Press Releases

January 4, 2005
SG/A/898
Secretary-General Appoints Mark Malloch Brown Chef de Cabinet
January 4, 2005
SG/SM/9661
Secretary-General Welcomes 31 December Agreement by Parties in Sudan, Looks Forward to Signing of Comprehensive Peace Agreement
January 4, 2005
SG/SM/9662
�Time to Show that When Calamity Strikes, Humankind Can Unite�, Says Secretary-General in Video Message
January 4, 2005
ORG/1428
Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in January 2005
January 5, 2005
SG/SM/9663
Secretary-General Welcomes Peace Pact in SenegalSecretary-General Welcomes Peace Pact in Senegal
January 5, 2005
SG/SM/9664
Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at United Nations Headquarters, 3 January 2005
January 5, 2005
SG/SM/9665
Secretary-General �Gravely Concerned� over Killing of Palestinian Civilians in Gaza Strip
January 5, 2005
UNIS/INF/40
The Mauritius United Nations Conference on Small Islands to Address Better Disaster Preparedness
January 6, 2005
UNIS/INF/41
Northern Sumatra Earthquake and the Subsequent Tsunami on 26 December 2004
January 6, 2005
NGO/552
Opening 2005 Session, NGO Committee Recommends Consultative Status with ECOSOC for 24 Organizations, Defers Three Applications
January 6, 2005
ORG/1429
UN Staff Union Donates $100,000 to Aid Victims of Indian Ocean Tsunami
January 6, 2005
POP/912
UNFPA Calls for Greater Security for Women Affected by Tsunami
January 6, 2005
SC/8282
Chairpersons, Vice-Chairpersons of Security Council Subsidiary Bodies Elected for 2005
January 7, 2005
SG/SM/9666
In Jakarta, Secretary-General Launches Appeal for $977 Million to Aid Tsunami Victims
January 7, 2005
SC/8283
Press Statement on Central African Republic by Security Council President
January 7, 2005
NGO/553
NGO Committee Recommends 12 Organizations for Consultative Status with ECOSOC, Defers 10 Applications
January 7, 2005
ENV/DEV/805
Natural, Man-Made Disasters Threaten Stability of Small Island Developing States
January 7, 2005
ENV/DEV/806
Water Shortages, Global Warming Risks for Indian Ocean Islands
January 7, 2005
ENV/DEV/807
Climate Change, Overfishing Among Key Issues for Pacific Islands
January 7, 2005
ENV/DEV/808
Sea, Land-Based Pollution Among Key Environment Threats to Caribbean Islands
January 7, 2005
HR/4807
Committee on Rights of Child to Hold Thirty-Eighth Session in Geneva from 10 to 28 January 2005
January 7, 2005
UNIS/NAR/875
UNODC and Burkina Faso Offer Cutting-Edge Tools to Fight Organized Crime and Terrorism
January 7, 2005
UNIS/CP/506
UNODC Executive Director Visits UNICRI: Expresses Need for Professionals to Fight Global Crime
January 10, 2005
NGO/554
Twenty-Two More NGOs Recommended for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council
January 10, 2005
WOM/1473
Women�s Anti-Discrimination Committee to Meet from 10 to 28 January
January 10, 2005
SG/A/899
Major-General Randhir Kumar Mehta of India Appointed Military Adviser in Peacekeeping Department
January 10, 2005
SG/A/900
Mark Kroeker of United States Appointed Civilian Police Adviser in Peackeeping Department
January 10, 2005
UNIS/INF/42
Civil Society Participation at United Nations Conference in Mauritius on Small Islands Developing States
January 11, 2005
ENV/DEV/809
UN Conference on Small Island States Opens in Mauritius with Focus on Their Continued Economic, Environmental Vulnerability
January 11, 2005
WOM/1474
Anti-Discrimination Convention Remains Catalyst for Change, Secretary-General�s Special Adviser on Gender Issues Tells Committee
January 11, 2005
SC/8284
Answer to Terrorism, Narcotics, Factionalism Lies in Building Strong Representative Government, Special Representative for Afghanistan Tells Security Council
January 11, 2005
SC/8285
Press Statement by Security Council President on Palestinian Elections
January 11, 2005
SC/8286
Press Statement on Sudan by Security Council President
January 11, 2005
SC/8287
Press Statement on Afghanistan by Security Council President
January 11, 2005
SG/A/901
Secretary-General Appoints Steinar Bjornsson of Iceland Deputy Special Representative for Operations in Liberia
January 11, 2005
SG/SM/9667
Welcoming Sudan Peace Agreement, Secretary-General Urges Parties to Show Commitment, Determination, Courage in Implementing Accord over Long Term
January 11, 2005
SG/SM/9668
Secretary-General Calls Palestinian Poll a Significant Step in Historic Transition
January 11, 2005
SG/SM/9669
Secretary-General Saddened by Death of UN Military Observer in Lebanon
January 11, 2005
SG/SM/9670
Statement by Secretary-General�s Spokesman on Release of Initial Analysis of Oil for Food Programme
January 11, 2005
NGO/555
Committee on NGOs Recommends 7 Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council, Defers Action on 11 Applications
January 11, 2005
UNIS/INF/43
The Mauritius United Nations Conference Opens with a Call for Increase in Official Development Assistance to Small Island Developing States
January 12, 2005
ENV/DEV/810
Trade �Marginalization�, Culture�s Role in Development, Future Challenges Addressed, As UN Small Island Conference Continues in Mauritius
January 12, 2005
NGO/556
NGO Committee Recommends Seven Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council; Defers 19 Applications
January 12, 2005
SC/8288
Security Council Committee Meets Senior US Officials to Discuss Implementation of Sanctions against Al-Qaida, Taliban
January 12, 2005
SC/8289
Press Statement on Attacks, Loss of Life in Middle East by Security Council President
January 12, 2005
SC/8290
North-South Peace Agreement in Sudan Should Further Solution to Conflict in Darfur, Security Council Told
January 12, 2005
SG/SM/9671
Secretary-General Forwards to General Assembly President Letter on Creation of Register of Damage Caused by Separation Wall in West Bank
January 12, 2005
SG/SM/9672
Secretary-General Announces General Assembly Special Session on 24 January to Commemorate 60th Anniversary of Liberation of Nazi Death Camps
January 12, 2005
UNIS/INF/44
Mauritius Conference Highlights: 11 January 2005
January 12, 2005
WOM/1475
Women�s Anti-Discrimination Committee Considers Report of Algeria
January 12, 2005
UNIS/VIC/124
Memorial Ceremony for Tsunami Victims
January 13, 2005
ENV/DEV/811
Building Small Island Capacity to Withstand Economic, Environmental Shocks Focus of Panel at UN Mauritius Conference
January 13, 2005
SC/8291
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Pledges Support for UN Presence in Haiti for �As Long As Necessary�
January 13, 2005
SG/A/902
Secretary-General Appoints Lieutenant-General Joseph Owonibi (Nigeria) As Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in Liberia
January 13, 2005
SG/SM/9673
Secretary-General Welcomes Generous Pledges for Tsunami Relief, Urges Establishment of Regional Early Warning Mechanism
January 13, 2005
NGO/557
NGO Committee Recommends Nine Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council, Postpones Six Applications
January 13, 2005
UNIS/BIO/730
New Permanent Representative of Slovakia Presents Credentials
January 13, 2005
UNIS/VIC/125
United Nations Vienna Holds Memorial Ceremony for Tsunami Victims
January 13, 2005
UNIS/INF/45
Mauritius Conference Highlights: 12 January 2005
January 14, 2005
ENV/DEV/812
Secretary-General Calls for �Decisive Measures� against Climate Change, Global Early Warning System, as Mauritius Meeting Continues
January 14, 2005
DSG/SM/242
Transcript of Press Conference by Deputy Secretary-General Louise Frechette at United Nations Headquarters, 13 January 2005
January 14, 2005
SC/8292
Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Congratulates Palestinian People on Participation in Recent Election
January 14, 2005
SG/A/903
Secretary-General Appoints David Veness of United Kingdom as Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security
January 14, 2005
SG/A/904
Secretary-General Appoints Staffan de Mistura of Sweden as His Deputy Special Representative for Iraq
January 14, 2005
SG/SM/9674
Secretary-General, at Mauritius High-Level Segment, Stresses Importance of Prevention, Early Warning to Cover Global Threats
January 14, 2005
SG/SM/9675
Secretary-General Calls for High-Level Political Commitment to Marine Conservation in Meeting on Reefs, Island Communities, Protected Areas
January 14, 2005
NGO/558
NGO Committee Recommends Four Organizations for Consultative Status with ECOSOC, Postpones Actions on Nine Applications
January 14, 2005
WOM/1476
Women�s Anti-Discrimination Committee Considers Situation of Women in Gabon
January 17, 2005
UNIS/INF/46
United Nations to Launch Practical Plan to Achieve Millennium Development Goals
January 17, 2005
UNIS/INF/47
Experts Meet to Discuss Means of Mitigating the Devastation Caused by Natural Hazards
January 17, 2005
UNIS/INF/49
Practical Action Plan to Combat Poverty Unveiled at UN Today
January 17, 2005
ENV/DEV/814
Secretary-General Calls for �Decisive Measures� against Climate Change, Global Early Warning System, As Mauritius Meeting Continues
January 17, 2005
SG/SM/9676
Secretary-General Condemns Palestinian Terror Attack on Israeli Civilians
January 17, 2005
NGO/559
Committee on NGOs Concludes Current Session, Recommending Consultative Status with ECOSOC for Two Organizations, Deferring Applications of Two Others
January 17, 2005
ENV/DEV/815
UN Small Island Conference Adopts Mauritius Declaration, Strategy; Recommits to Sustainable Development of Most Vulnerable Nations
January 17, 2005
UNIS/INF/48
UN Conference on Small Islands Concludes in Mauritius: Renewed Commitment on the Part of the International Community, Said UN Secretary General Kofi Annan
January 17, 2005
UNIS/OS/297
United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs to Contribute to World Conference on Disaster Reduction
January 17, 2005
WOM/1477
Women�s Anti-Discrimination Committee Takes Up Reports of Paraguay
January 18, 2005
SG/SM/9677
Representatives of Greece, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Meet under Secretary-General�s Auspices
January 18, 2005
UNIS/NAR/876
UNODC and European Commission Agree Drugs, Crime, Terrorism Inextricably Linked: Bilateral Solutions Needed to Combat New Threats
January 18, 2005
UNIS/NAR/877
UNODC Tells European Drug Czars Crime and Terrorism Subsidized by Drug Trafficking: Democracy, Stability, and Peace Depend on Strong Counter-Drug Policies
January 18, 2005
SG/SM/9678
Development Goals not Utopian, but Eminently Achievable, Secretary-General Says at Launch of Millennium Project Report
January 18, 2005
SAG/314
FAO to Hold Special Conference on Small Island Developing States
January 18, 2005
POP/915
UNFPA Welcomes Millennium Project�s Emphasis on Critical Roles of Gender, Reproductive Health in Poverty Reduction
January 18, 2005
IHA/993
Kobe Marks 10-Year Anniversary of Devastating Earthquake on Eve of World Conference on Disaster Reduction
January 18, 2005
UNIS/INF/50
Hungary Takes over the Presidency of the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River
January 18, 2005
UNIS/INF/51
United Nations Meeting in Mauritius on Small Islands Developing States Ends with Renewed Commitment
January 19, 2005
IHA/996
World Conference on Disaster Reduction Opens in Kobe
January 19, 2005
IHA/997
UN Humanitarian Chief Unveils Redesigned ReliefWeb Site
January 19, 2005
SC/8294
Security Council Approves Term Extensions, Appointments of Judges on Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia
January 19, 2005
SC/8295
Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Calls Urgently on States to Submit Timely Reports on Actions to Counter Terrorism
January 19, 2005
WOM/1478
Committee to Eliminate Discrimination against Women Considers Reports of Croatia
January 19, 2005
SG/A/905
Secretary-General Appoints Ann M. Veneman, United States Secretary of Agriculture, as Executive Director of United Nations Children�s Fund (UNICEF)
January 19, 2005
SG/SM/9679
Secretary-General, Addressing General Assembly Meeting on Tsunami Disaster, Underlines Need to Focus on Longer-Term Recovery, Reconstruction
January 19, 2005
SG/SM/9680
Tsunami Confirmed Increasing Toll of Deaths from Natural Disasters, Secretary-General Says in Message to Kobe World Conference
January 19, 2005
SG/SM/9681
Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at United Nations Headquarters, 18 January 2005
January 19, 2005
UNIS/INF/52
New Leadership at the Universal Postal Union
January 20, 2005
WOM/1479
Committee to Eliminate Discrimination against Women Considers Reports of Lao People�s Democratic Repulic
January 20, 2005
ECOSOC/6143
New President of Economic and Social Council Calls Failure to Realize Vision of United Nations Charter Greatest Challenge to Humanity
January 20, 2005
IHA/998
Global Early Warning System Launched at Conference on Disaster Reduction
January 20, 2005
SC/8296
United Nations Calls for Universal Effort against Terrorism
January 20, 2005
SG/SM/9682
Secretary-General Stresses Need to Focus Attention on Security Sector Reform in Message to Summit of Economic Community of West African States
January 20, 2005
SG/SM/9683
Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at United Nations Headquarters, 19 January 2005
January 20, 2005
UNEP/262
UNEP Executive Director Calls for Greater Integration of Environmental Issues in Disaster Preparedness, Response
January 21, 2005
IHA/1000
United Nations to Coordinate Early-Warning System for Indian Ocean
January 21, 2005
NOTE/5914
�Auschwitz � The Depth of the Abyss� Exhibition Opens at Headquarters on 24 January
January 21, 2005
SG/SM/9684
There Is Still Time to Achieve Millennium Goals, Secretary-General Says at Dinner for Global Colloquium of University Presidents
January 21, 2005
NOTE/5913
General Assembly to Convene Special Session Commemorating Sixtieth Anniversary of Liberation of Nazi Death Camps, Monday, 24 January
January 21, 2005
GA/10329
General Assembly Adopts Resolution Extending Mandates of Seven Short-Term Judges of International Criminal Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia
January 21, 2005
WOM/1480
Anti-Discrimination Committee Takes Up Situation of Women in Turkey
January 21, 2005
UNIS/INF/53
United Nations Conference on Disaster Reduction in Kobe Discusses Need for Global Early Warning System
January 24, 2005
UNIS/CP/507
UN-EU Renew Commitment to Fight Organized Crime
January 24, 2005
UNIS/VIC/126
United Nations Commemorates 60th Anniversary of Liberation of Nazi Death Camps in Europe
January 24, 2005
UNIS/INF/54
UN Conference on Disaster Reduction Concludes; Adopts Plan of Action for Next Ten Years
January 25, 2005
GA/10330
General Assembly Marks 60th Anniversary of Liberation of Nazi Death Camps
January 25, 2005
IHA/1002
Asian Tsunami Inflicts Multimillion Dollar Damage on Indonesia�s Environment
January 25, 2005
IHA/1003
Atlas on Tsunami Damaged Areas in Asia Produced by FAO
January 25, 2005
IHA/1004
Nations Call for Safer Hospitals, Schools to Prepare for Disasters
January 25, 2005
IHA/1005
UN Conference on Disaster Reduction Concludes; Adopts Plan of Action for Next 10 Years
January 25, 2005
SG/SM/9686
�Such an Evil Must Never Be Allowed to Happen Again�, Secretary-General Tells General Assembly Sesssion Commemorating Liberation of Nazi Death Camps
January 25, 2005
SG/SM/9687
In Message to �Biodiversity 2005�, Secretary-General Calls for Ratification of Biodiversity Convention, Biosafety Protocol
January 25, 2005
SG/SM/9688
Senior UN Officials Meet with High-Level Delegation from Colombia
January 25, 2005
WOM/1481
Bias in Election Elibility, Lack of Legislation on Violence against Women in Samoa among Concerns Voiced by Women�s Anti-Discrimination Committee
January 26, 2005
WOM/1482
Women�s Anti-Discrimination Committee Stresses Need to Promote Participation of Italian Women in Political, Public Life
January 26, 2005
POP/917
Women, Men in Developing Countries Are Marrying Later, Having Children Later According to UN Report
January 26, 2005
SC/8297
Press Statement on Georgia by Security Council President
January 26, 2005
SG/SM/9689
�We Must Face up to What Happened in the Camps�, Secretary-General Says at Opening of Auschwitz Exhibit
January 26, 2005
SG/SM/9690
Disarmament Is Critical for Conflict Prevention, Peace-Building, Realizing Millennium Goals, Secretary-General Tells Conference on Disarmament
January 26, 2005
SG/SM/9691
In Remarks to Group of 77, Secretary-General Says Year 2005 Offers Opportunity for "Decisive Progress� on Development, Security Agendas
January 26, 2005
UNIS/INF/55
UN Secretary-General Renews Dr. Piot�s Appointment as UNAIDS Executive Director
January 27, 2005
NOTE/5915
Public Service Advertising Awards to Be Presented on 27 January
January 27, 2005
NOTE/5916
Television Programming Awards to Be Presented on 28 January
January 28, 2005
SG/SM/9692
Statement on UN Electoral Assistance Director�s Remarks to Press
January 28, 2005
WOM/1483
UN Women�s Rights Committee Issues First Findings Under Optional Protocol
January 31, 2005
SAG/323
UN-Affiliated University for Peace Appoints New Rector
January 31, 2005
SC/8298
Security Council Extends Georgia Mission until 31 July 2005, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1582 (2005)
January 31, 2005
SC/8299
Security Council Condemns Violence along Blue Line Between Israel and Lebanon, Extends Mandate of UNIFIL until 31 July
January 31, 2005
SC/8300
Security Council Committee Adds One Individual to Al-Qaida Section of Its Consolidated List
January 31, 2005
SG/SM/9693
Secretary-General Calls on People of Iraq to Exercise Their Democratic Rights in Sunday�s Election
January 31, 2005
SG/SM/9694
Secretary-General �Deeply Disturbed� by Attack on Darfur Village, Calls on Parties to Comply Fully with Ceasefire Agreement
January 31, 2005
SG/SM/9695
Secretary-General Shocked by Death of Shah Abu Mohammad Shamsul Kibria, Distinguished Bangladeshi Public Servant
January 31, 2005
TAD/2007
China Set to Stay Growth Course, According to UNCTAD Handbook of Statistics 2004
January 31, 2005
UNIS/OS/298
United Nations Holds Informal Session on Space Technology for Disaster Management
January 31, 2005
WOM/1484
Women�s Anti-Discrimination Committee Concludes Thirty-Second Session, Having Examined Situation of Women in Eight Countries
February 1, 2005
UNIS/INF/56
UN Under-Secretary-General Calls for International Commitment to Combat Global Environmental Threats
February 1, 2005
DSG/SM/243
In Address to Canadian Club, Deputy Secretary-General Stresses Need for �Real Progress� on Collective Security, Development, UN Reform
February 1, 2005
GA/PK/183
UN Needs to Consolidate Peacekeeping Success, Reforms Following 2004 Surge in Operations, Under-Secretary-General Tells Special Committee
February 1, 2005
ORG/1431
Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in February 2005
February 1, 2005
SC/8302
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in February
February 1, 2005
SC/8303
Press Statement by Security Council President on Iraq Elections
February 1, 2005
SG/SM/9696
Secretary-General�s Message to Phuket Meeting Offers Close UN Partnership in Effort to Create Tsunami Early Warning System
February 1, 2005
SG/SM/9697
Secretary-General Praises Courage of Iraqi People on Election, Says Success Augers Well for Transition
February 1, 2005
SG/SM/9698
Secretary-General Urges African Leaders to Help Make 2005 Year of Renewal for UN, Hope for Africa, in Address to Abuja Summit
February 1, 2005
SC/8301
2004 Round-up: Terrorism, Iraq, Middle East, Sudan among Critical Issues Before Security Council in 2004
February 1, 2005
SG/SM/9699
Secretary-General Expresses Gratitude to Nigeria for Making �Magnificent UN House� in Abuja a Reality
February 2, 2005
ENV/DEV/817
Convention on Biological Diversity to Discuss Island Biodiversity, 2010 Target, Millennium Ecosystem Assessment
February 2, 2005
SG/A/906
Secretary-General Offers Former United States President Clinton Position of Tsunami Special Envoy
February 2, 2005
GA/PK/184
As Special Committee Concludes Debate, Troop Contributors Say Peacekeeping Burden Falls Disproportionately on Developing Countries
February 2, 2005
SC/8304
Security Council Strengthens Arms Embargo on C�te d�Ivoire, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1584 (2005)
February 2, 2005
SG/SM/9700
Those Responsible for Darfur Crimes Must Be Held Accountable, Secretary-General Says as He Transmits Commission of Inquiry Report to Security Council
February 2, 2005
SG/SM/9701
Secretary-General Calls for Immediate Restoration of Democratic Institutions in Nepal, after Consitutional Monarchy Dissolves Government
February 2, 2005
SG/SM/9702
Secretary-General Condemns Attack on African Union Monitors in South Darfur
February 3, 2005
DSG/SM/244
United States Engagement Crucial for Strong, Successful United Nations, Says Deputy Secretary-General in Address to Women�s Foreign Policy Group
February 3, 2005
UNIS/NAR/879
UNODC and Kazakhstan Agree on New Anti-Drug Projects
February 4, 2005
ORG/1433
Joint Inspection Unit Elects Chairman and Vice-Chairman
February 4, 2005
SG/SM/9703
Long-Term Support Needed, Secretary-General Says in Message to Fundraiser Concert in Bangkok
February 4, 2005
SG/SM/9704
Secretary-General Initiates Disciplinary Proceedings against Officials Named in Oil-for-Food Inquiry, Pledges Cooperation with any Criminal Proceedings
February 4, 2005
SOC/4658
Commission for Social Development Session, 9 - 18 February, to Address Poverty, Employment, Social Integration Ten Years after Social Summit
February 4, 2005
UNIS/NAR/880
UNODC and Ethiopian Authorities Join Forces against Terrorism, Organized Crime and Money-Laundering
February 7, 2005
UNIS/INF/57
Poverty, Unemployment and Social Integration on the Copenhagen +10 Review Agenda
February 7, 2005
ECOSOC/6144
Recovery in World Economic Growth in 2004 Tempered by Continuing Global Trade Imbalances, Oil Price Uncertainties, ECOSOC Told
February 7, 2005
HR/4812
United Nations Human Rights Experts Express Continued Concern about Situation of Guantanamo Bay Detainees
February 7, 2005
SC/8305
UN Ready for 10,000 Strong Troop Deployment in Sudan to Monitor Peace Agreement, Security Council Told
February 7, 2005
SG/SM/9705
Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General�s Chef de Cabinet at United Nations Headquarters, 3 February 2005
February 7, 2005
WOM/1485
UN Expert Group to Meet in Azerbaijan on Issues in Linking Implementation of Beijing Action Plan, Millennium Goals, 7 � 10 February
February 8, 2005
GA/PAL/975
Palestinian Election Success Auspicious, but Situation Remains Fragile, Says Secretary-General, as Palestinian Rights Committee Opens 2005 Session
February 8, 2005
SG/SM/9706
Following Death of Togo�s President, Secretary-General Says Transfer of Power Should Be Peaceful, Consistent with Constitution
February 8, 2005
SG/SM/9708
Terrorism Threat to All Civilized Countries, Anathema to All Faiths, Says Secretary-General in Message to Riyadh Counter-Terrorism Conference
February 8, 2005
SG/SM/9709
Secretary-General Urges Quick Action to Preserve �Priceless Treasure� of African Rock Art, in Video Message
February 8, 2005
SG/SM/9710
Palestinian Election Success Auspicious, but Situation Remains Fragile, Says Secretary-General in Statement to Palestinian Rights Committee
February 8, 2005
SG/SM/9711
Secretary-General Concerned Togo�s Power Transfer Not Done �In Full Respect� of Constitution
February 9, 2005
SC/8306
Sudan Peace Agreement Signed 9 January Historic Opportunity, Security Council Told
February 9, 2005
SC/8307
Press Statement on Sudan by Security Council President
February 9, 2005
SG/SM/9712
Statement by Secretary-General on Resignation of Elisabeth Lindenmayer
February 9, 2005
SG/SM/9713
Secretary-General Commends Steps Taken by Israeli, Palestinian Leaders
February 9, 2005
SG/SM/9714
Secretary-General Condemns Killing of Political Leader in Sri Lanka
February 10, 2005
SG/SM/9707
Forests Central to Anti-Poverty, Sustainable Development Efforts, Says Secretary-General in Message to Brazzaville Summit
February 10, 2005
SOC/4659
Committee Negotiating Treaty on Persons with Disabilities Concludes Fifth Session
February 10, 2005
SOC/4660
Focus on Poverty Eradication, Social Integration, Promotion of Full Employment, as Commission for Social Development Opens Current Session
February 10, 2005
UNIS/NAR/881
Executive Director of UNODC Awarded Honorary Degree for Protecting Environment
February 10, 2005
UNIS/BIO/732
New Permanent Representative of Thailand Presents Credentials
February 11, 2005
DSG/SM/245
World�s Challenge � Make Globalization Work for All, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Social Development Commission
February 11, 2005
ENV/DEV/819
Worldwide Celebrations to Mark Kyoto Protocol''s Entry Into Force, 16 February
February 11, 2005
PI/1633
Working Group on Internet Governance to Discuss Policy Issues and Priorities, Internet Security, Access for All
February 11, 2005
SG/SM/9715
Today�s Threats � Terrorism, Poverty � Require Reformed UN, Collective Action, Says Secretary-General in London Address
February 11, 2005
SOC/4661
Deputy Secretary-General Opens High-Level Segment of Social Development Commission, Stressing Importance of Social Dimensions of Economic Policies
February 11, 2005
SOC/4662
Abject Poor Marginalized, �Voiceless�, Say Participants in Social Development Round Table on Poverty Eradication
February 11, 2005
SOC/4663
Speakers in Round-Table Discussion on Employment Stress Urgent Need to Develop Active National Policies with Particular Focus on Youth
February 11, 2005
SOC/4664
Speakers in Round-Table Discussion Cite Need for Integrated Social Policies, Greater Consensus Among Governments, Private Sector, Civil Society
February 11, 2005
SOC/4665
�Caring Communities for the 21st Century � Imagining the Possible� Subject of Headquarters Conference 11 February
February 11, 2005
UNIS/INF/58
Empowering the Poor Is Most Effective in Combating Poverty
February 11, 2005
UNIS/BIO/734
New Permanent Representative of Peru Presents Credentials
February 11, 2005
UNIS/BIO/733
New Permanent Representative of Israel Presents Credentials
February 14, 2005
SC/8308
Security Council Committee on Liberia Meets with Panel of Experts Appointed by Resolution 1579 (2004) Prior to Panel�s Travel to Liberia
February 14, 2005
SOC/4667
Declaration Approved at Social Development Commission�s High-Level Segment Calls for Renewed Commitment to Vision for More Just, Equitable World
February 15, 2005
SAG/330
New ILO Report Sees Weak Global Job Growth in 2004, Says European Job Growth Remains Static
February 15, 2005
SG/SM/9716
Secretary-General Concerned Over Deteriorating Security in Togo, Calls for Restraint, Peaceful Solution to Crisis
February 15, 2005
SG/SM/9717
�In Strengthening the Security of Others, We Protect the Security of Our Own�, Secretary-General Says in Munich Address
February 15, 2005
SG/SM/9718
Secretary-General Condemns Assassination of Former Prime Minister of Lebanon
February 15, 2005
SG/SM/9719
Secretary-General, Accepting �Peace Through Dialogue� Award in Munich, Says Honour Affirms Importance of Institution, Not Individual
February 15, 2005
SG/SM/9720
Secretary-General Congratulates People of Iraq Following Election Results, Promises UN�s Deep Commitment So Next Stage in Transition
February 15, 2005
SOC/4668
Speakers Call for Targeted Action against Poverty, Unemployment, Social Exclusion, As Social Development Commission Concludes High-Level Discussion
February 16, 2005
DSG/SM/246
Transcript of Press Conference by Deputy Secretary-General Louise Frechette at United Nations Headquarters, 15 February 2005
February 16, 2005
SC/8310
Security Council Condemns Terrorist Bombing That Killed Former Lebanese Prime Minister, Calls on Government to Bring Perpetrators to Justice
February 16, 2005
TAD/2010
Measuring Information and Communication Technologies for Development
February 16, 2005
SC/8309
Security Council Elects Ronny Abraham of France to International Court of Justice, Acting Concurrently with General Assembly
February 16, 2005
GA/10332
General Assembly Elects Ronny Abraham of France to International Court of Justice, Acting Concurrently with Security Council
February 16, 2005
SOC/4669
Tackling Poverty, Discrimination Central to Human Advancement, Social Development Commission Told
February 16, 2005
UNIS/INF/59
United Nations Under-Secretary-General Hails Implementation of Kyoto Climate Change Treaty
February 17, 2005
SG/SM/9721
In Message to Kyoto Protocol Ceremony, Secretary-General Calls on World Community to �Be Bold�, Quickly Take Next Steps Against Climate Change
February 17, 2005
SG/SM/9722
International Community Must Immediately Find Way to Halt Killing in Darfur, Sudan, Secretary-General Tells Security Council
February 17, 2005
SC/8311
In Briefing to Security Council, Under-Secretary-General Says Elections Mark Significant Step Towards Democracy in Iraq
February 17, 2005
SC/8312
Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Encourages International Community to Provide Advisers, Technical Support for UN Efforts in Iraq
February 17, 2005
SC/8313
Secretary-General, High Commissioner for Human Rights Call for Urgent Action by Security Council to Halt Violence in Sudan
February 17, 2005
SC/8315
Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Welcomes Resumption of Direct Talks Between Israeli Prime Minister, President of Palestinian Authority
February 17, 2005
SOC/4670
Social Development Commission Hears Introduction of UN Research Institute�s 2003-2004 Report
February 17, 2005
ENV/DEV/820
Canada to Host Annual Climate Change Conference, 28 November � 9 December 2005
February 17, 2005
UNIS/CP/508
Eleventh United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
February 17, 2005
UNIS/OS/299
Outer Space Scientific and Technical Subcommittee to Hold 42nd Session in Vienna
February 18, 2005
UNIS/OS/300
United Nations Holds Regional Workshop on Remote Sensing Education
February 18, 2005
ENV/DEV/822
Participants in Special Event Marking Entry Into Force of Kyoto Protocol Stress Need for Action to Counter Global Warming
February 18, 2005
RD/986
Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination to Meet in Geneva from 21 February to 11 March
February 18, 2005
SC/8316
Security Council Calls on Arms-Exporting Countries to Exercise �Higher Degree of Responsibility� in Small Arms Transactions
February 18, 2005
SG/SM/9723
UN Welcomes Egypt�s Decision to Wave Surcharge for Ships Destined for UN Peacekeeping Operations
February 18, 2005
SOC/4671
Social Development Commission Hears Introduction of Drafts on Disability, African Social Objectives
February 21, 2005
UNIS/INF/60
Viennese Professor as United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture to Visit Georgia
February 21, 2005
SC/8317
Security Council Committee Adds One Individual to Al-Qaida Section of Its Consolidated List
February 21, 2005
SG/SM/9727
Secretary-General Sending Team to Beirut to Report on Killing of Former Prime Minister
February 21, 2005
GA/L/3271
Legal Committee Recommends UN Declaration on Human Cloning to General Assembly
February 21, 2005
SG/SM/9726
Secretary-General Expresses Concern at Exclusion of Political Groups from Myanmar National Convention
February 21, 2005
SG/SM/9724
Secretary-General Appoints Expert Commission to Review Prosecution of 1999 Human Rights Violations in East Timor
February 21, 2005
SG/A/907
Secretary-General Appoints Jean Dussourd Deputy Special Representative in Kosovo
February 21, 2005
SG/SM/9725
Secretary-General Condemns Baghdad Mosque Bombings
February 22, 2005
UNIS/BIO/735
New Permanent Representative of Norway Presents Credentials
February 22, 2005
UNIS/BIO/736
New Permanent Representative of Nicaragua Presents Credentials
February 23, 2005
WOM/1486
United Nations Commission to Appraise Worldwide Situation of Women, 28 February � 11 March
February 23, 2005
SC/8318
Hopes for Middle East Peace Rekindled by Israeli, Palestinian Summit, Under-Secretary-General Tells Security Council
February 23, 2005
PI/1634
Working Group on Internet Governance Discusses Internet Protocol Addresses, Root Server Systems, Submits Preliminary Report
February 23, 2005
SG/SM/9728
Secretary-General Concerned by Stalled Talks on Togo Crises
February 23, 2005
SG/SM/9729
Secretary-General Accepts Resignation of Ruud Lubbers
February 23, 2005
SG/SM/9730
Secretary-General Saddened by Destruction from Iran Earthquake, Says UN Ready to Respond to Humanitarian Needs
February 23, 2005
SG/SM/9731
Safeguarding Global Environment as Urgent as Ever, Secretary-General Says in Message to Governing Council of UN Environment Programme
February 23, 2005
UNIS/BIO/737
New Permanent Representative of Malaysia Presents Credentials
February 23, 2005
UNIS/NAR/882
UNODC Executive Director Calls for Stronger Law Enforcement in Naples
February 24, 2005
DSG/SM/247
September Summit Must Be Venue for World Leaders to Take Important Decisions, Deputy Secretary-General Tells European Parliament
February 24, 2005
UNIS/BIO/738
New Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka Presents Credentials
February 24, 2005
SG/SM/9732
Credibility of Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Faces Serious Challenges, Secretary-General Tells Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters
February 24, 2005
SC/8319
Security Council Reiterates Strong Condemnation of Use of Child Soldiers, Begins Consideration of Secretary-General�s Plan of Action
February 25, 2005
AIDS/92
Under-Secretary-General Says Unsustainable Debt Burdens Worsen HIV/AIDS Situation in Least Developed Countries
February 25, 2005
HR/4817
Independent Experts Call for Renewed Efforts to Combat Continuing Institutional Racism, Large-Scale Xenophobia
February 25, 2005
POP/918
World Population to Increase by 2.6 Billion over Next 45 Years, with All Growth Occurring in Less Developed Regions
February 25, 2005
REC/177
Macroeconomic Data for UNECE Countries Now Available on Web
February 25, 2005
SG/SM/9733
Secretary-General Saddened by Kashmir Avalanche Deaths, Property Damage
February 25, 2005
SC/8320
Past Three Months Marked by Positive Trend in Kosovo, but Considerable Challenges Remain for �Crucial Year� of 2005, Security Council Told
February 25, 2005
UNIS/INF/62
Situation of HIV/AIDS in Least Developed Countries Worsened by �Unsustainable Debt Burden�
February 25, 2005
UNIS/INF/61
Beijing+10 Meeting to Review Progress Made in Advancement of Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women and Girls
February 25, 2005
UNIS/NAR/883
�Supply of Essential Drugs Critical in Post-Disaster Situations� Says INCB
February 25, 2005
UNIS/VIC/128
Asbestos Removal at the Vienna International Centre Proceeding Smoothly
February 28, 2005
NOTE/5920
UNFPA Events During 10-Year Review of Beijing Women�s Conference
February 28, 2005
PI/1635
Tunis �Summit of Solutions� Takes Shape as Second Preparatory Meeting Agrees on Financial Mechanisms, Outlines Way Forward
February 28, 2005
SG/SM/9734
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Killing of UN Peacekeepers
February 28, 2005
SG/SM/9735
Lack of Funding for Security Reform, Reintegration Programmes Disturbing, Secretary-General Tells Council Meeting on West Africa
February 28, 2005
SG/SM/9736
Secretary-General Condemns Tel Aviv Suicide Bomb Attack
February 28, 2005
UNIS/INF/63
United Nations to Launch Decade of Education for Sustainable Development
February 28, 2005
SC/8321
Security Council Concerned by Crises in West Africa over Power Transfer; Could Further Obstruct Efforts to Stabilize Subregion
March 1, 2005
AIDS/93
Media Executives Join Forces to Fight AIDS at MIPTV
March 1, 2005
GA/PK/185
Peacekeeping Special Committee Concludes 2005 Session, with Report Noting Unprecedented Increase in Operations
March 1, 2005
ORG/1434
Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in March 2005
March 1, 2005
SC/8323
Tangible Progress Made Building Timor-Leste�s Democratic Institutions, but Major Challenges Remain, Security Council Told
March 1, 2005
ENV/DEV/823
Intergovernmental Preparatory Meeting of Commission on Sustainable Development Considers Ways to Speed Up Access to Safe Water, Sanitation, Housing
March 1, 2005
SC/8324
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in March
March 1, 2005
SC/8325
Press Statement by Security Council President on Terrorist Attack in Israel
March 1, 2005
SG/A/908
Secretary-General Proposes Appointment of Supachai Panitchpakdi, Curently WTO Director-General, as Head of UNCTAD
March 1, 2005
SG/SM/9737
Secretary-General Welcomes Designation of Interim Head of State of Togo
March 1, 2005
SG/SM/9738
Empowerment of Women the Most Effective Development Tool, Secretary-General Tells Commission on Status of Women
March 1, 2005
SG/SM/9739
Secretary-General Asks Civil Service Commission to do Utmost to Create Conditions which UN System Staff Need to Succeed
March 1, 2005
SG/SM/9740
Secretary-General Condemns Suicide Car Bombing in Iraq �in the Strongest Possible Terms�
March 1, 2005
SG/SM/9741
Secretary-General Delighted by Willingness of Supachai Panitchpakdi to Serve as Head of UNCTAD
March 1, 2005
WOM/1488
No Tool for Development More Powerful than Women�s Empowerment, Says Secretary-General, as Women�s Commission Opens 2005 Session
March 2, 2005
UNIS/NAR/884
Annual Report of the International Narcotics Control Board Focuses on Need to Integrate Drug Demand and Supply Strategies
March 2, 2005
ENV/DEV/824
Sustainable Development Preparatory Meeting Holds Interactive Discussions on Water, Sanitation, Human Settlements
March 2, 2005
ECOSOC/6145
ECOSOC Decides to Consider Reports on Burundi, Guinea-Bissau During 2005 Session in July
March 2, 2005
SC/8326
Press Statement on Timor-Leste by Security Council President
March 2, 2005
SG/SM/9742
Secretary-General Congratulates Burundi for Successful Referendum on Constitution
March 2, 2005
SG/SM/9743
Citing Potential for Peace, Secretary-General Pledges UN Support For Good Governance, Security, Development at Meeting to Support Palestinian Authority
March 2, 2005
SG/SM/9744
Fate of Terrorist Attack Survivors too Often Neglected, Secretary-General Says in Message to Book Launch Meeting
March 2, 2005
WOM/1490
Progress in Advancing Women�s Rights, Expanding Economic Opportunities Highlighted, as Women�s Commission Begins High-Level Debate
March 3, 2005
SG/SM/9746
In Message for International Women�s Day, Secretary-General Cites Need for Targeted Action to Change Historical Legacy Putting Women at Disadvantage
March 3, 2005
SG/SM/9745
Secretary-General Calls for Reining in of Militias in C�te d�Ivoire
March 3, 2005
SG/SM/9747
Education, Gender Equality Together Must Be Given Priority, Secretary-General Says in Video Message to Conference on Gender Parity
March 3, 2005
WOM/1491
Women�s Efforts to Take Rightful Place in Societies after Tragedy of War Highlighted, as Women�s Commission Concludes High-Level Debate
March 3, 2005
UNIS/BIO/739
New Permanent Observer of Palestine Presents Credentials
March 3, 2005
UNIS/NAR/885
United Nations Counter-Drugs Chief Calls on Private Sector to Rebuild Regions Gutted by Drugs and Crime
March 3, 2005
UNIS/NAR/886
UNODC and UNIDO Join Forces to Fight Drug Trafficking and Improve Economic Development
March 3, 2005
UNIS/NAR/888
Commission on Narcotic Drugs Meets in Vienna, 7-14 March 2005
March 4, 2005
ENV/DEV/826
Speakers in Sustainable Development Preparatory Meeting Stress Need for Gender Mainstreaming, Resource Mobilization, Technology Transfer, Capacity-Building
March 4, 2005
UNIS/NAR/887
Drug Chiefs from Afghanistan and Colombia Meet with UNODC Executive Director in Vienna
March 4, 2005
SC/8327
Security Council Condemns Murder of Nine UN Peacekeepers in Democratic Republic of Congo
March 4, 2005
WOM/1494
Gender Discrimination�s Disastrous Effects Starkly Illustrated by HIV/AIDS Pandemic, Women�s Commission Told
March 4, 2005
UNIS/VIC/129
United Nations in Vienna Commemorates International Women�s Day
March 7, 2005
SC/8328
OSCE Could Play Key Role in Kosovo�s Standards Review Process, Security Council Told
March 7, 2005
SG/A/909
Secretary-General Appoints Pierre Schori As New Special Representative for C�te d�Ivoire
March 7, 2005
SG/SM/9748
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty �True Cornerstone� of Global Security, Says Secretary-General on Agreement�s Thirty-Fifth Anniversary
March 7, 2005
SG/SM/9749
Secretary-General Meets with His Special Representative to Democratic Republic of Congo
March 7, 2005
WOM/1495
Thirty-Year UN Effort to Promote Gender Equality Celebrated at International Women�s Day Headquarters Observance
March 7, 2005
WOM/1496
Full Implementation of 1995 Beijing Action Plan for Women Essential to Achieving Global Anti-Poverty Goals, Women�s Commission Declares
March 7, 2005
UNIS/NAR/889
Effectiveness of Drug Treatment Courts to Be Highlighted at CND
March 7, 2005
ENV/DEV/827
Sustainable Development Preparatory Meeting Concludes Week-Long Session; Will Forward Policy Options on Water, Sanitation, Housing to Commission
March 7, 2005
UNIS/NAR/891
UN Drug Officials Discuss Issues and Challenges at 48th Session of Commission on Narcotic Drugs
March 7, 2005
UNIS/OS/301
Outer Space Scientific and Technical Subcommittee Concludes 42nd Session in Vienna
March 7, 2005
UNIS/NAR/890
United States to Elaborate on National Drug Control Policy at CND
March 8, 2005
SG/SM/9750
Secretary-General, Noting Syrian President�s Speech, Dispatches Envoy to Beirut, Damascus to Discuss Security Council Resolution 1559
March 8, 2005
GA/AB/3659
Procurement Reform, Outsourcing Practices, Peacekeeping Air Safety Vital to Current, Future UN Operations, Budget Committee Told
March 8, 2005
SC/8329
Security Council Presidential Statement Welcomes Progress in Somali National Reconciliation, Notes Need for Expanded UN Presence
March 8, 2005
SG/SM/9751
�We Are Not Moving Fast Enough� to Deal with Appalling Situation in Darfur, Says Secretary-General, After Meeting with Security Council
March 8, 2005
WOM/1497
Women Continue to Face Host of Persistent Obstacles to Advancement, Commission Told, as High-Level Debate Continues
March 9, 2005
WOM/1500
Women�s Commission Hears Introduction of Eight Draft Resolutions; Discusses Challenges to Gender-Related Statistics, Indicators
March 9, 2005
GA/10333
General Assembly Adopts United Nations Declaration on Human Cloning by Vote of 84-34-37
March 9, 2005
GA/AB/3660
UN Strategy for Information, Communication Technologies among Issues Taken Up by Budget Committee
March 9, 2005
GA/PAL/978
United Nations International Meeting on Question of Palestine Starts at Palais des Nations
March 9, 2005
GA/PAL/979
UN International Meeting on Question of Palestine Hears Legal Analysis of Advisory Opinion of ICJ
March 9, 2005
GA/SM/349
Advancement of Women Deserves �Collective Action�, Says General Assembly President on International Day
March 9, 2005
SG/SM/9752
�This Is a Moment of Promise� in Search for Middle East Peace Says Secretary-General in Message to Geneva Meeting
March 9, 2005
SG/SM/9753
Business Community Has �Direct Stake� in Helping World Reach Anti-Poverty Goals, Says Secretary-General in Message to South Asia Global Compact Meeting
March 9, 2005
SG/SM/9754
UN Must Live Up to Own Charter Principles on Equal Rights for Men, Women, Says Secretary-General, in Remarks at Headquarters Women�s Day Event
March 9, 2005
WOM/1498
As Result of Beijing Conference, World Has Recognized Critical Importance of Gender Equality to Peace, Development, Secretary-General Tells Observance
March 10, 2005
DSG/SM/248
�Historic Fundamental Progress Possible� in 2005 for Transforming Global Security System, Says Deputy Secretary-General in Berlin Address
March 10, 2005
GA/AB/3661
Budget Committee Takes up Administration of Justice within UN System
March 10, 2005
GA/PAL/981
UN Meeting on Question of Palestine Discusses Responsibility of Governments in Upholding International Law
March 10, 2005
GA/PAL/982
UN Meeting on Palestine Discusses Role of Parliaments, Civil Society in Advocating Adherence to International Law
March 10, 2005
GA/PAL/983
United Nations International Meeting on Question of Palestine Concludes Two-Day Session
March 10, 2005
SC/8330
Security Council Presidential Statement Welcomes Conclusions of 1 March London Meeting on Support for Palestinian Authority
March 10, 2005
SC/8331
Security Council Press Statement on Haiti
March 10, 2005
SG/SM/9755
Secretary-General Pleased Bolivia Agreement Reached through Dialogue, Respect for Constitution.
March 10, 2005
SG/SM/9756
Secretary-General Welcomes Voluntary Surrender to International Tribunal by Kosovo�s former Prime Minister
March 10, 2005
WOM/1502
Youth Perspectives on Promotion of Gender Equality Focus of Women�s Commission Panel
March 10, 2005
UNIS/INF/64
Secretary-General Kofi Annan Launches Global Strategy against Terrorism in Madrid
March 11, 2005
UNIS/OS/302
United Nations Holds Training Course on Satellite-Aided Search and Rescue
March 11, 2005
SG/SM/9757
Secretary-General Offers Global Strategy for Fighting Terrorism, in Address to Madrid Summit
March 11, 2005
SC/8332
Security Council Extends Sudan Advance Mission Until 17 March, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1585 (2005)
March 11, 2005
UNIS/L/93
United Nations Hosts Conference on International Sale of Goods and International Commercial Arbitration
March 11, 2005
SG/A/910
Lieutenant-General Babacar Gaye Appointed New Force Commander of UN Organization Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo
March 11, 2005
HR/CN/1106
Commission on Human Rights to Hold Sixty-First Session at Palais des Nations from 14 March to 22 April 2005
March 11, 2005
HR/CT/657
Human Rights Committee to Hold Eighty-Third Session in New York from 14 March to 1 April 2005
March 11, 2005
SG/2095
Secretary-General Kofi Annan Launches Global Strategy against Terrorism in Madrid
March 11, 2005
WOM/1503
Gender-Sensitive Macroeconomic Policies, Regional Gender-Equality Promotion Subjects of Women�s Commission Panel Discussions
March 14, 2005
UNIS/CP/509
Eleventh United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice to Be Held in Bangkok, 18-25 April 2005
March 14, 2005
RD/987
Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination Concludes Sixty-Sixth Session
March 14, 2005
WOM/1504
Commission on Status of Women Adopts 10 Wide-Ranging Resolutions, but Fails to Conclude Current Session
March 15, 2005
SG/SM/9761
Secretary-General Calls for Broad Mobilization of Resources in Fight against TB, in Message on World Day
March 15, 2005
HR/4821
Board of Trustees of UN Voluntary Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery Concludes Tenth Session
March 15, 2005
HR/CN/1107
Commission on Human Rights Opens Sixty-First Session
March 15, 2005
PAL/2022
Secretary-General Pays Respects to Slain Staff of Palestine Relief Agency, Bids Farewell to Peter Hansen
March 15, 2005
SC/8333
Country Visits Signal New Phase of Work for United Nations Counter-Terrorism Body
March 15, 2005
L/3079
Opening Current Session, Charter Committee Discusses Questions Related to Imposition of Sanctions Including Impact on Third States, Unintended Consequences
March 15, 2005
SC/8335
Security Council Extends Deadline for Nominations to Former Yugoslavia Tribunal until 31 March
March 15, 2005
SC/8334
Security Council Extends Ethiopia/Eritrea Mission until September, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1586
March 15, 2005
SC/8336
Security Council Presidential Statement Welcomes Burundi�s Approval of Post-Transitional Constitution
March 15, 2005
SG/SM/9759
Secretary-General Praises Peter Hansen�s �Unflagging Energy, Commitment and Leadership� in Remarks to Staff of Palestine Relief Agency
March 15, 2005
SG/SM/9760
Secretary-General Reiterates Determination to Build Global, Inclusive Information Society, in Message to Ceremony Launching Digital Solidarity Fund in Geneva
March 15, 2005
UNIS/CP/510
United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime Receives 100th Instrument of Ratification
March 16, 2005
UNIS/BIO/740
New Permanent Representative of Portugal Presents Credentials
March 16, 2005
UNIS/CP/511
Ten Central and Southeast European States Join Forces in International Cooperation on Counter-Terrorism, Corruption and the Fight against Transnational Organized Crime
March 16, 2005
SG/SM/9762
UN Has �Sacred Responsibility� to Combat Hatred, Intolerance, Says Secretary-General, in Remarks at Jerusalem Holocaust Memorial
March 16, 2005
ORG/1436
Membership of Principal United Nations Organs in 2005
March 16, 2005
REC/178
�Green Growth� Focus of Seoul Ministerial Conference 24-29 March
March 16, 2005
SC/8337
Security Council Re-Establishes Group Monitoring Somalia Arms Embargo for Further Six Months, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1587 (2005)
March 16, 2005
DSG/SM/249
Long-Term, Sustainable Finance Needed for Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Stockholm Meeting
March 17, 2005
AFR/1126
United Nations Human Rights Experts Call for Urgent, Effective Action on Darfur, Sudan
March 17, 2005
GA/AB/3662
Budget Committee Considers Additional Financing Requests for Peacekeeping Missions in Cyprus, Kosovo
March 17, 2005
HR/CT/659
Changes to Iceland�s Penal Code Aimed at Combating Terrorism Focus of Debate in Human Rights Committee
March 17, 2005
UNIS/INF/65
WFP Hails Donation from Hungary for Sri Lanka Tsunami Survivors
March 17, 2005
SG/A/911
Secretary-General Appoints Erskine Bowles as Deputy Special Envoy for Tsunami Recovery
March 17, 2005
SG/SM/9763
Much of UN Mission Direct Response to Horrors of Nazism, Holocaust, Says Secretary-General, in Remarks at Jerusalem Dinner
March 17, 2005
SG/SM/9764
Secretary-General Welcomes Convening of Transitional General Assembly of Iraq
March 17, 2005
SG/SM/9765
�No One Can Be Neutral� in Fight against Virus of Racism, Says Secretary-General in Message on International Day
March 17, 2005
SG/SM/9766
Major Efforts Needed to Better Manage World�s Water � �Our Lifeline For Survival� in 21st Century, Says Secretary-General in World Day Message
March 17, 2005
UNIS/INF/66
Access to Safe Water a Priority as the UN Marks the Beginning of International Decade
March 18, 2005
GA/AB/3663
Budget Committee Briefed on Latest Developments in Plan to Refurbish UN Headquarters
March 18, 2005
HR/CT/660
Human Rights Committee Takes Up Report of Mauritius
March 18, 2005
SC/8338
Security Council Extends UN Advance Mission in Sudan Until 24 March, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1588 (2005)
March 18, 2005
SG/SM/9767
Secretary-General Expects Full Withdrawal of All Syrian Troops from Lebanon Before Lebanese Elections
March 18, 2005
UNIS/INF/67
Panel Discussion at the United Nations on Countering Terrorism
March 21, 2005
AFR/1127
Humanitarian Situation Deteriorating in Ituri District of Democratic Republic of Congo
March 21, 2005
GA/SM/350
In Message for International Day, General Assembly President Urges Governments to Intensify Efforts in Fighting Racial Discriminaiton
March 21, 2005
L/3080
Assistance to Third States Affected by Sanctions among Issues Addressed, as Charter Committee Concludes 2005 Session
March 22, 2005
UNIS/BIO/741
New Permanent Representative of Zimbabwe Presents Credentials
March 22, 2005
AFR/1128
UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Calls on Democratic Republic of Congo Authorities to Assume Their Responsibilities Towards Congolese Population
March 22, 2005
GA/10334
Secretary-General Presents Report �In Larger Freedom� to General Assembly, Outlining Ambitious Plan for United Nations Reform
March 22, 2005
GA/SM/351
General Assembly President, in World Water Day Message, Calls Right to Safe Drinking Water Basic to Sustainable Development, Human Dignity
March 22, 2005
NOTE/5926
King Abdullah II of Jordan to Accept FDR International Disability Award at United Nations, 23 March
March 22, 2005
ORG/1437
Secretary-General Calls for Deal by World Leaders on Poverty, Security, Human Rights
March 22, 2005
SG/SM/9768
Secretary-General Appeals to All Parties to Safeguard Stability, National Unity Following Beirut Car Bombing
March 22, 2005
SG/SM/9769
Secretary-General Condemns Bomb Attack in Pakistan; Appeals for Calm in Face of �Brazen and Cowardly Act�
March 22, 2005
SG/SM/9770
Secretary-General Proposes Strategy for UN Reform to General Assembly, Giving Equal Weight to Development, Security, Human Rights
March 22, 2005
SG/SM/9771
Secretary-General Expresses Concern over Escalation in Southern Kyrgyzstan
March 22, 2005
SG/SM/9772
Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at United Nations Headquarters, 21 March 2005
March 22, 2005
SG/SM/9773
Secretary-General Saddened by Death of Two Peacekeepers in Haiti, Says UN Remains fully Committed after Cowardly Attacks
March 22, 2005
HR/CT/662
Death Penalty Use, Prison Conditions, Widespread Violence against Women Issues Raised, as Human Rights Committee Takes Up Uzbekistan�s Report
March 23, 2005
SC/8339
Mid-September Earliest Possible Date for Afghanistan Parliamentary Elections, Special Representative Tells Security Council
March 23, 2005
HR/CT/663
Human Rights Committee Concludes Considerations of Uzbekistan�s Report; Questions Pressed on Failure to Heed Requests for Stays of Execution
March 23, 2005
NOTE/5927
Photo Exhibit �Raising the Bar: New Horizons in Disability Sports� Opens at Headquarters 23 March
March 23, 2005
GA/AB/3664
Budget Committee Takes Up Additional Financing Requests for Iraq, Bougainville Missions
March 24, 2005
SC/8340
High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina Briefs Security Council, Noting Recent Transfer to Hague of Five Major War Crimes Indictees
March 24, 2005
GA/SPD/309
Fourth Committee Recommends Endorsement of Proposals by Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations
March 24, 2005
HR/CT/664
Human Rights Committee Concludes Review of Report by Greece
March 24, 2005
NOTE/5928
Day of Solidarity with Detained, Missing Staff to Be Observed at Headquarters on 28 March
March 24, 2005
SG/SM/9776
Secretary-General Urges Arab States to Take Lead in Uniting World against Terrorism, in Address to Algiers Summit
March 24, 2005
SG/SM/9777
Jordan Pursuing Equitable Society for All � Regardless of Disability Says Secretary-General, in Message to 2005 Award Ceremony
March 25, 2005
GA/AB/3665
Budget Committee Takes up Revised Financing for Democratic Republic of Congo Mission
March 25, 2005
SC/8341
Security Council Extends UN Mission in Afghanistan for Additional 12 Months, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1589 (2005)
March 25, 2005
SC/8342
Briefing Security Council on Middle East, Under-Secretary-General Expresses Concern over Israel�s Failure to Freeze Expansion of Settlements
March 25, 2005
SC/8343
Security Council Establishes UN Mission in Sudan for Initial Period of Six Months, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1590 (2005)
March 25, 2005
SG/SM/9778
Sexual Abuse in Peacekeeping Report �Hard and Unvarnished Look� at Serious Problem, Reforms Must Be Quickly Implemented, Says Secretary-General
March 25, 2005
SG/SM/9779
Secretary-General Welcomes Security Council Authorization for Sudan Mission, to Assist Implementation of Peace Agreement
March 29, 2005
L/3081
Action Needed on Two Draft Conventions this Year, Ad Hoc Committee on Terrorism Told, as It Begins Current Session
March 29, 2005
SG/SM/9782
Secretary-General, in Message to Conference, Calls for Paradigm Shift Towards �Green Growth� to Achieve Truly Sustainable Development
March 29, 2005
SG/SM/9781
Secretary-General, in Message to UNITAR/IPS Conference on Peacekeeping, Nation-Building, Highlights Reforms in His �in Larger Freedom� Report
March 29, 2005
SG/SM/9780
Secretary-General Condemns Continued Bombings in Lebanon, Urges All Concerned to Do Utmost to Safeguard Lebanon�s Stability, National Unity
March 29, 2005
SC/8345
No Significant Progress Made Towards Stable Peace in C�te d�Ivoire, Security Council Told
March 29, 2005
SG/SM/9783
Accountability for Crimes against UN, Associated Personnel �Woefully Inadequate�, Secretary-General Says in Message on Day of Solidarity with Missing Staff
March 29, 2005
SG/SM/9784
Secretary-General, in Message to Pledging Conference Calls for Assistance to Cambodia in Pursuit of Justice, National Reconciliation, Peace and Security
March 29, 2005
SG/SM/9785
Secretary-General Underlines NGOs� Crucial Role in Darfur, Sudan
March 30, 2005
GA/10336
General Assembly Adopts Text on Peacekeeping, Delegates Sudan Mission Financing to Budget Committee
March 30, 2005
IHA/1029
UN Teams Arrive in Indonesian Quake Zones
March 30, 2005
SG/SM/9786
Secretary-General Pledges UN Support, Dispatches Disaster Coordination Teams, Following News of Powerful Earthquake in Indonesia
March 30, 2005
SG/SM/9787
�Inquiry Has Cleared Me of Any Wrongdoing�, Says Secretary-General as Volcker Committee Issues Second Interim Report
March 30, 2005
SG/SM/9788
Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at United Nations Headquarters, 29 March 2005
March 30, 2005
UNIS/CP/513
Greece to Contribute to United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Fund
March 30, 2005
HR/CT/665
Human Rights Committee Discusses Possible Reform of Treaty Body Reporting Process
March 30, 2005
SC/8346
Security Council Imposes Travel Ban, Assets Freeze on Those Impeding Peace Process in Darfur, Adopting Resolution 1591 (2005) by 12-0-3
March 31, 2005
GA/AB/3666
Redeployment of Posts �Experiment�, Development Assistance Discussed in Budget Committee
March 31, 2005
SC/8347
Security Council Extends Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo until 1 October, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1592 (2005)
March 31, 2005
SC/8348
In Monthly Wrap-up Meeting, Security Council Discusses Strategies to Address African Conflicts
March 31, 2005
SC/8349
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in April
March 31, 2005
SG/SM/9789
First Global Assessment of Ecosystems �Unprecedented Contribution� to Development, Sustainability, Peace, Says Secretary-General
March 31, 2005
SG/SM/9790
Child, Maternal Mortality �Overlooked and Underreported Health Crisis�, Says Secretary-General in World Health Day Message
March 31, 2005
SG/SM/9791
On Centennial of Dissolution of Norway, Sweden Union, Secretary-General Says Peaceful Settlement Inspiring Example for World Still Riven by Conflict
April 1, 2005
UNIS/OS/303
Outer Space Legal Subcommittee to Hold 44th Session in Vienna
April 1, 2005
ECOSOC/6146
Economic and Social Council Holds Organizational Meeting in Preparation for June/July Substantive Session
April 1, 2005
L/3084
Ad Hoc Committee Near Consensus on Draft Nuclear Terrorism Convention, Chairman Says
April 1, 2005
POP/920
UN Commission on Population and Development to Meet in New York, 4 - 8 April
April 1, 2005
SC/8350
Security Council Urges Commitment to Peaceful Electoral Process in Guinea-Bissau
April 1, 2005
SG/A/912
Secretary-General Appoints Geir O. Pedersen of Norway as Personal Representative for Southern Lebanon
April 1, 2005
SG/SM/9792
Leadership Commitment Needed to Halt Rapidly Growing HIV/AIDS Epidemic in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Says Secretary-General in Message to Moscow Meeting
April 1, 2005
SG/SM/9793
UN Says Charge Letter Issued against Dileep Nair Based on Findings of Volcker Report
April 1, 2005
SG/SM/9794
Secretary-General Encouraged by Rwanda Rebel Group�s Pledge to Disarm, Return Peacefully, Collaborate with Justice Mechanisms
April 1, 2005
SG/SM/9795
Secretary-General�s Special Envoy Departs for Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon
April 1, 2005
SG/SM/9796
Secretary-General Congratulates Paul Wolfowitz on Election as World Bank President
April 1, 2005
SG/SM/9797
Secretary-General Welcomes Adoption of Security Council Resolution Referring Situation in Darfur, Sudan, to International Criminal Court Prosecutor
April 4, 2005
GA/AB/3667
UN Internal Investigative Capacity, Procurement Reform, Special Political Missions among Issues Addressed in Budget Committee Texts
April 4, 2005
GA/EF/3106
Economic and Financial Committee Approves Recommendations Aimed at Enhancing, Revitalizing Work
April 4, 2005
HR/CT/666
Monitoring Body for International Civil Political Rights Covenant Concludes Three-Week Headquarters Session
April 4, 2005
ORG/1440
Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in April 2005
April 4, 2005
SG/SM/9798
Secretary-General Says Nuclear Terrorism Convention Adds Building Block to Global Anti-Terrorism Strategy, in Remarks to Ad Hoc Committee
April 4, 2005
L/3085
Ad Hoc Committee Adopts Draft Nuclear Terrorism Convention, Culmination of Negotiations Begun In 1998
April 4, 2005
UNIS/BIO/742
New Permanent Representative of Belarus Presents Credentials
April 4, 2005
UNIS/NAR/893
Japanese Youth Donations Exceed Four Million Dollars
April 5, 2005
UNIS/INF/69
Child and Maternal Mortality Need more Attention
April 5, 2005
UNIS/INF/70
WHO Press Conference: The World Health Report 2005 � Make Every Mother and Child Count
April 5, 2005
DSG/SM/250
Bold, Far-Reaching UN Reform Urgent, Necessary, Says Deputy Secretary-General in Ontario Address
April 5, 2005
GA/SM/352
General Assembly President Offers Condolences on Death of Pope John Paul II
April 5, 2005
HR/4824
Experts Meet in Geneva on 5 April to Explore Action to Counter Violence against Children
April 5, 2005
POP/922
Maternal Mortality Unacceptably High, Population Commission Told, as It Opens Current Session
April 5, 2005
SG/A/913
Secretary-General Appoints Envoys for September Summit
April 5, 2005
SC/8352
Security Council Extends UN Operation in C�te d�Ivoire until 4 May, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1594 (2005)
April 5, 2005
GA/PK/186
Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations Begins Review of Report on Sexual Exploitation
April 5, 2005
SG/SM/9799
Secretary-General Saddened by Death of Pope John Paul II, Spiritual Guide, Tireless Advocate of Peace
April 5, 2005
SG/SM/9800
Secretary-General Appeals to Parliamentarians to Help Advance UN Reform to Meet 21st Century Challenges, in Message to Manila Meeting
April 5, 2005
SG/SM/9801
Secretary-General Welcomes Agreement on Withdrawal of Syrian Troops
April 5, 2005
SG/SM/9802
�Calling Ourselves Colleagues of Dag Hammarskj�ld Is a Badge of Honour We All Wear� Says Secretary-General, Opening Commemorative Lecture Series
April 5, 2005
SG/SM/9803
Secretary-General Notes Zimbabwe Parliamentary Election Conducted Peacefully; Concerned Opposition Still Considers Conditions Unfair
April 6, 2005
POP/923
World Bank Official Stresses Need to Capitalize on �Unprecedented Global Solidarity� to Fight HIV/AIDS, as Population Commission Continues
April 6, 2005
ENV/DEV/835
IPCC to Adopt Major New Report on Safeguarding Ozone Layer, Global Climate System
April 6, 2005
ORG/1441
Luciano Pavarotti to Promote UN Causes During Series of Concerts, 2005 - 2006
April 7, 2005
GA/10337
Secretary-General�s Reform Recommendations �Did Not Go Far Enough�, General Assembly Told, as Debate Begins on �in Larger Freedom�
April 7, 2005
GA/AB/3668
Budget Committee Recommends Increased Financing for Peacekeeping Missions in Democratic Republic of Congo, Cyprus, Kosovo
April 7, 2005
POP/924
In Population Commission, Keynote Speaker Calls for �Marshall Plan� by Rich Countries to Counter AIDS Epidemic
April 7, 2005
SG/SM/9804
Secretary-General Saddened at Death of Prince Rainier III of Monaco
April 7, 2005
SG/SM/9805
Secretary-General Congratulates Iraqis on Election of Presidents, Vice-Presidents; Says UN Stands Ready to Support Reconstruction
April 7, 2005
SG/SM/9806
Secretary-General Condemns Attack in Jammu and Kashmir Aimed at Inaugural Bus Service Across Line of Control
April 7, 2005
UNIS/BIO/743
New Permanent Representative of the People�s Republic of China Presents Credentials
April 7, 2005
UNIS/BIO/744
New Permanent Representative of International Centre for Migration Policy Development Presents Credentials
April 8, 2005
GA/10338
Speakers Question Possibility of �Package� Adoption of Reform Proposals, as General Assembly Continues Debate on �In Larger Freedom�
April 8, 2005
GA/SM/353
Future of Societies Depends on Improving Health of Every Mother and Child, Says General Assembly President, in World Health Day Message
April 8, 2005
POP/925
Expected to Reach 7 Billion by 2013, World Population Currently Stands at 6.5 Billion, Commission Told
April 8, 2005
SC/8353
Security Council Establishes Commission to Assist Investigation Into Beirut Bombing that Killed Former Lebanese Prime Minister
April 8, 2005
SG/SM/9808
Secretary-General Outlines Major Proposals to Reform UN Human Rights Machinery, in Address to Geneva Human Rights Commission
April 8, 2005
SG/SM/9810
Secretary-General Applauds Inauguration of Bus Service across Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir
April 8, 2005
WOM/1506
United Nations Expert Group Meeting to Discuss Challenges in Measuring Violence against Women
April 11, 2005
UNIS/CP/514
UNODC Assists Central Asian States, Afghanistan, Mongolia and the Russian Federation in Fight against Terrorism
April 11, 2005
ENV/DEV/836
Government Ministers to Decide on Policies to Reach Goals on Water, Sanitation, Human Settlements
April 11, 2005
GA/10339
September Summit Last Chance to Mobilize Action for Timely Achievement of Millennium Goals, General Assembly Told
April 11, 2005
POP/926
Population and Development Commission Suspends Session; Will Act on HIV/AIDS Text Next Week
April 11, 2005
SC/8354
UN Security Council to Visit Haiti, 13 � 16 April
April 11, 2005
SG/2096
UN �Group of Friends� Meets in Geneva to Review Georgia-Abkhazia Peace Process
April 11, 2005
SG/SM/9811
Secretary-General Urges Myanmar to Clarify Position on Road Map, Allow Return of Special Envoy as Soon as Possible
April 12, 2005
ECOSOC/6147
UN Chief Executives Meet in Mont P�lerin, Switzerland
April 12, 2005
L/3087
Ad Hoc Committee on Safety of UN Personnel Opens Current Session, Scheduled for Conclusion on 15 April
April 12, 2005
NOTE/5931
Former President Clinton, Media Leaders to Exchange Ideas on Combating HIV/AIDS on 12 April
April 12, 2005
SC/8355
Convening of Transitional Assembly, Election of President, Vice-Presidents Are Evidence of Iraq�s Progress Towards Democratic Future, Security Council Told
April 12, 2005
SC/8356
Press Statement on Iraq by Security Council President
April 12, 2005
ENV/DEV/837
Immense Challenges Remain in Meeting Water, Sanitation, Human Settlement Goals, Sustainable Development Commission Told
April 12, 2005
SG/SM/9812
Citing �Massive Shortfalls in Funding�, Secretary-General Appeals for $2.6 Billion for South Sudan
April 12, 2005
BKK/CP/01
The Eleventh United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, Bangkok, Thailand, 18-25 April 2005
April 13, 2005
DSG/SM/251
With Reform, UN Can Be More Effective Conflict-Prevention Instrument, Deputy Secretary-General Fr�chette Tells Stockholm Seminar
April 13, 2005
L/3088
Ad Hoc Committee on Safety of UN Personnel Elects Vice-Chair
April 13, 2005
PI/1638
UN ICT Task Force to Meet in Dublin, 13 - 15 April, with Focus on ICT for Education
April 13, 2005
SAG/350
Committee on Commodity Problems Opens at FAO
April 13, 2005
SC/8357
Press Statement on Central African Republic by Security Council President
April 13, 2005
ENV/DEV/839
Commission on Sustainable Development Holds Six Interactive Discussions on Water, Sanitation, Human Settlements
April 13, 2005
SC/8358
Security Council Welcomes Commitment by FDLR to Renounce Use of Force against Rwanda
April 13, 2005
SG/2097
Greece, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Continue Discussions with Special Representative on �Name� Issue
April 13, 2005
SG/2098
Media Leaders from Around Globe Expand Response to UN�s Call to Fight AIDS Epidemic
April 13, 2005
SG/A/914
Secretary-General Appoints Latvia�s President as �In Larger Freedom� Envoy
April 13, 2005
SG/SM/9813
In Video Message for Global AIDS Initiative, Secretary-General Says �You Can Save Lives by Attacking Ignorance in Every Corner of the Planet�
April 13, 2005
SG/SM/9814
Secretary-General Heartened by European Commission�s Proposal for Ambitious Targets for Official Development Assistance
April 13, 2005
SG/SM/9815
Secretary-General Welcomes Establishment of Human Rights Office in Nepal
April 14, 2005
GA/AB/3669
Budget Committee Takes Up Financing for Sudan Mission
April 14, 2005
SAG/351
Election of FAO Director-General � Dr. Diouf Sole Candidate
April 14, 2005
SG/2099
Former United States President Clinton, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan Call for Renewed Commitment to Tsunami Region
April 14, 2005
SG/SM/9816
In Message to ICT Task Force Meeting in Dublin, Secretary-General Stresses Importance of ICT �To Help Unlock the Door to Education�
April 14, 2005
SG/SM/9817
Secretary-General Congratulates General Assembly on Adoption of International Convention on Nuclear Terrorism
April 14, 2005
SG/SM/9818
Secretary-General Concerned by Mounting Tensions in Guinea-Bissau in Advance of June Elections
April 14, 2005
SG/SM/9819
Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan and Special Envoy Bill Clinton at United Nations Headquarters, 13 April 2005
April 14, 2005
ENV/DEV/840
Sustainable Development Commission Continues Interactive Panel Discussions, with Focus on Connections among Water, Sanitation, Human Settlements
April 14, 2005
GA/10340
General Assembly Adopts Convention on Nuclear Terrorism; Will Open for Signature at Headquarters 14 September
April 14, 2005
IHA/1034
Former United States President Clinton, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan Call for Renewed Commitment to Tsunami Region
April 14, 2005
PI/1640
Working Group on Internet Governance to Meet in Geneva, 18 - 20 April
April 14, 2005
UNIS/NAR/894
INCB Expert Group Calls for Measures to Stop Illicit Drug Trade through the Internet
April 15, 2005
POP/927
Commission on Population and Development Concludes Thirty-Eighth Session, Says Urgent Action Against HIV/Aids Crucial to Meeting Global Anti-Poverty Goals
April 15, 2005
SG/SM/9820
Secretary-General Welcomes James Wolfensohn�s Appointment by Quartet As Special Envoy for Gaza Disengagement
April 15, 2005
UNEP/280
UN Project Finds Thousands of Megawatts of Solar, Wind Energy Potential in 13 Developing Countries
April 15, 2005
BKK/CP/02
United Nations Crime Congress in Thailand Calls for Rapid Response to Crime Threat
April 17, 2005
BKK/CP/03
Antonio Maria Costa, Director-General, United Nations Office at Vienna, Executive Director, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
April 18, 2005
DEV/2505
New UN Report Outlines Indicators for Sustainable Energy Use
April 18, 2005
DEV/2506
UN Will Host Finance Ministers, Development Decision Makers, at Headquarters, 18 April
April 18, 2005
ENV/DEV/841
Sustainable Development Commission Begins Negotiations on Draft Outcome Document
April 18, 2005
GA/10342
General Assembly Approves Arrangements for September High-Level Summit
April 18, 2005
L/3089
Ad Hoc Committee Charged with Strengthening Legal Protection for International Personnel Concludes One-Week Session
April 18, 2005
PI/1641
Focus Will Be UN Information Department�s Completed Reorientation, As Committee on Information Meets at Headquarters 18 - 28 April
April 18, 2005
PI/1643
UN Dublin Forum Calls for Practical Interventions to Promote Education Through Information Technology
April 18, 2005
SC/8360
Security Council Mission in Haiti Condemns Murder of Peacekeeper in Cit� Soleil, Reiterates Full Support for UN Presence, Transitional Government
April 18, 2005
SG/SM/9821
Secretary-General Condemns Violence Against UN Personnel, Following Killing of Peacekeeper in Haiti
April 18, 2005
PI/1642
United Nations Provides Additional Search Option for Official Document System
April 18, 2005
UNIS/OS/304
Outer Space Legal Subcommittee Concludes 44th Session in Vienna
April 18, 2005
BKK/CP/06
United Nations Secretary-General Calls for Universal Ratification of Treaties on Corruption, Terrorism, Organized Crime
April 18, 2005
BKK/CP/04
Eleventh United Nations Crime Congress Opens in Bangkok with Focus on Organized Crime, Terrorism
April 18, 2005
BKK/CP/05
Minister of Justice of Thailand Elected President of Eleventh United Nations Crime Congress
April 18, 2005
BKK/CP/07
Welcoming Delegates, Crown Prince of Thailand Highlights Need for Effective Cooperation against Transnational Crime
April 19, 2005
ECOSOC/6149
Secretary-General Asks, �If Not Now, When?� As He Undescores Need to Tackle Poverty, Terrorism, Deadly Weapons, Killer Diseases in High-Level Meeting
April 19, 2005
PI/1644
UN Information Department Takes Action to Improve Public Image of UN Around World, Under-Secretary-General Tells Information Committee
April 19, 2005
SC/8361
Security Council Widens Arms Embargo on Democratic Republic of Congo to Include Travel Ban, Assets Freeze on Violators
April 19, 2005
SG/SM/9822
Secretary-General Urges Dialogue to Resolve Ecuador�s Constitutional Crisis
April 19, 2005
SG/SM/9823
Unique Opportunity to Make World Freer, Fairer, Safer �Must Not Be Missed�, Says Secretary-General in Remarks to Finance Officials in Washington
April 19, 2005
SG/SM/9824
Robust Capacity-Building Vital for Rule-Of-Law Assistance to Post-Conflict Societies, Secretary-General Says in Message to Crime Prevention Congress
April 19, 2005
SG/SM/9825
Secretary-General, in Message to Joint Parliamentary Assembly, Urges Members to Play Their Part Towards Meeting Millennium Goals
April 19, 2005
SG/SM/9826
Secretary-General Welcomes Joint Statement by Leaders of India, Pakistan
April 19, 2005
SG/SM/9827
Secretary-General Notes Election Outcome in Northern Cyprus, Welcomes Renewed Evidence of Commitment to Peaceful Resolution
April 19, 2005
SG/SM/9828
Expectations of Momentous Decisions High, Secretary-General Says at Opening of High-Level Economic and Social Council Meeting
April 19, 2005
SG/SM/9829
�Pieces in Place� on Global Deal to Promote Development, Security, Human Rights, Says Secretary-General in Remarks to Headquarters Panel
April 19, 2005
BKK/CP/08
Consequences of Economic Crimes Affect People''s Sense of Society''s Fairness, Crime Congress'' Committee I Told
April 20, 2005
BKK/CP/10
11th UN Crime Congress Celebrates 50 Years of Standard-Setting in Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
April 20, 2005
BKK/CP/11
11th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice to Discuss Criminal Justice Reform
April 20, 2005
SC/8362
Press Statement on Iraq-Kuwait by Security Council President
April 20, 2005
SG/SM/9830
Secretary-General Congratulates Pope Benedict XVI, Wishes Him Strength, Courage in Assuming Responsibilities
April 20, 2005
BKK/CP/09
UN Convention Against Corruption Becoming Global Standard for Strong Anti-Corruption Regime, Crime Congress Committee II Told
April 20, 2005
BKK/CP/12
UN Standards, Norms Provide States with Valuable Guidelines, Best Practices, Crime Congress Committee I Told
April 21, 2005
BKK/CP/13
Workshop to Explore Strategies and Best Practices for Crime Prevention Related to Urban Crime and Youth at Risk
April 21, 2005
BKK/CP/14
Workshop to Discuss Enhancing International Law Enforcement Cooperation
April 21, 2005
PI/1647
Third Meeting of Working Group on Internet Governance Focuses on Internet Use, Spam, Other Key Public Policy Issues
April 21, 2005
DSG/SM/252
�We Must Be Bold�, Innovative in Attempting to Reach Anti-Poverty Goals, Says Deputy Secretary-General to Sustainable Development Commission
April 21, 2005
DSG/SM/253
Global Anti-Poverty Fight Can Be Won with Smart Policies, Affordable Technologies, Says Deputy Secretary-General in New York Remarks
April 21, 2005
SAG/352
Integrated Management of Water Resources Key to Attaining Millennium Development Goals, Says World Meteorological Organization Chief
April 21, 2005
SC/8363
Haiti Security Improved, But International Assistance Remains Vital for Social, Political Progress, Security Council Told
April 21, 2005
SG/A/915
Secretary-General Appoints Warren Sach of United Kingdom As Assistant Secretary-General, Controller
April 21, 2005
SG/A/916
Secretary-General Proposes Appointment of Inga-Britt Ahlenius of Sweden As Under-Secretary-General for Internal Oversight Services
April 21, 2005
SG/SM/9831
Secretary-General Calls for Free, Peaceful Vote, As Togo Approaches 24 April Presidential Election
April 21, 2005
PI/1645
Information Centre Rationalization, Website, Library Modernization Among Issues Addressed in Information Committee Debate
April 21, 2005
ENV/DEV/845
Deputy Secretary-General Stresses Role of Commission on Sustainable Development As Member States Seek Adjustment to Meet Needs of New Century
April 21, 2005
UNEP/281
From Cows to Kilowatts, Berries into Businesses -- Winners of First Seed Awards Announced
April 21, 2005
BKK/CP/15
Workshop Identifies Challenges to International Law Enforcement Cooperation in Countering Organized Crime
April 22, 2005
BKK/CP/16
Crime Congress Committee II Discusses Strengths, Weaknesses of International Legal Regime to Counter Terrorism
April 22, 2005
BKK/CP/17
Workshop on Measures to Combat Computer-Related Crime
April 22, 2005
GA/10343
General Assembly Authorizes Budget of $595.5 Million for Initial Establishment of United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Sudan
April 22, 2005
HR/4827
Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights to Hold Thirty-Fourth Session from 25 April to 13 May 2005
April 22, 2005
PI/1646
Under-Secretary-General Responds to �Rich and Intense Debate� on UN Information Activities, As Committee Concludes General Discussion
April 22, 2005
SC/8365
Middle East Events Continue to Confirm Potential for Peace, Though Process Remains Fragile, Under-Secretary-General Tells Security Council
April 22, 2005
SG/SM/9832
Secretary-General Reiterates Call for Restraint, Dialogue in Ecuador, As Vice-President Assumes Presidency
April 22, 2005
SG/SM/9833
Effective UN Important for All � But Perhaps Most Important for Developing World, Says Secretary-General in Jakarta Remarks
April 22, 2005
ENV/DEV/847
Solving Global Water Crisis �Moral Imperative�, Access to Water Human Right, Mikhail Gorbachev Tells Sustainable Development Commission
April 22, 2005
UNIS/VIC/130
United Nations Vienna Staff Contribute to Tsunami Relief Aid
April 22, 2005
BKK/CP/18
Workshop on Criminal Justice Reform Highlights Need for Restorative Justice As Alternative to Prison
April 22, 2005
BKK/CP/19
Criminalization of Computer Wrongdoing Prerequisite for Combating Cybercrime, Workshop Told
April 25, 2005
BKK/CP/23
Security, Development, Human Rights All Essential for Life �In Larger Freedom�, Crime Congress High-Level Meeting Told
April 25, 2005
SG/SM/9834
Promoting Social Progress, Better Living Standards As Important Now As Fifty Years Ago, Secretary-General Says in Address to Asian-African Summit
April 25, 2005
SG/SM/9835
Secretary-General, in Message to Regional Summit, Calls on Burundi�s Leaders to Take Last Step Towards Meeting Aspirations of Their People
April 25, 2005
HR/CN/1109
Commission on Human Rights Concludes Sixty-First Session After Adopting, 86 Resolutions, 16 Decisions, 4 Statements by Chairman
April 25, 2005
BKK/CP/24
UN Office on Drugs and Crime Releases CD-Roms on Crime Congress Documentation
April 25, 2005
BKK/CP/20
Crime Congress High-Level Segment Opens with Challenge to Meet Growing Threats of Terrorism, Mass Destruction Weapons, Cybercrime
April 25, 2005
BKK/CP/21
International Anti-Corruption Coordination Group Discusses Preventing and Controlling Corruption in Emergency Disaster Relief
April 25, 2005
BKK/CP/26
Proliferation of Small Arms Banned
April 25, 2005
BKK/CP/22
�Around-the-Clock� Capability Needed to Successfully Fight Cybercrime, Workshop Told
April 25, 2005
BKK/CP/25
11th UN Crime Congress Concludes with Adoption of Bangkok Declaration Calling for Action against Organized Crime, Terrorism
April 26, 2005
ENV/DEV/848
Sustainable Development Commission Adopts Policy Options, Practical Measures Aimed at Speeding Implementation of Water, Sanitation, Human Settlement Goals
April 26, 2005
IHA/1038
Tsunami Relief Effort Must Be Done Right, Used As Model for Future, Says Special Envoy at Headquarters Conference
April 26, 2005
SC/8366
Security Council Briefed by Chairmen of Anti-Terrorism Committees; Calls for Strengthened Cooperation, Enhanced Information Sharing
April 26, 2005
SG/SM/9836
Secretary-General Welcomes Peaceful Election in Togo, Says Should Provide Sound Platform for Transition
April 26, 2005
SG/SM/9837
Secretary-General Dispatches Team to Verify Syrian Withdrawal from Lebanon
April 26, 2005
SG/T/2443
Activities of Secretary-General in Indonesia, 19 - 25 April
April 27, 2005
SG/A/917
Secretary-General Nominates Kemal Derviş of Turkey as New Administrator of United Nations Development Programme
April 27, 2005
UNIS/NAR/895
UNODC Welcomes Arrest of Afghanistan''s Number One Drug Trafficker
April 27, 2005
UNIS/CP/515
UNODC Assists Albania in Fighting Drug Trafficking and Organized Crime
April 27, 2005
UNIS/OS/305
New DVD Film on Hubble Space Telescope Is Launched
April 27, 2005
UNIS/BIO/745
New Permanent Representative of Sudan Presents Credentials
April 27, 2005
SC/8367
Security Council Briefed on Mediation Effort in C�te d�Ivoire Peace Process; Told UN Mission Needs Strengthened Mandate to Take on Additional Tasks
April 27, 2005
SC/8368
Security Council Committee Reaffirms Support For Expert Group�s Work in Democratic Republic of Congo
April 27, 2005
SG/SM/9840
Latin America�s Treaty Prohibiting Nuclear Weapons �Inspiring Landmark� for Disarmament, Says Secretary-General in Message to Mexico Meeting
April 27, 2005
SG/SM/9839
On Chernobyl Disaster Anniversary, Secretary-General Urges Dramatic Expansion of Development Assistance to Countries Most Affected
April 27, 2005
SC/8369
Security Council Press Statement on Democratic Republic of Congo
April 27, 2005
SG/SM/9841
Secretary-General Gravely Concerned by Violence Following Togo Elections, Reiterates Urgent Appeal for Calm
April 28, 2005
ECOSOC/6151
Economic and Social Council Fills Vacancies on Subsidiary Bodies, Including Commissions on Human Rights, Sustainable Development
May 2, 2005
DC/2954
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference at UN 2-27 May, as Tense Global Events Prompt Warning of Agreement�s Erosion
May 2, 2005
ECOSOC/6152
Economic and Social Council Takes Several Decisions Concerning July Substantive Session
May 2, 2005
GA/10344
General Assembly Appoints Juan Luis Larrabure of Peru to Joint Inspection Unit
May 2, 2005
NOTE/5932
World Press Freedom Day to Be Commemorated at Headquarters 3 May, Seminar on �Fanning the Flame of Tolerance: The Role of the Media�
May 2, 2005
SC/8370
Security Council Extends Western Sahara Mission until 31 October, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1598 (2005)
May 2, 2005
SC/8371
Security Council Establishes One-Year Political Mission in Timor-Leste, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1599 (2005)
May 2, 2005
SC/8372
Syria�s Withdrawal from Lebanon �Historic Day� for Middle East, Special Envoy Terje Roed-Larsen Tells Security Council
May 2, 2005
SG/SM/9842
Secretary-General Welcomes C�te d�Ivoire President�s Announcement on Eligibility of Presidential Candidates
May 2, 2005
SG/SM/9843
Secretary-General Welcomes Establishment of Iraq�s Transitional Government
May 2, 2005
SG/SM/9844
Secretary-General, in New Delhi Lecture, Says UN Reform Aims to Enhance Freedom through Pursuit of Development, Security, Human Rights Goals
May 2, 2005
SG/SM/9845
Continued Assistance Crucial to Timor-Leste�s Long-Term Security, Stability, Says Secretary-General in Message to Dili Meeting
May 2, 2005
NOTE/5933
World Press Photo Exhibition Opens at Headquarters 3 May
May 2, 2005
SG/A/918
Secretary-General Appoints Joaquim Alberto Chissano Special Envoy for Guinea-Bissau
May 2, 2005
SG/SM/9846
Democracy, Development Reinforce Each Other, as Do Democracy, Peace, Says Secretary-General in Message to Santiago Ministerial Meeting
May 3, 2005
NOTE/5934
UN to Release New List of �Ten Stories the World Should Hear more About�
May 3, 2005
DC/2955
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference Opens at Headquarters; Secretary-General Says Regime Has Worked, but Is Now Under �Great Stress�
May 3, 2005
GA/AB/3671
Peacekeeping Finance for 2005/2006 Could Reach $5 Billion, Budget Committee Told, as Resumed Session Begins
May 3, 2005
ORG/1442
Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in May 2005
May 3, 2005
SC/8374
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in May
May 3, 2005
SC/8375
Security Council Committee on Liberia Adds New Identifying Information, Harmonizes Travel Ban, Assets Freeze Lists
May 3, 2005
SG/SM/9847
Non-Proliferation Treaty �Cornerstone� of Global Security but Conference Must Narrow Gap Between Performance, Promise, Says Secretary-General
May 3, 2005
UNIS/NAR/896
Five New Members Join International Narcotics Control Board
May 3, 2005
SG/SM/9848
Press Freedom Central to Enlarging Freedom for All, Says Secretary-General in Message on World Day
May 3, 2005
SG/SM/9849
Secretary-General Appalled by Wave of Bombings, Attacks in Iraq, Hopes Iraqis Will Not Be Deterred from Rebuilding
May 3, 2005
SG/SM/9850
Secretary-General Welcomes Lifting of State of Emergency in Nepal, Urges Release of All Detained Under Emergency Provisions
May 3, 2005
SG/SM/9851
Secretary-General Welcomes New Level of Understanding among UN, Israel, Jewish Communities Worldwide, in Remarks to International Delegation
May 4, 2005
GA/SM/354
In Message for World Press Freedom Day, General Assembly President Stresses Need for Renewed Commitment to Freer, more Responsible Journalism
May 4, 2005
DC/2957
Republic of Korea Says Non-Proliferation Treaty Failed to Contain Nuclear Spectre on Korean Peninsula, as Review Conference Continues Debate
May 4, 2005
HR/4834
Experts on Freedom of Expression Pay Tribute to Slain, Persecuted Journalists on World Press Freedom Day
May 4, 2005
OBV/477
World Peace Freedom Day Seminar Examines Role of News Media in Promoting Tolerance
May 4, 2005
SG/A/919
Fran�ois Lonseny Fall Appointed Special Representative of Secretary-General for Somalia
May 4, 2005
SG/SM/9852
In Message for World Telecommunication Day, Secretary-General Calls for �Truly Global Information Society� Benefiting All
May 4, 2005
SG/SM/9853
Nuclear Weapon Ban only Guarantee They Will Never again Be Used, Says Secretary-General in Remarks to Mayors for Peace
May 5, 2005
UNIS/INF/71
Austria Joins the United Nations Committee on Information
May 5, 2005
DC/2959
Environmental, Economic Risks Posed by Shipment of Nuclear Materials among Issues Raised at Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference
May 5, 2005
PI/1650
Concluding Current Session, Committee on Information Reaffirms United Nations as �Indispensable Foundation� of Peaceful, Just World
May 5, 2005
SC/8376
Security Council Committee on Liberia Adds New Identifying Information in Its Assets Freeze List
May 5, 2005
SC/8377
Security Council Committee on Liberia Adds New Identifying Information in Its Travel Ban List
May 5, 2005
UNIS/BIO/746
New Permanent Representative of Monaco Presents Credentials
May 5, 2005
UNIS/BIO/747
New Permanent Representative of Azerbaijan Presents Credentials
May 5, 2005
SC/8378
Security Council Extends UN Operation in C�te d�Ivoire until 4 June, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1600 (2005)
May 5, 2005
SC/8379
Press Statement on Georgia by Security Council President
May 5, 2005
SC/8380
Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Welcomes �Significant Progress� by Lebanese Parties towards Implementation of Resolution 1559 (2004)
May 5, 2005
SG/SM/9854
Secretary-General �Gravely Concerned� by Denial of Freedom of Movement of UN Verification Mission in Lebanon
May 5, 2005
SG/SM/9855
Secretary-General Dispatches Electoral Team to Lebanon
May 6, 2005
DC/2960
Non-Proliferation Treaty Challenged by Clandestine Programmes, Withdrawal, but Remains Global Security �Cornerstone�, Review Conference Told
May 6, 2005
GA/10345
General Assembly Confirms Appointments of UNDP Administrator, Head of Internal Oversight Services
May 6, 2005
GA/AB/3673
In Fifth Committee, African Group Supports Proposed Budgets for UN Operations in Burundi, Cote d''Ivoire
May 6, 2005
NGO/560
NGO Committee Recommends 28 Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council
May 6, 2005
SG/SM/9856
Secretary-General, Condemning All Violence against Innocent Civilians, Expresses Hope for Quick Release of Romanian Hostages in Iraq
May 6, 2005
SG/SM/9857
Secretary-General Saddened by Killing of Teenage Boys in West Bank, Welcomes Israel’s Announcement of Full Investigation
May 9, 2005
DC/2961
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference Continues General Debate at UN Headquarters
May 9, 2005
NOTE/5938
Senior UN Officials, Pension Fund Heads, CEOs, Wall Street Leaders to Discuss Climate Risks,
May 9, 2005
NGO/561
NGO Committee Recommends Eight Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council, Defers Seven Applications
May 9, 2005
SC/8381
Security Council Committee Adds One Entity to Al-Qaida Section of Its Consolidated List
May 9, 2005
SC/8382
Press Statement by Sudan Sanction Committee Chairman Ambassador Adamantios Th. Vassilakis
May 9, 2005
SG/A/920
Secretary-General Appoints Michael von der Schulenburg as Deputy Special Representative for Political Affairs in Iraq
May 9, 2005
SG/A/921
Secretary-General Appoints Alvaro de Soto as New Middle East Envoy
May 9, 2005
SG/SM/9858
Secretary-General Congratulates United Kingdom Prime Minister on Elections, Looks forward to Collaboration on UN Reform
May 9, 2005
SG/SM/9859
Strong, Supportive Family First Line of Defence against HIV/AIDS, Says Secretary-General in Message on International Day
May 9, 2005
SG/SM/9860
Secretary-General Meets with Lebanon´s Prime Minister; Elections, Syrian Withdrawal, Hariri Investigation Discussed
May 10, 2005
UNIS/INF/72
UNODC Executive Director to Visit Pakistan - 10-12 May 2005
May 10, 2005
DSG/SM/254
No Better Way of Commemorating End of Second World War, UN's Birth than Monumental Music of Shostakovich, Says Deputy Secretary-General at Headquarters Concert
May 10, 2005
DSG/SM/255
Commitment to Building “World Fit for Humankind” Is Best Tribute to Millions Who Perished in Second World War, Deputy Secretary-General Tells General Assembly
May 10, 2005
ENV/DEV/849
Bonn Talks to Promote Progress on Climate Change Convention, Kyoto Protocol to Be Held 16 – 27 May
May 10, 2005
GA/10346
As General Assembly Meets to Commemorate End of Second World War, Speakers Reaffirm Commitment to Peace, Strengthening of United Nations
May 10, 2005
GA/AB/3674
Budget Committee Takes Up Financing for Haiti, Democratic Republic of Congo Peacekeeping Missions
May 10, 2005
NOTE/5939
UNU Panel on “Competition and Complementarity between Global and Regional Public Goods” to Be Held on 13 May
May 10, 2005
SG/SM/9861
Secretary-General Condemns Kabul Bombing
May 10, 2005
SG/SM/9862
Clean Water, Fertile Soils, Pure Air Necessity for Building World of Peace, Freedom, Dignity for All, Says Secretary-General to Tehran Conference
May 10, 2005
SG/SM/9863
No Tool for Development More Effective than Empowerment of Women, Says Secretary-General in Message to Non-Aligned Ministerial Meeting
May 10, 2005
SG/SM/9864
Secretary-General Calls on Israel to End Overflights of Lebanon
May 11, 2005
DC/2962
Terrorist Acquisition of Nuclear Weapons “Dangerously Close”, Norway’s Foreign Minister Tells Review Conference
May 11, 2005
NGO/563
NGO Committee Recommends 15 Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council; Defers 30 Applications, Closes One
May 11, 2005
SG/SM/9865
Framework Beyond Kyoto Needed that Embraces All Countries, Secretary-General Says in Video Message to Investors Summit on Climate Risk
May 11, 2005
UNIC/285
Mayors from Across World to Mark World Environment Day (5 June) – with Urban Accords
May 11, 2005
UNEP/286
Global Finance Community Joins with United Nations to Tackle Climate Change, Following Headquarters Investor Summit
May 11, 2005
REC/186
UN-ESCWA Twenty-Third Ministerial Session Continues, Discusses Impact of Peace, Security on Economic and Social Development
May 12, 2005
UNIS/VIC/131
Austrian Ministry for Foreign Affairs and United Nations Office at Vienna Launch Joint Initiative
May 12, 2005
DC/2963
Review Conference for Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Adopts Agenda after Intensive Negotiations
May 12, 2005
GA/10348
General Assembly Confirms Supachai Panitchpakdi of Thailand as UNCTAD Secretary-General
May 12, 2005
GA/PAL/984
Palestinian Rights Committee Considers “Critical Issues Requiring Concrete Action” by International Community
May 12, 2005
NGO/564
NGO Committee Recommends Five Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council, Defers Four Applications
May 12, 2005
SAG/360
ILO Releases Major New Study on Forced Labour Says More Than 12 Million Are Trapped in Forced Labour Worldwide
May 12, 2005
UNIS/NAR/897
Iraq Emerging as a Transit Country for Drugs, INCB President Says
May 12, 2005
UNIS/NAR/898
UNODC Supports Pakistan in Campaign against Narcotics and Crime
May 12, 2005
UNIS/INF/73
Coping with HIV/AIDS within the Family
May 13, 2005
AFG/274
Afghanistan: 14,000 Grain Silos to Be Distributed to Farmers
May 13, 2005
UNIS/INF/74
Mine Plan Agreed to Tackle Europe’s Ticking Pollution Time-Bombs
May 13, 2005
ENV/DEV/851
UN Report Says Deforestation Continuing at Alarming Rate, as Forum on Forests Meets at Headquarters 16 - 27 May
May 13, 2005
GA/AB/3675
Controller Describes Improvements in United Nations Financial Health, but Says Situation “Remains Fragile”, in Budget Committee Briefing
May 13, 2005
NGO/565
NGO Committee Recommends Status Reclassification for One Organization, Roster Status for Another; Considers Quadriennal Reports
May 13, 2005
SC/8383
Security Council Stresses Importance of Increased Coordinated International Assistance for African Union Effort in Sudan
May 13, 2005
SG/SM/9866
Secretary-General Warmly Welcomes Canadian Announcement of Substantial Military Support for Darfur
May 13, 2005
SG/SM/9867
Secretary-General, Gravely Concerned over Rocket Attack from Lebanon into Israel, Reiterates Call for End to All Such Attacks
May 13, 2005
UNIS/INF/75
UNODC Executive Director to Visit Nigeria
May 17, 2005
SG/SM/9874
Secretary-General Welcomes 14 May Agreement on Côte d’Ivoire Disarmament, Demobilization, Reintegration
May 17, 2005
SG/SM/9870
Secretary-General Calls on All Parties in Guinea-Bissau to Refrain from Exacerbating Tensions, Undermining Transitional Process
May 17, 2005
SG/SM/9872
2005 Offers Opportunity to Chart New, Hopeful Course for UN, Secretary-General Says in Message to Council of Europe Summit in Warsaw
May 17, 2005
HR/4836
UN Forum to Consider Impact on Indigenous Peoples of Millennium Development Goal Implementation, 16 - 27 May
May 17, 2005
NGO/566
NGO Committee Recommends Four Organizations for Special Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council, Defers Four Applications
May 17, 2005
SC/8384
Holding Free, Fair, Inclusive Elections in 2005 most Pressing, Visible Challenge for Haiti, Security Council Told
May 17, 2005
SC/8385
Security Council Committee Meets Senior Officials of United Kingdom to Discuss Implementation of Sanctions against Al-Qaida, Taliban
May 17, 2005
SG/A/922
Secretary-General Appoints Detlev Mehlis as Head of UN International Independent Investigation Commission
May 17, 2005
SG/SM/9868
Role of Biodiversity Central in Underpinning Sustainable Development, Protecting Society, Says Secretary-General in Message for International Day
May 17, 2005
SG/SM/9869
Secretary-General Urges Full Respect for Blue Line Between Lebanon, Israel Following Exchange of Fire, “Worriesome Escalation”
May 17, 2005
AFR/1160
United Nations to Support African Union/NEPAD Platform on Eve of G-8 Meeting
May 17, 2005
GA/AB/3676
Financing for Sierra Leone Court, Somalia Political Office among Issues Taken Up in Budget Committee
May 17, 2005
DSG/SM/256
In Message to Indigenous Forum, Deputy Secretary-General Stresses Need for Concrete Plan to Improve Living Standard, Respect for Human Rights
May 17, 2005
ENV/DEV/853
Sustainable Development of World’s Forests Should Be at Top of National Agendas, Speakers Stress, as UN Forum on Forests Opens at Headquarters
May 17, 2005
NGO/567
Non-Governmental Organization Committee Recommends 20 Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council
May 17, 2005
SC/8386
Speakers in Security Council Recognize Continuing Need for International Community’s Involvement to Consolidate Gains in Timor-Leste
May 17, 2005
SG/SM/9871
“We Must Breach Cycles of Poverty”, Secretary-General Says in Message to ESCAP Session
May 17, 2005
DC/2964
Review Conference on Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Briefed by President on Consultations
May 17, 2005
SG/SM/9873
Secretary-General Deplores Outbreak of Violence in Uzbekistan, Calls for Cooperation with Refugee Agency Emergency Team
May 17, 2005
SG/SM/9875
Secretary-General Highlights Considerable Environmental Consequences of Urban Growth, Urges Creation of “Green Cities”, in World Day Message
May 17, 2005
SG/SM/9876
UN Is Work in Progress, Must Move with the Times, Secretary-General Says in University of Pennsylvania Commencement Address
May 17, 2005
SG/SM/9877
Secretary-General Congratulates Kuwait on “Historic Step” of Granting Women Right to Vote, Run for Parliament
May 17, 2005
SG/SM/9878
Secretary-General Welcomes 13 May Adoption of Draft Constitution by National Assembly of Democratic Republic of Congo
May 18, 2005
SC/8387
Press Statement on Guinea-Bissau by Security Council President
May 18, 2005
SC/8388
Security Council Committee Adds Three Individuals to Al-Qaida Section of Consolidated List, Makes One Correction to One Entity
May 18, 2005
SG/A/923
Secretary-General Appoints Christopher Bancroft Burnham of United States as New Under-Secretary-General for Management
May 18, 2005
SG/SM/9879
Non-Self-Governing Peoples Must Know Their Options, Secretary-General Says in Message to Caribbean Decolonization Seminar
May 18, 2005
HR/4839
Speakers in Permanent Forum Stress Need to Mainstream Indigenous Concerns into UN Poverty Alleviation Programmes
May 18, 2005
NGO/568
NGO Committee Suspends Consultative Status of One Organization, Recommends Consultative Status for Two, Defers One Application
May 18, 2005
ENV/DEV/855
2004 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Wangari Maathai Tells UN Forum “from Smallest to Largest, Forests Must Be Protected”
May 18, 2005
DC/2965
Review Conference on Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Hears Introduction of Working Papers
May 19, 2005
SC/8389
Briefing Security Council on Middle East, Under-Secretary-General Highlights Need for Parties to Avoid Action that Could Pre-Judge Final Status Issues
May 19, 2005
DEV/2510
Global Leaders to Meet at Sixth Global Forum on Reinventing Government, in Seoul, Republic of Korea, 24 - 27 May
May 19, 2005
ENV/DEV/856
State of Sustainable Forest Management in Asia-Pacific Addressed by UN Forum Panel Discussion
May 19, 2005
HR/4840
Permanent Forum Considers Links between Indigenous People, Millennium Goals, Forests, Natural Environment
May 19, 2005
NGO/569
NGO Committee Recommends Six Organizations for Special Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council, Defers Two Applications
May 19, 2005
SG/SM/9880
Secretary-General Announces Retirement of Kieran Prendergast, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs
May 19, 2005
SG/SM/9881
In Video Message, Secretary-General Offers Tribute to James Wolfensohn, President, World Bank
May 19, 2005
DC/2966
Review Conference for Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Allocates Agenda Items to Three Main Committees
May 20, 2005
UNIS/OS/306
United Nations Holds Seminar on the Use of Space Technology for Disaster Management
May 20, 2005
PAL/2024
Palestine Relief Agency Shares Hopes, Fears for Gaza Disengagement with Donors, Host Authorities
May 20, 2005
DSG/SM/257
“We Must Be Pragmatic and Visionary” to Reach Agreement on Major UN Reform at September Summit, Says Deputy Secretary-General in Ottawa Address
May 20, 2005
HR/4841
Focusing on Education, Speakers in Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Stress Importance of Attention to Language, Culture, Traditional Knowledge
May 20, 2005
SG/SM/9883
“Historic Fundamental Progress Is Possible” at September UN Summit, Says Secretary-General in Message to Former Civil Servants Meeting
May 20, 2005
NGO/570
NGO Committee Recommends Five Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council
May 20, 2005
UNIS/BIO/748
New Permanent Representative of Ukraine Presents Credentials
May 23, 2005
L/T/4387
Book “Focus 2005: Responding to Global Challenges” to Be Launched 23 May; Preparation for September Headquarters Event
May 23, 2005
NGO/571
Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations Concludes Current Session
May 23, 2005
SG/SM/9884
Secretary-General Asks Kieran Prendergast to Meet with Political Leaders in Cyprus at End of May
May 23, 2005
SG/SM/9885
In Africa Day Message, Secretary-General Says September Summit Time for “Bold Action” for Continent’s Special Needs
May 23, 2005
NOTE/5941
Ministers, UN Officials, World Class Athletes to Adopt Declaration of Commitment on Sport for Development and Peace, 24 May
May 23, 2005
GA/AB/3677
Budget Committee Debates Financing for Capital Master Plan, Measures to Address Sexual Abuse by Peacekeepers
May 24, 2005
PAL/2025
UNRWA Protests Armed Violation of Its Premises and Threats to Its Staff
May 24, 2005
SC/8390
Security Council Welcomes 15 May Declaration Signed by Burundi Parties to Cease Hostilities, Agree on Permanent Ceasefire
May 24, 2005
SG/SM/9886
World Health Assembly’s Revised Regulations “Bold and Necessary Step” to Protect Global Public Health Says, Secretary-General
May 24, 2005
GA/AB/3678
Shortfalls in UN Regular, Peacekeeping, Tribunal Budgets Focus of Debate in Fifth Committee
May 25, 2005
DEV/2511
High-Level Meeting on Governance Opens in Seoul with Leaders Committing to Find Innovative Means to Address Globalization, Development Challenges
May 25, 2005
DSG/SM/258
Time Is Right To Include Sport in Work to Reach Millennium Development Goals, Deputy Secreteray-General Tells Meeting on Sport for Development and Peace
May 25, 2005
OBV/486
Surge in Demand Reflects Confidence of Member States in UN Peacekeeping
May 25, 2005
SC/8391
President of Special Court for Sierra Leone Briefs Security Council; Addresses Funding Shortfall, Security, Status of At-Large Indictees
May 25, 2005
SC/8392
Press Statement by Security Council President on Special Court for Sierra Leone
May 25, 2005
SG/SM/9887
Secretary-General Commends People of Central African Republic for Participating Actively in Electoral Process
May 25, 2005
SG/A/924
Secretary-General Proposes Appointment of António Manuel de Oliveira Guterres, Former Prime Minister of Portugal, as High Commissioner for Refugees
May 25, 2005
UNIS/INF/76
United Nations Vienna to hold Symposium on the International Year of Microcredit
May 26, 2005
ENV/DEV/857
September Summit to Review Anti-Poverty Goals in Vain if Deforestation Continues, UN Forest Forum Told, as High-Level Segment Opens
May 26, 2005
GA/AB/3679
Budget Committee Takes up Reports on Financing for Timor-Leste Support Mission through 31 October Liquidation
May 26, 2005
IHA/1046
IRIN Documentary Takes Top Honours at Film Festival
May 26, 2005
PI/1652
Pavarotti to Promote Millennium Development Goals During Dublin Concerts
May 26, 2005
SC/8394
Chairman of Security Council Committee Visits Germany, European Union Institutions, Turkey, Syria
May 26, 2005
SG/SM/9888
Secretary-General Applauds European Union Decision to Substantially Increase Development Aid
May 26, 2005
SG/SM/9889
“More Missions Deployed than ever Before”, Secretary-General Says in Message for International Day of UN Peacekeepers
May 26, 2005
SG/A/925
Secretary-General Appoints Joël W. Adechi of Benin as Deputy Special Representative for Eritrea and Ethiopia
May 26, 2005
SC/8393
Security Council Welcomes 14 May Demobilization Agreement for Côte d’Ivoire
May 26, 2005
UNIS/NAR/899
Critical Shortage of Drugs for Pain Relief, Says INCB
May 27, 2005
UNIS/INF/77
United Nations Commemorates International Day of Peacekeepers
May 27, 2005
AIDS/99
Responses to HIV/AIDS Epidemic Remain Insufficient
May 27, 2005
DC/2968
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference Holds Brief Open Meeting; Speakers Say Consensus Still Possible on Outcome Text
May 27, 2005
DEV/2515
International Year for Microcredit -- An Opportunity to Explore Impact of Microfinance on Disaster Reduction
May 27, 2005
DSG/SM/259
Stabilization Activities Such as Reintegration, Rehabilitation of Combatants Must Be Adequately Financed, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Security Council
May 27, 2005
NOTE/5942
World to Review Achievements, Problems in Conquering HIV/AIDS on 2 June, Four Years after UN Special Session
May 27, 2005
SC/8395
Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Cites Critical Importance of Peacebuilding, Need to Prevent Countries’ ”Relapsing into Conflict”
May 27, 2005
SG/SM/9890
Secretary-General Urges Support for Expansion of African Union’s Mission in Darfur, at Addis Ababa Pledging Conference
May 27, 2005
SG/SM/9891
Secretary-General Says International Community Presents “United Front” in Darfur, after Generous Offers of Support for African Union Mission
May 27, 2005
SG/SM/9892
Secretary-General Congratulates Pascal Lamy on Selection As Director-General of World Trade Organization
May 27, 2005
UNIS/NAR/900
UNODC Video Spot Wins Award at Film Festival
May 27, 2005
UNIS/CP/516
United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Concludes 14th Session
May 30, 2005
SG/SM/9895
As Review Conference for Non-Proliferation Treaty Closes Without Agreement, Secretary-General Says Vital Opportunity Missed to Strengthen Security
May 30, 2005
SG/SM/9896
Secretary-General Welcomes Active Involvement of Civil Society in Aarhus Convention on Access to Information
May 30, 2005
DC/2969
Review Conference for Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Concludes, With Many States Expressing Deep Disappointment at Outcome
May 30, 2005
GA/10349
General Assembly Elects António Manuel de Oliveira Guterres of Portugal As New High Commissioner for Refugees
May 30, 2005
SG/SM/9893
Secretary-General Condemns Islamabad Bombing
May 30, 2005
SG/SM/9894
Secretary-General Urges Bolivians to Peacefully, Democratically, Resolve Questions Over Resources, Regional Autonomy, Constituent Assembly
May 30, 2005
UNIS/INF/79
Senior United Nations Officials to Participate in European Foundation Centre Conference in Budapest
May 30, 2005
SC/8397
Further Progress Depends on Willingness of Majority to Move Towards Multi-Ethnic, Emocratic Kosovo, Security Council Told
June 1, 2005
UNIS/NAR/901
UNODC Executive Director Says Rule of Law Prerequisite to Opium Elimination in Afghanistan
June 1, 2005
GA/SM/356
General Assembly President Highlights Importance, Difficulty of UN’s Mission of Promoting Peace, in Message on International Day
June 1, 2005
PI/1654
UN Study on ‘Understanding Knowledge Societies’ Released Today in Shanghai
June 1, 2005
SC/8398
Drafting Iraq’s Permanent Constitution by 15 August Most Critical Step in Political Process, Foreign Minister Tells Security Council
June 1, 2005
SC/8400
Security Council Condemns ‘In the Strongest Terms’ All Acts of Sexual Abuse, Exploitation by UN Peacekeeping Personnel
June 1, 2005
SC/8401
Security Council Extends Haiti Mission Until 24 June, With Further Renewals Planned
June 1, 2005
SC/8402
Security Council Extends UN Operation in Burundi Until 1 December, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1602 (2005)
June 1, 2005
SC/8403
Press Statement on Security Council Iraq Consultations
June 1, 2005
SG/SM/9897
Only Political Settlement Can Resolve Darfur Conflict, Secretary-General Tells Constitutional Review Commission in Sudan
June 1, 2005
SG/SM/9898
Secretary-General ‘Very Encouraged’ by Democratic Conduct of Lebanese Parliamentary Elections
June 1, 2005
SG/SM/9900
Secretary-General Urges Pursuit of Inclusive, Participatory, Transparent Constitutional Process in Iraq
June 1, 2005
UNIS/INF/80
ICPDR and Coca-Cola in Partnership to Protect the Danube
June 1, 2005
ORG/1443
Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in June 2005
June 2, 2005
GA/AB/3680
Board of Auditors Reports, Financing for Bosnia and Herzegovina Mission Among Issues Addressed by Budget Committee Texts
June 2, 2005
SG/SM/9901
Secretary-General Outraged by ‘Senseless Attack’ on Mosque in Kandahar, Afghanistan
June 3, 2005
GA/10351
Progress ‘Significant But Insufficient’, General Assembly High-Level Meeting On HIV/AIDS Told
June 3, 2005
SG/SM/9902
Secretary-General Thanks History Project for Timely Publication of ‘UN Voices’, ‘The Power of UN Ideas’ During Important Year of Organization
June 3, 2005
SG/SM/9903
Global Response to HIV/AIDS Significant, But Insufficient to Scale of Epidemic, Says Secretary-General to High-Level UN Meeting
June 3, 2005
SG/SM/9904
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Killing of Prominent Lebanese Journalist in Beirut
June 3, 2005
SG/SM/9905
Secretary-General Welcomes Planned Opening of UN Human Rights Office in Guatemala
June 3, 2005
SG/SM/9906
HIV/AIDS Epidemic ‘Great Challenge of Our Age and Our Generation’, Says Secretary-General at UN Press Briefing
June 3, 2005
SG/SM/9908
‘Let Us Create Green Cities’, Secretary-General Says in Video Message for World Environment Day
June 3, 2005
UNIS/INF/81
Financing for Development: not for the Poor but with the Poor
June 3, 2005
UNIS/OS/307
United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space to Hold 48th Session in Vienna
June 3, 2005
UNIS/BIO/749
New Permanent Representative of Iran Presents Credentials
June 6, 2005
HR/4853
Committee on Rights of Child Concludes Thirty-Ninth Session
June 6, 2005
SC/8404
Security Council Extends Côte d’Ivoire Mission until 24 June, With Intention to Renew for Further 7 Months
June 6, 2005
SG/A/926
Sukehiro Hasegawa Appointed As Head of UN Office in Timor-Leste
June 6, 2005
SG/A/927
Secretary-General Appoints Ambassador Kai Eide of Norway As His Special Envoy to Undertake Compehensive Review of Kosovo
June 6, 2005
SG/SM/9909
General Assembly President’s Draft Outcome for 2005 Summit Is Valuable Guidepost for Advancing Development, Security, Human Rights, Secretary-General Says
June 6, 2005
SG/SM/9910
Secretary-General Welcomes Peaceful Conduct of Elections in Most of Burundi But Condemns Violence in Some Areas
June 7, 2005
DEV/2518
International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies and Health Care to Be Held at UN Headquarters, 9 June
June 7, 2005
GA/10354
General Assembly Appoints Contributions Committee Member
June 7, 2005
SG/SM/9911
Secretary-General Saddened by Death of Mexico’s Former UN Representative, Adolfo Aguilar Zinser
June 7, 2005
SG/SM/9912
Secretary-General Condemns Nepal Bus Bombing
June 7, 2005
SG/SM/9913
Secretary-General Dispatches Special Envoy to Meet With Syria’s President
June 7, 2005
UNEP/290
‘One Planet Many People’ Atlas Launched To Mark World Environment Day 2005
June 7, 2005
UNIS/OS/308
Vienna International Centre to Host Exhibition on Indian Space Programme
June 8, 2005
UNIS/NAR/903
UNODC Applauds Swift Ratification of UN Convention against Corruption at IVth Global Forum
June 8, 2005
UNIS/BIO/750
Jean Ping (Gabon), President of the Fifty-Ninth Session of the United Nations General Assembly
June 8, 2005
DSG/SM/260
Deputy Secretary-General, in Montreal University Address, Urges New Graduates to ‘Think and Act As Citizens of the World’
June 8, 2005
SC/8406
Security Council Extends Deadline for ‘Ad Litem’ Judge Nominations for Former Yugoslavia Tribunal Until 7 July
June 8, 2005
SC/8407
Security Council Presidential Statement Condemns in Strongest Terms 2 June Terrorist Bombing That Killed Lebanese Journalist
June 8, 2005
SG/SM/9915
No Country -- Rich or Poor -- Immune to Corruption, Public Good Always Suffers, Says Secretary-General in Message to Brasilia Forum
June 8, 2005
SG/SM/9916
Secretary-General Offers UN Assistance to Lao Government for Recently Returned Group of Hmong
June 8, 2005
SG/SM/9917
Secretary-General Welcomes United States, United Kingdom Initiative for Significant Increase in Africa Emergency Funding
June 8, 2005
UNIS/NAR/902
INCB: US Supreme Court Decision on Cannabis Upholds International Law
June 8, 2005
UNIS/INF/82
General Assembly President Ping Discusses United Nations Reform During Visit to Austria
June 9, 2005
GA/COL/3120
Decolonization Committee Approves Draft Resolution on Information, Considers Question of Western Sahara
June 9, 2005
POP/929
Demographer from Philippines, Guatemala’s Largest Private Family Planning Provider Win 2005 United Nations Population Award
June 9, 2005
SG/SM/9918
Secretary-General Condemns Addis Ababa Violence, Calls for Calm While Election Irregularities Are Investigated
June 9, 2005
SG/SM/9919
Women in Dry Lands Rank Among ‘Poorest of Poor’, Secretary-General Says in Desertification Day Message
June 9, 2005
GA/AB/3681
Budget Committee Approves $3.2 Billion for 2005-2006 Peacekeeping, As It Concludes Resumed Session
June 9, 2005
UNIS/OS/309
United Nations General Assembly President Addresses Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space
June 9, 2005
UNIS/NAR/904
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to Launch 2004 Andean Coca Surveys for Bolivia, Colombia, and Peru
June 10, 2005
PI/1656
UN Information Department to Host Media Seminar in Cairo on Question of Middle East Peace, 13 - 14 June
June 10, 2005
SG/SM/9920
Secretary-General, at Film Screening, Says Sergio Vieira de Mello’s ‘Legacy of Light’ Will Inspire Peacemakers for Generations to Come
June 10, 2005
SG/SM/9921
Secretary-General to Send Personal Envoy to Bolivia, Urges Peaceful, Democratic Resolution to Crisis
June 10, 2005
SG/SM/9922
At Launch of Progress Report on Millennium Goals, Secretary-General Says 2005 Is ‘Make-or-Break’ Year for World’s Poor
June 10, 2005
SG/SM/9923
Courage, Perseverance of Refugees in Overcoming Adversity Inspiration, Says Secretary-General in Message on International Day
June 10, 2005
AFR/1188
UN Reports Success in Ethiopian Child Survival Programme
June 10, 2005
DEV/2519
Millennium Development Goals Status Report Issued, As Poverty Takes Centre Stage in Global Negotiations
June 10, 2005
ECOSOC/6153
Economic and Social Council Requests Human Rights Commission Chair to Hold Consultations on ‘In Larger Freedom’ Recommendations
June 10, 2005
UNIS/OS/310
Exhibition on Indian Space Programme Inaugurated at the Vienna International Centre
June 13, 2005
SG/A/928
Secretary-General Appoints Ibrahim A. Gambari of Nigeria As New Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs
June 13, 2005
SG/SM/9924
Secretary-General Urges Respect for Electoral Outcome in Ethiopia
June 13, 2005
SG/SM/9925
Secretary-General Welcomes NATO, EU Airlift of African Union Peacekeepers Into Darfur; Also Welcomes Resumption of Negotiations on Political Settlement
June 13, 2005
ECO/88
Wall Street Women Team Up With United Nations on Microfinance
June 14, 2005
GA/10355
General Assembly Elects Jan Eliasson of Sweden As President of Sixtieth Session, Also Decides on Officers for Main Committees
June 14, 2005
PI/1658
International Media Seminar on Peace in Middle East Opens in Cairo
June 14, 2005
SG/SM/9926
Secretary-General Encouraged by Special Envoy’s Constructive Discussions With Syria’s President
June 14, 2005
SG/SM/9927
Secretary-General Expresses Great Concern Over Lives Lost in Iran Bombings, Says No Cause Can Justify Targeting Innocent Civilians
June 14, 2005
SG/SM/9928
Secretary-General Urges Media to Refrain from Myths, Hate Propaganda at Fragile Moment for Middle East Peace, in Message to Cairo Seminar
June 14, 2005
SC/8409
Security Council Reviews Progress Made by International Tribunals for Rwanda, Former Yugoslavia
June 14, 2005
UNIS/NAR/905
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Launches Andean Coca Surveys for Bolivia, Colombia and Peru
June 14, 2005
PI/1660
Working Group on Internet Governance to Meet in Geneva, 14 - 17 June
June 15, 2005
DEV/2523
UNCTAD Proposes New ‘Trade Marshall Plan’ for Least Developed Countries
June 15, 2005
PI/1661
International Media Seminar Discusses Security, Palestinian Institutional Reform and Economic Support
June 15, 2005
PI/1662
International Media Seminar Debates International, Regional Efforts for Constructive Change in Middle East
June 15, 2005
SC/8410
Security Council Committee Concerning Côte d’Ivoire Adopts Guidelines for Conduct of Its Work
June 15, 2005
SG/SM/9929
Trade, Investment, Closer Economic Ties Contribute to Peace, Security, Says Secretary-General in Message to St. Petersburg Economic Forum
June 15, 2005
SG/SM/9930
‘Together, We Can Create a Freer and Fairer World’, Says Secretary-General in Paris Address to World Business Leaders
June 15, 2005
SG/SM/9931
More Than Ever, Africa Needs International Support to End Vicious Cycle of Underdevelopment, Secretary-General Tells Paris Ministerial Meeting
June 15, 2005
SG/SM/9932
Secretary-General ‘Seriously Concerned’ by Forcible Return to Rwanda of 5,000 Asylum Seekers
June 15, 2005
PI/1663
Role of Media in Peace, Conflict Between Israel and Palestine Discussed by International Media Seminar
June 16, 2005
DSG/SM/261
Development, Security, Human Rights Depend on Each Other, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Group of 77 Summit in Doha
June 16, 2005
SC/8411
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Welcomes Elections, Inauguration of Autonomous Bougainville Government
June 16, 2005
SC/8412
Security Council Extends Mandate of UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus Until 15 December, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1604 (2005)
June 16, 2005
SC/8413
Security Council Briefed on Secretariat Mission to Burundi, Which Proposes Truth Commission, Special Trial Chamber
June 16, 2005
SG/SM/9933
Secretary-General Applauds People, Leaders of Papua New Guinea for Inauguration of First Autonomous Bougainville Government
June 16, 2005
SG/SM/9934
Secretary-General Reiterates Importance of Continuing Dialogue Between Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and Republic of Korea
June 16, 2005
SG/SM/9935
Secretary-General Welcomes United States Task Force Report on UN Reform; Encouraged by Endorsement of Many Key Initiatives Already Proposed
June 17, 2005
PI/1664
ITU Launches New Development Initiative to Bridge Digital Divide
June 17, 2005
SC/8415
Assistant Secretary-General Briefs Security Council on Iraq, Says Many Believe Political Transition at ‘Decisive Phase’
June 17, 2005
SG/SM/9936
Secretary-General Welcomes Agreement Bringing More Sunnis Into Committee Drafting Iraq’s Constitution
June 17, 2005
SG/SM/9937
Commission Investigating Hariri Killing Fully Operational, Secretary-General Informs Security Council
June 17, 2005
UNIS/INF/84
It Takes Courage to Be a Refugee United Nations Commemorates World Refugee Day on 20 June
June 20, 2005
SC/8416
Security Council Renews Mandate of UN Disengagement Observer Force Until 31 December, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1605 (2005)
June 20, 2005
SC/8417
Breakdown In Middle East Calm Averted Despite Serious Incidents, Security Council Told
June 20, 2005
SG/SM/9938
Serious Efforts Needed to Build Health Systems with Universal Access in Developing Countries, Secretary-General Tells Doctors Awards Dinner
June 20, 2005
SG/SM/9939
In Joint Message With IOC President, Secretary-General Calls for Re-Dedication to Goals of Community Service, Human Advancement, Universal Peace
June 20, 2005
SG/SM/9940
Secretary-General Says United States Engagement in UN Reform Very Important, But Does Not Feel Dues Withholding Would Be Productive
June 20, 2005
UNIS/OS/311
Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space Concludes 48th Session in Vienna
June 21, 2005
OBV/493
World Refugee Day: Celebrating 10 Years of Reproductive Health Care for Refugees
June 21, 2005
SC/8418
Security Council Requests Secretary-General to Initiate Negotiations on Burundi Truth Commission, Special Chamber
June 21, 2005
SG/SM/9941
Secretary-General Congratulates Lebanon for Successful Parliamentary Elections
June 21, 2005
SOC/9942
Secretary-General Welcomes Peaceful Presidential Election in Guinea-Bissau
June 21, 2005
SG/SM/9943
Secretary-General Appoints UN-Habitat Head As Special Envoy for Human Settlements Issues in Zimbabwe
June 22, 2005
SC/8419
Security Council Extends Liberia Diamond Embargo for Six Months, Renews Expert Panel, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1607 (2005)
June 22, 2005
SC/8420
Security Council Presidential Statement Reaffirms Condemnation of Deliberate Targeting of Civilians in Armed Conflict
June 22, 2005
SG/SM/9944
‘Let Us Spare No Effort’ to Accelerate Delivery of Life-Saving Programmes to Those Needing Them Most, Secretary-General Tells Meeting of Global Aids Fund
June 22, 2005
SG/SM/9945
Secretary-General Welcomes Meeting Between Israeli Prime Minister, Palestinian Authority President
June 22, 2005
SG/SM/9947
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Murder of George Hawi in Lebanon
June 22, 2005
SG/SM/9946
In Address to Councillors of Strategic and International Studies, Secretary-General Outlines Main Issues Before September Summit
June 22, 2005
SG/SM/9948
Illegal Drugs Sound Colourful, Enticing, But Little More Than ‘Tickets to a Dead End’, Says Secretary-General in International Day Message
June 22, 2005
GA/PAL/985
Middle East Situation Remains Critical, Special Committee on Palestinian Rights Told
June 22, 2005
HR/CN/1110
Commission on Human Rights Holds Informal Meeting on Secretary-General''s Reform Proposals
June 22, 2005
UNEP/296
New Executive Secretary Appointed for Convention on Biological Diversity
June 22, 2005
UNIS/INF/85
Governance and Administrative Innovations to Be Recognized on Public Service Day, 23 June at the United Nations
June 22, 2005
UNIS/NAR/907
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to Launch 2005 World Drug Report
June 22, 2005
UNIS/NAR/906
New United Nations Survey Documents Dramatic Decline in Opium Poppy Cultivation in Laos
June 23, 2005
SC/8421
Security Council Extends Haiti Mission Until 15 February 2006, Increases Troop, Police Strength for Election Period
June 23, 2005
SC/8422
Parties In Cyprus Want Resumption of UN Good Offices, Accepted UN Plan As Basis for Negotiations, Security Council Told
June 23, 2005
SC/8423
Security Council Presidential Statement Commends Lebanon on Successful Parliamentary Elections
June 23, 2005
SG/SM/9949
World Community Must Be Dedicated Companion for Iraqis on Tough Road to Peace, Democracy, Says Secretary-General to Brussels Conference
June 23, 2005
SG/SM/9950
Brussels’ Conference ‘Turning Point’ in Iraq’s Transition, Says Secretary-General in Closing Remarks
June 23, 2005
SG/SM/9951
‘We Are Determined’ Not to Let Iraqi People Down, Says Secretary-General to Brussels Press Conference
June 23, 2005
SG/SM/9952
Secretary-General Urges Government to Expedite Electoral Process in Democratic Republic of Congo
June 23, 2005
SG/SM/9953
Secretary-General Welcomes General Assembly’s Hearings with Civil Society, NGOs, Private Sector
June 23, 2005
SG/SM/9954
Procurement Officer Under Investigation Resigns from United Nations
June 23, 2005
SG/SM/9955
Secretary-General Seriously Concerned About Fate of Uzbek Asylum-Seekers in Kyrgyzstan
June 23, 2005
GA/10358
On 23 – 24 June, Civil Society to Present Views to General Assembly on Poverty, Security, Rights Issues for 2005 World Summit
June 23, 2005
GA/10356
General Assembly Adopts $3.2 Billion 2005-2006 Peacekeeping Budget; Stresses Need for Stronger Management During Surge in Operations
June 23, 2005
UNIS/L/94
UNCITRAL Launches New Multilingual Website
June 23, 2005
UNIS/NAR/908
UNODC Executive Director Launches Study on Crime and Development in Africa
June 24, 2005
DSG/SM/262
‘Your Voices Must Continue to Be Heard’ in 2005 World Summit Process, Says Deputy Secretary-General, at Hearings with Civil Society
June 24, 2005
GA/10359
General Assembly Begins Two-Day Dialogue with Civil Society, with Focus on UN Reform Proposals, 2005 World Summit
June 24, 2005
SC/8424
Security Council''s 1518 Committee Updates List of Individuals Whose Financial Assets Should Be Transferred to Iraqi Development Fund
June 24, 2005
ECOSOC/6154
Economic and Social Council to Meet in New York, 29 June-27 July, with Focus on Achieving Millennium Development Goals
June 24, 2005
SC/8425
Security Council Press Statement on Guinea-Bissau
June 24, 2005
UNIS/NAR/909
“Value Yourself – Make Healthy Choices” Says UNODC Executive Director
June 24, 2005
UNIS/INF/86
A Day of Sport – UN Vienna Commemorates International Year of Sport and Physical Education
June 27, 2005
GA/10362
General Assembly to Hold High-Level Talks on Financing for Development, 27-28 June
June 27, 2005
GA/10361
“Together, We Can Make Poverty History”, Secretary-General Tells Closing Session of General Assembly Hearings with Civil Society
June 27, 2005
SC/8426
Security Council Extends UN Operation in Côte d’Ivoire until 24 January 2006, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1609 (2005)
June 27, 2005
SC/8427
Security Council Approves Transfer of $200 Million from ESCROW Account to Development Fund for Iraq
June 27, 2005
SG/SM/9957
Secretary-General Deeply Saddened at Death of Sissel Ekaas, Former Deputy Special Representative
June 27, 2005
SC/8428
Worsening Security Situation in Afghanistan Negatively Affecting Election Preparations, Special Representative Tells Security Council
June 27, 2005
SG/SM/9956
Since UN’s Creation, Rotary Has Been “Wonderful Partner”, Secretary-General Says in Video Message to Organization’s Centennial Convention
June 27, 2005
SG/SM/9958
Secretary-General Pleased at Joint Commitment by Sri Lanka Government, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam to Rebuilding Tsunami-Affected Areas
June 27, 2005
NOTE/5950
Awards for Radio Programming, Promotion to Be Presented by DPI on 27 June
June 27, 2005
HR/4861
Secretary General''s Representative Urges Flexible Solutions to Internal Displacement in Serbia and Montenegro
June 27, 2005
IHA/1062
Six Months after Tsunami, UN Agencies Say Hardest Work Lies Ahead
June 27, 2005
IHA/1063
Six Months after the Tsunami: UNFPA Helps Restore Reproductive Health Capacity and Promotes Women’s Rights
June 27, 2005
UNIS/VIC/132
UNIS Vienna Commemorates 60th Anniversary of Signing of United Nations Charter
June 28, 2005
GA/10364
General Assembly Begins Two-Day High-Level Dialogue to Assess Progress Implementing 2002 Monterrey Agreement on Development Finance
June 28, 2005
SG/SM/9960
UN Will Need to Work Closely with Civil Society, Secretary-General Tells General Assembly Hearings with NGOs, Private Sector
June 28, 2005
SG/SM/9961
Secretary-General Asks President of Kyrgyzstan to Ensure that No Further Uzbek Asylum-Seekers Are Forcibly Returned to Uzbekistan
June 28, 2005
SG/SM/9962
Today, “We Face New Threats and Challenges, but also New Opportunities”, Secretary-General Says in Video Message on UN’s 60th Anniversary
June 28, 2005
SG/SM/9963
“Better Standards of Life in Larger Freedom” now within Reach, Secretary-General Says in Commemoration of 60th Anniversary of UN Charter
June 28, 2005
SG/SM/9964
In Message to Sustainable Cities Meeting, Secretary-General Highlights Importance of Strengthening Good Governance through Participation, Inclusive Management
June 29, 2005
IHA/1064
UNFPA Special Repot Six Months after the Tsunami: Meeting Women’s Needs, Supporting Aceh’s Future
June 29, 2005
SG/A/929
Secretary-General Appoints Karen Abuzayd of United States as UNRWA Commissioner-General
June 29, 2005
SG/SM/9967
Secretary-General Delighted at Willingness of Karen Abuzayd to Serve as UNRWA Commissioner-General
June 29, 2005
SG/SM/9968
European Union Has Key Role to Play in Furthering Development Process, Secretary-General Says in Remarks to EU Luncheon
June 29, 2005
GA/10366
World Community Must Honour -- Even Go Beyond -- Commitments on Trade, Debt, Finance to Achieve Anti-Poverty Goals, General Assembly Told
June 29, 2005
UNIS/NAR/910
2005 World Drug Report launched by UNODC in Stockholm
June 30, 2005
ECO/90
UN: Sustained Economic Growth in Developing Regions Opens Window of Opportunity for Development Goals
June 30, 2005
ECOSOC/6155
Economic and Social Council Opens with Secretary-General’s Call for Translating Economic Growth into Development for All
June 30, 2005
SC/8429
International Criminal Court Prosecutor Tells Security Council Investigation into Darfur Crimes Initiated 1 June
June 30, 2005
SC/8430
Security Council Notes Decision in Democratic Republic of Congo to Extend Transitional Period until End of 2005
June 30, 2005
SG/SM/9969
“All-Out Global Effort” Needed to Meet Anti-Poverty Goals by 2015, Says Secretary-General in Message to Islamic Conference Session
June 30, 2005
SG/SM/9970
2005 World Summit Must Take Bold Steps toward Making Poverty History, Says Secretary-General in Address to Economic and Social Council
June 30, 2005
SG/SM/9971
Secretary-General Updates Security Council on Oil-for-Food Investigation; Discussion Concerns Timetable, Budget, Document Request
June 30, 2005
UNIS/BIO/751
New Permanent Representative of Chile Presents Credentials
July 1, 2005
ENV/DEV/865
Wildlife Treaty Comes of Age -- Cites Celebrates 30 Years of Achievement
July 1, 2005
UNIS/BIO/752
New Permanent Representative of Estonia Presents Credentials
July 1, 2005
SG/SM/9974
“Let Us Resolve to Empower Women and Girls by Our Commitment tTo Gender Equality”, Secretary-General Says in Message for World Population Day
July 1, 2005
UNIS/L/95
UN Commission on International Trade Law to Hold Thirty-Eighth Session in Vienna, 4-15 July 2005
July 1, 2005
WOM/1509
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee to Meet in New York, 5-22 July
July 1, 2005
REC/191
Intergovernmental Agreement on Asian Highway Network Comes into Force on 4 July
July 1, 2005
SC/8432
Security Council Extends Sierra Leone Mission for Final Six Months, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1610 (2005)
July 1, 2005
SC/8433
Greatest Humanitarian Crisis Today in Southern Africa, World Food Programme Head Tells Security Council
July 1, 2005
SC/8434
Security Council Press Statement on Blue Line Incidents
July 1, 2005
SC/8435
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in July
July 1, 2005
SG/SM/9972
Secretary-General Urges Ivorian Parties to Faithfully Implement Pretoria Agreement
July 1, 2005
SG/SM/9973
Cooperatives, Microfinance Can Give Those Most in Need Power to Improve Their Lives, Says Secretary-General in International Day Message
July 1, 2005
SG/SM/9975
Secretary-General Welcomes United States Commitment of $1 Billion to Fight Malaria in Africa
July 4, 2005
ECOSOC/6157
Speakers in High-Level Meeting of Economic and Social Council Cite Insufficient Progress towards Achieving Millennium Goals
July 4, 2005
ECOSOC/6158
More Aid, Greater Market Access Key to Attaining Millennium Goals, Delegates Stress, as Economic and Social Council Concludes High-Level Talks
July 4, 2005
ORG/1445
Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in July 2005
July 4, 2005
SG/SM/9976
Health Threats Respect No Boundaries, Global Cooperation “Imperative”, Says Secretary-General, in Speech to Edinburgh College of Suregeons
July 4, 2005
UNIS/INF/87
Energy Globe Award Helps to Achieve Millennium Development Goals
July 5, 2005
UNIS/OS/312
United Nations Provides Landsat Data Sets for Supporting Sustainable Development in Africa
July 6, 2005
ECOSOC/6159
Regional Assessments of Progress Meeting Anti-Poverty Goals Reveal at Best “Mixed Picture”, Economic and Social Council Told
July 6, 2005
SG/SM/9977
Governments Will Take Important Decisions only with Clear Support from Ordinary Voters, Secretary-General Says in Statement on Live 8 Concert in London
July 6, 2005
SG/SM/9979
Secretary-General Condemns Attacks on Diplomats in Iraq
July 6, 2005
WOM/1510
Real-Life Benefits Must Be Guiding Principle in Gauging How Women Can Gain from September Summit, Anti-Discrimination Committee Told
July 6, 2005
SG/SM/9978
September Summit a Once-in-a-Generation Chance to Take Action on Grave Global Threats, Secretary-General Tells African Leaders
July 6, 2005
UNIS/CP/517
United Nations Firearms Protocol Enters into Force
July 7, 2005
ECOSOC/6160
Economic and Social Council Decides on Theme for 2006 Coordination Segment, Discusses Need to Ensure UN System ”Fit for the 21st Century”
July 7, 2005
SC/8436
Security Council Demands Ivorian Parties Comply Scrupulously with Peace Process Timetable Agreed to in Pretoria 29 June
July 7, 2005
SG/SM/9980
In Message to CARICOM Heads of Government Conference, Secretary-General Invites Them to Engage Actively, Constructively, in UN Reform Effort
July 7, 2005
SG/SM/9981
Secretary-General “Delighted” by Choice of London for 2012 Olympics
July 7, 2005
SG/SM/9982
Secretary-General Welcomes Prisoner Release in Myanmar
July 7, 2005
SG/SM/9983
Secretary-General Welcomes 5 July Declaration Aimed at Ending Darfur Conflict
July 7, 2005
SG/SM/9984
Millennium Development Goals Have Unprecedented Political Support, Secretary-General Says at London Event
July 7, 2005
SG/SM/9985
Secretary-General Congratulates Government, People of Burundi on Successful Conduct of Elections
July 7, 2005
WOM/1511
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Voices Concern about Inequalities among Ethnic Groups, as It Takes up Israel’s Report
July 7, 2005
SC/8437
Following 15 June Inauguration of Bougainville’s Autonomous Government, United Nations Mandate Fully Implemented, Security Council Told
July 8, 2005
ECOSOC/6161
Economic and Social Council Panel Discussions Focus on United Republic of Tanzania, Work of Functional Commissions
July 8, 2005
SC/8438
Security Council Condemns “Barbaric” London Terrorist Attacks, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1611 (2005)
July 8, 2005
SG/SM/9986
Secretary-General Says Vicious London Bombings “an Attack on Humanity Itself”, World Stands Shoulder to Shoulder with British People
July 8, 2005
WOM/1512
Experts Stress Need for further Action to Eliminate Harmful Traditional Practices, as Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Considers Benin’s Report
July 8, 2005
SG/SM/9987
Secretary-General Condemns Brutal Murder of Egypt’s Ambassador to Iraq
July 8, 2005
UNIS/INF/88
United Nations Marks World Population Day; Focuses on Gender Equality
July 8, 2005
SC/8439
Security Council Press Statement on London Terrorist Attack
July 8, 2005
UNIS/NAR/911
UNODC Executive Director Says Tracking Terrorist Funding as Important as Chasing Terrorists
July 11, 2005
DSG/SM/263
Defending Reproductive Health Rights Critical to Advancing Global Equality, Development, Says Deputy Secretary-General at Population Award Ceremony
July 11, 2005
ECOSOC/6162
Reforming UN Activities for more Effective Country-Level Presence, Focus of Day-Long Dialogue in Economic and Social Council
July 11, 2005
SC/8440
Security Council Condemns Assassination of Egypt’s Ambassador to Iraq, Reaffirms Support for Political Transition, in Presidential Statement
July 11, 2005
SG/SM/9988
Special Adviser Lakhdar Brahimi to Visit Nepal, 10–15 July
July 11, 2005
SG/SM/9989
Secretary-General Encouraged by Agreements on Bolivia Elections, Says UN Committed to Assisting Process
July 11, 2005
SG/SM/9990
Secretary-General Congratulates G-8 for Africa Communiqué, Promise to Double Aid by 2010
July 11, 2005
SG/SM/9991
Secretary-General Congratulates G-8 for Steps on Africa, Climate Change, Says Progress Should Contribute to Ambitious Outcome at 2005 World Summit
July 11, 2005
WOM/1513
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Takes up Guyana’s Periodic Report; Strengthening Gender Equality Bodies, Combating Violence among Issues
July 12, 2005
DC/2975
Meeting to Assess 2001 Action Programme Aimed at Combating Illicit Small Arms Trade Opens at Headquarters
July 12, 2005
UNIS/BIO/753
New Permanent Observer of the League of Arab States Presents Credentials
July 12, 2005
ECOSOC/6163
ECOSOC Holds Panel on Alternative Development Funding Options, Dialogue with Fund, Programme Heads
July 12, 2005
GA/10367
General Assembly Opens Debate on “Group of Four”-Sponsored Draft Resolution on Security Council Reform
July 12, 2005
GA/SHC/3812
Third Committee Elects Remaining Members of Bureau for 60th Session
July 12, 2005
SC/8441
Security Council Committee Meets Senior Officials of Netherlands to Discuss Implementation of Sanctions against Al-Qaida, Taliban
July 12, 2005
SC/8442
Security Council Press Statement on Ethiopia and Eritrea
July 12, 2005
SG/SM/9992
Lasting Peace for Sudan now within Reach, Says Secretary-General, At Inauguration of Sudanese Presidency in Khartoum
July 12, 2005
SG/SM/9993
“May We All Learn and Act on the Lessons of Srebrenica”, Says Secretary-General, in Message to Anniversary Ceremony
July 12, 2005
SG/SM/9994
Secretary-General Pleased by Progress against Small Arms Scourge, but Says Important further Steps now Needed, in Message to New York Meeting
July 12, 2005
SG/SM/9995
Secretary-General Welcomes Agreement of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, United States to Resume Six-Party Talks
July 12, 2005
SG/SM/9996
Secretary-General Welcomes Kyrgyzstan’s Peaceful, Credible Presidential Elections
July 12, 2005
SG/SM/9997
Secretary-General Shocked by Brutal Murder of Abdulkadir Yahya Ali in Somalia
July 12, 2005
GA/PAL/986
UN Conference of Civil Society in Support of Middle East Peace, in Paris, 12–13 July
July 12, 2005
UNIS/BIO/754
New Permanent Observer for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Presents Credentials
July 13, 2005
DC/2977
Greater International Cooperation Critical to Fighting Small Arms Trade, Say Speakers, as Meeting to Review 2001 Action Programme Continues
July 13, 2005
ECOSOC/6164
Economic and Social Council Ends Debate on Operational Activities for Development after Discussion on Triennial Review Process, South-South Cooperation
July 13, 2005
GA/10368
Twenty-Eight more Speakers State Their Positions in General Assembly Debate on New Draft Proposal for UN Security Council Reform
July 13, 2005
NOTE/5954
Japan to Donate more than 30,000 Digitized Documents to United Nations for Inclusion in Official Document System
July 13, 2005
SC/8443
Security Council Presidential Statement Stresses “Moral Imperative” of Preventing Escalation of Armed Conflicts, Humanitarian Crises
July 13, 2005
SC/8445
Security Council Press Statement on Lebanon
July 13, 2005
SG/SM/10000
If State Unable, Unwilling to Protect Citizens against Extreme Violence, Security Council Must Assume Responsibility, Secretary-General Tells Council
July 13, 2005
SG/SM/10001
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Suicide Attack in Israel
July 13, 2005
SG/SM/9998
Secretary-General Thanks Civil Society for Building Bridges of Understanding Between Israelis, Palestinians, in Message to Paris Meeting
July 13, 2005
SG/SM/9999
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Beirut Terrorist Bombing, Calls on All Parties to Work towards United Lebanon
July 13, 2005
WOM/1514
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Takes up Lebanon’s Report, Commends Impressive Steps Taken to Promote Gender Equality
July 13, 2005
GA/PAL/988
Civil Society Support “Indispensable” in Securing Middle East Peace, Secretary-General Tells Palestinian Rights Meeting in Paris
July 14, 2005
SC/8446
Security Council Committee Meets Senior Officials of Australia to Discuss Implementation of Sanctions against Al-Qaida, Taliban
July 14, 2005
DC/2978
Views on Preventing Proliferation of Small Arms, Light Weapons Heard as Meeting to Review 2001 Programme of Action Continues
July 14, 2005
ECOSOC/6165
“Transition from Relief to Development”, Special Relief Assistance Focus, as ECOSOC Opens Humanitarian Affairs Segment
July 14, 2005
GA/PAL/989
United Nations Meeting in Support of Middle East Peace Concludes with Adoption of Action Plan by Civil Society to End Occupation
July 14, 2005
SC/8447
Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Condemns Massacre of Women, Children in Democratic Republic of Congo
July 14, 2005
SG/SM/10002
Secretary-General “Repulsed and Outraged” by Killing of Large Number of Children in Baghdad Suicide Bombing
July 14, 2005
SG/SM/10003
Secretary-General Commends Benin, Niger for Peaceful Settlement of Border Dispute through ICJ
July 14, 2005
WOM/1515
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Takes up Ireland’s Report; Praises Impressive National Bodies for Gender Equality
July 14, 2005
UNIS/BIO/755
New Permanent Representative of the United States Presents Credentials
July 15, 2005
UNIS/L/96
UN Commission on International Trade Law Concludes 38th Session in Vienna
July 15, 2005
DC/2979
Global Standard for Tracing Weapons, Tighter Import/Export Controls among Issues Raised, in Day-Long Debate on 2001 Action Plan on Small Arms
July 15, 2005
ECOSOC/6166
Tsunami Special Envoy Bill Clinton Tells ECOSOC most Challenging Days Lay Ahead in Recovery, Disaster Prevention, Applying Lessons Learned
July 15, 2005
GA/10369
General Assembly Endorses Mauritius Declaration, Strategy for Small Island Developing States
July 15, 2005
SC/8448
Security Council Press Statement on Sudan
July 15, 2005
SC/8449
Security Council Urges Somali Transitional Institutions to Immediately Conclude National Security, Stabilization Plan, Including Ceasefire
July 15, 2005
SG/SM/10004
Secretary-General Announces Launch of “Alliance of Civilizations” Aimed at Bridging Divides between Societies Exploited by Extremists
July 15, 2005
WOM/1516
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Takes up Report of Burkina Faso, Acknowledges Country’s Impressive Legislative Advances
July 18, 2005
DC/2980
Implementing Existing Commitments Foundation for Combating Illicit Small Arms Trade, Says Chairman, as Meeting on 2001 Action Plan Concludes
July 18, 2005
ECOSOC/6167
Former US President Clinton Addresses UN Member States on Tsunami Recovery
July 18, 2005
ECOSOC/6168
Economic and Social Council Calls for Wide-Ranging Steps to Strengthen Coordination of Emergency Humanitarian Assistance
July 18, 2005
PI/1666
Independent Group Submits Report on Internet Governance in Lead-up to Tunis Summit on Information Society
July 18, 2005
SG/A/930
Secretary-General Appoints Antonio Monteiro of Portugal as High Representative for Elections in Côte d’Ivoire
July 18, 2005
WOM/1517
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Urges Gambia to Revise Discriminatory Laws Based on Religious, Cultural Practices
July 19, 2005
DC/2981
Disarmament Commission Holds Organizational Meeting, Reaches Tentative Agreement on Nuclear Disarmament Agenda Item
July 19, 2005
GA/10370
Time Ripe to Redress Historical Injustice by According Africa Permanent Representation on Security Council, General Assembly Told
July 19, 2005
SC/8450
Security Council Presidential Statement Recognizes “Significant Progress” Addressing HIV/AIDS among Peacekeepers, but Says Many Challenges Remain
July 19, 2005
SC/8451
Security Council Committee Adds One Entity to Al-Qaida Section of Consolidated List
July 19, 2005
SG/SM/10005
Secretary-General Alarmed by Renewed Violence between Israel, Palestinians, Urges All to Remain Focused on Goal of Two-State Settlement
July 19, 2005
SG/SM/10006
At 2005 Summit, World Must Commit Decisively to Path of Cooperation, Solidarity, Says Secretary-General, in Message to Tehran Conference
July 19, 2005
SG/SM/10007
Secretary-General Will Study Report on Zimbabwe Demolitions to Determine Next Steps for UN
July 19, 2005
SG/SM/10008
Secretary-General Emphatically Condemns Heinous Suicide Bombings in Iraq
July 19, 2005
ECOSOC/6169
Reports of Ad Hoc Advisory Groups on Haiti, Burundi, Guinea-Bissau Discussed in Economic and Social Council
July 19, 2005
SG/SM/10009
Secretary-General Welcomes Agreement Reached between Indonesia, Free Aceh Movement
July 19, 2005
WOM/1518
Anti-Discrimination Committee Calls on Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to Ensure Sufficient Food for Women, Heed Violence against Them
July 20, 2005
DC/2982
Disarmament Commission Reaches Agreement, in Principle, Regarding Agenda Item on Conventional Weapons, Issue of Revitalization
July 20, 2005
ECOSOC/6170
Strategies for Least Developed Countries, UNAIDS, Report of UN System Chief Executives Board among Wide Range of Issues Taken up by ECOSOC
July 20, 2005
SC/8452
Security Council Committee on Côte d’Ivoire to Receive Monthly Media Monitoring Reports from Mission There
July 20, 2005
SC/8453
Statement by Chairman of Security Council Committee on Sudan
July 20, 2005
SG/SM/10010
In Interdependent World, Violent Conflicts Demand more Equitable Response, Wherever They Erupt, Says Secretary-General to Civil Society Conference
July 20, 2005
SG/A/931
Secretary-General Appoints Louis Frederick Reuter, IV, (Fritz) of United States Assistant Secretary-General - Executive Director of Capital Master Plan
July 20, 2005
SG/SM/10011
Secretary-General Condemns Killings in Iraq of Constitutional Drafting Commission Member, Adviser
July 20, 2005
UNIS/VIC/133
Foreign Minister of Slovenia Visits the United Nations in Vienna
July 20, 2005
UNIS/BIO/756
New Permanent Representative of the Dominican Republic Presents Credentials
July 21, 2005
SG/A/932
Secretary-General Appoints Alan Doss as Special Representative for Liberia
July 21, 2005
DC/2983
Disarmament Commission Reaches Accord on Main Elements of Provisional Agenda for 2006 Substantive Session
July 21, 2005
ECOSOC/6171
ECOSOC Session Continues with Focus on Economic, Environmental Questions, Work of Functional Commissions
July 21, 2005
SC/8454
Security Council Reaffirms Terrorism One of Most Serious Threats to Peace, “Criminal and Unjustifiable”, Regardless of Motivation
July 22, 2005
DC/2984
Disarmament Commission Suspends Meeting until Tomorrow, as Members Continue Consultations on Package of Decisions in Draft Report
July 22, 2005
ECOSOC/6172
ECOSOC Tackles Drug Control, Social Development, Advancement of Women, Human Rights, as It Continues General Segment
July 22, 2005
PI/1667
UN Yearbook for 2003, Available Soon, Provides Overview of Organization’s Activities
July 22, 2005
PI/1668
United Nations, Regional Organizations to Agree on Stronger Partnerships in Facing Peace, Security Challenges
July 22, 2005
SC/8455
Israel’s Gaza Disengagement Plan “a Moment Pregnant with Hope, but also Fraught with Peril”, Middle East Peace Envoy Tells Security Council
July 25, 2005
UNIS/NAR/912
Photographer Alessandro Scotti Appointed as UNODC Goodwill Ambassador
July 25, 2005
DC/2985
No Agreement in Disarmament Commission on Provisional Agenda for 2006 Substantive Session as Delegate Proposes Amendment to Key Item
July 25, 2005
ECOSOC/6173
ECOSOC Continues General Segment with Action on Texts Related to Refugees, Informatics, Statistics, Population, Crime, Drugs, Indigenous Issues
July 25, 2005
SC/8456
Sudan Situation Fragile, but 2005 Could Become Year of “Decisive Change”, Special Representative Jan Pronk Tells Security Council
July 25, 2005
DEV/2529
Acute Energy Problems Block Progress on Millennium Goals, with 2.4 Billion People Lacking Fuel, 1.6 Billion without Electricity, Warns New Report
July 25, 2005
SC/8457
Security Council Gratified by Successful Presidential, Legislative Elections in Central African Republic
July 25, 2005
SG/A/933
Secretary-General Appoints William K. Davis of United States as Director of United Nations Office in Washington, D.C.
July 25, 2005
SG/SM/10012
Secretary-General Calls for Immediate Halt to Evictions, Demolitions in Zimbabwe, Saying Envoy’s Report Confirms “Catastrophic Injustice”
July 25, 2005
WOM/1519
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Concludes Thirty-Third Session, Stressing Need to Eliminate Stereotypes, Withdraw Convention Reservations
July 26, 2005
DC/2986
Disarmament Commission Continues Debate on 2005 Report
July 26, 2005
ECOSOC/6174
Economic and Social Council Adopts 43 Texts Recommended by 61st Session of Human Rights Commission
July 26, 2005
GA/SM/357
General Assembly President Salutes Federation of Former Civil Servants for Commitment, Advocacy in Support of UN, at New York Session
July 26, 2005
SG/SM/10014
Secretary-General, at Headquarters Meeting, Outlines Proposals to Help Make Regional Organizations “True Partners” for UN in Peace, Security
July 26, 2005
NGO/576
Seventeen more Non-Governmental Organizations Associated with UN Public Information Department, 46 Disassociated
July 26, 2005
SG/SM/10013
Secretary-General, with “Sorrow and Anger”, Condemns Use of Terror, Violence against Civilians, Following Multiple Car Bombs in Sinai
July 26, 2005
UNEP/303
First Children’s World Summit for Environment Convenes in Japan, Will Send Message to September World Summit in New York
July 26, 2005
UNIS/INF/89
OPEC Fund Extends Grants Worth US$4.6 Million
July 27, 2005
DC/2987
Disarmament Commission Adopts 2005 Report
July 27, 2005
SC/8458
Security Council Establishes Monitoring, Reporting Mechanism on Use of Child Soliders, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1612 (2005)
July 27, 2005
SC/8459
Security Council Forwards List of Ad Litem Judge Candidates for Former Yugoslavia Tribunal to General Assembly
July 27, 2005
GA/10371
“Uniting for Consensus” Group of States Introduces Text on Security Council Reform to General Assembly
July 27, 2005
SC/8461
Security Council Committee Approves Addition of Information Regarding One Entity in Al-Qaida Section of Consolidated List
July 27, 2005
SG/SM/10015
Secretary-General Welcomes Resumption of Six-Party Talks, Hopes for Progress towards Nuclear-Free Korean Peninsula
July 27, 2005
SG/SM/10016
Secretary-General Encouraged by Return of Iraq’s Sunnis to Constitutional Drafting Committee
July 27, 2005
ECOSOC/6175
Economic and Social Council Adopts 16 Texts on Coordination, Regional Cooperation, Economic Questions, Human Rights
July 27, 2005
SC/8460
Security Council Establishes First Comprehensive Monitoring, Reporting System to Protect Children Affected by Armed Conflict
July 27, 2005
SG/SM/10017
Secretary-General Welcomes Nuclear Non-Proliferation Initiative Announced by Seven Foreign Ministers
July 27, 2005
WOM/1520
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Issues Statement on Women in Iraq
July 28, 2005
ECOSOC/6176
Economic and Social Council Adopts 16 Texts on Wide Range of Issues, as It Concludes 2005 Session
July 28, 2005
SC/8462
Security Council Unequivocally Condemns Deadly Sharm El-Sheikh Terrorist Bomb Attacks in Presidential Statement
July 28, 2005
SC/8463
Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Strongly Condemns Assassination of Algerian Diplomats in Baghdad
July 29, 2005
SC/8464
Security Council’s 1518 Committee Updates List of Individuals Whose Financial Assets Should Be Transferred to Iraqi Development Fund
July 29, 2005
SG/SM/10018
Secretary-General Appeals for Calm in Guinea-Bissau, as Counting Continues on Presidential Election
July 29, 2005
SG/SM/10019
Secretary-General Welcomes IRA Decision to End Armed Actions; Says if Fully Implemented, “Watershed” in Northern Ireland History
July 29, 2005
SG/A/934
Secretary-General Appoints John Ruggie of United States Special Representative on Issue of Human Rights, Transnational Corporations, Other Business Enterprises
August 1, 2005
GA/AB/3682
Budget Committee Elects Vice-Chairman; Will Take up Capital Master Plan in September
August 1, 2005
ORG/1446
Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in August 2005
August 1, 2005
SC/8465
Security Council Extends Mandate of Lebanon Force until 31 January 2006, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1614 (2005)
August 1, 2005
SC/8466
Security Council Extends Georgia Observer Mission until 31 January 2006, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1615 (2005)
August 1, 2005
SC/8467
Security Council Maintains Sanctions on Democratic Republic of Congo in Light of Failure by Parties to Comply with Its Demands
August 1, 2005
SC/8468
Security Council Extends Sanctions against Al-Qaida, Taliban; Reiterates Need for Close Cooperation among Subsidiary Committees
August 1, 2005
SG/A/935
Secretary-General Appoints Peter van Walsum of the Netherlands as Personal Envoy for Western Sahara
August 1, 2005
SG/A/936
Secretary-General Appoints Azouz Ennifar of Tunisia as Deputy Special Representative for Ethiopia, Eritrea
August 1, 2005
SG/SM/10021
Dag Hammarskjöld, in His Vision and Courage, Took Risks for Humankind, Says Secretary-General to Centenary Celebration in Sweden
August 2, 2005
UNIS/INF/91
United Nations Vienna on one Track with Vienna-Budapest Supermarathon Organizers
August 2, 2005
UNIS/INF/90
Statement by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict
August 2, 2005
SG/SM/10022
Secretary-General Welcomes Vote of Confidence in New Lebanese Government
August 2, 2005
SG/SM/10023
Secretary-General Saddened by Death of Saudi King Fahd
August 2, 2005
SG/SM/10024
Development, Security, Human Rights Reinforce, Depend on Each Other, Secretary-General Says in Video Message to Tällberg Forum
August 2, 2005
SG/SM/10025
Secretary-General, Mourning Sudan’s First Vice-President Garang, Calls for Reaffirmation of Commitment to Build on Peace Process
August 2, 2005
SG/SM/10026
Secretary-General Names Officer-in-Charge, Programme for Children and Armed Conflict, Pending Appointment of New Special Representative
August 3, 2005
SC/8470
Security Council Expresses Profound Regret at Death of Sudan’s First Vice-President, John Garang, in 30 July Helicopter Crash
August 4, 2005
HR/4865
Outgoing Envoy for Children Exposed to War Says New UN Protection Regime Immense “Turning Point” in Effort to End Crimes against Children
August 4, 2005
PKO/120
UN Establishes Peacekeeping Conduct and Discipline Units
August 4, 2005
SG/SM/10028
Secretary-General Condemns Attempt to Change Governments Unconstitutionally, Following Reports of Attempted Overthrow in Mauritania
August 4, 2005
SG/SM/10027
Secretary-General Concerned by Continuing Violence in Sudan, Appeals for Calm During Time of Mourning for John Garang
August 5, 2005
SG/SM/10029
Secretary-General Heartened by Mayor’s Vision of Global Ban on Nuclear Weapons by 2020
August 5, 2005
SG/SM/10030
Secretary-General Condemns Coup d’Etat in Mauritania
August 5, 2005
HR/4866
UN Experts Mark Anniversary of ICJ “Wall Opinion”, Call on Israel to Halt Construction of Wall
August 5, 2005
SC/8471
Security Council Condemns in “Strongest Terms and without Reservation” Terrorist Attacks in Iraq, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1618 (2005)
August 5, 2005
UNIS/INF/93
Responsible Use of Natural Resources – Challenge and Opportunity for Businesses
August 8, 2005
AFR/1228
UN Says $81 Million Needed for Worsening Situation in Niger
August 8, 2005
SC/8472
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in August
August 8, 2005
SG/A/937
Secretary-General Appoints Francesco Bastagli of Italy Special Representative for Western Sahara
August 8, 2005
SG/SM/10031
World Must Act to Protect Indigenous Peoples’ Rights, Strengthen Languages, Livelihoods, Cultures, Says Secretary-General on International Day
August 8, 2005
SG/SM/10032
Secretary-General Condemns Northern Israel Bus Killings as “Terrorist Act”
August 8, 2005
UNIS/INF/94
United Nations Humanitarian Assistance: Transition from Relief to Development
August 9, 2005
SG/SM/10033
Secretary-General Challenges World Leaders to Break Deadlock on Nuclear Non-Proliferation, at 2005 Summit, in Message to Hiroshima Ceremony
August 9, 2005
SG/SM/10035
Secretary-General Urges Youth to Make Voices Heard, Hold World Leaders to Anti-Poverty Pledges, in Message on International Day
August 9, 2005
SG/SM/10036
Secretary-General Urges Iran’s New President to Exercise Restraint with Nuclear Programme, Continue Negotiations with European Union
August 9, 2005
SG/SM/10034
Following Death of Former United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Robin Cook, Secretary-General Praises Intellect, Eloquence, Vision, Passion
August 9, 2005
SOC/4678
Disability Convention Committee Forges Ahead on Articles Affecting Daily Life of People with Disabilities
August 10, 2005
SG/SM/10037
Secretary-General Pleased by Results of Six-Party Talks on Korean Peninsula Denuclearization
August 10, 2005
SG/SM/10038
UN Committed to Helping Landlocked Developing Countries Surmount Development Obstacles, Says Secretary-General, in Message to Trade Ministers Meeting
August 11, 2005
IHA/1074
United Nations Assists Bulgaria after Heavy Floods
August 11, 2005
UNIS/INF/95
International Youth Day 2005: Making Commitments Matter
August 12, 2005
DC/2988
“The United Nations after Six Decades and Renewed Efforts for the Promotion of Disarmament”, Kyoto, Japan, 17-19 August
August 12, 2005
DEV/2535
International Conference to Focus on Citizens’ Participation in Governance, 14-17 August, in Lead-up to World Summit 2005
August 12, 2005
SC/8473
Security Council Extends UN Iraq Mission for 12 Months, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1619 (2005)
August 12, 2005
SG/SM/10039
Secretary-General Calls on Iraqi Leaders to Exercise Vision, Political Will to Reach Agreement on New Constitution
August 12, 2005
SG/SM/10040
Secretary-General Expects IAEA Resolution on Iran to Be Implemented
August 15, 2005
DC/2989
Group of Governmental Experts of States Parties to Conventional Weapons Convention Concludes Eleventh Session
August 15, 2005
SG/SM/10041
Secretary-General Calls on All Ivorians to Facilitate Functioning of UN Operation in Côte d’Ivoire
August 15, 2005
SG/SM/10042
Secretary-General Shocked, Saddened by Killing of Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister
August 15, 2005
SOC/4680
Committee Negotiating Convention on Rights of Disabled Persons Concludes Current Session
August 16, 2005
SG/SM/10043
Role of Civil Society Indispensable at Critical Stage of International Diplomacy, Secretary-General Tells World Korean Forum
August 16, 2005
SG/SM/10044
Secretary-General Believes Israeli Disengagement from Gaza, Northern West Bank Is “Moment of Promise and Hope”
August 16, 2005
SG/SM/10045
Secretary-General Applauds Indonesian Government, Free Aceh Movement for Reaching Peaceful Settlement of Dispute
August 16, 2005
NGO/577
Civil Society Voices for Peace, Partnership, Renewal to Be Heard at 58th Annual DPI/NGO Conference, 7–9 September
August 17, 2005
DSG/SM/264
Deputy Secretary-General Introduces New UNDP Administrator at Headquarters Press Conference
August 17, 2005
SC/8474
Press Statement by Security Council President on Assassination of Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister
August 17, 2005
SG/SM/10046
Secretary-General, in Video Message, Urges Youth to Hold Leaders to Anti-Poverty Pledges
August 17, 2005
SG/SM/10047
Secretary-General Saddened by Deaths of 17 Spanish Military in Afghanistan
August 18, 2005
NGO/578
NGOs Create Interactive Website to Discuss 2005 Summit of World Leaders at United Nations in September
August 18, 2005
SG/A/938
Secretary-General Appoints Abou Moussa of Chad as Principal Deputy Special Representative for Côte d’Ivoire
August 18, 2005
SG/A/939
Secretary-General Appoints Luiz Carlos da Costa of Brazil as Deputy Special Representative for Liberia
August 18, 2005
SG/SM/10048
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Baghdad Bombings as “Violation of All Humanitarian Principles”
August 18, 2005
SG/SM/10049
Secretary-General Outraged by Bangladesh Bomb Attacks, Appeals for Calm in Face of “Brazen and Cowardly Acts”
August 19, 2005
SC/8475
Security Council Committee Adds One Entity to Al-Qaida Section of Consolidated List
August 19, 2005
SG/SM/10050
Secretary-General Welcomes Polisario Decision to Release All Remaining 404 Moroccan Prisoners of War
August 19, 2005
SG/SM/10051
Secretary-General Commends “Courageous Decision” of Israeli Prime Minister Sharon on Disengagement Process; Condemns Terror Attack on Palestinian Civilians
August 22, 2005
RD/992
Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination Concludes Sixty-Seventh Session
August 22, 2005
SC/8476
Security Council Commends People of Guinea-Bissau Following Successful Presidential Elections
August 22, 2005
SC/8477
Press Statement by Security Council President on Côte d’Ivoire
August 22, 2005
SG/SM/10052
On Second Anniversary of Attack in Baghdad, Secretary-General Offers Renewed Condolences to Families, Loved Ones of Those Killed in Service to UN
August 22, 2005
SG/SM/10053
Secretary-General Congratulates People of Burundi on Election of First Post-Transitional President
August 24, 2005
NOTE/5958
UN Information Department, International Public Relations Association to Honour Publicity Campaign “Save the North Sea”
August 24, 2005
SC/8478
Security Council Stresses Need for High Level of Commitment by International Community to Address Remaining Challenges in Afghanistan
August 24, 2005
SG/SM/10054
Secretary-General Condemns Beirut Terrorist Bombing
August 24, 2005
SG/SM/10055
Secretary-General Calls on Guinea-Bissau Parties to Accept Supreme Court Ruling Confirming Presidential Election Result
August 24, 2005
SG/SM/10056
Secretary-General Welcomes Progress on Iraq Constitution
August 24, 2005
SG/SM/10057
Rapid Biodiversity Losses Put Livelihoods, Health of Future Generations in Jeopardy, Says Secretary-General in Message to Galway Conference
August 25, 2005
UNIS/INF/96
Report on the World Situation 2005: The Inequality Predicament
August 25, 2005
GA/10372
General Assembly Elects 27 Ad Litem Judges to Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia; Appoints 4 Members of Joint Inspection Unit
August 25, 2005
SC/8479
Israel’s Disengagement from Gaza, Northern West Bank “Watershed”, Under-Secretary-General Tells Security Council
August 25, 2005
SC/8480
Press Statement on Israeli Disengagement by Security Council President
August 26, 2005
AFR/1239
UN Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa to Meet in Brazzaville, 29 August - 2 September
August 26, 2005
SC/8481
Press Statement on Iraq-Kuwait by Security Council President
August 26, 2005
SC/8482
Security Council Press Statement on Work of Commission Investigating Killing of Former Lebanese Prime Minister
August 26, 2005
SG/A/940
Secretary-General Appoints Filippo Grandi of Italy as Deputy Commissioner-General of UN Relief Agency for Palestine Refugees
August 26, 2005
PAL/2028
UNCTAD Report: Palestinian Preparations for Statehood Should Focus on Pro-Poor Economic Reform
August 27, 2005
SG/SM/10060
Secretary-General Reiterates UN Commitment to Strengthening Cooperation with Central African States
August 29, 2005
SC/8483
Security Council Committee Determined to Support Measures to Facilitate Peace Process in Côte d’Ivoire
August 29, 2005
SG/SM/10058
Secretary-General Says “Act Ozone Friendly -- Stay Sun Safe” Is Theme for Day to Preserve Ozone Layer
August 29, 2005
UNIS/INF/97
2005 Journalism Prizes for UN Coverage and for the UNCA/Ranan Lurie Prizes for Political Cartoons
August 29, 2005
UNIS/NAR/913
UNODC Announces Major Reduction in 2005 Opium Poppy Cultivation in Afghanistan
August 30, 2005
UNIS/INF/98
Round Table Spotlights African Initiative in Fight against Crime and Corruption
August 30, 2005
SC/8484
Overall Situation in Timor-Leste Calm, but Security of UN Personnel Remains Major Concern, Security Council Told
August 30, 2005
SG/SM/10061
Earthquake Engineers’ Knowledge Essential for Establishing Building Standards, Secretary-General Tells Skopje Conference
August 30, 2005
SG/SM/10062
Secretary-General Welcomes Completion of Iraq’s New Constitution, Urges Parties to Continue Inclusive Process
August 30, 2005
SG/SM/10063
In Message to Conference Anniversary Commemoration, Secretary-General Calls for Redoubling of Efforts to Turn Beijing Commitment into Reality
August 31, 2005
UNIS/INF/99
High Commissioner for Human Rights Urges Closer Partnerships to Combat Human Trafficking
August 31, 2005
UNIS/BIO/757
New Permanent Representative of Cyprus Presents Credentials
August 31, 2005
GA/PAL/990
Statement by Bureau of Committee on Palestinian Rights Concerning Removal of Israeli Settlements
August 31, 2005
SC/8486
Press Statement on Sudan by Security Council President
August 31, 2005
SC/8485
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Acknowledges Election of President of Burundi , Commends “Spirit of Peace and Dialogue” of Country’s People
August 31, 2005
SG/SM/10064
Secretary-General Returning to New York to Support Efforts to Ensure Successful Summit
August 31, 2005
SG/SM/10065
“Literacy Is at the Heart of Sustainable Development”, Secretary-General Says in Literacy Day Message
September 1, 2005
DEV/2538
Major Report Stresses Natural Resources as Path out of Poverty
September 1, 2005
GA/PAL/991
Positive Momentum from Israeli Withdrawal of Settlements Will Hopefully Lead to Just Solution, Palestinian Rights Committee Told
September 1, 2005
HR/4868
High Commissioner for Human Rights Urges Closer Partnerships to Combat Human Trafficking
September 1, 2005
SC/8487
Security Council Establishes UN Integrated Office in Sierra Leone to Further Address Root Causes of Conflict
September 1, 2005
SC/8488
Press Statement on Côte d’Ivoire by Security Council President
September 1, 2005
SG/SM/10066
Secretary-General Extends “Sincere Condolences” to Victims of Hurricane Katrina
September 1, 2005
SG/SM/10067
Secretary-General Greatly Saddened at Pilgrims’ Deaths in Baghdad
September 1, 2005
SG/SM/10068
Successful Outcome at September Summit Will Be Success for All, Secretary-General Says in Statement to Core Group
September 1, 2005
UNIS/INF/100
Imbalances Pose Risk for Global Economy, Says UNCTAD Trade and Development Report
September 2, 2005
UNIS/INF/101
United Nations General Assembly Opens on 13 September 2005
September 2, 2005
NOTE/5959
58th Annual DPI/NGO Conference “Our Challenge: Voices for Peace, Partnerships and Renewal”, United Nations, New York, 7-9 September
September 2, 2005
GA/10373
Stakes Are High for World Summit at UN, 14-16 September
September 2, 2005
UNIS/VIC/134
Paintings by Belarusian Children on Exhibit at VIC
September 2, 2005
ORG/1447
Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in September 2005
September 2, 2005
SC/8489
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in September
September 2, 2005
TAD/2028
Supachai Panitchpakdi Takes Office as Head of UNCTAD
September 2, 2005
UNEP/308
Poverty Will Make Great Apes History -- World’s First Atlas of Great Apes Reveals Human Struggle behind Apes’ Plight
September 5, 2005
SC/8490
Press Statement by President of Security Council on 14 September Meeting
September 5, 2005
SG/SM/10070
Secretary-General Offers “Heartfelt Sympathy”, any Assistance UN Can Give to United States in Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
September 5, 2005
SG/SM/10071
Secretary-General Saddened at Death of Nobel Peace Laureate Joseph Rotblat
September 5, 2005
SG/SM/10072
Secretary-General Welcomes Positive Steps by Indonesian Government, Free Aceh Movement
September 5, 2005
UNIS/CP/518
African Leaders Urged to Tackle Crime, Insecurity and Corruption in Order to Promote Development: A Programme of Action to Be Endorsed at Abuja Meeting
September 6, 2005
UNIS/CP/519
African Programme of Action to Counter Crime, Insecurity and Corruption Endorsed at Abuja Meeting
September 7, 2005
SG/SM/10077
Significant Increases in Resources Needed, Secretary-General Tells London Replenishment Meeting of Global Fund to Fight AIDS
September 7, 2005
DEV/2540
Major Asian Development Report to Be Launched on 7 September ahead of World Summit
September 7, 2005
DEV/2539
Chernobyl: The True Scale of the Accident
September 7, 2005
SC/8491
Security Council Authorizes Increased Strength for UN Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1621 (2005)
September 7, 2005
SG/SM/10074
United States Accepts United Nations Offer of Help in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
September 7, 2005
SG/SM/10075
Secretary-General Voices Hope for Measures to Achieve Peace in Nepal
September 7, 2005
UNIS/INF/102
UNIS Vienna and Austrian Development Cooperation Launch UNDP Human Development Report 2005 in Vienna
September 7, 2005
SG/SM/10076
Global Fund to Fight AIDS Has Vital Role to Play in Struggle for Human Progress, Secretary-General Says
September 7, 2005
UNEP/309
Water for Near Half of World''s Population Under Threat at Roof of World
September 8, 2005
DEV/2543
Millennium Development Goals in Reach in Asia, Says UN/ADB Report
September 8, 2005
NGO/579
NGOs Are “Guardians of the Reform of the International System”, DPI/NGO Conference Told as It Opens Three-Day Session
September 8, 2005
REC/195
UN Youth Forum 2005 Gives Youth a Voice
September 8, 2005
SC/8492
Independent Inquiry Finds Maladministration, Evidence of Corruption in UN “Oil-for-Food” Programme, Security Council Told
September 8, 2005
SG/SM/10059
In Message to Presidential Inaugural Ceremony, Secretary-General Congratulates People of Burundi for Successful Conclusion of Transitional Process
September 8, 2005
SG/SM/10078
In Statement to Security Council, Secretary-General Stresses ”Vital Importance” of UN Management Reforms, Including Clear Definition of Responsibilities
September 8, 2005
SG/SM/10079
“Dramatic Scaling up of Action” Needed now to Reach Millennium Goals by 2015, Secretary-General Says in Statement on Launch of Human Development Report
September 8, 2005
SG/SM/10080
UN Consultations in Sri Lanka Meant to Reinforce Norwegian Efforts in Support of Peace Process
September 9, 2005
DEV/2544
Business Making Critical Contributions to Millennium Development Goals
September 9, 2005
NGO/580
DPI/NGO Conference Focuses on Implementation of Millennium Goal Targets, Need for Collective Security Framework Respecting Human Rights
September 9, 2005
NOTE/5960
Media Arrangements for UN High-Level Plenary Meeting, 14-16 September, and General Debate of Sixtieth Session, 17-28 September
September 9, 2005
UNIS/OS/313
United Nations to Hold Symposium on Space Systems for Protecting and Restoring Water Resources in Graz
September 9, 2005
NOTE/5961
United Nations to Hold High-Level Round-Table Forum on Science and Technology for Development, 13 September
September 9, 2005
POP/936
Achieving Population Goals Will Ease Path to Fulfilling Millennium Declaration
September 9, 2005
SG/SM/10081
In Remarks to “United Cities and Local Governments”, Secretary-General Says Local Action Needed to Achieve Global Goals
September 9, 2005
SG/SM/10082
Addressing Parliamentarians, Secretary-General Annan Says World Summit Is Chance
September 9, 2005
SG/SM/10083
In Message to Helsinki Conference, Secretary-General Calls for Resolve “to Turn the Promise of Collective Solutions into Reality”
September 12, 2005
SG/SM/10085
Without Vital Role of NGOs, World Could Hardly Respond to Myriad Crises, UN Secretary-General Annan Tells DPI/NGO Conference
September 12, 2005
NGO/581
NGOs, Working with United Nations Everywhere, often far Ahead in Identifying New Threats, Concerns, DPI/NGO Conference Told
September 12, 2005
DSG/SM/265
In Remarks to Women Speakers of Parliaments, Deputy Secretary-General Says Promoting Women’s Empowerment Central to Achieving Millennium Goals
September 12, 2005
GA/AB/3683
Fifth Committee Approves Nearly $1 Million in Additional Resources for General Assembly President, Defers Action on Capital Master Plan
September 12, 2005
SG/SM/10084
In Message to Kinshasa Meeting, Secretary-General Calls for Protecting Forest Habitat to Ensure Great Apes’ Survival
September 13, 2005
ENV/DEV/868
Achievement of Millennium Development Goals Requires Conservation, Sustainable Use of Biological Diversity
September 13, 2005
GA/10374
Member States, Gearing up for 60th Anniversary Session, Adopt Measures to Strengthen, Revitalize General Assembly
September 13, 2005
NOTE/5963
Leaders Invited to Sign, Ratify Key Treaties at 2005 World Summit
September 13, 2005
SG/SM/10073
Secretary-General Announces Composition of High-Level Group for Alliance of Civilizations
September 13, 2005
SG/SM/10086
Secretary-General Praises Political Courage of Prime Minister Sharon in Israeli Withdrawal from Gaza
September 13, 2005
SG/SM/10087
Secretary-General, in Remarks to Annual Holy Family Church Service, Cites Need to Strengthen UN, “The Indispensable Common House of Our Human Family”
September 14, 2005
DEV/2545
UN Global Round Table Recommends Ways to Utilize Science and Technology for Development
September 14, 2005
DSG/SM/266
Technological Innovation Should Be at Centre of Accelerated Effort to Meet Millennium Goals, Deputy Secretary-General Says at Round-Table Forum
September 14, 2005
ECOSOC/6177
High-Level Meeting of ECOSOC Bureau to Focus on Pushing UN Development Agenda Forward
September 14, 2005
GA/10375
General Assembly, Following Intense, Last-Minute Talks, Concludes 59th Session with Approval of Draft Outcome Document for World Summit
September 14, 2005
GA/10377
Expectations High for Anticipated Reforms to Organization, General Assembly President Jan Eliasson Says at Opening of Sixtieth Session
September 14, 2005
GA/10378
General Committee Recommends Inclusion of More than 150 Items on Agenda of Sixtieth General Assembly Session
September 14, 2005
SC/8494
Security Council Extends Mission in Ethiopia-Eritrea until 15 March 2006, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1622 (2005)
September 14, 2005
BIO/3692
Y.J Choi of Republic of Korea First Committee Chairman
September 14, 2005
BIO/3693
Aminu Bashir Wali of Nigeria Second Committee Chairman
September 14, 2005
BIO/3694
Francis Butagira of Uganda Third Committee Chairman
September 14, 2005
BIO/3696
John William Ashe of Antigua and Barbuda Fifth Committee Chairman
September 14, 2005
BIO/3697
Juan Antonio Yanez-Barñuevo Chairman of Sixth Committee
September 14, 2005
BIO/3698
Jan Eliasson of Sweden President of Sixtieth UN General Assembly
September 14, 2005
BIO/3695/REV.2
Yashar Aliyev of Azerbaijan Fourth Committee Chairman
September 14, 2005
SC/8495
Security Council Extends International Security Force in Afghanistan until Mid-October 2006, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1623 (2005)
September 14, 2005
SG/SM/10088
Secretary-General Praises Close Cooperation Between UN, South-East Asia on Tsunami, HIV/AIDS, Development, in New York Address
September 14, 2005
SG/SM/10089
Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at United Nations Headquarters, 13 September 2005
September 14, 2005
UNEP/312
International Ozone Day to Mark Signing of Montreal Protocol on 16 September
September 15, 2005
GA/10379
World Leaders at General Assembly Summit Urged to Persevere, Take Bold Steps to Tackle Urgent Challenges, as Lives of Millions Hang in the Balance
September 15, 2005
GA/10381
World Summit Examines Progress in Meeting Development Financing Commitments Made Five Years ago in Monterrey
September 15, 2005
SC/8496
Security Council Meeting of World Leaders Calls for Legal Prohibition of Terrorist Incitement, Enhanced Steps to Prevent Armed Conflict
September 15, 2005
SG/SM/10090
Secretary-General Urges Reform Process Forward in World Summit Address, Saying “We Stand or Fall Together” in Facing Crucial Challenges
September 15, 2005
SG/SM/10091
Leadership Needed to Implement Summit Decisions, Secretary-General Tells General Assembly Meeting on Financing for Development
September 15, 2005
SG/SM/10092
Terrorism Directly Attacks Values for Which United Nations Stands, Says Secretary-General in Statement to Security Council Summit
September 15, 2005
SG/SM/10093
Secretary-General Saddened by Deadly Baghdad Attacks
September 15, 2005
SG/SM/10094
Universal Declaration of Human Rights Enshrines Right of All to Choose Their Own Rulers, Secretary-General Tells UN Democracy Fund Event
September 15, 2005
SG/SM/10095
Secretary-General Applauds New Methods of Raising Development Funds
September 16, 2005
UNIS/OS/314
United Nations Holds Workshop on the Use of Space Technology for Human Health
September 16, 2005
UNIS/NAR/915
Fortieth Session of the Subcommission on Illicit Drug Traffic and Related Matters in the Near and Middle East Concludes its Deliberations
September 16, 2005
UNIS/VIC/136
“Rehabilitation of Former Uranium Mining and Milling Sites”
September 16, 2005
GA/10384
Steps to Reform UN Should Unite, Not Divide, International Community, General Assembly Summit Told
September 16, 2005
SG/2101
Secretary-General Holds Talks on Way Forward in Côte d’Ivoire
September 16, 2005
SG/SM/10097
Secretary-General Welcomes Decision of Nigeria – “Longstanding African Peacekeeping Partner” – to Recall Police Unit from Congo Mission
September 16, 2005
SG/SM/10098
Secretary-General, Prime Ministers of Spain, Turkey Agree on Need to Translate Alliance of Civilizations Initiative into Action
September 19, 2005
UNIS/CP/520
Convention against Corruption Powerful Tool for Countries Victimized by Corrupt Leaders and Officials
September 19, 2005
UNIS/VIC/135
Children to Mark International Day of Peace at the VIC
September 19, 2005
GA/10385
World Leaders Pledge Wide-Ranging Steps on Poverty, Terrorism, Human Rights, UN Reform, as 2005 Summit Concludes in New York
September 19, 2005
SG/SM/10107
Secretary-General Reiterates Need for Vigilance During Electoral Process, as Core Group for Haiti Concludes Ministerial Meeting
September 19, 2005
GA/10386
Opening Annual General Assembly Debate, Secretary-General Urges Member States to Press in Tackling Poverty, Terrorism, Human Rights Abuses, Conflicts
September 19, 2005
GA/10389
UN Must Learn from Mistakes, more Effectivly Implement Decisions, Foreign Minister of Rwanda Tells General Assembly
September 19, 2005
GA/SM/358
At Opening of General Debate, General Assembly President Says Summit Outcome Strong, Substantial Foundation for Work on Development, Security, Human Rights
September 19, 2005
SG/SM/10099
Secretary-General Stresses Need to Train Teachers, Build Research Capacity at Re-Launch of Partnership for Higher Education in Africa
September 19, 2005
SG/SM/10100
Secretary-General Hopes Sweden’s Leaders’ Network Initiative Will Translate World Summit Commitments into Action
September 19, 2005
SG/SM/10101
Secretary-General Welcomes Liberia’s 103 Treaty Actions at UN Event
September 19, 2005
SG/SM/10105
Secretary-General, in Remarks to Core Group for Haiti, Stresses Importance of Reconciliation, Stability, Human Rights, Development
September 19, 2005
SG/SM/10106
Secretary-General Pleased by $5 Million Nigerian Donation to Tsunami Relief Fund
September 19, 2005
SG/SM/10108
Today’s Threats, Challenges more Interconnected than Ever, Secretary-General Says at Inaugural Meeting of Clinton Global Initiative
September 19, 2005
SG/SM/10109
Secretary-General Congratulates Afghan Voters on Participation in Legislative Polls
September 19, 2005
SG/SM/10103
In Message for International Day, Secretary-General Says ”Peace Is the Paramount United Nations Mission”
September 19, 2005
SG/SM/10104
In Statement to General Assembly, Secretary-General Calls for “Accountability Pact” with UN Member States to Encourage Implementation of Summit Outcome
September 20, 2005
UNIS/NAR/916
In Afghanistan, Lower Opium Cultivation and Declining Drug Incomes in 2005 Break Four-Year Trend — First Improvement Since Fall of Taliban
September 20, 2005
UNIS/CP/521
Human Trafficking Threatening Global Development and Security
September 21, 2005
GA/10390
Most Developing Countries Unable to Achieve Millennium Goals, Given Current Levels of Economic Growth, International Support, General Assembly Told
September 21, 2005
GA/10391
Sustainable Development, UN Reform, Enabling Environment for Developing Countries Among Issues Highlighted, as General Assembly Debate Continues
September 21, 2005
OBV/506
Secretary-General Calls for Ceasefire, Minute of Silence on International Day of Peace
September 21, 2005
PI/1677
Final Preparatory Meeting for Upcoming Tunis Phase of World Summit on Information Society Opens in Geneva
September 21, 2005
SC/8498
Security Council Adopts Annual Report to General Assembly
September 21, 2005
SC/8499
Security Council Extends UN Mission in Liberia Until 31 March 2006, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1626 (2005)
September 21, 2005
SC/8500
Security Council Stresses Need for Broad Conflict Prevention Strategy, Underlines Potential Contribution of Civil Society in Process
September 21, 2005
SC/8502
Security Council Committee Approves Editorial Changes to Consolidated List, Corrects Spelling of One Individual, Adds further Information on Another
September 21, 2005
SC/8503
Security Council Committee Adds One Individual to Al-Qaida Section of Consolidated List
September 21, 2005
SG/A/941
Secretary-General Appoints Abdoulie Janneh of Gambia as New Executive Secretary of Economic Commission for Africa
September 21, 2005
SG/A/942
Secretary-General’s Appointment of Special Representative for Cyprus
September 21, 2005
SG/SM/10096
Democratization, Development Go Hand in Hand, Secretary-General Says in Remarks to Summit of French-Speaking Heads of State, Government
September 21, 2005
SG/SM/10110
Transcript of Press Conference on Lebanon, by Secretary-General Kofi Annan, High-Level Government Officials at United Nations Headquarters, 19 September 2005
September 21, 2005
SG/SM/10111
Secretary-General Strongly Welcomes Consensus Reached at Korean Peninsula Talks
September 21, 2005
SG/SM/10112
Secretary-General Says United Nations Remains Strongly Committed to Helping Landlocked Countries Overcome Obstacles to Development
September 21, 2005
SG/SM/10113
Secretary-General Saddened by Death of Simon Wiesenthal
September 21, 2005
SG/SM/10114
United Nations, Regional Organizations Must Do more to Tap into Civil Society’s Advantages in Conflict Prevention, Secretary-General Tells Security Council
September 21, 2005
SG/SM/10115
Transcript of Press Conference on Middle East, by Secretary-General Kofi Annan, Quartet Foreign Ministers, at United Nations Headquarters, 20 September 2005
September 22, 2005
UNIS/BIO/758
New Permanent Representative of France Presents Credentials
September 22, 2005
GA/10392
Although World Summit Outcome “Disappointing”, UN Reform Efforts Must Continue, General Assembly Told During Annual High-Level Debate
September 22, 2005
L/T/4391
Treaty Event During United Nations Summit Receives Record Number of Treaty Actions
September 22, 2005
BIO/3695
Yashar Aliyev of Azerbaijan Fourth Committee Chairman
September 22, 2005
SC/8504
Press Statement on Côte d’Ivoire by Security Council President
September 22, 2005
SC/8505
Recent Designation by Iraq’s Transitional National Assembly of Draft Constitution Marks Important Benchmark, Security Council Told
September 22, 2005
SG/SM/10116
Secretary-General, in Message Marking International Day of Peace, Urges World Leaders to Set About Implementing Decisions Taken at World Summit
September 22, 2005
SG/SM/10117
Secretary-General, Prime Minister Discuss Post-Election Guinea-Bissau
September 22, 2005
SG/SM/10118
World Community Not Rising to Challenge of Disarmament, Nuclear Non-Proliferation, Secretary-General Tells
September 23, 2005
UNIS/OS/315
United Nations Co-Sponsors Workshop on the Use and Applications of Global Navigation Satellite Systems
September 23, 2005
GA/10393
As Annual Assembly Debate Continues, Speakers Express Support for Peacebuilding Commission, Highlight Special Needs of Small Islands, among Other Issues
September 23, 2005
SG/SM/10122
Secretary-General Reiterates UN Position on Israeli Troop Withdrawal from Lebanon, Need for All Parties to Respect “Blue Line”
September 23, 2005
SC/8507
Press Statement on Guinea-Bissau by Security Council President
September 23, 2005
SC/8508
Press Statement on Afghanistan by Security Council President
September 23, 2005
SG/A/943
Secretary-General Appoints Jan Beagle of New Zealand as Assistant Secretary-General for Human Resources
September 23, 2005
SG/A/944
Secretary-General Appoints Angela Kane of Germany as Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs
September 23, 2005
SG/SM/10119
Secretary-General Welcomes New National Unity Government of Sudan, Calls on Parties to Darfur Conflict to Reach Agreement by Year’s End
September 23, 2005
SG/SM/10120
World Must Be Able to Look to United Nations with Hope, Trust, Secretary-General Says in Remarks to Group of 77 Foreign Ministers
September 23, 2005
SG/SM/10121
Values of Self-Help, Equality Provide Essential Foundation for Participation of Poor People in Development, Secretary-General Tells Cartagena Meeting
September 23, 2005
SC/8506
Security Council Encourages Establishment of “Partners Forum” for Peace, Reconciliation in Burundi “as Soon as Possible”
September 26, 2005
GA/EF/3108
Second Committee Approves Programme of Work; Prepares to Take up New Agenda Items, Including Global Partnerships, Best Practices for Poverty Eradication
September 26, 2005
SC/8509
Security Council Extends UN Mission in Sudan until 24 March 2006, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1627 (2005)
September 26, 2005
SC/8510
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Calls for Renewed, Parallel Action by Israel, Palestinian Authority on Obligations under Road Map
September 26, 2005
SG/SM/10123
UN, Congressional Black Caucus Share Commitment to Africa’s Rights, Progress, Says Secretary-General in Washington, D.C., Remarks
September 26, 2005
UNIS/BIO/759
New Permanent Representative of Finland Presents Credentials
September 26, 2005
GA/10394
As General Assembly Concludes Annual Debate, Members Urged to Begin Implementation of Agreed Initiatives to Boost Aid, Achieve Development, Reform UN
September 26, 2005
UNIS/BIO/760
New Permanent Representative of Sweden Presents Credentials
September 27, 2005
SG/T/2460
Activities of Secretary-General in Washington, D.C., 23 September
September 27, 2005
GA/SM/359
General Assembly President, at Close of General Debate, Stresses Need for Urgency, Common Purpose in Starting Follow-Up to Summit Outcome, United Nations Reform
September 27, 2005
NOTE/5965
New Calendar of Media Events on UN Website
September 27, 2005
SG/A/945
Secretary-General Appoints Haile Menkerios of Eritrea as Deputy Special Representative for Democratic Republic of Congo
September 27, 2005
UNIS/NAR/917
UNODC Calls Afghan Heroin a Growing Threat Across Europe
September 27, 2005
SG/SM/10124
Secretary-General Alarmed by Escalation of Violence Between Israel, Armed Palestinian Factions
September 27, 2005
SG/SM/10125
Secretary-General Condemns Attempted Assassination of Lebanese Journalist, Says Such Callous Acts ‘Pattern of Onslaught’ against Lebanese, Democratic Principles
September 27, 2005
SG/SM/10126
Strong Leadership, Spirit of Cooperation Required to Tackle Global Disarmament, Non-Proliferation Challenges, Secretary-General Tells IAEA Conference
September 27, 2005
SG/SM/10127
Secretary-General, in Day of Older Persons Message, Stresses Need to Integrate Gender, Age Perspectives into Poverty Eradication Efforts
September 28, 2005
SG/SM/10128
Secretary-General Welcomes Announcement on Decommissioning of IRA Weapons
September 28, 2005
SG/SM/10129
Secretary-General, in Message to Asian Conference on Disaster Reduction, Underscores Need for Sustained Political, Financial Commitment
September 28, 2005
SG/SM/10130
In Message to Mark World Habitat Day, Secretary-General Stresses Importance of Pro-Poor, Participatory Urban Development in Line with Human Rights
September 28, 2005
UNIS/BIO/761
New Permanent Representative of Japan Presents Credentials
September 29, 2005
UNIS/INF/104
UNIS Vienna Holds Charity Soccer Tournament
September 29, 2005
UNIS/BIO/763
New Permanent Representative of Myanmar Presents Credentials
September 29, 2005
SC/8511
Press Statement on Sudan by Security Council President
September 29, 2005
SC/8512
Press Statement by Security Council President on Attempted Assassination of Lebanese Journalist
September 29, 2005
SG/SM/10131
Secretary-General, in Remarks at Memorial Ceremony, Says Wiesenthal Convinced Him of Need to Keep United Nations at Centre of Struggle for Human Rights, Dignity
September 29, 2005
UNIS/BIO/762
New Permanent Representative of Luxembourg Presents Credentials
September 30, 2005
UNIS/INF/105
United Nations Marks the International Day of Older Persons
September 30, 2005
GA/10396
Delegations Stress Need to Harness World Summit’s Momentum to Implement Crucial Decisions, as Assembly Takes Up Report on Organization’s Work
September 30, 2005
GA/DIS/3294
Disarmament Committee Holds Organizational Meeting; Debate Will Begin 3 October
September 30, 2005
GA/SPD/312
Fourth Committee Approves Work Programme, Establishes Working Group on Outer Space, Considers Requests for Hearing by Petitioners
September 30, 2005
SG/A/946
Secretary-General Appoints Dr. David Nabarro as Senior UN System Coordinator for Avian and Human Influenza
September 30, 2005
SG/SM/10102
Language Uniting Francophone Community Instrument of Solidarity, Basis for Alliance Seeking Justice, Peace, Development, Says Secretary-General
October 3, 2005
UNIS/OS/316
Discovery and Imagination: United Nations to Celebrate World Space Week 2005
October 3, 2005
ORG/1448
Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in October 2005
October 3, 2005
SC/8514
Security Council Decides Judge Can Participate in Case Due to Commence 3 October before Former Yugoslavia Tribunal
October 3, 2005
SC/8515
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in October
October 3, 2005
SG/SM/10133
Secretary-General Alarmed by Escalating Darfur Violence
October 3, 2005
SG/SM/10134
Secretary-General Appalled by Series of Baghdad Bombings, Urges Iraqis Not to Be Deterred by Violence
October 3, 2005
SC/8513
Security Council Extends Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo for One Month, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1628 (2005)
October 3, 2005
SOC/4683
Youth Issues in Spotlight at United Nations 3-7 October
October 4, 2005
GA/DIS/3295
World Community “Stumbling” in Facing Disarmament, Non-Proliferation Challenges, Under-Secretary-General Tells First Committee
October 4, 2005
GA/EF/3109
Global Economy Declined in 2005 Compared to Last Year, Under-Secretary-General Says in Statement to Second Committee as It Begins General Debate
October 4, 2005
GA/L/3273
Assembly’s Legal Committee, Beginning Substantive Work, Takes Up Report of UN International Trade Law Commission
October 4, 2005
UNIS/BIO/764
New Permanent Representative of Denmark Presents Credentials
October 4, 2005
PI/1678
Tunis “Summit of Solutions” Now in Sight
October 4, 2005
SC/8516
Security Council Committee Adds Seven Individuals to Al-Qaida Section of Consolidated List
October 4, 2005
SG/SM/10135
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Attacks in Bali
October 4, 2005
SG/SM/10136
Secretary-General, in International Day Message, Calls for Investment in Poverty Reduction, Disaster Prevention, after Year of Profound Lessons
October 4, 2005
DSG/SM/267
Deputy Secretary-General, at Headquarters Pledging Conference, Urges States to Give Generously to Sierra Leone Special Court
October 4, 2005
GA/SHC/3814
Equality Should Be at Forefront of Socio-Economic Policymaking, Third Committee Told at Beginning of Debate on Social Issues
October 4, 2005
UNIS/BIO/765
New Permanent Representative of Hungary Presents Credentials
October 4, 2005
UNIS/NAR/918
UNODC Teams with Government of Cape Verde and European Commission to Combat Crime and Narco-Trafficking
October 5, 2005
GA/10397
General Assembly Authorizes Judge to Participate in Yugoslav Tribunal Case, before Elected Term of Office Begins
October 5, 2005
GA/EF/3110
Speakers in Second Committee Highlight Hazards of Climate Change, Natural Disasters, High Oil Prices for Countries with Special Needs
October 5, 2005
GA/L/3274
Legal Committee Members Stress Need to Upgrade Commercial Laws for Cross-Border Transactions
October 5, 2005
SC/8517
Security Council Condemns “Heinous Act of Terrorism” in Bali, Underlines Need to Bring Those Responsible to Justice
October 5, 2005
SC/8518
Security Council Deplores Failure of Foreign Armed Group to Disarm, Repatriate Combatants from Democratic Republic of Congo
October 5, 2005
SG/SM/10138
Secretary-General to Receive Report of Special Envoy on Comprehensive Review of Kosovo Today
October 5, 2005
SG/SM/10139
Health Systems Need Holistic Approach Addressing both Physical, Mental Dimensions, Secretary-General Says in Message for World Mental Health Day
October 5, 2005
GA/SHC/3815
States Committed to Copenhagen Goals, but Many Far from Being Realized, Third Committee Told as Discussion of Social Development Continues
October 5, 2005
UNIS/BIO/766
New Permanent Representative of Kyrgyzstan Presents Credentials
October 6, 2005
GA/10398
In Round-Table Discussion, Youth from around World Consider Roles in Global Economy, Civil Society
October 6, 2005
GA/DIS/3297
Global Community Could Not Gloss over Breakdown in Disarmament, Non-Proliferation Negotiations at World Summit, Pakistan Tells First Committee
October 6, 2005
GA/DIS/3296
World Community Unable to Grasp Gravity of Existing, Emerging Disarmament, Non-Proliferation Threats, First Committee Told
October 6, 2005
GA/EF/3111
Unstable Commodity Prices, Limited Markets, Subsidies among Impediments Blocking Poor Countries’ Access to Vital Trade, Second Committee Told
October 6, 2005
GA/PAL/992
Palestinian Rights Committee Approves Annual Report, Forwards Recommendations on Middle East Peace Process to General Assembly
October 6, 2005
GA/SHC/3816
Delegates Stress Need for Greater Focus on Concerns of Disabled Persons, Youth, Elderly, as Third Committee Concludes Debate on Social Issues
October 6, 2005
GA/SPD/313
Fourth Committee Speakers, Opening General Debate on Decolonization, Welcome Progress on Issue of Tokelau, Note Imminent Referendum
October 6, 2005
SC/8519
Security Council Expresses Grave Concern at Decision of Eritrea to Restrict Flights of UN Mission Helicopters
October 6, 2005
SG/A/947
Secretary-General Appoints Klaus M. Leisinger of Germany as Special Advisor on Global Compact
October 6, 2005
SG/SM/10140
Migrant Labour Key to Economic Success in Both Developed, Developing Worlds, Secretary-General Says as Global Commission Launches Report
October 6, 2005
SG/SM/10141
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Incursion by Armed Elements into Democratic Republic of Congo
October 6, 2005
SG/SM/10143
Secretary-General Saddened by Brutal Murder of UN Security Officer in Somalia, Calls on Somali Authorities to Bring Perpetrators to Justice
October 7, 2005
DSG/SM/268
Challenges Facing Young People Underline Need to Achieve Millennium Goals, Deputy Secretary-General Says at General Assembly Commemoration Meeting
October 7, 2005
GA/10399
General Assembly Reviews Global Action Plan on Youth, Urges Governments to Boost Opportunities for Young People, more Effectively Address Their Concerns
October 7, 2005
GA/DIS/3298
Growth of Global Military Spending, Relationship between Disarmament, Development Focus of Debate in Disarmament Committee
October 7, 2005
GA/L/3275
Legal Committee, Reviewing Issues on Completion of Overall Anti-Terrorism Treaty, Notes Outstanding Differences
October 7, 2005
GA/SPD/314
Representatives of Member States, Non-Self-Governing Territories, Petitioners Address Fourth Committee, as It Continues General Debate on Decolonization
October 7, 2005
NGO/583
Easing Plight of Elderly Poor Should Be Part of Millennium Goals, DPI/NGO Briefing Is Told
October 7, 2005
PI/1679
New WHO Report Urges Global Effort against Chronic Diseases
October 7, 2005
SG/SM/10142
Secretary-General Calls on Eritrea to Reverse Flight Restrictions on UN Mission
October 7, 2005
SG/SM/10144
Secretary-General Saddened by Deadly Impact of Floods in Mexico, Central America
October 7, 2005
SG/SM/10145
Secretary-General to UNHCR Executive Committee: World Summit Made Remarkable Commitment to Humanitarian Community
October 10, 2005
GA/SHC/3817
Crime Is both Cause, Consequence of Poverty, Third Committee Told as It Begins Discussion of Crime Prevention, International Drug Control
October 10, 2005
GA/EF/3112
Successful National Growth Strategies Require Experimentation, Unconventional Solutions, Keynote Speaker Says in Address to Second Committee
October 10, 2005
GA/L/3276
Agreed Definition of Term “Terrorism” Said to Be Needed for Consensus on Completing Comprehensive Convention against It
October 10, 2005
SG/SM/10146
Delighted Secretary-General Congratulates Nobel Prize-Winning UN Tandem
October 10, 2005
GA/SPD/315
Petitioners in Fourth Committee Commend United Nations Actions on Western Sahara, but Say It Has Failed to Deliver on Referendum
October 10, 2005
GA/DIS/3299
Failures in Multilateral Security Mechanisms Raise Nuclear Proliferation Risks, Diminish Prospects for Nuclear Disarmament, First Committee Told
October 10, 2005
SG/SM/10147
Secretary-General Expresses Deep Concern at Situation of Refugees Trying to Cross from Morocco into Spain
October 11, 2005
UNIS/OS/317
United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs Emphasizes Role of Satellite Technology in Disaster Reduction
October 11, 2005
GA/10401
General Assembly Elects Congo, Ghana, Peru, Qatar, Slovakia to Two-Year Terms on Security Council, Beginning 1 January 2006
October 11, 2005
SG/SM/10149
Remarks by Secretary-General at Anti-Malaria Concert
October 11, 2005
GA/10402
Failure to Bring Remaining Indictees to Justice Could Cast Dark Shadow over Historic Achievements of Yugoslav Tribunal, General Assembly Told
October 11, 2005
GA/EF/3113
Speakers Stress Need to Increase Capital Flows to Developing Countries, Reverse Debt Cycle as Second Committee Takes up Macroeconomic Policy Questions
October 11, 2005
GA/SHC/3818
Speakers Stress Threats Posed by Transnational Crime, Illicit Drug Trade to International Peace, Development, as Third Committee Concludes Debate
October 11, 2005
UNIS/BIO/767
New Permanent Representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina Presents Credentials
October 11, 2005
GA/SPD/316
Morocco, Algeria Face Accusations as Polisario Representative, Ex-Officials Address Fourth Committee Hearing of Petitioners in Decolonization Debate
October 11, 2005
IHA/1090
United Nations Emergency Team Assisting Government of Pakistan Following Earthquake
October 11, 2005
SG/SM/10148
Secretary-General, Deeply Saddened by South-Asia Earthquake, Says UN Relief Agency in Contact with Concerned Governments on Assistance Plans
October 11, 2005
SG/SM/10150
Secretary-General, Noting Activation of UN Agencies, Seeks Coordinated, International Response to South Asia Earthquake Disaster
October 11, 2005
SG/SM/10151
Microfinance, Now Important Factor in Poverty Eradication, Should Be Expanded, Secretary-General Tells Geneva Symposium
October 11, 2005
SG/SM/10152
Deeply Concerned about Upsurge of Violence in Darfur, Sudan, Secretary-General “Strongly Condemns” Killing of African Union Personnel
October 11, 2005
SG/SM/10153
Secretary-General Calls for Full, Peaceful Participation in Liberian Elections
October 12, 2005
DSG/SM/269
Innovative UN Partnerships Critical for Achieving Millennium Development Goals, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Philanthropy Conference in Melbourne
October 12, 2005
GA/AB/3686
Fifth Committee Takes up Revised Budget for UN Haiti Mission
October 12, 2005
GA/3685
Work of Joint Inspection Unit, Board of Auditors Focus, as Budget Committee Opens Current Session
October 12, 2005
GA/DIS/3300
Full Implementation of Chemical Weapons Convention Best Way to Address Risk of Proliferation, Terrorist Acquisition, First Committee Told
October 12, 2005
GA/DIS/3301
NPT Disarmament Obligations, Nuclear-Weapon Convention, Reducing Nuclear Danger among Issues Addressed in First Committee Texts
October 12, 2005
GA/EF/3114
Delegates in Second Committee Stress Importance of Developing National, Regional Disaster-Response Capabilities; Creating Conditions for Long-Term Development
October 12, 2005
GA/L/3277
Legal Committee Ends Discussion of Counter-Terrorism Measures; To Receive Group Report on Comprehensive Convention
October 12, 2005
GA/SHC/3819
Gender Equality, Women’s Empowerment Essential to Vision of World Free from Want, Fear, Third Committee Told, as Discussion of Women’s Issues Begins
October 12, 2005
GA/SPD/317
Fourth Committee Concludes Debate on Decolonization Issues, Approving 10 Draft Texts
October 12, 2005
SC/8520
Security Council Committee Approves Addition of Information Regarding Two Individuals in Al-Qaida Section of Consolidated List
October 12, 2005
SG/SM/10154
Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at Palais des Nations, Geneva, 10 October 2005
October 12, 2005
SG/SM/10155
Secretary-General Urges Liberians to Make Full Use of “Precious Right” to Freely Choose Their Leaders
October 12, 2005
SG/SM/10156
Secretary-General Calls for Partnerships to Build “World without Hunger” in World Food Day Message
October 12, 2005
SG/SM/10157
UN-Portuguese Relations Marked by Close, Fruitful Cooperation on many Fronts, Secretary-General Says on Receiving Freedom Award in Lisbon
October 12, 2005
UNIS/OS/318
United Nations to Hold Workshop on Space Education and Capacity Building for Sustainable Development
October 13, 2005
GA/DIS/3302
Outer Space Arms Race now Credible Threat, new Legal Agreement Needed to Block any Possible Weapon Deployment, First Committee Told
October 13, 2005
GA/EF/3115
International Trade, Investment, Aid Must Complement Developing-Financing Efforts by Poor Countries, Second Committee Meeting Told
October 13, 2005
GA/SHC/3820
Political Will, Stronger Laws Needed to Tackle Problem of Violence against Women, Assembly’s Social Committee Is Told
October 13, 2005
GA/SM/360
Assembly President, Noting International Day, Calls for Earliest Action on Plan for Natural Disaster Mitigation
October 13, 2005
GA/SPD/318
Promotion of 2005 World Summit Example of How Changes in Public Information Department Were Paying off, Under-Secretary-General Tells Fourth Committee
October 13, 2005
IHA/1096
United Nations Agencies Rushing Relief to Pakistan
October 13, 2005
NOTE/5970
New Millennium Development Goals Website for Youth to Be Launched on 17 October
October 13, 2005
SG/SM/10158
Struggle against Violence Committed in Name of Religion, Secretary-General Urges Orthodox Christians Associated with United Nations
October 13, 2005
SG/SM/10159
Secretary-General, in Message to Field Staff Union’s Annual Conference, Asks for Cooperation in Implementing World Summit Decisions
October 13, 2005
SG/SM/10160
Secretary-General Delighted with Conduct of Liberian Elections
October 13, 2005
SG/SM/10161
World Summit Achieved Concrete, Significant Gains in Human Rights, Rule of Law, Secretary-General Says in Address to Universidade Nova de Lisboa
October 13, 2005
UNIS/BIO/768
New Permanent Representative of Georgia Presents Credentials
October 14, 2005
UNIS/NAR/919
UNODC Head appoints Olympic Gold Medal Winner Goodwill Ambassador for UN Office on Drugs and Crime
October 14, 2005
GA/AB/3687
Budget Committee Takes up 2004-2005 Report of Internal Oversight Office; Stengthened Accountability, Plan for Reduced Duplication Also Discussed
October 14, 2005
UNIS/INF/106
Germany Wins International Danube Art Master Competition
October 14, 2005
DSG/SM/270
World Summit Outcome “Real Step Forward” for UN, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Australian Institute for International Affairs
October 14, 2005
GA/10403
Generous International Assistance Required for Africa to Beat “Poverty Trap”, Achieve Development Goals, General Assembly Told
October 14, 2005
GA/DIS/3303
Legally Binding Instrument Needed to Combat Illicit Small-Arms Trade, which Fuels Conflict, Undermines Development, First Committee Told
October 14, 2005
GA/EF/3116
Panel Calls for Overhaul of International Financial Infrastructure, Better Debt Restructuring in Presentation before Second Committee
October 14, 2005
GA/SHC/3821
Social Committee Approves Draft Resolutions on Cooperatives, Volunteers; Concludes Discussion of Women’s Issues
October 14, 2005
GA/SPD/319
Need to Bridge “Digital Divide”, Reducing Disadvantage of Developing Countries, Stressed in Assembly’s Fourth Committee
October 14, 2005
SC/8521
Security Council Strongly Condemns Deadly Rebel Attack on African Union Personnel, Expresses Concern over Rising Violence in Darfur
October 14, 2005
SC/8522
Deadline for Côte d’Ivoire Elections Unattainable, African Union Presidency Tells Security Council, as Regional Body Proposes 12-Month Postponement
October 14, 2005
SG/SM/10162
At Critical Moment in Iraq’s History, Every Vote Counts, Secretary-General Tells Iraqis on National Constitution Day
October 14, 2005
SG/SM/10163
Commitments Made at World Summit Represent Breakthrough in Fight against Poverty, Secretary-General Says in International Day Message
October 14, 2005
UNIS/VIC/137
Soccer Goalpost to Raise Awareness of Millennium Development Goals Among Young Visitors to VIC
October 17, 2005
GA/10404
General Assembly Concludes Debate on New Partnership for Africa’s Development, Decade to Roll Back Malaria
October 17, 2005
GA/SHC/3822
Effects of Poverty, Conflict, Domestic Violence among main Topics of Discussion, as Third Committee Takes up Children’s Rights Issues
October 17, 2005
SC/8523
Security Council Condemns Increase in Flow of Weapons to Somalia, Re-Establishes Group Monitoring Arms Embargo for Six Months
October 17, 2005
SC/8524
Security Council Presidential Statement Promises Support Organizing Côte d’Ivoire Elections, to Be Held Not Later than 30 October 2006
October 17, 2005
SC/8525
Press Statement on Liberian Elections by Security Council President
October 17, 2005
SG/SM/10164
Secretary-General, Addressing Ibero-American Summit, Notes “Delicate Balance” of Tremendous Promise, Urgent Perils in Today’s World
October 17, 2005
SG/SM/10165
Secretary-General, in Remarks to Ibero-American Business, Civic Meeting, Lauds “Great Strides” in Recognizing Market-State Complementarity
October 17, 2005
SG/SM/10166
Secretary-General Deeply Saddened at Death of Joke Waller-Hunter, Executive Secretary of UN Climate Change Convention
October 17, 2005
UNIS/L/97
United States Adopts UNCITRAL Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency
October 18, 2005
GA/AB/3689
Fifth Committee Takes Up Scale Setting Member State Contributions to UN Budget
October 18, 2005
GA/10405
General Assembly Elects 18 Members to Economic and Social Council for Three-Year Terms Beginning 1 January 2006
October 18, 2005
GA/AB/3688
UN Financial Situation Shows “Encouraging Signs of Improvement”, but Continued Fragility, Controller Tells Budget Committee
October 18, 2005
GA/DIS/3304
World Community Has “Blind Spot” on Grave Threat from Global Trade in Conventional Weapons, Disarmament Committee Told
October 18, 2005
UNIS/INF/107
Vienna-Budapest Supermarathon to be Flagged off on 19 October
October 18, 2005
GA/L/3278
Legal Committee Speakers Urge Review of Harmful Consequences of UN Sanctions against Countries Not Main Target
October 18, 2005
GA/SHC/3823
UN Should Step up Efforts to Take Children off Battlefield, Promote “Zero Tolerance” Policy on Violations of Children’s Rights, Third Committee Told
October 18, 2005
GA/SM/361
In Message for World Food Day, General Assembly President Appeals for Support fo Achieve Millennium Goal to Reduce Poverty by Half
October 18, 2005
GA/SM/362
UN Must Never Lose Sight of Poorest, most Vulnerable, General Assembly President Says in Message in Day for Poverty Eradication
October 18, 2005
GA/SPD/320
Fourth Committee, Acting by Consensus, Approves Two Draft Resolutions, Draft Decision as It Concludes Debate on Information Questions
October 18, 2005
GA/SPD/321
Using Outer Space for Peaceful Purposes Can Good Contribute to Implementation of Millennium Declaration, Chairman Says, as Fourth Committee Begins Debate
October 18, 2005
L/3094
UN Administrative Tribunal Launches Website
October 18, 2005
SC/8526
Security Council Highlights Need to further Strengthen Cooperation Between UN, Regional Organizations in Maintenance of International Peace, Security
October 18, 2005
SC/8528
Security Council Press Statement on Iraq
October 18, 2005
SG/SM/10167
Secretary-General Welcomes Arrest Warrants, First from International Criminal Court, as “Powerful Signal around World”
October 18, 2005
SG/SM/10168
Secretary-General Pays Tribute to Courage of Iraqi People Who Voted in Referendum, Notes Opportunity to Move away from Violence
October 18, 2005
SG/SM/10169
Secretary-General’s Statement to Security Council on Cooperation Between United Nations, Regional Organizations
October 18, 2005
SG/SM/10170
Secretary-General Describes Steps under Way on Proposals for Reform of United Nations; Areas of Progress Noted
October 18, 2005
SG/SM/10171
World Summit Outcome Represents “A Particular Success for Africa”, Secretary-General Tells African Editors’ Forum
October 19, 2005
UNIS/INF/109
United Nations in Focus at Open House Day at the Slovak Ministry of Foreign Affairs
October 19, 2005
GA/AB/3690
Fifth Committee Continues Debate on Scale for UN Budget Contributions; Ceiling, Easing Excessive Increases in Assessments among Issues Raised
October 19, 2005
GA/SHC/3824
Third Committee Concludes Discussion of Promotion, Protection of Children’s Rights
October 19, 2005
GA/SPD/322
Delegates Express Concern over Ever-Expanding Military Use, Weaponization of Outer Space as Fourth Committee Continues General Debate
October 19, 2005
IHA/1100
Earthquake Survivors Traumatized as Aftershocks Trigger Further Landslides in Remote, High-Altutude Areas of Northern Pakistan
October 19, 2005
SC/8529
Security Council, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1632 (2005), Extends Mandate of Côte d’Ivoire Expert Group until 15 December
October 19, 2005
SC/8530
Security Council Urges Haiti to Take Necessary Steps to Ensure Holding of 2005 Elections, Following Address by Prime Minister
October 19, 2005
UNIS/NAR/920
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to Open Office in Beijing
October 20, 2005
UNIS/CP/522
NGOs from Central and South-Eastern Europe to Discuss Fight Against Human Trafficking, Urban Crime and Corruption
October 20, 2005
SG/SM/10132
In Message to Mark United Nations Day, Secretary-General Says Organization Must Reflect New Age, Respond to Its Challenges
October 20, 2005
UNIS/INF/108
Bratislava to Host International Security Conference
October 20, 2005
GA/AB/3691
Regional Commissions’ Implementation of Oversight Recommendations Taken up by Budget Committee
October 20, 2005
GA/DIS/3307
Disarmament Committee Text Calls for Early Entry into Force of Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty
October 20, 2005
GA/EF/3117
Information, Communication Technologies Marginalize Poor Countries Instead of Integrating Them into World Economy, Group of 77 Tells Fourth Committee
October 20, 2005
GA/L/3279
Legal Committee Reviews Efforts to Widen Scope of Convention on Security of United Nations and Associated Personnel
October 20, 2005
GA/SHC/3825
Respect for Sustainable Development, Human Rights Essential to Eliminating Poverty of Indigenous People, Third Committee Told
October 20, 2005
IHA/1101
Lack of Adequate Shelter, Inaccessible Communities, Plight of Children among Continuing Concerns in Pakistan Relief Effort
October 20, 2005
SG/SM/10172
Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at United Nations Headquarters, 19 October 2005
October 21, 2005
DSG/SM/271
Deputy Secretary-General, in Address to Occidental College Symposium, Stresses Need to Keep Working on Outstanding World Summit Issues
October 21, 2005
GA/10406
General Committee Recommends Inclusion of Item on Observer Status for Hague Conference on Private International Law in Assembly’s Agenda
October 21, 2005
GA/10407
General Assembly Calls for Greater Efforts to Promote Culture of Peace, Foster Dialogue among Civilizations
October 21, 2005
GA/AB/3692
Member States Tout UN Reform, but Fail to Address Perennial Problem of Delayed Budget Contributions, Fifth Committee Told
October 21, 2005
GA/DIS/3308
Security for Non-Nuclear-Weapon States, Ballistic Missile Proliferation Addressed in Disarmament Committee Draft Texts
October 21, 2005
GA/L/3280
Legal Committee Speakers Identify Issues Involved in Effort to Enlarge Protections for United Nations Personnel
October 21, 2005
GA/SHC/3826
Speakers Cite Need to Adopt Declaration on Indigenous Peoples’ Rights, as Third Committee Concludes Discussion of Issue
October 21, 2005
GA/SM/363
Global Action, Collective Efforts Now Needed More than Ever, Says General Assembly President in Message for UN Day
October 21, 2005
GA/SPD/324
Current Peacekeeping Operations Affect Lives of 200 Million People Worldwide, Under-Secretry-General Says in Address to Fourth Committee
October 21, 2005
SC/8531
Under-Secretary-General, in Briefing to Security Council, Stresses Need for Energetic Coordination to Translate Gaza Disengagement into Peace
October 21, 2005
SG/A/948
Secretary-General Appoints Inga Björk-Klevby of Sweden as Deputy Executive Director Of Un-Habitat
October 21, 2005
SG/A/949
Secretary-General Appoints Afsane Bassir-Pour Lavollay Director of Regional UN Information Centre in Brussels
October 21, 2005
SG/SM/10173
Criticism by Arab League Chief Surprises Secretary-General
October 24, 2005
ECOSOC/6178
Economic and Social Council Decides on Theme for 2006 High-Level Segment
October 24, 2005
GA/AB/3693
UN Pay and Benefits Review, New Contract Framework among Issues, as Budget Committee Debates Civil Service Commission Report
October 24, 2005
GA/L/3281
As Efforts to Resolve Causes of Delay Continue, Adoption of Overall Anti-Terrorism Text Is Said to Be Attainable Goal
October 24, 2005
GA/SHC/3827
Third Committee Approves Six Draft Resolutions on Disabled Persons, Ageing, Violence against Women, Crime Prevention, Drug Control
October 24, 2005
SC/8532
Security Council Demands that All Ivorian Signatories, Concerned Parties Comply Immediately with Terms of Peace Agreements Already Signed
October 24, 2005
SG/SM/10174
Secretary-General Underscores Independence of Hariri Investigation
October 24, 2005
UNIS/VIC/138
60th Anniversary of the United Nations and UN Day Commemorated in Vienna
October 25, 2005
DSG/SM/272
Restoration of Chagall Peace Window Marks 60th Anniversary of United Nations, Centenary of Birth of Dag Hammarskjöld
October 25, 2005
GA/AB/3694
Fifth Committee Takes up Revised Budget for UN Côte d’Ivoire Operation
October 25, 2005
GA/EF/3118
Lives of Many Poor People Worldwide Determined by Circumstances beyond Their Control, World Back Official Tells Second-Third Committee Panel Discussion
October 25, 2005
GA/SHC/3828
Speakers in Third Committee Stress Need to Reform National Reporting Process, Working Methods of Human Rights Treaty Bodies
October 25, 2005
GA/SPD/325
Eradicating Sexual Abuse by Peacekeeping Personnel among Main Concerns Expressed in Fourth Committee Debate on UN Peace Operations
October 25, 2005
GA/SPD/326
Peacekeeping Problems Arise from Unrepresentative Security Council Lacking Will to Act, Delegate Tells Fourth Committee as It Continues Review
October 25, 2005
IHA/110212
Huge Challenges Remain as Post-Earthquake Relief Operations in Pakistan Enters Second Week
October 25, 2005
SC/8533
Security Council Presidential Statement Offers Full Support for Start of Political Process to Determine Kosovo’s Future Status
October 25, 2005
SG/A/950
Secretary-General Names Team of Experts to Study Best Ways to Ensure Accountability of United Nations Peacekeepers
October 25, 2005
SG/SM/10175
China’s Ongoing Transformation, Leadership, Engagement with UN Give Real Cause for Optimism, Secretary-General Says in Message to Beijing Symposium
October 25, 2005
SG/SM/10176
Greater Sense of Urgency Needed to Tackle Drought, Desertification Issues, Secretary-General Tells States Parties at Nairobi Meeting
October 25, 2005
SG/SM/10177
Secretary-General, in UN Day Video Message, Says Organization Must Reflect New Age, Respond to Challenges, to Better Serve World’s Peoples
October 25, 2005
SG/SM/10178
Celebrating UN Day “Energizes Us”, Strengthens Bonds, Secretary-General Says at Headquarters Ceremony Marking 60th Anniversary
October 25, 2005
SG/SM/10179
Secretary-General’s Remarks at United Nations Day Concert
October 25, 2005
GA/L/3282
Work of International Law Body Is Praised as Legal Committee Begins Debate on Annual Report; Nine Major Topics for Review
October 25, 2005
UNIS/NAR/921
UNODC Executive Director Hails Extradition of Afghan Trafficker to United States
October 25, 2005
UNIS/BIO/769
New Permanent Representative of Canada Presents Credentials
October 26, 2005
AIDS/106
Secretary-General, at Launch of UNICEF’s Global Anti-Aids Campaign, Laments Lack of Basic Safety Information that Could Spare Millions of Children
October 26, 2005
GA/10408
General Assembly Takes up Annual Report of ECOSOC, Implementation of Outcomes of UN Conferences, Special Session on Children
October 26, 2005
GA/AB/3695
Secretary-General Will Present 2006-2007 Budget Proposal to Fifth Committee 25 October
October 26, 2005
GA/DIS/3309
Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones, Bolstering Global Non-Proliferation Regime, among Issues Addressed, as First Committee Approves 21 Draft Texts
October 26, 2005
GA/DIS/3310
Prevention of Outer Space Arms Race, Mediterranean Security among Issues, as Disarmament Committee Approves Seven more Texts
October 26, 2005
GA/EF/3119
Private-Public Partnerships Could Help Reduce 90 Per Cent of World Poverty, World Economic Forum Official Says in Second Committee Presentation
October 26, 2005
GA/L/3283
Right of State to Expel Aliens Must Be Reviewed in Context of Other Factors, Assembly’s Legal Committee Is Told
October 26, 2005
GA/SHC/3829
High Commissioner Louise Arbour Briefs Third Committee on Efforts to Better Assist States to Respond to Human Rights Challenges
October 26, 2005
GA/SPD/327
Fourth Committee in Consensus Approval of Draft Resolutions on “Question of Tokelau”, Peaceful Uses of Outer Space
October 26, 2005
IHA/1103
UN Reports Relief Agencies Race to Reach Survivors in Pakistan before Winter Arrives
October 26, 2005
SC/8534
Security Council Committee Removes One Individual from Consolidated List
October 26, 2005
SC/8535
Head Investigator into Killing of Former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri Briefs Security Council, Describes “Converging Evidence” of Syrian Involvement
October 26, 2005
SG/SM/10180
Secretary-General, in Message to Bonn Ceremony, Pays Tribute to Remarkable Intellect, Energy, Passion of Joke Waller-Hunter
October 26, 2005
SG/SM/10181
Impact of HIV/AIDS on Children “One of the Cruellest Tragedies of Our Time”, Secretary-General Says at Launch of New UN Campaign
October 26, 2005
SG/SM/10182
Secretary-General Commends Iraqis on Approval of Constitution, Hopes Historic Event Will Mark Milestone on Iraq’s Path to Democracy
October 26, 2005
SG/SM/10183
Secretary-General Presents Budget Proposals to Fifth Committee; Stresses Its Pivotal Role in Transforming Organization, Enabling Flexible Management
October 26, 2005
SG/SM/10184
Heads of Principal UN Organs Hold Seventh Meeting
October 27, 2005
UNIS/VIC/139
Poland Commemorates 25 Years of the Solidarność Movement at the United Nations, Vienna
October 27, 2005
UNIS/INF/110
UNIS Vienna Discusses United Nations Role in Meeting Global Security Challenges at Conference in Bratislava
October 27, 2005
IHA/1106
Secretary-General Warns of Massive Second Wave of Death without Stepped up Efforts to Assist South Asia Earthquake Victims
October 27, 2005
GA/SHC/3830
In War on Terror, many Countries Violating Human Rights Standards, Third Committee Told
October 27, 2005
GA/AB/3696
Secretary-General, Presenting 2006-2007 Budget, Says “Business As Usual” No Longer an Option for UN, in Current Environment
October 27, 2005
GA/10409
General Assembly Designates Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, Invites States to Implement Measures to Improve Global Road Safety
October 27, 2005
GA/EF/3120
Managing Inequalities of Globalization a Core Concern in Meeting Challenges of Development, Second Committee Told
October 27, 2005
GA/SPD/328
Explosive Remnants of War Hinder Development, Assistant Secretary-General Says as Fourth Committee Begins Debate on Assistance in Mine Action
October 27, 2005
IHA/1104
United Nations Increases Pakistan Appeal by $238 Million
October 27, 2005
SC/8536
Security Council Briefed by Chairmen of Three Anti-Terrorism Committees; Status of Reporting, Technical Assistance, among Issues Addressed
October 27, 2005
SC/8537
Women’s Participation Vital to Peace Processes, Security Council to Be Told
October 27, 2005
SG/SM/10185
Secretary-General, Addressing Meeting on Aid to Quake-Affected Communities, Calls for Dramatic Escalation in Funding, Logistics, Manpower
October 27, 2005
SG/SM/10186
Secretary-General Condemns Terror Bombing in Israeli Market
October 28, 2005
UNIS/CP/523
UNODC Urges NGOs to Get more Involved in Fight against Corruption
October 28, 2005
AFR/1274
“Special Event” of UN Economic and Social Council Is Told Hunger Transcends All Main Causes of Loss of Lives in Africa
October 28, 2005
DSG/SM/273
UN Must Appoint more Women to Senior Levels in UN Peace Operations, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Council Anniversary Debate
October 28, 2005
GA/10410
General Committee Recommends Inclusion of Item on Observer Status for Ibero-American Conference in Assembly’s Current Agenda
October 28, 2005
GA/10411
Continued Support of General Assembly Vital for International Court of Justice to Meet Growing Demands Improve Efficiency, Delegations Told
October 28, 2005
GA/AB/3699
Consultative Mechanism Proposed for UN Policy-Making Consistency, as Fifth Committee Continues Debate on 2006-2007 Budget
October 28, 2005
GA/DIS/3311
Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, Tracing Small Arms among Issues Addressed as Disarmament Committee Adopts 10 Draft Texts
October 28, 2005
GA/EF/3121
Israel’s Land Confiscations, Home Demolitions, Exploitation of Natural Resources Main Causes of Crisis in Occupied Arab Territories, Second Committee Told
October 28, 2005
GA/L/3284
Legal Committee Seeks Assembly Adoption of Convention on Use of Electronic Communications in Trade Contracts
October 28, 2005
GA/SHC/3831
Third Committee Hears Call for Sudan to Implement Peace Agreement, New Constitution without Delay, as It Continues Human Rights Discussion
October 28, 2005
GA/SPD/329
Remaining Landmines Said to Be Obstacle in Many Countries to Humanitarian Aid, Refugee Return, Economic Progress
October 28, 2005
IK/524
Head of Oil-for-Food Inquiry Calls for Wide-Ranging Reform within United Nations
October 28, 2005
GA/AB/3698
Concern Expressed over Increasing Extrabudgetary Funding of UN Activities, as Fifth Committee Continues Debate on 2006-2007 Budget Proposal
October 28, 2005
SC/8538
Security Council Stresses Urgency of Full, Effective Implementation of “Landmark” Resolution 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security
October 28, 2005
UNIS/CP/524
UNODC Joins Republic of Moldova in Renewed Campaign against Human Trafficking
October 28, 2005
SG/SM/10187
Secretary-General Urges Ivorian Parties to Facilitate Appointment of New Prime Minister, Preparations for 2006 Elections
October 28, 2005
SG/SM/10188
Secretary-General Dismayed at Iranian President’s Remarks on Israel
October 28, 2005
SG/SM/10189
Secretary-General, Reacting to Final Volcker Report, Urges National Authorities to Take Action
October 28, 2005
SG/SM/10190
Secretary-General Endorses Principles for Election Observation, Calls on International Community to Make Full Use of Guidelines
October 28, 2005
SG/SM/10191
UN, Pacific Islands Forum Should Exploit Comparative Strengths, Secretary-General Says in Message to Papua New Guinea Meeting
October 31, 2005
UNIS/CP/525
Chief Justices, at UNODC Gathering, Urge United Nations to Adopt Standards on Ethical Conduct by Judges
October 31, 2005
GA/AB/3700
Budget Committee Recommends Additional Financing for Missions in Côte d’Ivoire, Haiti
October 31, 2005
GA/EF/3122
Protection of Migrants’ Rights, Role of Remittances in Development Underlined as Second Committee Concludes Debate on Globalization, Interdependence
October 31, 2005
GA/SPD/330
Fourth Committee Hails Work of UN Scientific Committee on Effects of Atomic Radiation, Calls for Adequate Resources to Fund Its Work
October 31, 2005
SC/8540
Security Council, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1634 (2005), Extends Western Sahara Mission until 30 April 2006
October 31, 2005
SC/8541
Security Council Extends United Nations Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo until 30 September 2006, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1635 (2005)
October 31, 2005
SC/8542
Security Council Press Statement on Iran
October 31, 2005
SG/SM/10192
Secretary-General Deeply Concerned by Escalating Middle East Violence
November 1, 2005
UNIS/NAR/923
Opium Cultivation in Myanmar Falls again in 2005 but UNODC Executive Director Concerned about Poverty among Farmers
November 1, 2005
GA/DIS/3312
Strengthened Steps to Address Threat from “Radiological Terrorism” Called for in Disarmament Committee Draft Resolution
November 1, 2005
GA/EF/3123
Second Committee Delegates Stress Need for Hong Kong Trade Talks to Focus on Eliminating Barriers, Ending Subsidies, Levelling Playing Field
November 1, 2005
GA/L/3285
Assembly’s Legal Committee Commends International Court of Justice for Continued Role in Determining Rule of Global Law
November 1, 2005
GA/SHC/3832
Third Committee Approves Two Draft Resolutions on Advancement Of Women, Continues Dialogue with Human Rights Experts
November 1, 2005
GA/SHC/3833
Proposed Human Rights Council Must Be Broadly Based, Avoiding Politicization of Past, Assembly’s Social Committee Told
November 1, 2005
SC/8543
Security Council Unanimously Endorses Findings of Investigation Into Murder of Rafik Hariri, Calls for Syria’s full, Unconditional Cooperation
November 1, 2005
SC/8544
Security Council Condemns Bombings in New Delhi, in Presidential Statement
November 1, 2005
SG/SM/10193
Secretary-General Calls on All Ivorians to Continue Working for Peace
November 1, 2005
SG/SM/10194
Secretary-General Condemns Terrorist Bombings in New Delhi
November 1, 2005
SG/SM/10195
Secretary-General Remains Deeply Concerned about Humanitarian Situation in Zimbabwe
November 1, 2005
SG/SM/10196
Secretary-General Urges Bolivians to Find Solution to Political Impasse on Elections
November 1, 2005
GA/10412
General Assembly Reaffirms Strong Support for Nobel Prize-Winning International Atomic Energy Agency, Director General ElBaradei
November 1, 2005
UNIS/BIO/770
New Permanent Representative of Cuba Presents Credentials
November 2, 2005
GA/AB/3701
Fifth Committee Takes up Budget Implications of Proposed Holocaust Remembrance
November 2, 2005
GA/DIS/3313
Compliance with Disarmament Agreements, Follow-up to NPT Review Conference Obligations Addressed in First Committee Texts
November 2, 2005
GA/DIS/3314
Transparency in Arms, Preserving Antarctica, Disarmament Commission Work Programme Addressed in First Committee Texts, as Session Concludes
November 2, 2005
GA/EF/3124
Second Committee Unanimously Approves Texts on Humanitarian Aid for Ethiopia; Rehabilitation, Economic Development of Kazakhstan’s Semipalatinsk Region
November 2, 2005
GA/L/3286
Establishment of “Final Authority” Suggested for Treaty Drafters to Decide Validity of Reservations by States
November 2, 2005
GA/L/3287
Move to Accord Diplomatic Protection to Stateless Persons, Refugees Is Commended by Speakers in Assembly’s Legal Committee
November 2, 2005
GA/SPD/331
Fourth Committee Concludes General Debate on Effects of Atomic Radiation, Adopts Related Draft Resolution without Vote
November 2, 2005
GA/10413
General Assembly Decides to Designate 27 January as Annual International Day of Commemoration to Honour Holocaust Victims
November 2, 2005
ORG/1450
Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in November 2005
November 2, 2005
SC/8545
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in November
November 2, 2005
SC/8546
Security Council Committee Issues List of Individuals and Entities Subject to Measures Imposed by Resolution 1596 (2005)
November 2, 2005
SG/A/951
Secretary-General Appoints Yash Ghai of Kenya as Special Representative for Human Rights in Cambodia
November 2, 2005
SG/SM/10197
Secretary-General Welcomes Designation of International Day for Holocaust Commemoration
November 3, 2005
GA/EF/3125
Need for Increased Funding, Greater International Cooperation Emphasized, as Second Committee Begins Discussion of Sustainable Development
November 3, 2005
GA/AB/3702
Geographic Distribution of UN Staff, Transparency of Hiring Practices among Issues in Budget Committee Human Resources Management Debate
November 3, 2005
GA/AB/3703
Budget Committee Debates Role of Committee for Programme and Coordination
November 3, 2005
GA/L/3288
Reservations to Treaties Said to Be Useful Expression of Will in World of Growing Interdependence, but Still Diverse
November 3, 2005
GA/SHC/3834
Third Committee Approves Texts on Social Development, Advancement of Women, Crime Prevention, Drug Control
November 3, 2005
GA/SPD/332
New Leadership of UNRWA Has Led to Better Working Relationship, Delegate of Israel Tells Special Political Committee
November 3, 2005
SG/A/952
Secretary-General Appoints Rajat Gupta as Special Adviser for Management Reform
November 3, 2005
SG/SM/10198
Secretary-General Concerned by Ethiopia, Eritrea Troop Movements, Urges Restraint, Steps to Defuse Escalating Tension
November 4, 2005
DEV/2552
UN Forum Aims to Increase Global Financial Access, Honours Nine Microentrepreneurs at Headquarters 7–9 November
November 4, 2005
ECOSOC/6180
Preparedness Plans, Vaccine Development, Farmer Compensation Called for, as ECOSOC Holds Special Event on “Urgent, Global” Threat from Avian Flu
November 4, 2005
GA/10415
General Assembly Urges States to Observe Olympic Truce during Upcoming Winter Games in Italy, Use Sport as Tool for Development
November 4, 2005
GA/AB/3704
Budget Committee Recommends Appointments to Five Subsidiary Bodies
November 4, 2005
GA/EF/3126
Speakers Underscore Link between Climate Change, Growing Number of Natural Disasters as Second Committee Concludes Sustainable Development Debate
November 4, 2005
GA/L/3289
UN International Law Appreciation Programme for Young Lawyers Said to Have Positive Impact for Goals of World Body
November 4, 2005
SC/8547
Security Council Press Statement on Ethiopia and Eritrea
November 4, 2005
SC/8548
Security Council Committee Approves Addition of Information Regarding One Entity in Al-Qaida Section of Consolidated List
November 4, 2005
SG/SM/10199
Impetus for Change in Arab World Must Come Primarily from Within, Secretary-General Says at King Hussein Foundation Dinner
November 4, 2005
SG/SM/10200
Stockpiling Antiviral Medicines Not a Strategy to Fight Avian Flu, Secretary-General Says in Address to Time Global Health Summit
November 7, 2005
UNIS/OS/319
Largest Optical Telescope in Southern Hemisphere to Be Inaugurated in South Africa
November 8, 2005
GA/SHC/3835
Acceptance of Multiculturalism at Heart of Global Fight against Discrimination, Third Committee Told
November 8, 2005
DEV/2553
Princess, at Opening of Two-Day Forum, Lauds International Year of Microcredit as Huge Step in Providing Vital Financial Services to Poor
November 8, 2005
SC/8549
Security Council, Acting Concurrently with General Assembly, Elects Five Members to International Court of Justice
November 8, 2005
SG/SM/10202
Secretary-General Pleased with Arrangements for Liberian Run-Off Election
November 8, 2005
SG/SM/10201
Sustainable Peace Best Defence against Degradation, Secretary-General Says in Message to Mark Day for Preventing Wartime Exploitation of Environment
November 8, 2005
UNIS/INF/111
Governments, Private Sector, Civil Society to Gather in Tunis, 16-18 November, for Summit on Information Technology and Society
November 8, 2005
GA/SPD/333
Despite Some Positive Changes, Human Rights Situation of Palestinians Still “Dire”, Assembly’s Special Political Committee Told
November 8, 2005
GA/10416
General Assembly, Concurrently with Security Council, Elects Five Members to International Court of Justice
November 9, 2005
DEV/2554
Importance of Inclusive Financial Sector for Poverty Reduction Underlined, as Chair of Advisors to International Year of Microcredit Closes Forum
November 9, 2005
GA/10417
General Assembly, for Fourteenth Straight Year, Adopts Text on Ending Decades-Old United States Embargo against Cuba
November 9, 2005
GA/AB/3705
Simplifying, Harmonizing UN System Travel Practices Subject of Debate in Budget Committee
November 9, 2005
GA/SPD/334
Fourth Committee Approves Text Urging Assistance for Mine-Affected Countries; Recommending 4 April as International Day of Mine Awareness
November 9, 2005
UNIS/NAR/924
Providing Alternative Livelihoods Focus of 84th Session of the International Narcotics Control Board
November 9, 2005
SC/8550
Security Council Extends Mandate of Iraq Multinational Force until End of 2006, Unanimouisly Adopting Resolution 1637 (2005)
November 9, 2005
SG/SM/10203
Secretary-General Condemns Brutal Attacks on Three Defence Counsels to Iraqi Criminal Tribunal
November 9, 2005
SG/SM/10204
Secretary-General, in Cairo Lecture, Describes “Burning Sense of Justice” of Nadia Younes, Egyptian UN Official Killed in 2003 Baghdad Bombing
November 9, 2005
GA/SHC/3836
Despite International Commitment in Durban Declaration, Denial of Rights Still Widespread, Assembly’s Social Committee Told
November 10, 2005
DSG/SM/274
Deputy Secretary-General Congratulates Member States on Milestone of 100th Ratification of Rome Statute of International Criminal Court
November 10, 2005
GA/AB/3706
Budget Committee Concludes Discussion on Role of Committee for Programme and Coordination
November 10, 2005
GA/EF/3127
As Second Committee Considers Operational Activities for Development, Delegates Voice Concern over Growing Reliance of UN Agencies on Supplementary Funding
November 10, 2005
GA/L/3290
General Assembly Asked to Seek Enhanced Efforts by United States, as Host Country, on Issue of Entry Visas for UN Diplomats
November 10, 2005
GA/SHC/3837
Rise of Intolerance Clear Danger for Peace, Social Cohesion Refugee High Commissioner Tells Third Committee
November 10, 2005
IHA/1114
UN Says more Resources Needed to Support Government of Pakistan Acute Diarrhoea Outbreaks Reported in Spontaneous Camps
November 10, 2005
SC/8551
Security Council Approves Transfer of Funds from Monitoring Body Escrow Account to Settle Iraqi Arrears with Atomic Energy Agency
November 10, 2005
SG/SM/10205
Secretary-General, in Video Message to Bilbao Meeting on Information Society, Stresses Key Role of Local Authorities in Addressing Digital Divide
November 10, 2005
SG/SM/10206
Secretary-General Condemns Terrorist Bombings in Amman, Jordan, Underscoring Need for Collective Action against “Scourge”
November 10, 2005
SC/8552
Security Council Condemns Assassination Attempt against Somali Prime Minister, Says any Use of Force During Transition Unacceptable
November 11, 2005
UNIS/OS/320
United Nations Co-organizes Workshop on Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
November 11, 2005
UNIS/NAR/925
Turkey a Major Donor to United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
November 11, 2005
UNIS/VIC/140
A Globalizing World: International Photography Exhibition to Be Held at Vienna International Centre
November 11, 2005
DSG/SM/275
Though Imperfect, United Nations Has Unique Worldwide Legitimacy, Capacity to Deliver, Deputy Secretary-General Says in Davey Lecture on Reform
November 11, 2005
GA/SHC/3838
Principles on Right to Reparations for Victims of Gross Human Rights Violations Approved by Third Committee
November 11, 2005
GA/10418
General Assembly Resumes Decade-Old Debate on Crafting Security Council more Reflective of Modern Geopolitical Realities
November 11, 2005
GA/EF/3128
Implementing Brussels Plan on Least Developed Countries Worries Delegates in Second Committee as It Considers States in Special Situations
November 11, 2005
GA/PAL/993
Statement on 30th Anniversary of Inalienable Rights Committee Notes “Decades of Failed Efforts to Resolve Question of Palestine”
November 11, 2005
GA/PAL/994
Palestinian Rights Committee Marks Its Thirtieth Anniversary; Delegates Commend Work, Regret Lack of Progress
November 11, 2005
GA/SPD/335
Assembly’s Special Political Committee Receives Series of Draft Texts on Situation of Palestinians in Occupied Territories
November 11, 2005
SC/8553
Security Council Presidential Statement Condemns in Strongest Terms 9 November Terrorist Bombings in Amman, Jordan
November 11, 2005
SG/SM/10207
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Baghdad Suicide Bombing, Appalled by Continued Indiscriminate Killing of Innocent Civilians
November 11, 2005
UNIS/BIO/772
New Permanent Representative of Guinea Presents Credentials
November 14, 2005
DEV/2555
Contributions Promised by 21 Member States at 2005 Pledging Conference for United Nations Development Activities
November 14, 2005
GA/10419
Speakers Call for More Representative, Democratic, Accountable Security Council, as General Assembly Concludes Two-Day Debate
November 14, 2005
GA/EF/3129
Second Committee Approves Text Urging Reconstruction, Rehabilitation Aid to Help Somalia Overcome Effects of Civil War, Drought, Tsunami
November 14, 2005
PI/1686
Top Global Experts on Information Technology Expected to Take Part in Tunis Conference on Bridging “Digital Divide”, 16–18 November
November 14, 2005
PI/1687
Role of Electronic Media in New Information Society to Be Focus of International Forum in Tunis, 15–16 November
November 14, 2005
SC/8554
Security Council Includes Former President’s Apprehension, Transfer to Special Court in Mandate of United Nations Mission in Liberia
November 14, 2005
SC/8555
Security Council Press Statement on Liberia
November 14, 2005
SC/8556
Security Council Press Statement on Ethiopia and Eritrea
November 14, 2005
SG/SM/10208
Secretary-General Calls for Active Effort to Learn about Each Other, In Message to Mark International Day of Tolerance
November 14, 2005
UNIS/INF/113
Worldwide Access to Uncensored Objective Information
November 14, 2005
UNIS/CP/526
UNODC Head Urges World’s Top Law Officers to Take Lead in Securing Rule of Law
November 14, 2005
UNIS/NAR/926
Qatar Partners with United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
November 14, 2005
UNIS/INF/112
Islam in a Pluralistic World: United Nations Secretary-General Calls for Unity in Addressing Extremism in All Faiths
November 15, 2005
GA/10420
General Assembly Calls for further Strengthening United Nations Humanitarian Capacity to Assist Millions of Disaster Victims Worldwide
November 15, 2005
GA/AB/3707
Budget Estimates for ECOSOC Decisions, Administrative Expenses for Pension Fund among Issues Taken up in Fifth Committee
November 15, 2005
GA/EF/3130
Speakers Stress Need to Help Developing Countries Build Human Resources, Jobs, Business Skills for Women as Second Committee Takes up Poverty Eradication
November 15, 2005
GA/SPD/336
Concluding Session, Fourth Committee Takes Action on Situation of Palestinians, Israeli Practices in Occupied Territories
November 15, 2005
SG/A/953
Secretary-General Appoints Tomas Mastnak Director of Office of Alliance of Civilizations
November 15, 2005
SG/A/954
Secretary-General Appoints Shamil Idriss Deputy Director of Office of Alliance of Civilizations
November 15, 2005
SG/SM/10210
Secretary-General Condemns Continuous Kabul Suicide Bombings
November 15, 2005
UNIS/NAR/927
Afghan President Meets with UNODC Executive Director to Assess Progress against Drugs
November 15, 2005
SG/SM/10209
Secretary-General, in Message to Vienna Meeting, Urges Dialogue among Great Religions, Saying Diversity “Is a Precious Gift, Not a Threat”
November 16, 2005
SC/8557
Security Council Briefed on 4-11 November Mission to Central Africa
November 16, 2005
SC/8558
Bosnia and Herzegovina Ready to Enter “Post Dayton” Era Just 10 Years after Brutal War, High Representative Tells Security Council
November 16, 2005
SG/A/955
Secretary-General Appoints Former President Martti Ahtisaari of Finland as Special Envoy for Future Status Process for Kosovo
November 16, 2005
SG/SM/10211
Secretary-General Welcomes Agreement on Gaza-Egypt Border Crossing
November 16, 2005
SG/SM/10212
Secretary-General Provides Clarifications on Case of Joseph Stephanides
November 16, 2005
GA/EF/3131
Speakers Express Concern about Financial Viability of UN Institute as Second Committee Begins Considering Training, Research
November 16, 2005
GA/SHC/3839
Text Approved by Assembly’s Social Committee Would Enhance Human Rights, Fundamental Freedoms for Girls
November 16, 2005
SG/A/956
Secretary-General Appoints Albert Rohan of Austria as Deputy to Special Envoy for Future Status Process for Kosovo
November 16, 2005
UNIS/INF/114
Students to Discuss the Future of the United Nations after the 2005 World Summit
November 16, 2005
UNIS/NAR/928
UN Vienna Civil Society Award Winners to Receive Prizes on 21 November
November 17, 2005
UNIS/OS/321
United Nations Organizes Workshop on the International Heliophysical Year 2007
November 17, 2005
GA/EF/3132
Delegates Stress Importance of National Ownership, Strategies as Second Committee Considers Role of Global Partnerships as Catalysts for Development
November 17, 2005
GA/L/3291
Legal Committee, Recommending New Protocol, Seeks Broader Protection for United Nations, Associated Personnel Serving on Peace Missions
November 17, 2005
GA/10421
General Assembly Presidents Council Meets with Association of Permanent Representatives in New York to Discuss UN Reform, 2005 Summit Outcome
November 17, 2005
PI/1689
Role of Partnerships Remains Key to Success of World Summit on Information Society
November 17, 2005
PI/1691
UN Launches Global Initiative for ICT in Parliament at Information Society Summit
November 17, 2005
SG/SM/10213
Secretary-General Highlights Immense Stature, Influence of Electronic Media in Remarks to Tunis Forum
November 17, 2005
SG/SM/10214
Secretary-General Calls on Donors Gathered in Jordan to Increase Support to UN Agency Aiding Palestine Refugees
November 17, 2005
UNIS/NAR/929
Afghan President Meets with INCB President to Assess Progress against Drugs
November 17, 2005
SG/SM/10215
Secretary-General Deeply Concerned by Reported Abuse of Iraqi Detainees
November 17, 2005
SG/SM/10216
“Summit of Solutions” Must Push forward Outcome of September World Summit, Says Secretary-General in Remarks to Tunis Information Society Opening Plenary
November 17, 2005
SG/SM/10217
“One Laptop per Child” Initiative Moving Expression of Global Solidarity, Corporate Citizenship, Secretary-General Says at Tunis Media Event
November 18, 2005
UNIS/OS/322
United Nations Holds Space Law Workshop in Nigeria
November 18, 2005
GA/EF/3133
Private Sector Willing to Contribute towards Millennium Goals, but Business Still Its Primary Role, Second Committee Panel Discussion Hears
November 18, 2005
GA/SHC/3840
Palestinian Self-Determination, Human Rights in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Addressed in Texts Approved by Third Committee
November 18, 2005
SG/SM/10218
Secretary-General Calls for Enhanced Regional Integration in Message to Mark African Industrialization Day
November 21, 2005
GA/AB/3708
Budget Committee Takes up $1.2 Billion Financing Proposal for Democratic Republic of Congo Mission
November 21, 2005
SG/A/957
Secretary-General Appoints Dirk J. Bruinsma of Netherlands as Deputy Secretary-General of UNCTAD
November 21, 2005
SG/SM/10219
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Brutal Iraq Terrorist Attacks
November 22, 2005
GA/10422
Council of General Assembly Presidents Welcome 2005 World Summit’s Agreement on UN Reform Package
November 22, 2005
GA/AB/3709
Budget Committee Approves Financing for Sudan Mission, Begins Consideration of UN Security System
November 22, 2005
GA/SHC/3841
General Assembly’s Social Committee, after Detailed Debate, Approves Range of Texts Related to Human Rights
November 22, 2005
GA/SHC/3842
Human Rights in Turkmenistan, Defamation of Religion Addressed in Texts Approved by Third Committee
November 22, 2005
PI/1694
World Summit Hailed as Resounding Success; Consensus, Commitment Pave Way to more Equitable Information Society
November 22, 2005
SC/8559
Security Council Working Group to End Grave Violations of Children in Armed Conflict Holds Landmark First Meeting
November 22, 2005
SC/8560
Security Council Authorizes European Union Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina for further 12 Months, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1639 (2005)
November 22, 2005
SG/SM/10220
Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction Efforts Must Be Carried out in Parallel, Secretary-General Tells Donor Conference on Post-Quake Rehabilitation
November 22, 2005
SG/SM/10221
Secretary-General Lauds Arab League on Holding of Iraq Talks
November 22, 2005
SG/SM/10224
Make Jobs, Education, Services Available to Those with Disabilities, Says Secretary-General in Message for International Day of Disabled Persons
November 22, 2005
UNIS/OS/323
School Children Design a Mars Base for the United Nations
November 23, 2005
GA/AB/3710
Risk Assessment, Host Country Relations, Recruitment among Issues Addressed, as Budget Committee Concludes Discussion on UN Security Management
November 23, 2005
GA/SHC/3843
Third Committee, Taking Action on 3 Draft Resolutions, Approves Text Expressing Deep Concern over Human Rights Situation in Uzbekistan
November 23, 2005
SG/SM/10225
Secretary-General, in Message on International Day, Says Violence against Women Atrocious Manifestation of Continued Systematic Discrimination, Inequality
November 23, 2005
SG/SM/10226
Secretary-General Deplores Exchange of Fire across “Blue Line” Separating Israel-Lebanon, Appeals for Calm
November 24, 2005
GA/10423
General Assembly Adopts Resolution Appropriating Funds to Boost Financing of Peace Operations in Côte d’Ivoire, Haiti
November 24, 2005
GA/10424
General Assembly Adopts New Convention on Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracting
November 24, 2005
GA/SHC/3844
Human Rights in Democratic Republic of Congo, Elimination of Racism, Globalization Addressed in Third Committee Texts
November 24, 2005
SC/8561
Security Council Demands Eritrea End Restriction on Mission, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1640 (2005)
November 24, 2005
UNIS/NAR/930
UNODC Executive Director Reveals Cannabis Cultivation in Afghanistan
November 24, 2005
SC/8562
Security Council Presidential Statement Congratulates Afghanistan on Confirmation of Parliamentary, Provincial Council Election Results
November 24, 2005
SC/8563
Security Council Press Statement on Incidents along Blue Line Separating Israel, Lebanon
November 24, 2005
SG/SM/10227
Secretary-General Calls for Closer Cooperation in Message to Conference on Amended Protocol II to Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons
November 24, 2005
SG/SM/10228
Secretary-General Congratulates Liberia’s Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf as Africa’s First Woman Head of State, Following Elections Commission Announcement
November 24, 2005
SG/SM/10229
Secretary-General Welcomes Nepal Understanding Aimed at Restoring Multiparty Democracy, Ready to Assist in Resolving Conflict
November 24, 2005
GA/EF/3134
Second Committee Approves Draft Proposal Asking General Assembly to Take Note of Report on Efforts to Develop Comprehensive ICT Strategy
November 28, 2005
ENV/DEV/874
156 States Parties to Kyoto Protocol to Hold First ever Historic Meeting at UN Climate Change Conference in Montreal, 28 November – 9 December
November 28, 2005
SG/SM/10230
Disarmament and Arms Control Processes Can Impact Human Security Positively, Secretary-General Tells Parties to Certain Conventional Weapons Convention
November 29, 2005
GA/PAL/995
Palestinian Rights Committee to Meet 29 November to Mark International Day of Solidarity
November 29, 2005
DC/2999
Fourth United Nations-Republic of Korea Joint Conference on Disarmament, Non-Proliferation Issues Set for 1-3 December
November 29, 2005
ENV/DEV/875
Montreal Conference on Climate Change Begins with Strong Calls for Action
November 29, 2005
GA/10425
General Assembly Hears Calls for Improved Understanding, Protection of World’s Marine Environment, Sustainable Fishing Practices
November 29, 2005
SG/SM/10231
Secretary-General Pleased by Opening of Gaza-Egypt Border Crossing, Hopes Cooperation Will Mark other Disengagement Issues
November 29, 2005
SG/SM/10232
Secretary-General Deeply Disappointed by Myanmar’s Extension of Detention for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
November 29, 2005
SG/SM/10233
“Our Common Humanity Must Triumph over Perceived Differences”, Says Secretary-General, in Message to Alliance of Civilizations Meeting
November 29, 2005
SG/SM/10234
Tourism Can Help Poorest, but Careful Management Needed to Prevent Harmful Effects, Says Secretary-General, in Message to Dakar Meeting
November 29, 2005
SG/SM/10235
Secretary-General Urges Destruction of Mine Stockpiles, in Message to Sixth Meeting of States Parties to Anti-Landmine Convention
November 29, 2005
SG/SM/10236
Secretary-General, in Message to Mark Day of Solidarity with Palestinians, Reiterates Call for Renewed Action on Road Map Obligations
November 30, 2005
UNIS/INF/115
Secretary-General Seeks $4.7 Billion for Twenty-Six Humanitarian Crises in 2006
November 30, 2005
GA/L/3292
Ad Hoc Body Elaborating Comprehensive Convention on Terrorism to Reconvene Early Next Year, Sixth Committee Decides
November 30, 2005
SG/SM/10222
Secretary-General, in World AIDS Day Message, Describes Halting Pandemic as Prerequisite for Reaching other Millennium Development Goals
November 30, 2005
GA/PAL/997
Recent Agreement on Rafah Crossing “New Opportunity” for Cooperation Says Secretary-General, at Palestinian Solidarity Day Observance
November 30, 2005
SG/SM/10237
Opening of Rafah Crossing a New Opportunity, Secretary-General Says in Remarks Marking International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People
November 30, 2005
SG/SM/10238
Secretary-General Welcomes Start of New Darfur Peace Talks
November 30, 2005
GA/10426
Rebuilding War-Torn Afghanistan, Achieving Peaceful Settlement of Palestinian Question Focus of General Assembly Debates
December 1, 2005
UNIS/NAR/931
Countering Illicit Trafficking of Afghan Opiates
December 1, 2005
UNIS/OS/324
United Nations Holds International Meeting for the Establishment of an International Committee on Global Navigation Satellite Systems
December 1, 2005
OBV/531
Panel Discussion on Disability Rights to Mark International Day of Disabled Persons on 2 December
December 1, 2005
ORG/1454
Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in December 2005
December 1, 2005
POP/937
UN Population Fund Calls on International Donor Community to Increase Assistance for Women in Conflict
December 1, 2005
SC/8564
Security Council Adopts Text Extending Mandate of United Nations Operation in Burundi until 15 January 2006
December 1, 2005
SC/8565
Security Council Presidential Statement Welcomes Israeli-Palestinian Agreement on Rafah Crossing as “Important Step Forward”
December 1, 2005
SC/8566
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Calls for Designation of Prime Minister of Côte d’Ivoire without further Delay
December 1, 2005
SC/8567
Security Council Press Statement on Burundi
December 1, 2005
SC/8568
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in December
December 1, 2005
SG/SM/10239
Secretary-General Stresses Alliances in Message to Global Compact Summit
December 1, 2005
SG/SM/10240
Secretary-General Welcomes Ecuador’s New Court of Justice as Contribution to Strengthening Rule of Law, Protecting Human Rights
December 1, 2005
UNIS/OS/325
United Nations Holds Workshop on Tele-Health Development in Asia and the Pacific
December 1, 2005
SG/SM/10241
Secretary-General Requests Generous Support for 2006 Appeal Aimed at Those most Desperate, Saying “They Need Our Assistance and They Need It Now”
December 1, 2005
ECO/98
UN Global Compact Convenes Summit in China
December 1, 2005
GA/10427
General Assembly, by One of Several Texts Adopted, Defers Start of Transition Period for Graduation of Maldives from Least Developed Country List
December 1, 2005
IHA/1121
Secretary-General Seeks $4.7 Billion for Desperately Needed Assistance in 26 Countries, at Headquarters Launch of 2006 Humanitarian Appeal
December 1, 2005
SG/SM/10223
Secretary-General Underlines Need for Zero Tolerance in Message to Observe International Day for Abolition of Slavery
December 2, 2005
GA/10428
General Assembly Underscores Need for International Support to Revitalize Middle East Peace Process
December 2, 2005
GA/AB/3711
Fifth Committee Recommends 2005-2006 Budget of $1.13 Billion for UN Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo
December 2, 2005
PI/1695
Domini Foundation, UN Foundation Establish Global Giving Fund to Match Contributions to Wide Range of Urgent Humanitarian, Development Issues
December 2, 2005
SC/8569
Security Council Committee on Liberia Updates Travel Ban List
December 2, 2005
SC/8570
Security Council Committee on Liberia Updates Assets Freeze List
December 2, 2005
UNIS/NAR/932
UNODC Launches New Worldwide Strategy to Provide Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Services
December 2, 2005
UNIS/NAR/933
UNODC Collaborates with United States and other Governments to Examine Methamphetamine Threat
December 5, 2005
GA/EF/3135
Taking Action on 7 Draft Resolutions, Second Committee Approves Text Calling on Israel Not to Exploit Resources in Occupied Arab Lands
December 5, 2005
REC/196
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Adopts Its Reform
December 5, 2005
SG/SM/10242
Secretary-General Disappointed No Agreement Reached in Legal Committee on Comprehensive Terrorism Convention
December 5, 2005
SG/SM/10243
Secretary-General Welcomes Ceasefire Extension by Nepal Communist Party
December 5, 2005
SG/SM/10244
Past Year’s Natural Disasters Have Highlighted Invaluable Contributions of Volunteers, Secretary-General Says in Message for International Day
December 5, 2005
UNIS/NAR/934
Colombian Vice-President Warns of Growing Cocaine Threat in Europe
December 6, 2005
GA/10429
Twenty Countries Pledge Contributions Amounting to more than $73 Million for 2006 Budget of United Nations Palestine Refugee Agency
December 6, 2005
GA/AB/3712
Fifth Committee Speakers Stress Need to Reach Agreement on 2006-2007 Budget by End of Year
December 6, 2005
PI/1696
UN ICT Task Force Events in Tunis Help to Further Summit Agenda
December 6, 2005
SG/2102
Middle East Quartet Condemns Netanya Terrorist Attack, Demands Syria Close Offices of Palestinian Islamic Jihad
December 6, 2005
SG/A/958
Secretary-General Appoints Lieutenant General Chikadibia Isaac Obiakor of Nigeria Force Commander of Liberia Mission
December 6, 2005
SG/SM/10245
Secretary-General, in Message to Africa-France Summit, Stresses Importance of Investing in Education, Jobs for Continent’s Young People
December 6, 2005
SG/SM/10246
Mainstream Sport in Development Agenda, Secretary-General Urges Conference
December 6, 2005
SG/SM/10247
Bolstering Biological Security Regime of Tremendous Importance for Global Health, Peace, Says Secretary-General to Geneva Meeting
December 7, 2005
SG/SM/10248
Secretary-General Welcomes Appointment of Charles Konan Banny As Prime Minister of Côte d’Ivoire
December 7, 2005
SG/SM/10249
Secretary-General Condemns Sri Lanka Violence, Appeals to All to Uphold 2003 Ceasefire
December 7, 2005
SC/8571
Security Council Hears Report on 4-11 November Mission to Central Africa
December 8, 2005
DSG/SM/276
Climate Change Science Solid, Threat Clear, Yet Global Community Failing to Meet Challenge, Says Deputy Secretary-General to Montreal Meeting
December 8, 2005
GA/EF/3136
Second Committee Approves Draft Resolution Recommending Effective, Comprehensive Solution to Debt Problems of Developing Countries
December 8, 2005
SC/8572
Security Council Presidential Statement Condemns Eritrea’s Expulsion of United Nations Peacekeepers, Demands Government Reverse Decision
December 8, 2005
SC/8573
Security Council Committee Adds Eleven Individuals to Al-Qaida Section of Consolidated List
December 8, 2005
SG/SM/10250
Secretary-General Condemns Eritrea’s Decision to Expel Peacekeepers
December 8, 2005
UNIS/CP/527
International Day against Corruption
December 9, 2005
UNIS/VIC/141
50th Anniversary of Austria in the UN: Vienna International Centre Celebrates with Free Guided Tours
December 9, 2005
SG/SM/10251
Secretary-General Hails Prime Minister Blair on ‘Statesman of Decade’ Award
December 9, 2005
SG/SM/10252
Secretary-General Concerned about Wave of Kidnappings in Iraq
December 9, 2005
SG/SM/10253
Secretary-General Gravely Concerned by Worsening Darfur Situation
December 9, 2005
SG/SM/10254
Secretary-General Delighted by Adoption of Red Crystal Emblem
December 9, 2005
SG/SM/10255
Secretary-General Stresses Need to Address Economic Stability, Integration in Message to Donors’ Conference on Comoros
December 9, 2005
SG/SM/10256
Optional Protocol Corrects Flaw in Convention on Safety of United Nations, Associated Personnel, Secretary-General Tells General Assembly Meeting
December 9, 2005
SG/SM/10258
Secretary-General Shocked at Remarks on Israel Attributed to President of Iran
December 9, 2005
SG/A/959
Secretary-General Appoints Alicia Bárcena Ibarra of Mexico as Assistant Secretary-General to Post of Deputy Chef de Cabinet
December 9, 2005
DSG/SM/277
Award to NGO ‘Global Call to Action against Poverty’ Is Welcome Recognition of Important Role of Civil Society, Says Deputy Secretary-General
December 9, 2005
GA/10430
General Assembly Adopts Protocol Expanding Legal Protection for Workers Providing Emergency Humanitarian Aid, Development Assistance
December 9, 2005
GA/10432
New Protocol Expands Protection of Humanitarian Workers in Areas Other Than Peacekeeping
December 9, 2005
SG/SM/10257
Torture, Instrument of Terror, Can Never Be Used to Fight Terror, Secretary-General Says in Message for Human Rights Day
December 9, 2005
UNIS/INF/116
Absolute Ban on Torture – Cornerstone of International Human Rights
December 12, 2005
GA/SM/364
In Message for Human Rights Day, General Assembly President Calls for Prompt Establishment of Human Rights Council
December 12, 2005
IHA/1127
Women Threatened in All Stages of Life, Under-Secretary-General Says while Launching Two Publications on Gender-Based Violence
December 12, 2005
SC/8574
Security Council Presidential Statement Welcomes Appointment of Charles Konan Banny as Côte d’Ivoire Prime Minister
December 12, 2005
SC/8575
Effective Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict Require Stronger Partnerships, Security Council Told
December 12, 2005
SC/8576
Security Council Press Statement on Remarks by Iran’s President
December 12, 2005
SG/A/960
Secretary-General Appoints Maher Nasser as Director of United Nations Information Centre in Cairo
December 13, 2005
DC/3002
Disarmament Commission Agrees on Agenda for 2006 Session
December 13, 2005
ENV/DEV/877
United Nations Climate Change Conference Agrees on Future Critical Steps to Tackle Climate Change
December 13, 2005
SC/8577
Security Council Presidential Statement Condemns Beirut Terrorist Bombing that Killed Lebanese Member of Parliament Gibran Tueni
December 13, 2005
SG/A/961
Major-General Repinc Appointed Chief Military Observer in UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan
December 13, 2005
SG/SM/10259
Secretary-General Condemns Assassination of Gibran Tueni, Advocate of Sovereign Lebanon, Free Press
December 13, 2005
SG/SM/10260
Secretary-General Commends Call by Association of South-East Asian Nations for Expedited Political Reform, Release of Political Detainees in Myanmar
December 13, 2005
GA/AB/3713
Budget Committee Approves Financing for Timor-Leste Office, Takes up Latest Report on Capital Master Plan
December 13, 2005
UNIS/CP/528
United Nations Convention against Corruption Enters into Force on 14 December
December 14, 2005
GA/1-433
General Committee Recommends Additional Agenda Item on Oil-for-Food Inquiry Recommendations
December 14, 2005
GA/EF/3138
Second Committee Approves Draft Resolution Condemning All Forms of Corruption
December 14, 2005
NGO/584
Twenty Five Non-Governmental Organizations Newly Associated with UN Public Information Department, 48 Disassociated
December 14, 2005
SC/8578
International Criminal Court Prosecutor Briefs Security Council, Describes Significant Progress in Darfur Investigation
December 14, 2005
SC/8579
Head of Investigation into Assassination of Former Lebanese Prime Minister Briefs Security Council
December 14, 2005
SG/SM/10261
Development Is Standard against Which World Trade Talks Will Be Held, Secretary-General Says in Statement to World Trade Conference
December 14, 2005
SG/SM/10262
Secretary-General, in Message to Conference on Question of Palestine, Calls for Redoubling of Efforts to Meet Road Map Obligations
December 14, 2005
SG/SM/10263
In Migrants Day Message, Secretary-General Calls for Safeguarding Human Rights of All Who Cross Borders “In Search for a Better Life”
December 15, 2005
GA/AB/3714
Budget Committee Takes up Financing Estimates for Implementing 2005 World Summit Reforms
December 15, 2005
PAL/2034
United Nations Latin American, Caribbean Meeting on Question of Palestine Opens in Caracas
December 15, 2005
PAL/2035
Speakers at Caracas Meeting Explore Situation in Occupied Palestinian Territory
December 15, 2005
SAG/402
UNESCO, Instraw Sign Agreement for Increased Cooperation to Promote Gender Equality, Women’s Empowerment
December 15, 2005
SC/8580
Press Statement on Iraq-Kuwait by Security Council President
December 15, 2005
SC/8581
Security Council Press Statement on Guinea-Bissau
December 15, 2005
SC/8582
Security Council, Expressing Full Support, Extends UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus until 15 June 2006
December 15, 2005
SC/8583
Tomorrow’s Vote, in Face of Formidable Challenges, to Provide Measure of Iraqi Confidence in Future, Security Council Told
December 15, 2005
SC/8584
Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Agrees to Relocate Staff of UN Mission in Ethiopia, Eritrea
December 15, 2005
SG/A/962
Secretary-General Announces Complete Composition of High-Level Group for Alliance of Civilizations, Naming Two more Members
December 15, 2005
SG/SM/10264
Concerned by Tension, Secretary-General Urges Respect for Liberia Poll Result
December 15, 2005
SG/SM/10265
Confront Stigma, Denial that Fuel HIV Spread, Secretary-General Urges Health Ministers at High-Level Session of Global Fund
December 15, 2005
SG/SM/10266
On Eve National Elections, Secretary-General Urges All Iraqis to Vote as “First Step” towards Building Stable, United, Prosperous Country
December 16, 2005
GA/10434
General Assembly Establishes New Emergency Response Fund to Provide Instant Cash for Humanitarian Crises
December 16, 2005
GA/10436
Under-Secretary-General Welcomes General Assembly’s Adoption of New Central Emergency Response Fund
December 16, 2005
GA/EF/3139
Second Committee Approves Draft Resolution Stressing Need for Development Strategies to Maximize Globalization’s Positive Social Impacts
December 16, 2005
PAL/2036
Caracas Meeting Examines International Efforts to Achieve Settlement of Palestine Question
December 16, 2005
PAL/2037
Latin American and Caribbean Meeting Concludes with Caracas Declaration
December 16, 2005
SC/8585
Security Council Renews Côte d’Ivoire Arms Embargo, Travel Restrictions until 15 December 2006, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1643 (2005)
December 16, 2005
SC/8586
Presidents, Prosecutors of Rwanda, Former Yugoslavia Tribunals Brief Security Council on Progress in Implementing Completion Strategies
December 16, 2005
SC/8587
Security Council Demands Syria’s Unambiguous, Immediate Response to Commission Investigating Assassination of Former Lebanese Prime Minister Hariri
December 16, 2005
SG/SM/10267
Secretary-General Describes Approval of Central Emergency Response Fund as Critical Part of Broad Humanitarian Reform
December 16, 2005
SG/SM/10268
Transcript of Joint Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan and Former US President George H.W. Bush at UN Headquarters, 15 December 2005
December 16, 2005
SG/SM/10269
Developing Countries Should Involve Skills of “Global Diasporas” in Development Process, Says Secretary-General in Message on Day for South-South Cooperation
December 16, 2005
SOC/342
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Holds Panel Discussion on Entry into Force of Convention against Corruption
December 19, 2005
GA/10437
General Assembly Addresses Human Rights Situations in Five Countries, as It Adopts 60 Draft Texts Recommended by Its Third Committee
December 19, 2005
GA/10438
General Assembly Provides Budget Committee with Conference Services for Night, Weekend Consultations
December 19, 2005
GA/AB/3715
Creation of Ethics Office, External Evaluation of Oversight among Issues Raised, as Budget Committee Continues Debate of 2005 Summit Implementation
December 19, 2005
GA/EF/3140
Second Committee Approves Text Recommending Holding of High-Level Dialogue on International Migration, Development in New York Next September
December 19, 2005
SC/8588
Security Council Committee Adds One Individual to Al-Qaida Section of Consolidated List
December 19, 2005
SG/SM/10270
Secretary-General, Paying Tribute to Courage of Iraqis, Welcomes “Healthy” Voter Turnout in Historic 15 December Election
December 19, 2005
SG/SM/10271
Deputy Secretary-General to Leave UN in Early 2006, Take up Post at Canada’s International Governance Innovation Centre
December 19, 2005
SG/SM/10272
Secretary-General Calls on Citizens of Democratic Republic of Congo to Turn out in Large Numbers for 18 December Constitutional Referendum
December 19, 2005
SG/SM/10273
Secretary-General Calls on Bolivians to Maintain Peaceful, Constructive Attitude during Upcoming General Elections
December 19, 2005
UNIS/INF/117
New Books Promoting a Just and Equal World to Be Launched
December 20, 2005
GA/AB/3716
Budget Implications of Proposed Peacebuilding Commission, Financing for Women’s Institute among Issues Discussed in Fifth Committee
December 20, 2005
AFR/1304
Creation of Decent Jobs Holds Key to Reducing Poverty in Africa, Says Regional Commission’s Latest Annual Report
December 20, 2005
ENV/DEV/878
International Jury Awards Secretary-General Top Zayed Prize for Global Environmental Leadership
December 20, 2005
GA/EF/3141
Second Committee Approves Draft Resolution Underlining Need to Implement Commitments of Monterrey Consensus
December 20, 2005
HR/4879
Special Rapporteur Calls on Germany to Put Uzbekistan’s Interior Minister on Trial for Crimes of Torture
December 20, 2005
HR/4880
Donors Must Meet International Responsibilities to Survivors of South Asia Tsunami, UN Experts Warn
December 20, 2005
SC/8589
Determined, Energetic, Sustained Efforts Needed to End Conflict in Africa, Security Council Told
December 20, 2005
SC/8590
Security Council Sanctions Committee Updates List of Individuals, Entities Subject to Measures Imposed by Security Council Resolution 1596 (2005)
December 20, 2005
SC/8591
Security Council Hears Reports by Chairs of Eight Subsidiary Bodies
December 20, 2005
SG/SM/10274
Secretary-General Relieved at Result of Hong Kong Trade Talks
December 21, 2005
GA/10439
General Assembly, Acting Concurrently with Security Council Makes Peacebuilding Commission Operational
December 21, 2005
SC/8592
Security Council Commends Peacekeeping Mission’s Contribution to Sierra Leone’s Recovery as It Approaches 31 December Exit
December 21, 2005
SC/8593
Security Council, Acting Concurrently with General Assembly, Establishes Peacebuilding Commission to Advise on Post-Conflict Situations
December 21, 2005
SC/8594
Security Council, in Unanimous Chapter VII Action on Liberia, Renews Bans on Sale of Arms, Diamonds, Timber
December 21, 2005
SC/8595
Security Council Press Statement on Afghanistan
December 21, 2005
SC/8596
In Delicate Period Prior to Israeli, Palestinian Elections Violence Must Be Met with Concrete Political, Economic Actions, Security Council Told
December 21, 2005
SG/SM/10275
Secretary-General Pleased at Peaceful Climate of Bolivia’s General Elections
December 21, 2005
SG/SM/10276
Secretary-General Accepts, “With Great Regret”, Decision of Special Adviser Brahimi to Retire
December 21, 2005
SG/SM/10277
Secretary-General Calls Endorsement of Peacebuilding Commission a Turning Point in Remarks Following Historic Event
December 21, 2005
SG/SM/10278
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Murderous Attack in Darfur
December 21, 2005
GA/AB/3717
Fifth Committee Informs General Assembly Creation of Peacebuilding Commission Will Not Entail Additional Expenditures Under 2006-2007 Budget
December 22, 2005
UNIS/INF/118
New Fund Enables United Nations to Offer Rapid Assistance in Crisis Situations
December 22, 2005
GA/AB/3718
Fifth Committee Takes up Budget Implications of 2006 Meeting to Assess Process of Global Response to HIV/AIDS
December 22, 2005
SG/SM/10279
Symbolic Unity of “Spirit of the East” Exhibit Heartens Secretary-General
December 22, 2005
SC/8601
Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1651 (2005), Security Council Extends Mandate of Expert Monitoring Panel Concerning Violations in Darfur
December 22, 2005
SC/8597
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Reviews Counter-Terrorism Mechanisms
December 22, 2005
SC/8600
Security Council Extends Mandate of UN Operation in Burundi until 1 July 2006, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1650 (2005)
December 22, 2005
SG/SM/10280
Transcript of Press Conference by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan at United Nations Headquarters, 21 December 2005
December 22, 2005
SC/8599
Security Council Text Demands that Foreign Fighters in Democratic Republic of Congo Disarm by 15 January or Face Sanctions
December 22, 2005
SC/8598
Security Council Unanimously Adopts Text Renewing Mandate of United Nations Disengagement Observer Force
December 28, 2005
GA/10441
General Assembly Calls for Timely Conclusion to Negotiations on Doha Agenda, as It Adopts 38 Texts Recommended by Its Second Committee
December 28, 2005
GA/AB/3719
Fifth Committee Recommends $3.79 Billion 2006-2007 Budget; Provision Places Limit on First-Year Spending Authority
December 28, 2005
SG/SM/10281
Secretary-General Congratulates Democratic Republic of Congo for Successful Constitutional Referendum
December 28, 2005
GA/10442
General Assembly Adopts 2006-2007 Budget of $3.79 Billion, as Main Part of Sixtieth Session Concludes
December 28, 2005
GA/10444
Creation of Peacebuilding Commission, Emergency Response Fund Highlights, as 60th General Assembly Takes First Steps towards Major UN Reform
December 28, 2005
GA/SM/365
Timely, Effective Implementation of World Summit Outcome Will Be Most Valuable Contribution to Revitalizing General Assembly, Says Assembly President
December 28, 2005
SC/8602
Security Council Committee Revised Its Guidelines
December 28, 2005
SG/A/963
Secretary-General Appoints Marek Belka of Poland as Executive Secretary of Economic Commission for Europe
December 28, 2005
SG/A/964
Secretary-General Appoints Tom Koenigs of Germany as Special Representative for Afghanistan
December 28, 2005
SG/SM/10282
Seceretary-General Welcomes Adoption of 2006-2007 Budget
December 28, 2005
SG/SM/10283
One Year after Tsunami, Secretary-General Urges World Community to Keep Working together on Recovery “For as Long as It Takes”
December 28, 2005
SG/SM/10284
Secretary-General Welcomes France’s Levy on Airline Tickets to Benefit Health Sector of Developing Countries
December 29, 2005
SG/SM/10285
Secretary-General Deplores Rocket Attack from Lebanon into Israel
December 29, 2005
SG/A/965
Secretary-General Appoints Victor da Silva Angelo of Portugal as Executive Representative for UN Integrated Office for Sierra Leone
December 29, 2005
SG/A/966
Secretary-General Appoints Jordan Ryan of United States as Deputy Special Representative for Liberia
December 30, 2005
SG/SM/10286
Secretary-General Reaffirms UN Determination to Restore Peace in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
December 30, 2005
SG/SM/10287
Secretary-General Welcomes Establishment of Independent Team to Evaluate Iraq Election Complaints

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