforts to Comply with Women�s Anti-Discrimination Convention
July 16, 2004
ECOSOC/6130
Development Cooperation, Progress on Millennium Goals Top Agenda, as Economic and Social Council Takes Stock of Major Conference Outcomes
July 19, 2004
GA/10246
General Assembly Meets in Emergency Session to Debate World Court�s Decision on Israeli Security Barrier
July 19, 2004
UNIS/INF/24
United Nations Secretary-General Concludes Austria Visit
July 19, 2004
SC/8151
Speakers in Security Council Urge Continued, Coordinated Investment of Peacekeeping, Development Assistance in West Africa
July 19, 2004
WOM/1459
Women�s Anti-Discrimination Committee Experts Commends Argentina for Steps Taken to Empower Women in Midst of Socio-Economic Crises
July 19, 2004
ECOSOC/6131
Economic and Social Council Acts on Four Texts, as It Considers Regional Cooperation, Information Technologies, Tobacco
July 19, 2004
UNIS/CP/498
Preparatory Meeting for the Eleventh United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice to take Place in Seoul
July 20, 2004
GA/10247
General Assembly Emergency Session Postpones Action on Draft Resolution Concerning Israel�s Separation Barrier
July 20, 2004
SC/8152
Security Council Presidential Statement Invites Counter-Terrorism Committee to Accelerate Work on Assessing Assistance Needs of Member States
July 20, 2004
SG/T/2417
Activities of Secretary-General in Austria 14 - 17 July
July 20, 2004
WOM/1460
Women�s Anti-Discrimination Committee Presses Latvia, Malta on Treaty Compliance
July 20, 2004
ECOSOC/6132
Impact of Israeli Occupation, UN Assistance to Non-Self-Governing Territories among Issues Addressed in Economic and Social Council
July 21, 2004
GA/10248
General Assembly Emergency Session Overwhelmingly Demands Israel�s Compliance with International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion
July 21, 2004
ECOSOC/6133
Proposals to Strengthen Voice of Developing Countries and Ensure Smooth Transition to Development Debated in Economic and Social Council
July 21, 2004
SC/8153
Security Council Welcomes Strengthened Collaboration Between UN, Regional Organizations in Conflict Prevention, Stabilizing War-Torn States
July 21, 2004
SG/SM/9424
UN Needs Vital Contribution of Regional Organizations in Stabilizing War-Torn Nations, Secretary-General Tells Security Council
July 21, 2004
SG/SM/9425
Secretary-General Calls for Generous Commitment from International Community to Help Haiti through Difficult Transition, in Message to Donors Conference
July 21, 2004
SG/SM/9426
Secretary-General�s Latin America Special Adviser Departs on Five-Day Mission to Venezuela
July 21, 2004
PI/1597
Thirty-One Non-Governmental Organizations Newly Associated with UN Public Information Department
July 22, 2004
SG/SM/9427
Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at United Nations Headquarters, 21 July 2004
July 22, 2004
WOM/1461
Women�s Anti-Discrimination Committee Opens Discussion on Strengthening �Legal Backbone� of Women�s Convention with General Recommendation on Implementation
July 23, 2004
SC/8155
Security Council Committee on Democratic Republic of Congo Clarifies Media Inaccuracies Regarding Expert Report
July 23, 2004
SG/SM/9428
Developing Countries Must Integrate Anti-Poverty Goals into Policy, Budgets, Improve Governance Says Secretary-General in Video Message
July 23, 2004
SG/SM/9429
Secretary-General Urges Developed World to Offer Debt Relief, End �Scandal� of Unfair Agricultural Trade, in Message on Global Anti-Poverty Goals
July 23, 2004
SG/SM/9430
Secretary-General Sets Out Priorities for His Water/Sanitation Advisory Board, Cites Terrible Cost of Unsafe Drinking Water, Poor Sanitation
July 23, 2004
WOM/1462
Women�s Anti-Discrimination Committee Urges Iraq�s Interim Government to Ensure Gender Equality and Non-Discrimination of Women
July 26, 2004
ECOSOC/6135
Economic and Social Council Adopts more than 50 Texts on Broad Range of Human Rights Issues
July 26, 2004
WOM/1463
Women�s Anti-Discrimination Committee Wraps up Final Session for 2004, Takes up Historic �First� Complaint under Optional Protocol
July 26, 2004
PI/1598
Latest UN Yearbook Provides Comprehensive Overview of United Nations� Activities for Use by Diplomats, Government Officials, Scholars, Journalists
July 26, 2004
ECOSOC/6136
Economic and Social Council Adopts Texts on NGO Participation, Israeli Occupation, Palestinian Women, as It Suspends 2004 Session
July 27, 2004
SG/SM/9431
Media Policy Must Ensure Communication Revolution Empowers All People, Said Secretary-General in Message to Colombo Conference
July 27, 2004
UNIS/BIO/713
New Permanent Representative of Switzerland Presents Credentials
July 27, 2004
UNIS/BIO/714
New Permanent Representative of Brazil Presents Credentials
July 28, 2004
ECOSOC/6137
ECOSOC to Provide Advice, Support for Haiti�s Long-Term Reconstruction, Development
July 28, 2004
SC/8156
Security Council Extends Arms Embargo in Democratic Republic of Congo until 31 July 2005, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1552 (2004)
July 28, 2004
UNIS/BIO/715
New Permanent Representative of Iceland Presents Credentials
July 28, 2004
ECOSOC/6134
Economic and Social Council Acts on Texts Recommended by Subsidiary Bodies on Status of Women, Social Development, Crime Prevention, Narcotic Drugs
July 29, 2004
UNIS/NAR/852
Japan Pledges Funds for Drug Demand Reduction Programme in Afghanistan
July 29, 2004
WOM/1464
Executive Board for International Research and Training Institute for Advancement of Women Meets at Headquarters
July 30, 2004
RD/173
Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination to Meet in Geneva from 2 to 20 August 2004
July 30, 2004
SC/8157
Security Council Extends Lebanon Force until 31 January 2005, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1553 (2004)
July 30, 2004
SC/8158
Security Council Extends Georgia Mission until 31 January 2005, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1554 (2004)
July 30, 2004
SG/SM/9432
Secretary-General Gravely Concerned about Continued Attacks in Darfur
July 30, 2004
SG/SM/9433
Secretary-General Calls for �Commitment and Compromise� to Move C�te d�Ivoire Peace Process forward, in Remarks to Accra Meeting
July 30, 2004
SC/8159
Security Council Extends Democratic Republic of Congo Mission until 1 October, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1555 (2004)
August 2, 2004
SC/8162
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in August
August 2, 2004
SG/SM/9434
Secretary-General Dismayed by Brutal Killing of Two Pakistani Hostages in Iraq
August 2, 2004
SG/SM/9435
Secretary-General Condemns Bombings in Tashkent
August 2, 2004
SG/SM/9436
Secretary-General Welcomes Security Council Resolution on Darfur
August 2, 2004
SG/SM/9437
Secretary-General Calls for Renewed Determination to Ensure Peace, Development, Human Rights for Indigenous People, in International Message
August 2, 2004
UNIS/CP/499
United Nations to Provide Technical Assistance on Counter-Terrorism and Anti-Organized Crime to Togo
August 2, 2004
SC/8160
Security Council Demands Sudan Disarm Militias in Darfur, Adopting Resolution 1556 (2004) by Vote of 13�0�2
August 3, 2004
ORG/1421
Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in August 2004
August 5, 2004
SC/8163
Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Strongly Urges Yugoslavia, Rwanda Tribunals to Keep Completion Strategies on Track
August 6, 2004
WOM/1465
States Parties to Women�s Anti-Discrimination Convention Elect 11 Experts to Monitoring Committee
August 6, 2004
SG/SM/9438
Joint Efforts, International Solidarity Can Make Critical Difference in Responding to Region�s Aspirations, Secretary-General Tells Pacific Islands Forum Summit
August 6, 2004
GA/10249
General Assembly Adopts Text Reaffirming Central Role of UN in Maintaining International Peace and Security
August 6, 2004
SC/8164
Kosovo Faces �Uphill Challenge� in Moving towards Tolerant, Inclusive Society, Security Council Told
August 6, 2004
SG/SM/9439
Secretary-General Calls for Promotion of Solidarity Between Generations, in Message on International Youth Day
August 6, 2004
SC/8165
Security Council Welcomes 30 July Agreement Aimed at Consolidating C�te d�Ivoire Peace Process
August 9, 2004
SG/A/882
Secretary-General Appoints Robert C. Orr as Assistant Secretary-General for Policy Coordination and Strategic Planning
August 9, 2004
SG/SM/9440
Secretary-General�s Message for �Celebrate Humanity� Campaign by International Olympic Committee
August 9, 2004
SG/SM/9441
Goal of Nuclear Weapons Free World Still �A Long Way Off�, Secretary-General Tells Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony
August 9, 2004
SG/SM/9442
Secretary-General Welcomes Agreement on Action Plan for Darfur
August 9, 2004
GA/PAL/963
Developments Since World Court Opinion on Israeli Wall �Less Than Promising�, Palestinian Rights Committee Told
August 9, 2004
UNIS/INF/25
Israeli and Palestinian Youth to Visit United Nations in Vienna
August 9, 2004
HR/4786
Vitit Muntarbhorn Appointed UN Special Rapporteur on Situation of Human Rights in Democratic People�s Republic of Korea
August 10, 2004
SG/SM/9443
Secretary-General Extremely Concerned by Widespread Fighting in Iraq, Offers UN Help in Current Crisis
August 11, 2004
UNIS/INF/26
United Nations Stresses Intergenerational Solidarity on Youth Day
August 11, 2004
SG/SM/9444
With Approach of 15 August Referendum, Secretary-General Calls on Venezuelans to Resolve Disputes through Dialogue
August 12, 2004
SC/8166
During Past Month, No Tangible Progress Made Towards Resuming Middle East Peace Process, Security Council Told
August 13, 2004
SG/A/884
Secretary-General Appoints Rachel N. Mayanja of Uganda as Special Adviser on Gender Issues, Advancement of Women
August 13, 2004
SG/A/883
Secretary-General Appoints Margareta Wahlstr�m of Sweden Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs
August 13, 2004
UNIS/NAR/854
United Nations Drugs Office Publication on Afghanistan''s Opium Economy Wins Award
August 13, 2004
UNIS/NAR/853
United Nations Drugs Office Launches Guide for Coaches on Using Sport to Teach Healthy Life Skills
August 13, 2004
PI/1602
Government Leaders, UN Officials to Meet in Athens on 14 August to Discuss Contribution of Sport in Peace-Building, Fight against HIV/AIDS
August 13, 2004
SC/8167
Security Council Extends UN Iraq Mission for 12 Months, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1557 (2004)
August 16, 2004
SG/SM/9445
Secretary-General Deeply Saddened by Iraq Violence, Says UN Ready to Help Resolve Current Crisis
August 16, 2004
SG/SM/9446
Secretary-General �Shocked and Outraged� by Massacre of Civilian Refugees in Burundi
August 16, 2004
SC/8168
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Condemns Massacre in Burundi of Refugees from Democratic Republic of Congo
August 17, 2004
NOTE/5882
First Anniversary of UN Baghdad Tragedy to Be Observed on 19 August in New York, Geneva, Amman
August 17, 2004
SG/A/885
Secretary-General Appoints Sunil Narula Director of UN Information Centre in Tehran
August 17, 2004
UNIS/VIC/119
Vienna International Centre Celebrates 25 Years
August 18, 2004
SG/A/886
Volker Petzoldt Appointed Director of UN Information Centre in Mexico City
August 18, 2004
SG/A/887
Secretary-General Appoints Shalini Dewan as Director of United Nations Information Centre in New Delhi
August 18, 2004
SG/SM/9447
Secretary-General Welcomes Peaceful, Orderly Conduct of Recall Referendum in Venezuela
August 18, 2004
SG/SM/9448
On Myanmar, Secretary-General Calls for Immediate Release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Engagement in �Substantive Dialogue� with NLD, other Political Parties
August 18, 2004
SC/8169
Security Council Requests Re-Establishment of Group Monitoring Somalia Arms Embargo for Further Six Months
August 18, 2004
NGO/545
New DPI/NGO Interactive Web Site to Highlight Proceedings of Upcoming NGO Conference
August 19, 2004
UNIS/VIC/120
United Nations in Vienna Observes First Anniversary of UN Baghdad Tragedy
August 20, 2004
SC/8171
Press Statement by Security Council President on Kuwaiti, Third Country Nationals
August 20, 2004
SG/SM/9449
Haiti Can Count on UN for Help in Regaining Peace, Stability, Prosperity, Secretary-General Says in Message for Brazil-Haiti Football Match
August 20, 2004
SG/SM/9453
In Message to Volunteer Conference, Secretary-General Praises Contribution of Sharon Capeling-Alakija
August 20, 2004
SG/SM/9451
UN Family Stands by Families, Loved Ones of Baghdad Victims, Secretary-General Says in Message on First Anniversary of Attack
August 20, 2004
GA/SM/344
On Anniversary of Tragedy in Baghdad, General Assembly President Recalls �Courage and Conviction� of Staff
August 20, 2004
SC/8170
Press Statement by Security Council President on First Anniversary of Bombing of UN Baghdad Office
August 20, 2004
SG/SM/9452
Remarks by Secretary-General Introducing Brazilian Culture Minister Gilberto Gil at Concert
August 20, 2004
SG/SM/9450
�We Will Long Feel the Pain, but Our Sense of Mission Is Intact�, Secretary-General Says on Anniversary of Attack on UN Baghdad Headquarters
August 23, 2004
UNIS/NAR/855
United Nations Drugs and Crime Office to Provide Assistance to Pakistan�s Intelligence Agencies
August 24, 2004
SG/SM/9455
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Deadly Bombing in Bangladesh
August 24, 2004
RD/985
Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Concludes Sixty-Fifth Session
August 24, 2004
SG/SM/9454
Secretary-General Welcomes Inauguration of Transitional Federal Parliament for Somalia
August 25, 2004
SG/SM/9456
Secretary-General Calls on Israel to Cease West Bank Settlement Expansion
August 25, 2004
SC/8173
Press Statement on Sudan by Security Council President
August 25, 2004
NGO/546
Annual DPI/NGO Conference to Focus on Millennium Development Goals; 8-10 September
August 25, 2004
SC/8172
Timor-Leste Making Steady Progress towards Self-Sufficiency, but Continued International Assistance Needed, Security Council Told
August 26, 2004
GA/PAL/964
Bureau of Palestinian Rights Committee Issues Statement Concerning Hunger Strike in Israeli Detention Facilities
August 26, 2004
SG/A/888
Secretary-General Appoints Mehr Khan Williams of Pakistan Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights
August 26, 2004
SC/8174
Preparation for Afghanistan�s First Presidential Election Well under Way, but Security, Narcotics Concerns Remain, Security Council Told
August 26, 2004
UNIS/OS/287
United Nations Holds Workshop on Space-Based Monitoring and Protection of the Environment
August 26, 2004
UNIS/BIO/716
New Permanent Representative of Poland Presents Credentials
August 27, 2004
SG/SM/9457
Secretary-General Welcomes Efforts to Find Peace in Najaf, Iraq
August 27, 2004
SC/8175
Security Council Committee on Liberia Updates Travel Ban List
August 27, 2004
SC/8176
Security Council Committee on Liberia Updates Assets Freeze List
August 30, 2004
AFR/1018
UN Requests more Funds to Meet Humanitarian Needs in Chad
August 30, 2004
HR/4788
On International Day of Disappeared, UN Human Rights Working Group Expresses Serious Concern
August 30, 2004
HR/4773
�Jews Everywhere Must Feel that the United Nations Is their Home, too,� Secretary-General Tells Seminar on Anti-Semitism
August 31, 2004
SG/SM/9458
Secretary-General, Deeply Concerned by Violent Attacks in Afghanistan, Calls for Necessary Safety, Security for Electoral Workers
August 31, 2004
SG/A/889
Major-General Palmieri Appointed Chief Military Observer in UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan
September 1, 2004
ORG/1423
Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in September 2004
September 1, 2004
SG/SM/9459
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attack on Beersheba
September 1, 2004
SG/SM/9460
Secretary-General �Appalled� by Murder of 12 Nepalese Hostages in Iraq
September 1, 2004
SG/SM/9461
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attack in Moscow Subway
September 1, 2004
SC/8177
Press Statement by Security Council President on Middle East
September 2, 2004
SC/8178
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in September
September 2, 2004
SG/SM/9462
Secretary-General Calls for Immediate Release of Children Held Hostage in Russian Federation
September 2, 2004
SG/SM/9463
Secretary-General Saddened at Death of Ambassador Al-Ashtal of Yemen
September 2, 2004
SC/8179
Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Condemns Hostage-Taking at Russian Federation School, Demands their Immediate Release
September 3, 2004
UNIS/INF/27
OSCE/UNODC Bring Together International Experts on Border Management and Security
September 3, 2004
UNIS/BIO/717
New Permanent Representative of India Presents Credentials
September 3, 2004
SC/8181
Security Council Declares Support for Free, Fair Presidential Election in Lebanon; Calls for Withdrawal of Foreign Forces There
September 3, 2004
SC/8180
Sudan Has Not Disarmed Militias or Stopped Attacks on Civilians in Darfur, Special Representative Tells Security Council
September 6, 2004
SG/SM/9464
Secretary-General Horrified by Loss of Life in Beslan Hostage Situation, Reiterates Condemnation of all Terrorist Acts
September 6, 2004
UNIS/NAR/856
New Secretary of International Narcotics Control Board Takes up Office
September 6, 2004
SG/SM/9465
Secretary-General Warmly Welcomes Release of Malaysia�s Former Deputy Prime Minister
September 8, 2004
SC/8182
Press Statement by Security Council President on Events in Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo
September 8, 2004
SG/SM/9466
Secretary-General Relieved at Release of Moroccan Soldier Serving with UN Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo
September 8, 2004
UNIS/NAR/857
Sri Lanka, United Nations Drugs and Crime Office Discuss Areas of Mutual Concern
September 8, 2004
DEV/2485
UN Secretary-General: Peacekeeping Missions Rising to New High
September 8, 2004
DEV/2484
UN Finds Progress on World Anti-Poverty Goals, but Crisis Areas Remain
September 8, 2004
UNIS/BIO/718
New Permanent Representative of El Salvador Presents Credentials
September 9, 2004
GA/10250
General Committee Submits Provisional Agenda to General Assembly
September 9, 2004
GA/PAL/965
UN International Conference of Civil Society in Support of Palestinian People to Convene 13 - 14 September
September 9, 2004
SG/SM/9467
Secretary-General in Mexico City Address Praises Latin America�s Democratic, Development Gains, Says Future Challenges Demand �More Democracy, Not Less�
September 9, 2004
SG/SM/9468
Secretary-General Heartened by Continuing Progress in Relations between India, Pakistan
September 9, 2004
SG/SM/9469
Secretary-General Reiterates Call for �Immediate, Unconditional� Release of All Civilians Held Hostage in Iraq
September 9, 2004
NGO/547
No Time to Lose in Ending Extreme Poverty, Putting World on More Just Path, Says Secretary-General, as Annual DPI/NGO Conference Opens
September 9, 2004
HR/4789
Committee on Rights of Child to Hold Thirty-Seventh Session in Geneva from 13 September to 1 October
September 9, 2004
UNIS/INF/28
OSCE-UNODC Conference Calls for Better Information Sharing on Border Management
September 10, 2004
NGO/548
DPI/NGO Conference Focuses on Overcoming Obstacles to Achieving Millennium Goals, Role of North/South Partnerships
September 10, 2004
SG/SM/9470
Spirit of Amilcar Cabral�s Courageous Struggle for Freedom Should Be Applied to Africa�s Current Challenges, Says Secretary-General
September 10, 2004
SG/SM/9471
Secretary-General Says Success of Montreal Protocol Protecting Ozone Layer Should Inspire Parties to Other Environmental Agreements
September 10, 2004
SG/SM/9472
Secretary-General Horrified by Car Bombing at Australian Embassy in Jakarta
September 10, 2004
UNIS/OS/288
Graz Hosts United Nations Symposium on Space Solutions for Water Management
September 13, 2004
GA/10251
Fifty-Eight General Assembly Submits Provisional Agenda, Work Programme to Forthcoming Session
September 13, 2004
SC/8183
Security Council Underscores Need for Transitional Government of Haiti to Extend Authority throughout Country
September 13, 2004
NGO/549
Three-Day DPI/NGO Conference Aimed at Assessing Progress towards Meeting Global Development Goals Concludes at Headquarters
September 13, 2004
SG/SM/9473
Secretary-General Praises Global Festival�s Commitment to Peace, Understanding in Message to First World Culture Open
September 13, 2004
AFR/1023
Thousands of Civilians Flee Their Homes in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
September 14, 2004
GA/PAL/966
Without Israeli-Palestinian Peace Settlement, both Sides Face Continued Violence, Stalemate, UN Civil Society Conference Told
September 14, 2004
GA/10252
General Assembly Concludes Fifty-Eighth Session
September 14, 2004
NOTE/5886
UN Population Fund to Launch �The State of World Population 2004� 15 September
September 14, 2004
SC/8184
Recent Attacks Tragic Reminders Fight against Terrorism Far from over, Security Council Told
September 14, 2004
SG/SM/9474
Secretary-General Saddened at Death of Petros VII, Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa
September 14, 2004
SG/SM/9475
Secretary-General Condemns Attacks on UN Offices, NGOs in Afghanistan
September 14, 2004
SG/SM/9476
�We Live in an Age of Interdependence�, Threats Must Be Managed Collectively Says Secretary-General, in Message to Rome Meeting
September 14, 2004
SG/SM/9477
Secretary-General Deeply Saddened by Loss of Life, Injuries, Destruction from Hurricane Ivan
September 14, 2004
SG/SM/9478
In Message to Civil Society Conference, Secretary-General Urges Freeze on Israeli Settlements, Restructuring of Palestinian Security to Confront Terror Groups
September 14, 2004
SG/SM/9479
World�s Cities Must Become Genuine Examples of Inclusiveness, Equity, Says Secretary-General in Message to Barcelona Urban Forum
September 14, 2004
SG/SM/9480
In Message for Day of Peace, Secretary-General Stresses Need for Greater Tolerance, Promotion of �Unity Based on Our Shared Humanity�
September 14, 2004
UNIS/BIO/719
New Permanent Representative of the Czech Republic Presents Credentials
September 15, 2004
GA/PAL/968
Civil Society Conference Presented with Action Plan to Support Palestinian Rights through International Law
September 15, 2004
SG/SM/9482
"Here Today We Are One", a Single Human Family United, Says Secretary-General in Remarks at Annual Interfaith Service
September 15, 2004
SC/8186
"Blue Flag" Flying in Iraq, but Light Footprint Unavoidable in Current Security Situation, Security Council Told
September 15, 2004
UNIS/INF/29
Jean Ping (Gabon), President of Fifty-Ninth Session of General Assembly
September 15, 2004
GA/10253
World Was Increasingly Looking to UN to Help Respond to Global Challenges, New General Assembly President Says at Opening of Fifty-Ninth Session
September 15, 2004
SC/8185
Security Council Extends Ethiopia-Eritrea Mission until 15 March 2005, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1560 (2004)
September 15, 2004
SG/SM/9481
Secretary-General, in Remarks at Holy Family Church, Says Service Offers Solace, Source of Strength as UN Prepares for Trials Ahead
September 15, 2004
BIO/3596
President of Fifty-Ninth Session of General Assembly Jean Ping (Gabon)
September 16, 2004
DSG/SM/232
Women Key to Resolving Armed Conflicts, Deputy Secretary-General Says at Opening of Gender Justice Conference
September 16, 2004
GA/10255
General Committee Recommends Agenda for Fifty-Ninth General Assembly
September 16, 2004
SG/SM/9483
UN Will Continue to Work with Guatemala to Build Just, Peaceful Society, Secretary-General Says at Exhibit Opening
September 17, 2004
ECOSOC/6138
Economic and Social Council Acts on Several Items Deferred from July Session
September 17, 2004
GA/EF/3074
Second Committee Approves Work Plan for Fifty-Ninth General Assembly Session
September 17, 2004
PI/1613
Consultations on Setting up Working Group on Internet Governance to Be Held in Geneva, 20 - 21 September
September 17, 2004
SAG/293
Up to 15 Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides to Be Added to Trade �Watch List�
September 17, 2004
SG/SM/9484
In Statement to Press, Secretary-General Urges Security Council to Act on Darfur Resolution without Delay, Unite in Face of Crisis
September 17, 2004
UNIS/NAR/858
Italy Pledges Five Million Euros for Criminal Justice Reform in Afghanistan
September 17, 2004
UNIS/BIO/720
New Permanent Representative of Kyrgyzstan Presents Credentials
September 20, 2004
AIDS/82
New UN Report Cites Devastating Effects of HIV/AIDS
September 20, 2004
SC/8187
Security Council Extends UN Mission in Liberia until 19 September 2005, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1561 (2004)
September 20, 2004
SC/8188
Security Council Extends Mandate of Sierra Leone Mission until 30 June 2005, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1562 (2004)
September 20, 2004
SC/8189
Security Council Extends Authorization for Afghanistan Security Force for 12 Months, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1563 (2004)
September 20, 2004
SC/8190
Briefing Security Council on Middle East, UN Official Notes Resumption of Suicide Bombings, Increasing Casualties on Both Sides
September 21, 2004
SC/8191
Security Council Declares Intention to Consider Sanctions to Obtain Sudan�s full Compliance with Security, Disarmament Obligations on Darfur
September 21, 2004
SC/8192
Security Council Committee on Sierra Leone Issues Revised List
September 21, 2004
SG/SM/9485
Secretary-General Stresses Key Role of Private Sector in Development, in Message to World Industrial, Commercial Summit in Beijing
September 21, 2004
SG/SM/9486
IAEA�s Role in Maintenance of International Security Is as Vital as Ever, Secretary-General Tells Agency�s General Conference
September 21, 2004
SG/SM/9487
Secretary-General Affirms Commitment to Achieving Fair, Inclusive Globalization in Remarks to Headquarters Event
September 21, 2004
SG/SM/9488
Renovated Facility Illustration of Switzerland Today -- Style, Quality, Function in Perfect Harmony, Secretary-General Says at Inauguration of GA-200
September 21, 2004
SG/SM/9489
International Community Now �Falling Short� in Achieving Anti-Poverty Goals, Says Secretary-General to Headquarters Meeting of World Leaders
September 22, 2004
DC/2934
2003 United Nations Disarmament Yearbook Released Today
September 22, 2004
GA/10257
Secretary-General Opens Annual General Assembly Debate Urging World Leaders to Restore Respect for Rule of Law
September 22, 2004
GA/10259
Speakers in General Assembly Debate Stress Need for Greater Unity, Vigorous Multilateral Action to Restore Peace, Security
September 22, 2004
PI/1615
Consultations on Setting up Working Group on Internet Governance Conclude in Geneva
September 22, 2004
SG/SM/9490
Call of Peace Bell �Has Remained Constant, Clear and True�, Says Secretary-General at Annual Headquarters Ceremony
September 22, 2004
SG/SM/9492
International Organization for Standardization Makes Unique Contribution in Vital Areas of Health, Safety, Environment, Secretary-General Says
September 22, 2004
SG/SM/9491
Rule of Law at Risk around the World, Says Secretary-General in Address to General Assembly
September 23, 2004
SG/SM/9494
Secretary-General �Strongly Condemns� Suicide Bombing in Jerusalem, Urges Palestinian Authority to Take �All Necessary Measures� to End Terror
September 23, 2004
SG/SM/9496
Secretary-General Says Consultations on Kosovo �Candid and Constructive�, Broad Agreement Reached on Integrated Strategy
September 23, 2004
SG/SM/9497
In Message for International Day, Secretary-General Says Mutual Support, Solidarity between Generations Needed to Build �Truly Intergenerational Society�
September 23, 2004
SG/SM/9498
Secretary-General Announces Agreement by Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda on October Launch of Joint Verification Mechanism
September 23, 2004
SC/8193
Security Council Presidential Statement Aims to Strengthen Efforts at Building Durable Peace in Societies Shattered by War
September 23, 2004
SG/SM/9495
Secretary-General Saddened by Heavy Loss of Life from Devastating Floods in Haiti, Urges Quick International Support for Recovery
September 23, 2004
UNIS/NAR/859
High-level Swedish Delegation Visits United Nations in Vienna
September 24, 2004
SG/2091
Statement by Middle East Quartet
September 24, 2004
SG/SM/9493
Building Durable Peace in War-Torn Societies Requires Long-Term Commitment, More Resources, Says Secretary-General in Security Council Remarks
September 24, 2004
SG/SM/9499
Entry into Force of Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Would Strengthen Security of States, Peoples Everywhere, Secretary-General Says at Launch of Ministerial Statement
September 24, 2004
SG/SM/9500
�For Many, Suffering Mental and Physical Illness at the Same Time Is the Rule�, Secretary-General Says in Message for World Mental Health Day
September 24, 2004
UNIS/BIO/721
New Permanent Representative of Jordan Presents Credentials
September 27, 2004
SG/SM/9502
Urgent Task Is to Do Everything Possible to Help Protect the People of Darfur from Violence, Human Rights Abuse, Secretary-General Tells Security Council
September 27, 2004
SC/8195
Briefing Security Council on African Situation, Nigerian President Stresses Need for Support for African Union Presence in Sudan
September 27, 2004
PAL/2010
Israeli Authorities Impose more Intransigent Restrictions on UNRWA Staff Members� Freedom of Movement to Erez Crossing
September 27, 2004
UNIS/BIO/722
New Permanent Representative of Ireland Presents Credentials
September 28, 2004
UNIS/INF/30
UNEP Launches New Sustainable Finance Initiative in Central and Eastern Europe
September 28, 2004
SC/8197
Security Council Press Statement on C�te d�Ivoire
September 28, 2004
GA/10263
Speakers Caution against Post-September 11th Stereotyping, Linking Islam with Terrorism, as General Assembly Debate Enters Second Week
September 29, 2004
SC/8198
Security Council Adopts Annual Report to General Assembly for Period 1 August 2003 � 31 July 2004
September 29, 2004
SC/8200
Security Council Committee Adds One Individual and Two Entities To Al-Qaida Section of Its Consolidated List
September 29, 2004
SG/SM/9503
Secretary-General Concerned over Killings on UN Agency Premises
September 29, 2004
SG/SM/9504
Secretary-General�s Message to Memorial for Ex-UNITAR Chief
September 29, 2004
SG/SM/9505
Secretary-General Welcomes Release of Civilian Hostages in Iraq
September 29, 2004
SC/8199
Preparations for 9 October Afghanistan Elections on Track, Peacekeeping Under-Secretary-General Tells Security Council
September 29, 2004
UNIS/BIO/723
New Permanent Representative of Spain Presents Credentials
September 30, 2004
SG/SM/9506
Secretary-General, in Message to Non-Aligned Ministers, Says Movement�s Mission Remains Greatly Relevant Despite End of Cold War, Colonial Distortions
September 30, 2004
SG/SM/9508
Cities Have Crucial Contribution to Make to Rural Development, Says Secretary-General in World Habitat Day Message
September 30, 2004
SG/SM/9509
Secretary-General Pleased by Constructive Discussions in High-Level Consultation on Myanmar
September 30, 2004
GA/10265
Speakers Stress Need for More Effective Means to Address Genocide, Warn against Losing Sight of So-Called �Soft Threats�, as General Assembly Debate Continues
September 30, 2004
SG/SM/9507
Secretary-General Expresses Regret at ''Very Limited Progress'' on Legislative Reforms in Côte d''Ivoire
September 30, 2004
UNIS/CP/500
UN Warns About Nexus Between Drugs, Crime and Terrorism
September 30, 2004
UNIS/INF/31
United Nations Stresses Solidarity between Generations on International Day of Older Persons
October 1, 2004
GA/10266
General Committee Recommends Inclusion of Two Additional Items on General Assembly�s Current Agenda
October 1, 2004
GA/10267
United Nations Reform, Vulnerabilities of Small Islands, Darfur, Middle East Among Focus of General Assembly�s Two-Week High-Level Debate
October 1, 2004
ENV/DEV/793
Russian Decision on Ratification � Major Step Towards Entry into Force of Kyoto Protocol
October 1, 2004
SG/SM/9510
Secretary-General Gravely Concerned at Escalating Violence in Gaza
October 1, 2004
SG/SM/9511
Secretary-General Welcomes Russian Cabinet�s Measure on Kyoto Protocol
October 1, 2004
SG/SM/9512
Secretary-General, Addressing Group of 77 Ministers, Hails Body�s Continuing Role in Face of Stubborn Challenges
October 1, 2004
ORG/1424
Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in October 2004
October 1, 2004
UNIS/OS/289
United Nations Holds Regional Workshop on Use of Space Technology for Disaster Management
October 1, 2004
GA/DIS/3271
Disarmament Committee Holds Organizational Meeting; Debate Will Begin 4 October
October 4, 2004
SC/8202
Security Council Welcomes Secretary-General�s Proposal for UN Security in Iraq, Urges Member States to Contribute Forces
October 4, 2004
SG/SM/9514
Secretary-General Condemns �in Strongest Terms� Terrorist Attack on Mosque in Pakistan
October 4, 2004
SG/SM/9515
Secretary-General Expresses Abhorrence over Beirut Car Bombing
October 4, 2004
SG/SM/9516
Democratic Republic of Congo: Secretary-General Calls Strengthening of Mission an Important Step, but Well below Recommended Ceiling
October 4, 2004
UNIS/OS/290
World Space Week to Highlight Space Solutions for Sustainable Development
October 4, 2004
UNIS/CP/501
Training Seminar in Morocco on International Cooperation against Terrorism and Organized Crime
October 4, 2004
SC/8203
Security Council Extends Democratic Republic of Congo Mission Until 31 March 2005, Authorizes Additional 5,900 Troops, Police
October 4, 2004
SG/SM/9513
Secretary-General Salutes Honourees at UNA-USA Dinner for Deep Dedication to Improving Well-Being of Others
October 5, 2004
DSG/SM/233
Time Is Right to Take United Nations-Civil Society Partnership One Step further, Deputy Secretary-General Tells General Assembly
October 5, 2004
SG/SM/9517
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attacks in India
October 5, 2004
SG/SM/9518
Secretary-General Calls on Israel to Halt Military Incursions into Gaza, Calls on Palestinian Authority to Halt Firing of Rockets against Israeli Targets
October 5, 2004
GA/AB/3627
Budget Committee Discusses Reasons for Delayed Documentation, Adopts Work Programme for Initial Two Weeks
October 5, 2004
SC/8205
Speakers in Security Council Warn of Threat to Hopes for Peace Caused by Escalating Violence in Gaza Strip
October 5, 2004
GA/L/3248
Assembly�s Legal Committee, Beginning Work for Session, Applauds Activities of United Nations Trade Law Commission
October 5, 2004
GA/DIS/3272
Adapting to World�s Changing Reality, while Not Renegotiating Basic Principles Greatest Challenge for Current Session, Disarmament Committee Told
October 6, 2004
SC/8206
Sudan Conflict Could Widen into Regional, Even Global, Confrontation, if Not Properly Addressed, Security Council Told
October 6, 2004
GA/L/3249
Technical Support Urged for Developing Countries to Build Infrastructure for Applying Trade Law Instruments
October 6, 2004
SC/8207
Security Council Fails to Adopt Text Demanding End to Israeli Military Offensive in Gaza
October 6, 2004
GA/DIS/3273
Terrorist Threats Demand New Definition of Security, Disarmament Committee Told
October 6, 2004
SC/8208
Al-Qaida, Taliban Sanctions Committee Provides States with Opportunity to Meet with Committee
October 7, 2004
SC/8209
Security Council Stresses Importance, Urgency of Restoring Rule of Law in Post-Conflict Societies
October 7, 2004
GA/PAL/696
Palestinian Rights Committee Repeats Call for Negotiated Solution to End Israeli Occupation of Territory
October 7, 2004
GA/AB/3628
Budget Committee Debates Reform of Joint Inspection Unit
October 7, 2004
SC/8211
Security Council Committee on Liberia Updates Travel Ban List
October 7, 2004
SG/SM/9519
Secretary-General, Addressing Security Council, Describes Lessons Learned from UN�s Work Rebuilding Rule of Law in Societies Shattered by Conflict
October 7, 2004
SG/SM/9520
Improve Chain of Information, Decision-Making in Preparing for Recurring Hazards, Says Secretary-General in Disaster Reduction Day Message
October 8, 2004
SG/SM/9521
Secretary-General Deplores Action Leading to Death of Chief of Staff of Guinea-Bissau�s Armed Forces
October 8, 2004
SG/SM/9522
Secretary-General �Strongly Condemns� Terrorist Bomb Attack in Pakistan
October 8, 2004
SG/SM/9523
Secretary-General�s Message for International Day for Eradication of Poverty
October 8, 2004
SG/A/890
Secretary-General Establishes International Commission of Inquiry for Darfur
October 8, 2004
PI/1616
Task Force on Financial Mechanisms for Information and Communication Technologies for Development Launched at UN Headquarters
October 8, 2004
SC/8212
Security Council Press Statement on Liberia Sanctions Review
October 8, 2004
SC/8213
Press Statement on Guinea-Bissau by Security Council President
October 8, 2004
GA/10271
UN Must Be Well-Equipped to Handle Numerous, Varied Tasks Entrusted to It, General Assembly Told During Consideration of Organization�s Work
October 11, 2004
UNIS/BIO/724
New Permanent Representative of Honduras Presents Credentials
October 11, 2004
GA/SHC/3780
Hearing Call for Strengthened International Partnerships, Third Committee Begins Discussion of Crime Prevention, Drug Control
October 11, 2004
SC/8214
Security Council Acts Unanimously to Adopt Resolution Strongly Condemning Terrorism as One of Most Serious Threats to Peace
October 11, 2004
SC/8215
Press Statement by Security Council President on Recent Terrorist Attacks
October 11, 2004
SG/SM/9524
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Deadly Bombings in Egypt
October 11, 2004
SG/SM/9525
Secretary-General Congratulates Wangari Maathai on Award of Nobel Peace Prize
October 11, 2004
UNIS/NAR/860
United Nations Drugs Office Confirms Steady Reduction in Opium Cultivation in Myanmar
October 12, 2004
NOTE/5894
Exhibit to Highlight Use of Space Technology for Human Development to Open on 11 October 2004
October 12, 2004
SG/SM/9526
Secretary-General Welcomes Election of Transitional Somali President
October 12, 2004
UNIS/NAR/861
New United Nations Efforts to Stem Afghan Opium Trafficking
October 12, 2004
SG/SM/9527
Secretary-General, in Message to Middle East/Africa Summit Meeting, Calls "Microfinance Movement" Success Story of Last Decade
October 12, 2004
SG/SM/9528
Secretary-General, Addressing University Students in Beijing, Urges Commitment to UN Millennium Development Goals
October 12, 2004
SG/SM/9529
Secretary-General Applauds Voter Enthusiasm in Afghanistan Election; Urges any Irregularities to Be Resolved Lawfully
October 12, 2004
SG/SM/9530
Secretary-General, Meeting with Chinese Business Leaders, Seeks Support for "Global Compact" on Shared Values and Practices
October 12, 2004
GA/SHC/3781
Advances in Communications, Travel, Banking Used to Internationalize Criminal Operations, Third Committee Told
October 12, 2004
GA/SPD/289
Fourth Committee Chairman Says Peaceful Uses of Outer Space Have Potential for Implementation of Millennium Declaration, Sustainable Development
October 13, 2004
GA/AB/3631
Budget Committee Begins Review of Internal Oversight Office
October 13, 2004
SC/8216
Afghanistan�s First Presidential Election Not Perfect, but Sets Stage For Journey towards Vigorous Democracy, Security Council Told
October 13, 2004
SG/A/891
Brigadier General Clive Lilley Appointed Chief of Staff of UN Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO)
October 13, 2004
SG/SM/9531
Democracy Firmly Taking Root, Secretary-General Tells Afghan People in Message Following Their Country�s First Presidential Election
October 13, 2004
SG/SM/9532
Balanced Development Possible Today, Need Not Wait for Tomorrow�s Scientific Breakthroughs, Secretary-General Says During Visit to Beijing Eco-Village
October 13, 2004
SG/SM/9533
Secretary-General Saddened by Death of Major-General Lalit Mohan Tewari of India, Former UN Force Commander in Lebanon
October 13, 2004
SG/SM/9534
Secretary-General Deeply Troubled by Continuing Military Action in Gaza, Calls on both Parties to Cease All Forms of Violence
October 13, 2004
GA/SPD/290
Fourth Committee Seeks Case-by-Case Programme, by End of 2005, Towards Implementation of UN Decolonization Resolution
October 13, 2004
SG/SM/9535
Secretary-General Concerned by Attacks against UN Staff in C�te D�Ivoire, Urges Full, Unconditional Implementation of Peace Process
October 13, 2004
SC/8217
Security Council Stresses �Historic Importance� of Afghanistan Election, Congratulates Voters for Commitment to Democracy
October 13, 2004
SG/SM/9536
Secretary-General, in Message to Special Representatives, Envoys, Stresses Importance of Integrated, Effective Responses to Demands in Field
October 13, 2004
SG/SM/9537
Audit Bodies Have Crucial Role Helping Countries Reach Anti-Poverty Goals, Says Secretary-General in Message to Budapest Meeting
October 13, 2004
SG/SM/9538
Give Life to Values of Tolerance, Justice, Peace, Secretary-General Says in Message to United Nations Orthodox Community
October 13, 2004
SG/SM/9539
Secretary-General, in World Food Day Message, Urges Greater Attention to Role of Biodiversity in Fight against Hunger
October 14, 2004
DSG/SM/234
Joining Hands with Business Vital to Promoting Peace, Development, Deputy Secretary-General Says at US Business Council Dinner
October 14, 2004
UNIS/CP/502
Switzerland to Assist United Nations in Strengthening Juvenile Justice in the Middle East
October 14, 2004
GA/SHC/3782
Third Committee Begins Discussion of Women�s Advancement, Concludes Review of Crime Prevention, International Drug Control
October 14, 2004
GA/AB/3632
Pattern of Conferences, Financing for Burundimission Debated in Budget Committee
October 14, 2004
GA/SHC/3783
Speakers in Third Committee Stress Need to Counter Continuing Exploitation of Women and Girls
October 14, 2004
UNIS/VIC/121
Open House Day in the Vienna International Centre
October 14, 2004
GA/SPD/291
Benefits from Space Exploration Must Be Shared among All Nations, Fourth Committee Is Told
October 14, 2004
SG/SM/9540
Secretary-General Committed to Preventing Illegal Use of UN Vehicles, Facilities by Armed Militia
October 15, 2004
DSG/SM/235
UN Constant Partner, Ally of Women in Work for Equal Rights, Says Deputy Secretary-General at Headquarters Observance
October 15, 2004
DSG/SM/236
Deputy Secretary-General Says Profound, Far Reaching Gains in Population Issues Tempered by �Unfinished Agenda�, at General Assembly Commemoration
October 15, 2004
GA/L/3253
Legal Committee Speakers Laud Start of Judicial Functioning of International Criminal Court; Growing Adherence Noted
October 15, 2004
GA/SHC/3784
Third Committee Approves 11 Draft Resolutions on Crime Prevention, International Drug Control, Role of Families in Development
October 15, 2004
UNIS/OS/292
United Nations Organizes Workshop on the Use of Space Technology for Disaster Management
October 15, 2004
SC/8218
Security Council Forwards to General Assembly List of 22 Candidates for Judges of Former Yugoslavia Tribunal
October 15, 2004
SG/SM/9541
Secretary-General Says Inauguration of Transitional President of Somalia Is Hopeful Development after Country�s Decade of Problems
October 15, 2004
SG/SM/9542
Secretary-General, Noting Next Year�s Review of Millennium Development Goals, Urges Stronger Efforts to Meet Them
October 15, 2004
SG/SM/9543
Secretary-General Congratulates Cambodia�s New King Norodom Sihamoni
October 18, 2004
SG/SM/9544
Secretary-General, at Military Event in Dublin, Hails Ireland�s Enduring Commitment to United Nations Peacekeeping
October 18, 2004
GA/SHC/3785
Speakers Reaffirm Millennium Declaration�s Call for Women�s Empowerment, as Third Committee Concludes Discussion of Advancement of Women
October 18, 2004
GA/10278
General Assembly Elects Argentina, Denmark, Greece, Japan, United Republic of Tanzania to Two-Year Terms on Security Council, Beginning 1 January 2005
October 18, 2004
UNIS/VIC/122
Vienna International Centre Kicks Off Celebrations for 25th Anniversary
October 18, 2004
UNIS/OS/293
Development and Outer-Space Agendas to be Fully Integrated
October 18, 2004
UNIS/NAR/862
INCB Targets Illicit Sales of Drugs on Internet Pharmacies
October 19, 2004
SG/SM/9547
Secretary-General Congratulates Vienna International Centre on 25th Anniversary
October 19, 2004
DSG/SM/237
Maintaining Biodiversity for Food Security Must Be Global Priority, Says Deputy Secretary-General in World Food Day Remarks
October 19, 2004
GA/SPD/293
Security Council Peace Plan for Western Sahara Endorsed by Fourth Committee; Consensus Proves Elusive
October 19, 2004
SG/SM/9545
Secretary-General, in Message to Rimini Meeting, Says Efforts Needed to Ensure Benefits of Globalization Are Widely Shared
October 19, 2004
SG/SM/9546
Achieving Millennium Goals Focus of Secretary-General�s Meeting with Uk Chancellor
October 19, 2004
SG/SM/9548
�I Believe We Can Build a Better United Nations�, Secretary-General Says in Message for UN Day
October 19, 2004
SG/SM/9549
Secretary-General Outlines Key Lessons for Building Peace in War-Torn Societies, in Lecture at University of Ulster
October 19, 2004
SG/SM/9550
Secretary-General Urges Constitutional Reform, Disarmament in C�te D�ivoire
October 20, 2004
DSG/SM/238
Parliamentarians Can Do Much to Help Meet Global Challenges, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Inter-Parliamentary Union
October 20, 2004
SC/8219
Security Council Committee Adds One Entity to Al-Qaida Section of Consolidated List
October 20, 2004
SC/8220
Reaffirming Strong Support for Lebanon�s Sovereignty and Independence, Security Council �Notes With Concern� that Requirements of Resolution 1559 Remain Unmet
October 20, 2004
SC/8221
Security Council Encourages Work of Revitalized Counter-Terrorism Committee in Presidential Statement, Following Day-Long Debate
October 20, 2004
GA/L/3254
Terrorism Never Justified, Legal Committee Is Told, but Fight against It Must Conform to Rule of Law
October 20, 2004
SG/SM/9551
Secretary-General Calls on Myanmar Authorities to Remain Committed to National Reconciliation, Democratization
October 20, 2004
UNIS/CP/503
Head of UN Counter-Terrorism Body Visits Vienna to Coordinate UN Anti-Terrorism Efforts
October 21, 2004
GA/10281
General Assembly Endorses Action Plan to Promote Use of Space Technologies for Benefit of All, Following Review of 1999 Conference
October 21, 2004
GA/AB/3635
Assessment Scale, Board of Auditors Reports on UN Funds, Programmes Taken Up in Budget Committee
October 21, 2004
GA/DIS/3282
Texts on Outer Space Arms Race, United States-Russian Federation Nuclear Arms Reduction Introduced in First Committee
October 21, 2004
GA/L/3255
Legal Committee Delegates Call for Earliest Adoption of Outstanding Anti-Terrorism Conventions
October 21, 2004
UNIS/NAR/863
United Nations Launch Container Control Programme against Illicit Trafficking
October 21, 2004
GA/SPD/295
Fourth Committee Speakers Commend Reforms in UN Public Information Department, Underline Importance
October 21, 2004
GA/SPD/294
In Time of Challenge, Public Information Critical to Maintaining Support for UN Mandates, Under-Secretary-General Tells Fourth Committee
October 22, 2004
GA/AB/3636
Budget Committee Continues Debate on Board of Auditors Reports, Scale of Assessments
October 22, 2004
SG/SM/9552
Secretary-General Welcomes Move to Suspend Military Action in Nepal
October 22, 2004
SG/SM/9553
Secretary-General Urges All Kosovo Communities to Exercise Voting Rights
October 22, 2004
SG/SM/9554
Secretary-General Encouraged by Update on �Oil-For-Food� Inquiry Committee�s Work
October 22, 2004
SG/SM/9555
Secretary-General Hails Decision to Deploy Expanded African Force in Darfur
October 25, 2004
GA/AB/3637
Progress Made in Strengthening UN Financial Base, but Serious Problems Remain, Budget Committee Told
October 25, 2004
GA/SPD/296
Fourth Committee Reaffirms Department�s Role as Focal Point for United Nations Information as It Approves Text on Policies, Activities
October 25, 2004
SC/8222
More Vigorous International Engagement Crucial to Ending Middle East Violence, Under-Secretary-General Stresses in Briefing to Security Council
October 25, 2004
SC/8223
Security Council Unanimously Adopts Resolution Extending Mandate of United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus for Six Months
October 25, 2004
SG/SM/9556
Asian Conference on Interaction, Confidence-Building Good Example of Cooperation to Promote Common Security, Secretary-General Tells Almaty Meeting
October 26, 2004
GA/SM/345
General Assembly President�s United Nations Day Message Stresses Need to Strengthen Organization through Reform
October 26, 2004
GA/SPD/297
Present-Day Peacekeeping Demands Exceed Capacity of any Single Organization, Under-Secretary-General Says in Briefing to Fourth Committee
October 26, 2004
SG/SM/9557
Secretary-General Calls on Kosovo Political Leaders to Respect Election Results
October 27, 2004
GA/10284
General Assembly Takes Up Annual Report of Economic and Social Council, Culture of Peace, Role of Sport in Peace, Development
October 27, 2004
GA/SHC/3792
Addressing Third Committee, High Commissioner for Human Rights Stresses Intention to Strengthen Capacity Regarding Rule of Law
October 27, 2004
GA/SPD/298
Delegates in Fourth Committee Emphasize Need to Support Regional Organizations, other Alliances in Coping with Surging Demand for United Nations Peacekeeping
October 27, 2004
SC/8224
Security Council Decides to Hold Two-Day Meeting on Sudan from 18 to 19 November in Nairobi
October 27, 2004
SC/8225
Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Says Enhanced UN Role in Somalia Must Be Incremental, Based on Discussions with New Government
October 27, 2004
SG/SM/9558
World Is Better Place Because of United Nations, But �We Can Do Better�, Secretary-General Says at UN Day Concert
October 27, 2004
SG/SM/9559
Secretary-General, at Headquarters Ceremony, Congratulates UN Staff with 25 or more Years of Service
October 27, 2004
SG/SM/9560
Secretary-General, in Message to Basel Convention Talks, Calls for Partnerships, Innovative Thinking to Meet Challenge of Waste Generation
October 27, 2004
SG/SM/9561
UN House Symbol of Bonds Between Organization, Country in which It Works, Secretary-General Says in Message to Inauguration in Sofia, Bulgaria
October 27, 2004
UNIS/CP/504
Francophone African Countries Determined to Comply with the Instruments against Terrorism, Organized Crime and Corruption
October 27, 2004
UNIS/BIO/725
New Permanent Representative of Ghana Presents Credentials
October 28, 2004
GA/AB/3638
Fifth Committee Recommends Budgets for Peacekeeping Missions in Timor-Leste, Sierra Leone, Burundi, C�te D�ivoire, Haiti
October 28, 2004
GA/EF/3085
Nations Will Need Strategies to Survive Emergence of Real Technology Revolution, Keynote Speaker Tells Second Committee
October 28, 2004
GA/SHC/3793
Need to Protect Human Rights while Fighting Terrorism Stressed, as Third Committee Hears Reports on Torture, Execution, Religious Freedom, Right to Food
October 28, 2004
GA/SPD/299
Developed Countries Urged to Play a Larger Role in Providing Troops, as Fourth Committee Continues Debate on Peacekeeping Operations
October 28, 2004
NOTE/5902
UN�s Internal Oversight Office Launches 2004 Annual Report at Headquarters
October 28, 2004
SC/8226
Security Council Briefed on Objectives of November Conference on Great Lakes Region, Positive Results Expected
October 28, 2004
SC/8228
Press Statement on Georgia by Security Council President
October 28, 2004
SG/SM/9562
Secretary-General Notes Israel�s Withdrawal of Rocket Allegation against UNRWA
October 28, 2004
SG/SM/9563
Secretary-General Hails Israel�s Parliamentary Vote in Favour of Gaza Withdrawal
October 28, 2004
SG/SM/9564
Use Your Power, Reach to Bring HIV/AIDS Out of Shadows, Secretary-General Urges in Message to Summit of Eurasia Media Leaders
October 28, 2004
UNIS/INF/32
Women Playing Key Role in United Nations Peace Efforts
October 29, 2004
GA/AB/3639
Budget Committee Begins Debate on Human Resources Management Reform; Staff Compensation, Recruitment, Geographical Representation, among Issues
October 29, 2004
GA/SHC/3794
In Third Committee, Human Rights Experts Urge Stronger Action by International Community to Counter Violations
October 29, 2004
GA/10286
General Assembly Decides to Launch International Year for Sport (2005) on 5 November, Assesses Follow-Up to Special Session on Children
October 29, 2004
SC/8229
Press Statement by Security Council President on Great Lakes Region of Africa
October 29, 2004
SC/8230
Day-long Security Council Debate on Issue of Women, Peace, Security; Problems of Oppression, Exploitation Stressed
October 29, 2004
SC/8231
Security Council, Commending Central African Republic for Success of �Transition Process�, Looks to further Progress
October 29, 2004
SC/8232
Security Council, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1570 (2004), Extends Mandate of Western Sahara Mission until 30 April 2005
October 29, 2004
SG/SM/9565
There Has never Been more Pressing Need to Engage in Constructive Debate, Heal Divisions, Secretary-General Tells National Institute of Social Sciences
October 29, 2004
SG/SM/9566
Secretary-General Deeply Dismayed at Abduction of Three UN Staff in Afghanistan
November 1, 2004
PI/1617
Training Programme on Promotion of Millennium Goals to Be Held in Beijing, 3 - 12 November
November 1, 2004
SC/8233
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in November
November 1, 2004
SG/SM/9567
Secretary-General Welcomes Treaty Establishing Constitution for Europe, Says �Major Milestone� in Construction of European Union
November 1, 2004
SG/SM/9568
Secretary-General Condemns Violence in Liberia�s Capital
November 1, 2004
GA/AB/3640
UN Financial Situation, Human Resources Management Reform Focus of Debate in Budget Committee
November 2, 2004
UNIS/NAR/864
International Narcotics Control Board Reviews Interaction between Drugs Demand and Supply
November 2, 2004
GA/AB/3641
UN Staff Representatives Tell Budget Committee Concerns Ignored in Management Reform Effort
November 2, 2004
GA/SPD/302
Agency for Palestine Refugees Facing Major Obstacles in Maintaining Services, Fourth Committee Told
November 2, 2004
ORG/1425
Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in November 2004
November 2, 2004
SG/SM/9570
Private Sector Should Be Alive to Growing Opportunities in Africa, Secretary-General Tells Tokyo Investment Conference
November 2, 2004
SG/SM/9569
Secretary-General Distressed at Deaths of Two Palestinian Children in Occupied Territory
November 2, 2004
SG/SM/9571
Secretary-General Endorses Statement Condemning Tel Aviv Suicide Bombing
November 2, 2004
SG/SM/9572
Secretary-General Presents Plan for Strengthened, Unified UN Security, Saying Staff �Has to Be My First Priority�
November 2, 2004
SG/SM/9573
No Conflict Is too Remote to Affect Local Environment, Secretary-General Says in Message to Mark International Day to Prevent Exploitation
November 2, 2004
GA/AB/3642
Secretary-General Presents Plan for Unified UN Security to Budget Committee, Saying New Security Environment Demands �New Way of Doing Business�
November 3, 2004
GA/SPD/303
Speakers in Fourth Committee Express Support for UNWRA�s Humanitarian Work, Call for Adequate Funding, Ease of Israeli Restrictions
November 3, 2004
PI/1618
Ireland to Give $5.1 Million to United Nations Initiative for Modern Technologies to Help Education in Developing World
November 3, 2004
SG/2093
Heads of Six Main Organs of United Nations Hold Annual Meeting for Overall Review of Current Challenges
November 3, 2004
SC/8234
Security Council Condemns Use of Force Following Killings in Guinea-Bissau, Says Urgent Measures Needed to Remedy Crises
November 4, 2004
GA/SHC/3798
Special Rapporteur Informs Third Committee of Rise of New Forms of Racism, Including Manifestations in Political Platforms, Struggle against Terror
November 4, 2004
SG/SM/9575
Secretary-General Congratulates Hamid Karzai on Election to Afghan Presidency
November 4, 2004
SG/SM/9576
Secretary-General Congratulates US President George W. Bush on Re-Election
November 4, 2004
SG/SM/9577
Secretary-General Saddened by Death of United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahayan
November 4, 2004
GA/AB/3644
Budget Committee Debates Secretary-General�s Plan for Strengthened, Unified UN Security
November 5, 2004
SC/8235
Vacancy on International Court of Justice to Be Filled by Election on 15 February 2005
November 5, 2004
GA/EF/3090
Second Committee Debate on United Nations Operational Activities Begins with Call for Better Planning, Funding, Coordination
November 5, 2004
SG/SM/9578
Secretary-General Deeply Concerned at Military Actions Violating Ceasefire in C�te d�Ivoire
November 5, 2004
SC/8236
Security Council Is Told Darfur Situation Deteriorating, Tension at Highest Level, Fighting more Widespread
November 5, 2004
GA/SHC/3799
Third Committee Recommends Second Decade of World�s Indigenous People; Continues Discussion of Racism, Self-Determination
November 5, 2004
GA/AB/3645
Budget Committee Concludes Debate on Secretary-General�s Plan for Strenghtened UN Security
November 5, 2004
SC/8237
Press Statement on C�te d�Ivoire by Security Council President
November 8, 2004
SG/A/892
Secretary-General Appoints Hocine Medili of Algeria as Principal Deputy Special Representative in Haiti
November 8, 2004
GA/AB/3646
Budget Committee Recommends Appointments to Six Bodies, Including Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions
November 8, 2004
SG/SM/9579
Universal Language of Sport Brings People Together, Teaches Teamwork, Tolerance, Secretary-General Says at Launch of International Year
November 9, 2004
GA/SHC/3800
International Community Must Do More to Combat Racial Discrimination, Ensure Right to Self-Determination, Third Committee Told, as Discussion Concludes
November 9, 2004
UNIS/NAR/865
United Nations, Croatia Intensify Cooperation in Response to Drugs and Crime Threat in the Region
November 9, 2004
SC/8239
Attack on French Forces in C�te d�Ivoire, Fatal Air Strikes by National Armed Forces Condemned by Security Council
November 9, 2004
SG/A/893
Secretary-General Appoints Jomo Sundaram (Malaysia) as Assistant Secretary-General on Economic Development, Department of Economic and Social Affairs
November 9, 2004
SG/SM/9580
Music Unites People of Different Backgrounds, Secretary-General Says in Remarks Introducing �Why Music Matters� Lecture
November 9, 2004
DSG/SM/239
Prophets of Doom Wrong about United Nations, Deputy Secretary-General Says in Address to University of Ottawa
November 9, 2004
GA/SPD/304
Fourth Committee Takes up Report on Israeli Practices in Occupied Territories
November 10, 2004
GA/AB/3647
Budget Committee Takes up Newly Developed Strategy Framework For 2006-2007
November 10, 2004
SC/8241
Security Council Press Statement on Afghanistan
November 10, 2004
SG/SM/9581
Secretary-General Condemns Attacks in C�te d�Ivoire, Calls for Resumed Dialogue, Return to Peace Process
November 10, 2004
GA/SHC/3801
Refugee Protection, Adequate Financing, Burden-Sharing Among Issues Raised, as Third Committee Holds Discussion with High Commissioner Ruud Lubbers
November 10, 2004
SC/8240
Afghans Showed �Remarkable Political Maturity� During Recent Presidential Election, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Tells Security Council
November 11, 2004
UNIS/OS/294
United Nations Holds Workshop on Space Technology for Sustainable Development in Mountain Areas
November 11, 2004
GA/EF/3094
Accused in Second Committee of Bringing Palestinian Economy to Brink of Collapse, Israel Calls Report Pessimistic, Unbalanced
November 11, 2004
SG/SM/9583
Secretary-General Welcomes Signing of Protocols on Improvement of Humanitarian, Security Situations in Darfur, Sudan
November 11, 2004
NOTE/5903
New UN Study on Financing of Millennium Development Goals to Be Launched at Event on Monday, 15 November
November 11, 2004
HR/4798
�Unlearning Intolerance�: Secretary-General to Open Seminar on Confronting Islamophobia at Headquarters, 7 December 2004
November 11, 2004
GA/SHC/3802
Security Concerns Are Major Challenges to Humanitarian Operations, Third Committee Told, as It Concludes Discussion of Refugee Issues
November 11, 2004
SG/SM/9584
Secretary-General, in Message to Meeting of Nobel Peace Laureates, Seeks their Support in Efforts to Confront Current Global Challenges
November 11, 2004
GA/SPD/305
Fourth Committee Concludes Debate on Report Concerning Israeli Practices in Occupied Territories
November 15, 2004
ECOSOC/6142
Economic and Social Council Reactivates Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Haiti as It Takes Action on Three Texts, Concludes 2004 Session
November 15, 2004
GA/AB/3648
Fifth Committee Approves Draft Text on Scale of Assessments, Continues Debate on 2006-2007 Strategic Framework
November 15, 2004
GA/PAL/970
Statement by Bureau of Committee on Palestinian Rights Concerning Passing of President Arafat
November 15, 2004
GA/SHC/3803
No Country Immune to Human Rights Problems, Third Committee Told
November 15, 2004
PI/1620
United Nations Establishes Working Group on Internet Governance
November 15, 2004
SC/8242
Security Council Is Told Further Progress in Bosnia and Herzegovina Needs Solution to War Crimes Issue, Economic Reform, Global Support
November 15, 2004
SG/SM/9585
Secretary-General Deeply Moved at Death of President Arafat
November 15, 2004
SG/SM/9586
Secretary-General Deeply Regrets Loss of Life in Wake of Violence in C�te d�Ivoire
November 15, 2004
SG/SM/9587
�International Solidarity Is Crucial�, Secretary-General Says at Launch of Humanitarian Appeal for 2005
November 15, 2004
SG/SM/9588
�Each of Us Is His Brother�s Keeper�, Says Secretary-General at International Rescue Committee Dinner
November 15, 2004
SG/SM/9589
Secretary-General�s Remarks at General Assembly Tribute to President Arafat
November 15, 2004
IHA/961
Secretary-General Seeks $1.7 Billion for �Forgotten Crises�
November 15, 2004
UNIS/NAR/866
Success in Curbing Opium Production Across Golden Triangle Points to the Need for Development Resources
November 15, 2004
SG/SM/9590
No Society Can Flourish without Promoting �Essential Virtue� of Tolerance, Says Secretary-General in Message on International Day
November 16, 2004
DSG/SM/240
Global Anti-Poverty Goals �Powerful Instrument of Mobilization�, Says Deputy Secretary-General in Copenhagen Address
November 16, 2004
PI/1621
Seminar on Security in Information Technology to Be Held on 19 November
November 16, 2004
SC/8243
Security Council Speakers Support Extension of Timor-Leste Mission for Final Six Months, until 20 May 2005
November 16, 2004
SC/8244
In Final Briefing to Security Council, Special Coordinator for Middle East Peace Process Says Need to Act Could not Be Any Clearer
November 16, 2004
SG/SM/9591
Secretary-General, Welcoming Republika Srpska Apology for Srebrenica Tragedy, Says Authorities Have Set Example of Confronting Painful Past
November 16, 2004
SG/SM/9592
Secretary-General Calls for �Culture of Respect� for Rule of Law, at Home and Abroad, in Message to New Delhi Conference
November 16, 2004
SC/8245
Security Council Imposes Immediate, 13-Month Arms Embargo on C�te d�Ivoire Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1572 (2004)
November 16, 2004
GA/SHC/3804
Third Committee Hears Introduction of Draft Resolutions on Racial Discrimination, Self-Determination, Missing Persons
November 16, 2004
SG/SM/9593
Secretary-General Thanks Colin Powell for �Close and Productive� Relationship over Past Four Years
November 17, 2004
PI/1622
UN Information and Communication Technologies Task Force to Meet in Berlin, 19-20 November
November 17, 2004
SC/8246
Security Council Extends Timor-Leste Mission for Final Six Months, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1573 (2004)
November 17, 2004
SG/SM/9594
Secretary-General, in International Day Message, Stresses Need to Protect Women, Eliminate Violence against Them
November 17, 2004
SG/SM/9596
Secretary-General Accepts Results of Investigation into Oversight Office; Report Finds No Violations, Recommends No further Action
November 17, 2004
SG/SM/9595
Guatemala Mission Successful Example of UN Peace-Building, with Lessons for Other Operations, Says Secretary-General in Message to Closing Ceremony
November 17, 2004
GA/SHC/3805
Third Committee Approves Draft Resolutions on Human Rights in Myanmar, Protection of Migrant Workers, Prevention of Involuntary Disappearances
November 17, 2004
UNIS/BIO/726
New Permanent Representative of Guatemala Presents Credentials
November 18, 2004
SG/A/894
The Secretary-General Appoints Sissel Ekaas of Norway Deputy Special Representative of UN Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea
November 18, 2004
SG/A/895
Secretary-General Appoints Nasra Hassan as Director of UN Information Service in Vienna
November 18, 2004
GA/SHC/3806
Third Committee Approves Draft Resolution on Human Rights in Iran, Follow-up to Social Development Summit
November 18, 2004
GA/SPD/306
Fourth Committee Accepts Request to Postpone Action on Draft Resolutions Relating to Palestine Refugee Agency, Israeli Practices In Occupied Arabterritories
November 18, 2004
GA/L/3269
Terrorism, Scope of Legal Protection for UN Personnel Under 1994 Convention among Issues Addressed, as Legal Committee Approves Eight Draft Texts
November 18, 2004
UNIS/NAR/867
United Nations Drugs Office Reports Major Increase in Opium Cultivation in Afghanistan
November 18, 2004
SG/SM/9597
Secretary-General Condemns Brutal Execution of Margaret Hassan in Iraq
November 18, 2004
SG/SM/9598
Complete Elimination of Landmines Remains a Priority for International Community, Secretary-General Tells Conference of High Contracting Parties
November 19, 2004
DEV/2492
UN Launches International Year of Microcredit 2005
November 19, 2004
DEV/2493
Microfinance Can Help Poor People Move beyond Day-to-Day Survival, Says Secretary-General at Launch of International Year of Microcredit
November 19, 2004
GA/10301
Communiqu� by Council of Presidents of General Assembly
November 19, 2004
UNIS/OS/295
Brazil Hosts United Nations Workshop on Space Law
November 19, 2004
GA/SHC/3807
Third Committee Approves 16 Draft Resolutions on Human Rights, Racism, Refugee Issues, Including Text on Human Rights in Turkmenistan
November 19, 2004
SC/8247
Speakers at Nairobi Security Council Meeting Call for Peace Agreement in Sudan by End of Year
November 19, 2004
SG/A/896
Ross Mountain Appointed Deputy Special Representative of Secretary-General for Democratic Republic of Congo
November 19, 2004
SG/SM/9599
Entry into Force of Kyoto Protocol, Following Russia�s Ratification, Historic Step forward to Combat Global Warming, Secretary-General Says in Nairobi
November 19, 2004
SG/SM/9600
Sudan Grave Challenge Not only to Africa, �But to All Humanity�, Says Secretary-General to Nairobi Security Council Meeting
November 19, 2004
SG/SM/9602
Resources Approved by Global Aids Fund Must Reach Those Who Need Them Quickly, New Contributions Must Follow, Secretary-General Tells Arusha Meeting
November 19, 2004
SG/SM/9603
Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons Is �Living Instrument� that Can Be Modernized to Meet New Challenges, Secretary-General Tells Geneva Meeting
November 19, 2004
SG/SM/9604
Secretary-General Calls for Steps to Unleash Africa�s Productive Energies, in Message on Africa Industrialization Day
November 19, 2004
SG/SM/9601
Microcredit Extends Same Rights to Poor as Are Available to Everyone Else, Says Secretary-General in Message to Launch Ceremony for International Year
November 22, 2004
GA/SHC/3808
Seven Draft Resolutions on Human Rights, Advancement of Women Approved by Third Committee
November 22, 2004
SG/SM/9608
Release of Prisoners in Myanmar Important Step towards Creating Environment for Genuine National Reconciliation, Says Secretary-General
November 22, 2004
GA/PAL/971
Acting on Four Draft Resolutions, Palestinian Rights Committee Urges General Assembly to Demand End to Israel�s Settlement Activities in Occupied Lands
November 22, 2004
SC/8249
Security Council Nairobi Meeting Welcomes End of Year Peace Pledge by Parties to Sudan Conflict
November 22, 2004
SG/SM/9605
Secretary-General �Absolutely Outraged� by Gross Misconduct by Peacekeeping Personnel in Democratic Republic of Congo
November 22, 2004
SG/SM/9606
Great Lakes Region Witnessing Glimmer of Hope as Leaders Make Strategic Decision to Pursue Peace, Secretary-General Tells International Conference in Tanzania
November 22, 2004
SG/SM/9607
Secretary-General, in Message to Conference on Cooperation with West African Children, Hails Education as Building Block, Catalyst for Development
November 22, 2004
UNIS/VIC/123
Discussion Forum at the VIC Explores Relevance of Non-violence as a Strategy for Political Change
November 23, 2004
GA/SHC/3809
Third Committee Approves Draft Resolutions on Extrajudicial Executions, Elimination of Religious Intolerance
November 23, 2004
PI/1624
ICT Task Force Meeting in Berlin Focuses on Promoting Favourable Environments for Information Technology
November 23, 2004
SC/8250
Security Council Adopts Resolution Defining Mandate of European Union Force to Take over Stabilization Role in Bosnia and Herzegovina
November 23, 2004
SC/8251
Security Council Committee Includes One Additional Date of Birth Of One Individual on Al-Qaida Section of Consolidated List
November 23, 2004
SG/SM/9609
Secretary-General Pledges United Nations Support in Quest for Peace, Stability, Democracy, Development in Great Lakes Region
November 23, 2004
SG/SM/9610
Science, Technology Exist to Begin Transition from Era of Exploitation to �Ethic of Stewardship�, Says Secretary-General in Message to Bangkok Congress
November 23, 2004
WOM/1472
UNIFEM, INSTRAW Sign Agreement for Increased Collaboration, Cooperation to Promote Gender Equality, Women�s Empowerment
November 23, 2004
GA/10303
General Assembly Discusses Preparations for 2005 High-Level Review of Millennium Summit, Major UN Conferences
November 23, 2004
UNIS/BIO/727
New Permanent Representative of Iraq presents Credentials
November 24, 2004
GA/10304
General Assembly Urges States to Further Integrate Public Health Into National Development Strategies, as It Concludes Debate on Millennium Summit Review
November 24, 2004
UNIS/NAR/868
United Nations, City of Vienna, Austrian Foreign Ministry Present 2004 Civil Society Awards to Groups Fighting Drugs, Crime, and Social Apathy
November 24, 2004
SG/SM/9611
Secretary-General Delighted by Hostage Release in Afganistan
November 24, 2004
SG/SM/9612
Secretary-General Calls for Incentives to Persuade Various Iraqi Groups to Participate in National Reconciliation Process
November 24, 2004
SG/SM/9613
Secretary-General Hails Women as Most Courageous, Creative Champions in Fight against HIV/AIDS, in World AIDS Day Message
November 24, 2004
UNIS/INF/33
Winners of International Energy Globe Award 2004 Announced
November 25, 2004
GA/PAL/972
Palestinian Rights Committee to Meet on 29 November to Mark International Day of Solidarity
November 25, 2004
SG/SM/9614
Secretariat, Group of Friends Discuss Georgian-Abkhaz Peace Process at Headquarters
November 25, 2004
UNIS/NAR/869
Record Opium Cultivation in Afghanistan Is a Threat to Central Asia and CIS Countries
November 25, 2004
GA/SPD/307
Fourth Committee Concludes Work with Adoption of Nine Texts, All by Recorded Vote, on Palestine Refugee Agency, Israeli Practices in Occupied Arab Territories
November 26, 2004
UNIS/NAR/870
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Assists Afghanistan in Drafting Laws against Crime and Terrorism
November 29, 2004
PI/1625
Working Group on Internet Governance Concludes First Meeting in Geneva
November 29, 2004
SG/SM/9616
New Global Consensus: �Economic Development Must Be Harmonized with Nature�, Says Secretary-General in Message to Tokyo �Zero Emissions� Symposium
November 29, 2004
SG/SM/9618
UN Studying Peace Plan Submitted to Ethiopian Parliament on 25 November, Aimed at Resolving Conflict with Eritrea
November 30, 2004
SC/8254
Security Council Extends Mandate of UN Mission in Haiti until 1 June 2005
November 30, 2004
SC/8253
Briefing Security Council on Kosovo Situation, Special Representative Says �Endgame May Be in Sight�
November 30, 2004
SG/SM/9619
Secretary-General�s Message to Anti-HIV/AIDS Group Hails Leadership, Integrity, Courage of Young People in Struggle against Disease
November 30, 2004
SG/SM/9620
Secretary-General Urges Renewed Commitment to �Reinvigorated� Middle East Peace Process, on Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People
November 30, 2004
SG/SM/9621
Ukraine: Secretary-General Reiterates Call for Maximum Restraint by All
November 30, 2004
SG/SM/9622
Secretary-General Says Expanding Membership in Chemical Weapons Treaty �Vital� for International Security, as States Parties Meet in The Hague
November 30, 2004
SG/SM/9623
Secretary-General, in Message to Dakar Forum, Links Work on Water, Sanitation with Wider Effort to Alleviate Poverty
November 30, 2004
GA/10306
Quartet�s Road Map Still Best Way to Achieve Lasting Peace in Middle East, General Assembly Told
November 30, 2004
UNIS/NAR/871
UNODC Executive Director in Beijing Warns about Links between Drugs and HIV/AIDS
November 30, 2004
GA/PAL/973
Arafat�s Memory Should Strengthen Palestinian Efforts to Realize Statehood, Secretary-General Says at Observance of International Day of Solidarity
December 1, 2004
UNIS/INF/34
Panel to Release Plan to Address 21st Century Threats, Make the World More Secure and Strengthen the United Nations
December 1, 2004
ORG/1426
Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations
December 1, 2004
SC/8255
Security Council Briefed on Mission to Assess Peace Process in Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi
December 1, 2004
SC/8256
Security Council Endorses Creation of Trust Fund to Support UN Protection Force in Iraq
December 1, 2004
GA/10307
Speakers in General Assembly Urge Israel, Palestinians to Seize New Hope Presented by January 2005 Elections for Wider Middle East Peace
December 1, 2004
SC/8257
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in December
December 2, 2004
SG/SM/9626
�Slavery Is not a Thing of the Past�, Secretary-General Reminds International Community, in Message to Mark International Day
December 2, 2004
SG/SM/9628
Secretary-General, Marking International Day of Disabled Persons, Calls for Changes in Thinking about their Place in Society
December 2, 2004
SG/SM/9629
Universality Is Strength of Volunteerism, Secretary-General Says in Message to Mark International Volunteer Day
December 2, 2004
SC/8258
Security Council Extends UN Operation in Burundi until 1 June 2005, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1577 (2004)
December 2, 2004
SG/SM/9625
�Telling Tales� Anthology, Aimed at Raising Funds for Anti-AIDS Effort, �Inspiring Display of Compassion�, Says Secretary-General at New York Launch
December 2, 2004
UNIS/INF/35
Secretary-General Welcomes Recommendations on a more Secure World and Strengthened United Nations
December 2, 2004
SG/SM/9627
Secretary-General Calls for Change of Mindset among Business Leaders in Remarks at Wall Street World AIDS Day Event
December 2, 2004
GA/SM/346
On World AIDS Day, General Assembly President Calls for Concrete, Coordinated Action against Pandemic
December 3, 2004
SG/SM/9630
Educating Girls on Protection a Necessity, Not an Option, Secretary-General Stresses in Remarks to World AIDS Day Event
December 3, 2004
SG/SM/9631
Secretary-General Disturbed by Increasing Tension between Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda
December 3, 2004
UNIS/INF/36
International Day of Disabled Persons
December 3, 2004
SG/2094
Secretary-General Welcomes Recommendations on more Secure World, Strengthened United Nations
December 3, 2004
GA/EF/3100
Second Committee Approves Draft Resolution Calling upon Israel Not to Exploit Natural Resources in Occupied Arab Territories
December 6, 2004
SG/SM/9633
Secretary-General Profoundly Saddened by Loss of Life, Destruction Wrought by Powerful Storms in Philippines
December 6, 2004
SG/SM/9634
In Address to Summit on Mine-Free World, Secretary-General Pledges Support in Implementing Strategy for Next Five Years
December 7, 2004
GA/10311
General Assembly Commemorates 10th Anniversary of International Year of The Family
December 7, 2004
SC/8259
Security Council Committee Approves Correction of Identifying Information of Fifty-Three Individuals, Ten Entites on Consolidated List
December 7, 2004
SC/8260
Security Council Committee Adds Seven A.K.A.�S of One Entity in Al-Qaida Section of Its Consolidated List
December 7, 2004
SC/8261
Security Council Committee on C�te d�Ivoire Begins Work, Draws Attention to Arms Embargo Imposed by Resolution 1572
December 7, 2004
SG/SM/9635
Secretary-General�s Remarks to Annual UN Correspondents� Association Dinner
December 7, 2004
SG/SM/9636
Secretary-General Notes UN�s �Enduring System-Wide Commitment to Families� as General Assembly Commemorates Tenth Anniversary of International Year
December 8, 2004
HR/4801
Seminar Participants Stress Importance of Tolerance, Understanding, Education in Countering Islamophobia
December 8, 2004
GA/SM/347
More Comprehensive Approach Needed to Harmonize Pro-Family Actions, General Assembly President Says in Message to Mark International Year
December 8, 2004
SC/8262
Deteriorating Security Threatens to Plunge Darfur into �Chaos�, Under-Secretary-General Warns Security Council
December 8, 2004
SC/8263
Security Council Condemns Rwanda�s Military Operations in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Demands Withdrawal without Delay
December 8, 2004
SG/SM/9637
Secretary-General, Addressing Headquarters Seminar on Confronting Islamophobia, Stresses Importance of Leadership, Two-Way Integration, Dialogue
December 8, 2004
SG/SM/9638
Secretary-General Congratulates Afghan President on His Inauguration
December 8, 2004
SG/SM/9639
Representatives of Greece, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Meet Under Secretary-General�s Auspices
December 9, 2004
GA/10316
General Assembly Unanimously Adopts Resolution Calling for Recognition of Urgent Need to Tackle Challenges Still Facing Afghanistan
December 9, 2004
SG/SM/9632
Secretary-General, in Message to Mark International Human Rights Day, Says Human Rights Equip People to Live in Security, Dignity
December 9, 2004
UNIS/NAR/872
UNODC Unveils New Initiative Aimed at Recovering Stolen Assets
December 9, 2004
SG/SM/9642
UN �Needs Change � Perhaps Radical Change� to Meet 21st Century Threats of Aids, Genocide, Terrorism, Secretary-General Tells General Assembly
December 9, 2004
GA/10314
Secretary-General Underscores Urgency of Implementing Reform as He Introduces High-Level Panel�s Report to General Assembly
December 9, 2004
UNIS/INF/37
High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour - Human Rights Education: A Strategy to Achieve Freedom for All
December 9, 2004
SG/SM/9640
Secretary-General Welcomes Agreement Reached by Ivorian Parties
December 9, 2004
SG/SM/9641
Secretary-General Studies Ethiopian Proposal on Boundary Commission
December 10, 2004
SC/8265
Security Council Briefed by Chair of Monitoring Body Created to Combat Proliferation of Mass Destruction Weapons
December 10, 2004
UNIS/BIO/728
New Permanent Representative of Turkey Presents Credentials
December 10, 2004
UNIS/BIO/729
New Permanent Representative of Mauritius Presents Credentials
December 13, 2004
UNIS/OS/296
United Nations Holds Meeting in Vienna on the Use and Applications of Global Navigation Satellite Systems
December 13, 2004
UNIS/INF/38
UNEP Warns of Environmental Risks from Floods and Industrial Pollution in Tisza River Basin
December 13, 2004
UNIS/INF/39
Ministers Adopt �Danube Declaration�
December 13, 2004
DSG/SM/241
Deputy Secretary-General�s Human Rights Day Message to General Assembly Stresses Need to Remember Persisting Abuses Worldwide
December 13, 2004
GA/10317
General Assembly Proclaims World Programme for Human Rights Education, Stressing Its Importance to Realization of All Fundamental Freedoms
December 13, 2004
GA/SM/348
Human Rights Education Critical Prerequisites for Achieving Peaceful World, Says General Assembly President at Headquarters Observance
December 13, 2004
HR/4806
�ABC: Teaching Human Rights� Booklet Launched at Headquarters as Panel Discusses Human Rights Education in Schools
December 13, 2004
SC/8264
Urgent Need to Solidify Peace Processes in Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Say Speakers in Security Council
December 13, 2004
SG/SM/9643
Secretary-General Pleased by Decision on 26 December Re-Vote in Ukraine Presidential Election
December 14, 2004
GA/AB/3654
Fifth Committee Takes up 2006-2007 Budget Outline; Women�s Institute, Sierra Leone Court Financing
December 14, 2004
SC/8266
In Briefing to Security Council, Secretary-General�s Special Representative Stresses Importance of January Elections
December 14, 2004
SG/SM/9644
Secretary-General, Addressing National Foreign Trade Council, Stresses Close Link Between Multilateral Trade, Security Frameworks
December 14, 2004
SG/SM/9645
Remarks of Special Adviser at Arab Forum Do Not Reflect UN Policy, Says Secretary-General�s Spokesman
December 14, 2004
UNIS/NAR/873
Russian Federation Hosts 6th Regional Meeting to Address Afghan Heroin Trafficking
December 15, 2004
SG/A/897
Secretary-General Names Roed-Larsen to New Appointment as Special Envoy
December 15, 2004
SG/SM/9646
Group of Friends of Secretary-General Review Georgia-Abkhaz Peace Process
December 15, 2004
SG/SM/9647
Secretary-General Urges Wider Ratification of Migrant Rights Convention, in Message to Mark International Migrants Day
December 15, 2004
GA/GA10312
Eighteen Donors Pledge Nearly $90 Million for UN Palestine Refugee Agency
December 15, 2004
GA/AB/3655
Budget Committee Approves 2004-2005 Financing for Former Yugoslavia, Rwanda Tribunals
December 15, 2004
GA/EF/3103
Second Committee Passes Text Recommending International Support for National, Regional Anti-Corruption Efforts
December 15, 2004
SC/8267
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Reaffirms Strong Condemnation of Violence Targeting Civilians in Armed Conflict
December 16, 2004
GA/AB/3656
Budget Committee Approves Text on UN Pension System
December 16, 2004
SC/8268
Security Council Extends UN Disengagement Observer Force until 30 June 2005, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1578 (2004)
December 16, 2004
SC/8269
Press Statement on Iraq-Kuwait by Security Council President
December 16, 2004
SG/SM/9648
Secretary-General, in Message to Climate Change Talks, Urges Promotion of Low-Carbon Energy Sources, Low-Greenhouse-Gas Technologies
December 16, 2004
SG/SM/9649
Stressing Importance of Staff Security, Secretary-General Intends to Proceed with Further Expansion of UN Presence in Iraq
December 17, 2004
SC/8270
In Briefing to Security Council, Under-Secretary-General Says Opportunity Now Exists to Revitalize Middle East Peace Process
December 17, 2004
SC/8271
Press Statement on Middle East by Security Council President
December 17, 2004
SC/8272
Security Council �Deplores� Failure to Meet 15 December Deadline for Implementing C�te d�Ivoire Peace Agreement
December 17, 2004
SG/SM/9650
Secretary-General Seriously Concerned over Myanmar Opposition Leader�s Security
December 17, 2004
SG/SM/9651
Secretary-General, Addressing Council on Foreign Relations, Stresses Need to Unite around Common Priorities in Implementing United Nations Reform
December 17, 2004
SG/SM/9652
In Message for International Day, Secretary-General Says Role of South-South Cooperation Has Never Been More Critical for Reaching Millennium Goals
December 17, 2004
UNIS/NAR/874
Drug Alert from the United Nations:Increased Supply of Afghan Heroin Promises Overdoses and Death
December 20, 2004
PI/1629
UN Receives 2004 International Documentary Association Award for Extensive Media Archives
December 20, 2004
SG/SM/9653
Europe�s Support Key in Strengthening United Nations Peacekeeping, Crisis Management, Secretary-General Says in Statement to European Council
December 20, 2004
GA/10320
General Assembly Unanimously Adopts Resolution Approving Work Plan for Commemoration of Organization�s Sixtieth Anniversary
December 20, 2004
SC/8273
Security Council Examines Ways to Improve International Cooperation against Terrorism
December 21, 2004
PI/1630
UN Department of Public Information Approves 17 Non-Governmental Organizations for Association, 47 Are Disassociated
December 21, 2004
SG/SM/9654
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Latest Series of Attacks in Iraq, Says UN Will Do Everything Possible to Assist Elections, Transition
December 22, 2004
SC/8274
Press Statement on Sudan by President of Security Council
December 22, 2004
SC/8275
Security Council Renews Liberia Sanctions on Arms, Travel, Timber, Diamonds, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1579 (2004)
December 22, 2004
SC/8276
Security Council Press Statement on Ethiopia and Eritrea
December 22, 2004
SG/SM/9655
Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at United Nations Headquarters, 21 December 2004
December 22, 2004
UNIS/CP/505
United Nations Holds Workshop in Egypt on International Cooperation against Terrorism
December 23, 2004
GA/10322
General Assembly Adopts 40 Resolutions, Five Decisions on Wide Range of Economic, Financial Issues
December 23, 2004
SC/8277
Security Council Briefed by Chairs of Committees, Working Group
December 23, 2004
SC/8278
Security Council Extends UN Peace-Building Office in Guinea-Bissau until 22 December 2005
December 23, 2004
SG/SM/9656
Secretary-General Accepts Retirement of Chef de Cabinet Iqbal Riza, Praising more Than 25 Years of Gallant Service to UN
December 28, 2004
GA/10324
Capping Current Session, General Assembly Decides to Focus, in 60th Anniversary Year, on Millennium Goals, High-Level Panel Recommendations for Change
December 28, 2004
GA/AB/3658
Budget Committee Recommends $53.63 Million for Secretary-General�s Plan for Strengthened UN Security, as It Concludes Current Session
December 28, 2004
SC/8279
Security Council Committee Adds One Individual to Al-Qaida Section of Consolidated List
December 28, 2004
SC/8280
Security Council Committee Makes Changes to Its Consolidated List; Adds Two Individuals, De-Lists One Individual
December 28, 2004
SG/SM/9657
Secretary-General Deeply Troubled by Reported Escalation of Fighting In Nepal
December 28, 2004
IHA/974
United Nations Responds to Natural Disasters in Indian Ocean Countries
December 28, 2004
IHA/976
Bam: Reducing Quake Damage Possible, Says United Nations
December 28, 2004
PI/1631
United Nations Opens Official Document System to the General Public
December 28, 2004
SG/SM/96588
Secretary-General Profoundly Saddened by Catastrophic Losses in Southern Asia, Following Earthquake-Spawned Tidal Waves
December 28, 2004
SG/SM/9659
Secretary-General Condemns Suicide Attack in Baghdad, Reiterates UN�s Readiness to Assist Elections, Political Transition
December 29, 2004
ENV/DEV/803
UN Under-Secretary-General Urges International Community to Support Recovery of Vulnerable Small Island States
December 29, 2004
POP/911
UN Population Fund Assists Tsunami Victims, Warns Women, Girls Especially Vulnerable
December 31, 2004
SG/SM/9660
Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at United Nations Headquarters, 30 December 2004
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