Press Releases

January 3, 2006
ORG/1456
Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in January 2006
January 3, 2006
SC/8603
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in January
January 3, 2006
SG/A/967
Secretary-General Appoints Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo of Togo as Director of UN Development Programme’s Bureau for Africa
January 3, 2006
SG/A/968
Secretary-General Appoints Amat Al Aleem Ali Alsoswa of Yemen as Director of UN Development Programme’s Bureau for Arab States
January 3, 2006
SG/A/969
Secretary-General Appoints Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica as Director of UN Development Programme’s Latin America and Caribbean Bureau
January 3, 2006
SG/A/970
Secretary-General Appoints George H. W. Bush as Special Envoy for South Asian Earthquake
January 3, 2006
SG/SM/10288
Secretary-General Concerned Fighting Could Escalate in Nepal after Expiration of Communist Party’s Unilateral Ceasefire
January 3, 2006
SG/SM/10289
Secretary-General Welcomes Withdrawal of Indonesian Troops From Aceh, Dissolution of Free Aceh Movement’s Armed Wing
January 3, 2006
SG/SM/10290
Secretary-General Praises UN Sierra Leone Peacekeeping Mission as Mandate Concludes; Says UN Will Remain Active, Helping Country’s Development
January 3, 2006
SG/SM/10291
Secretary-General Saddened by Deaths of Sudanese Migrants in Cairo, Regrets Situation Not Resolved Peacefully
January 4, 2006
AFG/283
Environmental Legislation Comes of Age in Afghanistan -- New Act Signals New Hope to People, Ecology of Country
January 4, 2006
ENV/DEV/879
Unable to Approve 2006 Caviar Quotas, Cites Urges Exporters to Strengthen Controls, Promote Sustainable Fishing
January 4, 2006
SG/SM/10292
Secretary-General Condemns Attack on UN Recreational Facility in Gaza
January 4, 2006
UNIS/INF/119
Mountain Region in the Heart of Europe Gets Legal Protection
January 5, 2006
SG/SM/10293
Secretary-General Condemns Suicide Bombing in Iraq
January 5, 2006
SG/SM/10294
Secretary-General Saddened at Death of Prime Minister of United Arab Emirates
January 6, 2006
ORG/1457
Attacks against UN Personnel Continued Unabated throughout 2005, UN Staff Union Says
January 6, 2006
POP/939
Record Number of Countries Contributed to UNFPA in 2005
January 6, 2006
SG/SM/10295
Secretary-General Deeply Concerned about Health of Israeli Prime Minister Sharon
January 9, 2006
SC/8604
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Urges Holding of Elections in Haiti No Later than 7 February
January 11, 2006
DC/3004
Progress Made against Small Arms Scourge, but Weapons Remain Massive Problem, Delegates Told, as Preparatory Meeting Opens at Headquarters
January 11, 2006
GA/SM/366
Strong United Nations Needed now more than Ever, Says General Assembly President, in Message on Sixtieth Anniversary of First Assembly Meeting
January 11, 2006
SC/8605
Security Council Committee Approves Correction of Information Concerning 46 Individuals, Two Entities on Its Consolidated List
January 11, 2006
SG/SM/10296
Secretary-General Shocked, Saddened by Death of UN Force Commander in Haiti
January 11, 2006
SG/SM/10297
Secretary-General Expresses “Warm Appreciation” for Service of Myanmar Special Envoy, upon His Resignation
January 12, 2006
UNIS/CP/529
UNODC Head Welcomes Dutch Campaign against Sexual Exploitation
January 12, 2006
UNIS/INF/120
The Committee on Rights of Child Is Meeting in Geneva from 9 to 27 January 2006
January 12, 2006
DC/3005
Speakers Call for Legally Binding Instrument on Marking, Tracing Weapons, as Preparatory Meeting for Small Arms Review Conference Continues
January 12, 2006
SG/SM/10298
Secretary-General Appoints Serge Brammertz of Belgium to Head Hariri Investigation
January 12, 2006
SOC/4686
United Nations to Print First-Ever Braille Documents at Headquarters, Thanks to Disability Organization Donation on 12 January
January 12, 2006
UNIS/BIO/775
New Permanent Representative of Indonesia Presents Credentials
January 13, 2006
DC/3006
Need for Global Action to Combat Illicit Arms Brokering Highlighted, as Preparatory Meeting for Small Arms Conference Continues
January 13, 2006
GA/SM/367
Group of 77, China Have Indispensable Role to Play in Delivering World Summit Outcomes, Assembly President Says at Chairmanship Handover Ceremony
January 13, 2006
L/T/4395
Legal Instruments on International Contracts, Safety of UN Personnel to Open for Signature on 16 January
January 13, 2006
RD/993
Meeting of States Parties to Convention on Racial Discrimination Elects Nine Members of Monitoring Committee
January 13, 2006
SC/8606
Press Statement on Iraq by Security Council President
January 13, 2006
SG/A/971
Secretary-General Appoints Independent Experts to Redesign System of Administration of Justice
January 13, 2006
SG/SM/10299
On Anniversary of Genocide Convention, Secretary-General Stresses Importance of Strengthening International Community’s Capacity for Preventive Action
January 13, 2006
WOM/1527
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Meets on Country Reports, 16 January - 3 February
January 13, 2006
SOC/4687
Committee Negotiating Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities to Meet at United Nations, 16 January - 3 February
January 13, 2006
UNIS/INF/121
Informing Future Generations of Lessons of the Holocaust
January 16, 2006
UNIS/INF/122
Moldova to Take over the Presidency of the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River (ICPDR)
January 16, 2006
DC/3007
Arms Trade Impact on Development, Transfer Controls, Brokering Addressed, as Preparatory Body Debates Key Issues for Small Arms Review Conference
January 16, 2006
SC/8607
Comprehensive Peace Agreement in Sudan Stands Firm, but more International Support Needed, Security Council Told
January 16, 2006
SG/A/972
Secretary-General Appoints Alice Hecht as Chief of Protocol
January 17, 2006
UNIS/OS/326
United Nations Holds Informal Session on Space Technology for Sustainable Development and Disaster Management
January 17, 2006
DC/3008
Security Council Arms Embargo Enforcement, Link between Terrorism, Arms Trade among Issues, as Debate Continues on Small Arms Conference Recommendations
January 17, 2006
SC/8608
Chair of Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe Briefs Security Council on Institutional Reform, Conflict Resolution
January 17, 2006
SG/SM/10301
Secretary-General Deeply Saddened by Death of Amir of Kuwait, Praises Wise Leadership, Modesty, Generosity
January 17, 2006
SG/SM/10302
Secretary-General Congratulates Liberia’s New President on Inauguration, Says Africa’s First Woman Head of State Has “Historic Mandate”
January 17, 2006
SG/SM/10303
Secretary-General Condemns Violent Attacks in Afghanistan Resulting in Death of Political Director of Reconstruction Team
January 17, 2006
SG/SM/10304
Secretary-General very Concerned about Deteriorating Security Situation in Sri Lanka; Urges Resumption of Dialogue, Respect for Human Rights
January 17, 2006
SOC/4688
Ad Hoc Committee Negotiating First-Ever Convention on Rights of Disabled Persons Opens Three-Week Session
January 17, 2006
WOM/1528
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Opens Current Session, Hearing Statements by Secretary-General’s Special Adviser, Division Director, Committee Chair
January 18, 2006
DC/3009
Increased Technical, Financial Assistance, Civil Society Mobilization among Issues Raised as Debate Continues on Recommendations for Small Arms Review Conference
January 18, 2006
ECOSOC/6181
Economic and Social Council Opens 2006 Organizational Session; Need for Strengthened Body to Implement World Summit Goals Stressed
January 18, 2006
SC/8609
Security Council Press Statement on Work of Commission Investigating Killing of Former Lebanese Prime Minister Hariri
January 18, 2006
SC/8610
In Briefing to Security Council, Secretary-General’s Representative Reports Continuing, Intensifying Violence in Southern Afghanistan
January 18, 2006
SC/8611
Press Statement on Afghanistan by Security Council President
January 18, 2006
SG/A/973
Secretary-General Appoints Serge Brammertz of Belgium to Head Investigation into Assassination of Rafik Hariri
January 18, 2006
SG/A/974
Secretary-General Appoints Ad Melkert of Netherlands as Associate Administrator of United Nations Development Programme
January 18, 2006
SG/SM/10305
Secretary-General Pleased at Release of Human Rights Activists in Cambodia
January 18, 2006
SG/SM/10306
Secretary-General Demands Immediate End to ”Orchestrated Violence” in Côte d’Ivoire
January 18, 2006
SG/SM/10307
Massive Coordinated Global Response Needed against Threat from Avian Flu, Says Secretary-General, in Message to Beijing Conference
January 19, 2006
UNIS/INF/123
UN Calls for Added Statistical Capacities to Back-up Push for Women’s Rights, Development
January 19, 2006
NOTE/5988
Swedish Foreign Minister to Present Secretary-General with Major Peacekeeping Report at Headquarters 19 January
January 19, 2006
DC/3010
Preparatory Committee for Small Arms Review Conference Meets Briefly to Discuss Possible Outcome Texts
January 19, 2006
WOM/1529
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Takes up Report of Togo; Experts Say Traditional Practices, Sexual Stereotypes Remain Challenges
January 20, 2006
NGO/585
Opening Current Session, NGO Committee Recommends 54 Organizations for Consultative Status with Eocnomic and Social Council
January 20, 2006
SC/8612
Security Council Condemns Attacks against United Nations Côte d’Ivoire Operation, Demands Immediate End to Violence, Hate Messages in Media
January 20, 2006
SC/8613
Security Council Committee Removes Two Individuals from Consolidated List, Clarifies Corrections Made to List
January 20, 2006
SG/SM/10308
Secretary-General Deeply Saddened by Tel Aviv Suicide Bombing, Says Attackers Must Not Be Allowed to Derail Peace Efforts
January 20, 2006
SG/SM/10309
Secretary-General Dismayed by Arrest of Nepal Political Party Leaders on Eve of Major Demonstration
January 20, 2006
SG/SM/10310
Secretary-General Says Peacekeeping Report Offers Insights, Recommendations at Opportune Moment, as Operations Grow in Numbers, Complexity
January 20, 2006
WOM/1530
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Considers Cambodia’s Report; “Code of Conduct”, Trafficking, Quotas among Issues Addressed
January 23, 2006
DC/3011
Preparatory Committee for Review Conference on Illicit Small Arms Trade Concludes Session without Agreement on Draft Final Document
January 23, 2006
ECOSOC/6183
NGO Committee Approves 17 Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council
January 23, 2006
NOTE/5989
United Nations to Observe First Universal Commemoration in Memory of Holocaust Victims 27 January
January 23, 2006
SC/8614
In 2005, Security Council Addresses Broad Range of Concerns, Including Terrorism, Situations in Africa, Middle East, Iraq, Afghanistan
January 23, 2006
WOM/1531
Committee Monitoring Compliance with Women’s Anti-Discrimination Convention Takes up Periodic Report of Thailand
January 23, 2006
SG/A/975
Secretary-General Appoints Lieutenant General José Elito Siqueira Carvalho new Force Commander of UN Mission in Haiti
January 23, 2006
SG/SM/10311
Secretary-General Welcomes Preliminary Results of 15 December Iraq Election, Pays Tribute to Courage, Determination of Iraqi People
January 23, 2006
UNIS/NAR/935
United Nations Counter-Narcotics Chief Visits Kabul to Discuss Trends and Policies for 2006
January 24, 2006
ECOSOC/6184
NGO Committee Recommends 11 Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council
January 24, 2006
NOTE/5990
“No Child’s Play” Exhibition Opens on 24 January
January 24, 2006
UNIS/INF/124
“UN Facing a Test of Multilateralism” says President of United Nations General Assembly
January 24, 2006
SC/8615
Timor-Leste President Requests Security Council to Establish UN Political Office to Follow Current Mission, which Expires 20 May
January 24, 2006
SC/8616
Security Council Notes Significant Progress in Lebanon, Including Withdrawal of Foreign Forces, Holding of Parliamentary Elections in 2005
January 24, 2006
SC/8617
Security Council Press Statement on Kosovo President’s Death
January 24, 2006
SG/A/976
Secretary-General Appoints Peter Sutherland as Special Representative for Migration
January 24, 2006
SG/SM/10312
UN Remains Committed to Helping Palestinians Achieve own State, Says Secretary-General in Message on Forthcoming Election
January 24, 2006
SG/SM/10313
Secretary-General Offers Condolences on Death of Kosovo’s President Rugova
January 24, 2006
SG/SM/10314
Secretary-General Saddened at Loss of Slovak Citizens Serving with Kosovo Force
January 24, 2006
SG/SM/10315
Secretary-General Condemns Killing of Eight Guatemalan Peacekeepers in Democratic Republic of Congo
January 24, 2006
SG/SM/10316
Secretary-General Welcomes Mission by British Foreign Secretary; Expresses Deep Commitment to Cyprus Solution
January 24, 2006
SG/SM/10317
United Nations, African Union Have Broad Common Agenda, Secretary-General Tells African Summit
January 24, 2006
SOC/4689
Disability Convention Committee Forges ahead on Articles on Personal Freedoms, Individual Rights
January 25, 2006
ECOSOC/6185
NGO Committee Recommends Six Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council
January 25, 2006
SC/8618
“International Community Could Face a Catastrophe in Darfur”, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Tells Security Council
January 25, 2006
SC/8619
Security Council Extends UN Operation in Côte d’Ivoire until 15 December, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1652 (2006)
January 25, 2006
SG/SM/10318
Secretary-General Pleased Cambodian Government Has Dropped Defamation Charges against Four Human Rights Activists
January 25, 2006
SG/SM/10319
“May the Serenity of the Olympic Flame Silence the Sound of Gunfire”, Says Secretary-General, Urging Olympic Truce During Winter Games
January 25, 2006
WOM/1532
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Takes up Report of Eritrea; Told Gender Equality Efforts Hindered by Stereotypes, Poverty, War
January 26, 2006
SC/8620
Security Council Condemns Attack on UN Peacekeepers in Democratic Republic of Congo
January 26, 2006
SG/SM/10320
In Message to Conference on Disarmament, Secretary-General Calls for New Political Consensus on Arms Control Priorities
January 26, 2006
SG/SM/10321
UN Legal Counsel to Travel to Lebanon for Discussions Concerning Rafik Hariri Investigation
January 26, 2006
SG/SM/10322
Secretary-General Welcomes February Resumption of Talks on Sri Lanka
January 26, 2006
SG/SM/10323
“Sport Contributes to Personal Development and Growth”, Says Secretary-General at Media Lunch in Davos
January 26, 2006
ECOSOC/6186
NGO Committee Recommends One Organization for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council
January 26, 2006
WOM/1533
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Takes up Report of Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
January 27, 2006
ECOSOC/6187
NGO Committee Recommends Two Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council
January 27, 2006
GA/SM/369
General Assembly President Pays Tribute to Holocaust Victims, Survivors at Candlelight Vigil
January 27, 2006
GA/SM/370
In Message Commemorating Holocaust Victims, General Assembly President Calls for Commitment to Prevent Recurrence of Genocide in Future
January 27, 2006
UNIS/INF/125
Message for the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
January 27, 2006
L/3101
States Parties to International Criminal Court Statute Elect Six Judges
January 27, 2006
L/3102
States Parties to International Criminal Court Statute Re-Elect Six Members of Committee on Budget and Finance
January 27, 2006
NOTE/5991
UNDPI Public Service Advertising Awards to Be Presented on 26 January
January 27, 2006
NOTE/5992
UNDPI Television Programming Awards to Be Presented on 27 January
January 27, 2006
SG/2103
Statement on Palestinian Elections by Middle East Quartet
January 27, 2006
SG/SM/10324
Secretary-General Says Peaceful Palestinian Legislative Elections Important Step towards Achievement of Palestinian State
January 27, 2006
SG/SM/10325
“The United Nations Cannot Stand Still, because the Threats to Humanity Do Not Stand Still”, Secretary-General Tells Davos World Economic Forum
January 27, 2006
WOM/1534
Monitoring Body for Women’s Anti-Discrimination Convention Takes up Report of Venezuela
January 30, 2006
DSG/SM/278
Despite Recent Crises, UN Central Vehicle for Combating Innumerable “Problems without Borders”, Says Deputy Secretary-General in Montreal Address
January 30, 2006
ECOSOC/6188
NGO Committee Recommends Six Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council, Concludes Current Session
January 30, 2006
L/3103
Concluding Resumed Session, States Parties to International Criminal Court Statute Consider Issue of Court’s Interim Premises
January 30, 2006
SC/8621
Security Council Stresses Need for Disarmament, Demobilization of Armed Groups in Africa’s Great Lakes Region
January 30, 2006
SG/A/977
Secretary-General Appoints Lieutenant General Jasbir Singh Lidder New Force Commander of Sudan Mission
January 30, 2006
SG/SM/10326
Remembering Is Safeguard for Future, Secretary-General Says in Message for First International Day Honouring Memory of Holocaust Victims
January 30, 2006
SG/SM/10327
Secretary-General Seriously Concerned by Major Escalation of Violence in Darfur
January 30, 2006
SOC/4690
New Treaty to Play Key Role in Affirming Rights of Disabled Persons, High Commissioner Tells Disability Convention Committee
January 31, 2006
SG/2104
Statement By Middle East Quartet
January 31, 2006
SG/SM/10329
Dialogue Based on Diversity Is “Precious Gift, Not a Threat”, Secretary-General Tells Tunis Symposium on Human Civilizations and Cultures
January 31, 2006
SG/SM/10330
Secretary-General Saddened at Death of Former German President Johannes Rau
January 31, 2006
SOC/4691
Disability Convention Committee Nears Consensus on Health, Labour Rights, Participation in Society
January 31, 2006
WOM/1535
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Takes up Australia’s Report, Experts Praise Wide-Ranging Gender Equality Programmes
January 31, 2006
SG/SM/10328
Secretary-General Concerned about Presidential Decree Regarding National Assembly in Côte d’Ivoire; Says Relaunching Peace Process Demands All Parties’ Cooperation
February 1, 2006
UNIS/INF/126
Wetlands Day -- Water Plants Help Danube Countries Meet EU Law
February 1, 2006
UNIS/VIC/142
UNIS Vienna Marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day with Photo Exhibition “The Visible, yet Incomprehensible”
February 1, 2006
ORG/1459
Tentative Schedule of Meetings of United Nations Bodies in February 2006
February 1, 2006
SC/8622
Security Council Requests Re-Establishment of Expert Group to Monitor Democratic Republic of Congo Arms Embargo
February 1, 2006
SC/8623
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in February
February 1, 2006
SC/8624
In Briefing to Security Council, Assistant Secretary-General Highlights Impact of Israeli Prime Minister Illness, Hamas Victory in Palestinian Elections
February 1, 2006
SC/8625
Security Council Extends UN Force in Lebanon until 31 July, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1655 (2006)
February 1, 2006
SC/8626
Security Council Extends UN Mission in Georgia until 31 March, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1656 (2006)
February 1, 2006
SG/SM/10331
In Statement to London Conference, Secretary-General Says Providing Assistance to Afghanistan Is in Interest of “Entire International Community”
February 1, 2006
SG/SM/10332
Statesmanship, Confidence-Rebuilding Required for UN Capable of Coping with Today’s Crises, Secretary-General Tells UN Association of United Kingdom
February 1, 2006
WOM/1536
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Considers Report of Mali; Harmful Traditional Practices, Women’s Poverty among Issues Raised by Experts
February 2, 2006
SG/SM/10333
Secretary-General Says Attacks Targeting UN in Côte d’Ivoire Will Not Be Tolerated, Reminds Top Officials of Personal Responsibility to Prevent Violence
February 3, 2006
SG/SM/10335
Strong UN, Solidarity among Governments Needed to Fulfil Goals Of Human Rights, Security, Development, Secretary-General Says in Message yo Hammarskjöld Event
February 3, 2006
SG/SM/10334
Secretary-General Concerned by Danish Cartoon Controversy, Says Exercise of Press Freedom Should always Respect Religious Beliefs
February 3, 2006
SC/8627
Resolutions and Statements of the Security Council 2005
February 3, 2006
SOC/4692
Commission for Social Development to Focus on Poverty Eradication in Session at Headquarters, 8 - 17 February
February 6, 2006
DSG/SM/279
Entire World Has Stake in Debate about Fate of Democracy in Latin America, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Conference on Governance
February 6, 2006
SC/8628
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Asks Secretary-General To Begin Planning for Possible Transition from African to UN Operation In Sudan
February 6, 2006
SC/8629
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Congratulates Palestinian People on Free, Fair Electoral Process
February 6, 2006
SG/A/978
Secretary-General Appoints Kjell Magne Bondevik of Norway Special Humanitarian Envoy for Horn of Africa
February 6, 2006
SG/SM/10336
Secretary-General Deeply Saddened at Loss of Life from Sinking of Egyptian Ferry
February 6, 2006
SOC/4693
Concluding Current Session, Disability Convention Committee Reaches Agreement on Privacy Rights, Nears Accord on Rights to Education, Health, Work
February 6, 2006
WOM/1537
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Concludes Three-Week Session; Experts Examine Convention Compliance of Eight States Parties
February 7, 2006
ICJ/620
Judge Rosalyn Higgins (United Kingdom) Elected President of International Court of Justice
February 7, 2006
SC/8630
Security Council Authorizes Temporary Redeployment of Military Personnel from UN Mission in Liberia to Côte d’Ivoire Operation
February 7, 2006
SG/SM/10337
Secretary-General Expresses Deep Concern about Situation in Côte D’Ivoire, Including Continuing Threats against UN Personnel
February 7, 2006
SG/SM/10338
Resentment over Caricatures Cannot Justify Violence, Says Secretary-General, Urging Muslims to Accept Apology by Danish Newspaper
February 7, 2006
SG/SM/10339
Haiti’s Elections Opportunity to Move away from Violence, Uncertainty towards Peaceful, Stable Future, Says Secretary-General
February 7, 2006
SG/SM/10340
World’s Mindset – Short-Term, Wedded to Fossil Fuels – Must Change to Achieve Sustainable Development, Says Secretary-General, Accepting Environment Prize
February 7, 2006
GA/10446
General Assembly Hears Call for All UN Member States to Honour Olympic Truce in Connection with Forthcoming Winter Games
February 8, 2006
DC/3012
Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters to Discuss Measures to Prevent Proliferation of Weapon Systems to Non-State Actors
February 8, 2006
ECOSOC/6189
World Economic Growth Has Slowed Considerably since 2004, Economic and Social Council Told
February 8, 2006
GA/PAL/1000
Statement on Palestinian Elections by Bureau of Committee on Palestinian Rights
February 8, 2006
HAB/204
“Caring Communities for the 21st Century – Imagining the Possible” Subject of Headquarters Conference 10 February
February 8, 2006
SC/8631
Security Council Committee Concerning Côte d’Ivoire Issues List of Individuals Subject to Measures Imposed by Resolution 1572 (2004)
February 8, 2006
SG/2105
Joint UN, European Union, Islamic Conference Statement Shares “Anguish” of Muslim World at Mohammed Caricatures, but Condemns Violent Response
February 8, 2006
SG/A/979
Secretary-General Appoints Radhika Coomaraswamy of Sri Lanka Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict
February 8, 2006
SG/SM/10341
Secretary-General Urges Middle East Parties to Avoid Escalation of Violence, Following Targeted Killings, Rocket Attacks
February 8, 2006
UNIS/BIO/776
New Permanent Representative of South Africa Presents Credentials
February 9, 2006
UNIS/NAR/936
UNODC Executive Director Welcomes Decision to Set up Central Asian Centre to Combat Narcotic Drugs
February 9, 2006
SC/8632
Security Council Committee Adds Five Individuals, Four Entities to Al-Qaida Sections of Consolidated List
February 9, 2006
SG/SM/10342
Secretary-General Congratulates Haitians for Commitment to Restore Democracy Following Large Election Turnout
February 9, 2006
SOC/4695
For First Time, World Has Capacity to Reduce Poverty, Commission for Socialdevelopment Told, as It Begins Current Session
February 10, 2006
UNIS/BIO/777
New Permanent Representative of Argentina Presents Credentials
February 10, 2006
ENV/DEV/882
Sixth Session of United Nations Forum on Forests at Headquarters 13 - 24 February
February 10, 2006
SC/8633
Security Council Presidential Statement Congratulates Haiti on Elections, Says Country Has Taken “Fundamental Step” towards Restoration of Democracy
February 10, 2006
SOC/4696
Hearing over 40 Speakers, Commission for Social Development Begins Review of UN Decade for Poverty Eradication
February 13, 2006
ECOSOC/6190
Economic Ad Social Council Approves Agenda for July Substantive Session; Agrees to Examine Working Methods in Response to Summit Call for Reform
February 13, 2006
GA/PAL/1001
With Election, Palestinians Underlined Commitment to Building Democracy, Says Secretary-General, as Palestinian Rights Committee Convenes
February 13, 2006
AFR/1325
Central African Republic: Humanitarian Crisis Continues, Funding Remains Low
February 13, 2006
SC/8634
Peacekeeping Under-Secretary-General Briefs Security Council on Afghanistan; London Conference, Security Situation, New Parliament Focus
February 13, 2006
SC/8635
UN Counter-Terrorism Body Continues Country Visits with Trip to United Republic of Tanzania 13-17 February
February 13, 2006
SC/8636
Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen of Security Council Committees for 2006
February 13, 2006
SG/SM/10343
Secretary-General Welcomes Announcement of Final Results of Iraqi Elections
February 13, 2006
SG/SM/10344
In Remarks to Palestinian Rights Committee, Secretary-General Says Majority of Palestinians Do Not Want to Pursue Violence, Terrorism
February 13, 2006
SOC/4697
Commission for Social Development Focuses Attention on Issues Concerning Older Persons Youth, Persons with Disabilities
February 14, 2006
ENV/DEV/883
Sixth Session of UN Forum on Forests Opens at Headquarters
February 14, 2006
NOTE/5994
Second Annual UN Documentary Film Festival to Be Held on 22, 23 April
February 14, 2006
SG/SM/10345
Every Penny of Aid for Democratic Republic of Congo “Desperately Needed”, Says Secretary-General as UN Action Plan Launched in Brussels
February 14, 2006
SOC/4698
Integrating World’s 1 Billion Young People into Society Essential for Social Development, Commission Told, as It Concludes Discussion of Social Groups
February 14, 2006
UNIS/NAR/937
UNODC Calls for International Support to Former Opium Farmers in Laos
February 15, 2006
SC/8637
Press Statement on Haiti by Security Council President
February 15, 2006
SC/8638
Security Council Welcomes Announcement of Final Election Results in Iraq, Commends Demonstration of Commitment to Peaceful, Democratic Process
February 15, 2006
SC/8639
Security Council Extends Haiti Stabilization Mission until 15 August, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1658 (2006)
February 15, 2006
SG/SM/10346
In Message to Kuala Lumpur Conference, Secretary-General Calls for Voices of Understanding, Acceptance of Diversity to Show Strength
February 15, 2006
SOC/4699
Social Development Commission Begins Examination of Work Methods Aimed at Improving Implementation of UN Conference Outcomes
February 16, 2006
UNIS/OS/327
Space-System-Based Disaster Management, Telemedicine and Near-Earth Objects to be Discussed at UN Conference
February 16, 2006
IHA/1147
United Nations Launches Manual on Humanitarian Negotiations with Armed Groups
February 16, 2006
SC/8641
Security Council Unanimously Endorses Five-Year ”Afghanistan Compact” Aimed at Bolstering Security, Development, Counter-Narcotics Efforts
February 16, 2006
SC/8642
Press Statement on Haiti by Security Council President
February 16, 2006
SG/A/980
Secretary-General Appoints Major General Rafael Jose Barni of Argentina as Force Commander of United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus
February 17, 2006
AFR/1330
Emergency Relief Coordinator Deplores Destruction in Guiglo , Côte d’Ivoire
February 17, 2006
SG/SM/10350
Secretary-General Takes Note of Decision of People of Tokelau Regarding Self-Government
February 17, 2006
SG/SM/10349
Secretary-General Announces Formation of New High-Level Panel on UN System-Wide Coherence in Areas of Development, Humanitarian Assistance, Environment
February 17, 2006
SG/SM/10348
Secretary-General to Meet with President of Cyprus on 28 February
February 17, 2006
SG/SM/10347
Secretary-General Urgent Support for Post-Conflict Peacebuilding, Reconstruction in Message to Addis Ababa Conference
February 17, 2006
SOC/4700
Commission for Social Development Hears Introduction of Draft Resolutions on Its Working Methods, African Development, Ageing, Youth Employment, Disabled Persons
February 20, 2006
IHA/1152
UN Disaster Team Being Deployed after Philippines Landslides
February 20, 2006
SOC/4701
Suspending Current Session, Social Development Commission Approves Texts on Ageing, Disabled Persons, Youth Employment, African Development
February 20, 2006
SG/SM/10351
Secretary-General Saddened by Deaths, Destruction from Philippine Mudslide, Says UN Disaster Coordination Team Deployed to Assist
February 20, 2006
SG/SM/10352
Secretary-General Welcomes 20 February Moscow Talks on Iran’s Uranium Enrichment, Says Russia’s Contribution to Bringing Sides to Negotiating Table ‘Vital’
February 20, 2006
SG/SM/10353
Secretary-General Welcomes Results of Haitian Presidential Election
February 20, 2006
SC/8643
Press Statement of Haiti by Security Council President
February 21, 2006
SG/A/981
Secretary-General Appoints Lawrence G. Rossin of United States Principal Deputy Special Representative for UN Haiti Mission
February 21, 2006
UNIS/NAR/938
UNODC Head Welcomes United Kingdom Campaign against Trafficking in Human Beings
February 21, 2006
IHA/1155
Government of Philippines Welcomes Assistance following 17 February Landslide
February 22, 2006
SC/8644
Security Council Briefed by Chairmen of Three Anti-Terrorism Committees; Strengthened Cooperation, Assistance to States among Issues Raised
February 22, 2006
SG/SM/10354
Current “Times of Change” Will Result in more Effective United Nations, Says Secretary-General in Message to Economic Commission for Europe Session
February 23, 2006
SC/8645
Peacekeeping Procurement Audit Found Mismanagement, Risk of Financial Loss, Security Council Told in Briefing by Chief of Staff
February 23, 2006
SC/8646
After Successful Elections, Haiti now Faces “Moment of Truth” in Push towards Full Democracy, Lasting Development, Security Council Told
February 23, 2006
SC/8647
Security Council Press Statement on Iraq
February 23, 2006
SG/SM/10355
Secretary-General Welcomes Promulgation of Constitution, Adoption of Electoral Law in Democratic Republic of Congo
February 23, 2006
SG/SM/10356
Secretary-General Shocked by Bombing of Samarra Shrine, Appeals for Restraint in Face of Act Aimed at Provoking Sectarian Strife
February 24, 2006
SG/A/983
Secretary-General Appoints Paul Hoeffel Director of United Nations Information Centre in Mexico City
February 24, 2006
SG/A/982
Secretary-General Appoints Tunku Abdul Aziz of Malaysia as Special Adviser on Establishment of Ethics Office
February 24, 2006
AFR/1335
New Special Envoy Calls for Increased Support to Horn of Africa
February 24, 2006
DSG/SM/280
With 16 Territories Still to Decide Future, United Nations Work for Decolonization Remains Unfinished, Says Deputy Secretary-General in New York Remarks
February 24, 2006
GA/COL/3128
UN Decolonization Work “Remains Unfinished”, Says Deputy Secretary-General as Decolonization Committee Opens 2006 Session
February 24, 2006
SC/8649
Problem of Sexual Abuse by Peacekeepers now Openly Recognized, Broad Strategy in Place to Address It,Security Council Told
February 24, 2006
SC/8648
Security Council Presidential Statement Endorses Latest Communiqué of International Group Overseeing Côte d’Ivoire Peace Process
February 24, 2006
SC/8650
Security Council Committee Approves Change of Information Regarding One Individual in Al-Qaida Section of Consolidated List
February 27, 2006
IHA/1157
United Nations Continues Assistance in Philippines
February 27, 2006
SC/8651
Security Council Welcomes Results of 22 February Meeting at Headquarters Aimed at Resolving Current Impasse between Eritrea, Ethiopia
February 27, 2006
SG/SM/10357
Secretary-General Urges Adoption of Text Creating new Human Rights Council, Says Decision too Important to Allow further Delay
February 27, 2006
SG/SM/10358
Secretary-General Gravely Concerned by Escalation of Israeli Military Operations, Increase in Palestinian Rocket Attacks
February 27, 2006
WOM/1538
Commission on Status of Women Will Hold 50th Session at Headquarters 27 February - 10 March
February 28, 2006
DC/3013
Fifth Expert Review of Register of Conventional Arms at Headquarters, 27 February to 3 March
February 28, 2006
DSG/SM/281
UN Women’s Commission “Ahead of Its Time” as 60-Year Catalyst for Progress, Says Deputy Secretary-General, in New York Remarks
February 28, 2006
L/3104
Committee Charged with Negotiating Comprehensive Counter-Terrorism Convention Opens Weeklong Headquarters Session
February 28, 2006
SG/2106
Joint Statement on Rights to Freedom of Expression, Peaceful Protest
February 28, 2006
SG/SM/10359
Powerful Message Needed to Counter Extremism, Overcome Misperceptions between Islam, West, Says Secretary-General In Doha Remarks
February 28, 2006
WOM/1539
No Tool for Development more Effective than Empowerment of Women, Says Deputy Secretary-General, as Women’s Commission Opens 50th Session
February 28, 2006
GA/PK/187
Under-Secretary-General Calls for Broad Support for UN Peacekeeping Operations, as Special Committee Opens Current Session
March 1, 2006
IHA/1160
Focus in Philippines Disaster Shifts to Resettlement, Reconstruction
March 1, 2006
SC/8652
Special Coordinator for Middle East Peace Briefs Security Council, Urges Continued Support for Palestinian Authority
March 1, 2006
SC/8653
Security Council Amends Statute of Former Yugoslavia Tribunal, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1660 (2006)
March 1, 2006
SC/8654
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in March
March 1, 2006
SG/2107
Summit Communique Congratulates Presidents of Gabon, Equatorial Guinea for Progress towards Peaceful Settlement of Border Dispute
March 1, 2006
SG/SM/10360
Political Courage Needed in Financing for Development, Secretary-General Tells Paris Ministerial Conference
March 1, 2006
SG/SM/10361
Secretary-General Meets with President of Cyprus
March 1, 2006
GA/PK/188
Responsibility to Protect Populations under Threat Is Paramount, Special Committee on Peacekeeping Told
March 1, 2006
WOM/1541
Absence of Women from Leadership Positions Undermines Democracy, Commission on Status of Women Told
March 1, 2006
UNIS/L/98
New United Nations Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts Receives First Signature
March 1, 2006
UNIS/NAR/939
INCB Calls for Change in Alternative Development Approach
March 2, 2006
NOTE/5998
Annual UNIS-UN Conference to Take Place on 2–3 March, Focusing on Role of Corporation in Today’s World
March 2, 2006
DSG/SM/282
UN Has Developed “Profound Appreciation” for Role of Private Sector, Says Deputy Secretary-General, in Remarks to Corporate Philanthropy Luncheon
March 2, 2006
ORG/1460
Membership of Principal United Nations Organs in 2006
March 2, 2006
WOM/1543
Despite Major Gains, Women Bear Disproportionate Share of Poverty Burden, Remain Politically Underrepresented, UN Commission Told
March 2, 2006
UNIS/NAR/940
UNODC, Asian Development Bank to Extend Cooperation against Drugs, Corruption
March 3, 2006
IHA/1161
Nineteen Governments Donate to United Nations Emergency Fund
March 3, 2006
ORG/1461
Press Release on Meetings Calendar Discontinued
March 3, 2006
SG/SM/10364
Secretary-General Welcomes Beginning of National Dialogue in Lebanon
March 3, 2006
SG/SM/10365
Secretary-General Welcomes Meeting between main Ivorian Leaders
March 3, 2006
SG/SM/10367
Secretary-General Saddened by Peacekeeper’s Death, Particularly Troubled Eritrea’s Inadmissible Restrictions Forced Longer Medical Evacuation
March 3, 2006
WOM/1544
Gender Permeates Causes, Consequences of International Migration, Commission on Status of Women Told
March 6, 2006
SG/SM/10363
Women Must Take Rightful Place in World’s Decision-Making, Says Secretary-General, in Message on International Day
March 6, 2006
UNIS/INF/127
International Women’s Day to be Marked in Austria with Focus on Women in Decision-making
March 6, 2006
L/3105
Ad Hoc Committee on Terrorism Concludes Current Session
March 6, 2006
UNIS/OS/328
United Nations Holds Expert Meeting on Remote Sensing Projects for the Hindu Kush-Himalayan Region
March 6, 2006
SC/8655
UN Counter-Terrorism Body to Visit Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, 5 - 10 March
March 6, 2006
SC/8656
Security Council Press Statement on Ethiopia and Eritrea
March 6, 2006
SG/2108
Shortlist of Candidates for Post of Executive Director, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
March 6, 2006
SG/A/984
Secretary-General Appoints Mark Malloch Brown as Deputy Secretary-General
March 6, 2006
SG/A/985
Secretary-General Appoints Vijay Nambiar of India as His Special Adviser
March 6, 2006
UNIS/OS/329
Outer Space Scientific and Technical Subcommittee Concludes 43rd Session in Vienna
March 6, 2006
WOM/1545
Commission on Status of Women Concludes General Debate with Focus on Economic Issues
March 7, 2006
GA/AB/3720
Fifth Committee Considers Budget Implications of Proposed Human Rights Council, as It Opens Resumed Session
March 7, 2006
SG/SM/10368
Secretary-General Pleased at Meeting of Advisory Board of UN Democracy Fund
March 8, 2006
GA/10447
Secretary-General Presents Report to General Assembly Calling for “Radical Overhaul” of UN Management Structure, Practices
March 8, 2006
IHA/1163
Twenty-Three Governments Donate to United Nations Emergency Fund
March 8, 2006
SG/A/987
Secretary-General Appoints Larry Johnson of United States as Assistant Secretary-General for Legal Affairs
March 8, 2006
SG/SM/10369
Proposing Fundamental Reform in Secretariat, Secretary-General Asks General Assembly to Consider “Significant Investment” in United Nations
March 9, 2006
UNIS/INF/128
62 Danube NGOs Get $636,000 to Reduce Danube Pollution
March 9, 2006
DEV/2569
“Beyond the Millennium Declaration: Embracing Democracy and Good Governance” Theme of Athens Conference, 9 - 11 March
March 9, 2006
HR/CT/671
Human Rights Committee to Meet in New York, 13 - 31 March
March 9, 2006
IHA/1165
Four more Governments Donate to United Nations Emergency Fund
March 9, 2006
SG/SM/10362
Burundi Needs Support to Consolidate Hard-Won Peace, Says Secretary-General in Message to Bujumbura Conference
March 9, 2006
SC/8657
Security Council Press Statement on International Women’s Day
March 9, 2006
OBV/542
Women’s Role in Decision-Making Central to Progress of Humankind, Secretary-General Says at Women’s Day Observance
March 9, 2006
GA/SM/371
In Message for Women’s Day, General Assembly President Calls for “Much Greater Progress” in Education of Girls
March 9, 2006
SG/SM/10370
No Policy for Progress more Effective than Empowerment of Women, Secretary-General Says in Remarks to Women’s Day Observance
March 9, 2006
WOM/1548
Release of Women and Child Hostages, HIV/AIDS Impact among Issues Addressed in Women’s Commission Texts
March 9, 2006
UNIS/BIO/778
New Permanent Representative of Portugal Presents Credentials
March 9, 2006
UNIS/NAR/941
Alternative Development in Focus at Commission on Narcotic Drugs
March 10, 2006
GA/AB/3721
Fifth Committee Continues Consultations on Budget Implications of Proposed Human Rights Council
March 10, 2006
IHA/1166
At Meeting to Launch Central Emergency Response Fund, Secretary-General Calls Unnecessary, Avoidable Suffering Inexcusable
March 10, 2006
UNIS/BIO/779
New Permanent Representative of The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Presents Credentials
March 10, 2006
SG/SM/10371
Establishment of Emergency Fund “Statement of Conscience” by International Community, Says Secretary-General at Headquarters Launch
March 10, 2006
UNIS/NAR/942
United Kingdom Donates US $3.4 Million for UNODC Drug Abuse and HIV Projects in India
March 10, 2006
SG/SM/10372
Sir Hans Singer “True Pioneer” in Development Economics, Says Secretary-General in Message to Memorial Service
March 13, 2006
UNIS/INF/129
United Nations Scientific Body still Tracks Radiation 50 Years on
March 13, 2006
UNIS/NAR/943
UN Drugs Agency Says Rich Countries Need to Do More to End Farmers’ Dependence on Illegal Drugs
March 13, 2006
SC/8658
Security Council Committee 1636 Adopts Guidelines for Conduct of Its Work
March 13, 2006
SG/A/988
Mari Simonen Named Deputy Executive Director of UNFPA
March 13, 2006
WOM/1551
UN Women’s Commission Adopts Texts Addressing HIV/AIDS, Women Hostages, Situation of Palestinian Women, as It Suspends Fiftieth Session
March 14, 2006
HR/CT/672
UN Monitoring Body for International Civil Rights Covenant Opens Three-Week Headquarters Session
March 14, 2006
SG/SM/10373
Secretary-General Hopes for Prompt Demarcation of Eritrea-Ethiopia Border following Successful Boundary Commission Meeting in London
March 14, 2006
UNIS/NAR/944
UN Drugs Agency Urges Kenya to Destroy Seized Cocaine
March 15, 2006
ECOSOC/6191
Economic and Social Council Agrees on Theme for Humanitarian Affairs Segment of Substantive Session
March 15, 2006
GA/AB/3722
Budget Committee Takes up Report on Standardized Access Control, Aimed at Strengthening Security at All United Nations Locations
March 15, 2006
SC/8659
Security Council Extends Mandate of Ethiopia/Eritrea Mission for One Month, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1661 (2006)
March 15, 2006
SC/8660
Top UN Official in Afghanistan Calls on Country to Do Its Utmost to Meet Assistance Compact Benchmarks, as He Briefs Security Council
March 15, 2006
SG/SM/10374
Secretary-General Expresses Deep Concern at Violence in West Bank, Gaza; Calls for Immediate Release of Those Kidnapped
March 15, 2006
SG/SM/10375
In Address to South African Parliament, Secretary-General Says Country “A Beacon of Tolerance, Peaceful Coexistence and Mutual Respect”
March 16, 2006
DSG/SM/283
Deputy Secretary-General, in Remarks to International Women’s Forum, Defends Ability of United Nations to Adapt as World Changes
March 16, 2006
DSG/SM/284
Chinese Leader’s Book Provides Fascinating Account of some Seminal Moments in Late 20th Century Chinese Foreign Policy, Says Deputy Secretary-General
March 16, 2006
GA/10449
General Assembly Establishes New Human Rights Council by Vote of 170 in Favour to 4 against, with 3 Abstentions
March 16, 2006
GA/AB/3723
Budget Committee Informs General Assembly Human Rights Council Will Require Additional Appropriations $4.3 Million
March 16, 2006
HR/CT/674
Human Rights Committee Takes up Report of Democratic Republic of Congo; Experts Say Greater Effort Needed to Guarantee Fundamental Rights
March 16, 2006
SC/8661
Iraq’s Political Transition Increasingly Threatened by Inter-Sectarian Violence, Special Representative Tells Security Council
March 16, 2006
UNIS/NAR/945
UNODC, OPEC Fund Launch $4 Million HIV/AIDS Prevention Project in Central Asia
March 16, 2006
SC/8662
Security Council Reaffirms Commitment to Comprehensive Somalia Settlement; Welcomes “Aden Declaration”, First Session of Transitional Parliament
March 16, 2006
SG/SM/10376
True Test of New Human Rights Council Will Be Use Member States Make of It, Secretary-General Says
March 17, 2006
GA/10450
General Assembly Elects Achim Steiner of Germany Executive Director of United Nations Environment Programme
March 17, 2006
HR/CT/675
As Human Rights Committee Concludes Review of Report by Democratic Republic of Congo, Country’s Minister Says Government Doing Everything It Can to Remedy Situation
March 17, 2006
SC/8664
Security Council Press Statement on Investigation into Assassination of Rafik Hariri
March 17, 2006
SC/8665
Security Council Committee Requests Explanation from Ivorian Authorities
March 17, 2006
UNIS/NAR/946
UNODC Compliments Ecuador on Seizure of 5.5 Tons of Cocaine
March 17, 2006
SC/2109
Shortlist of Candidates for Post of Executive Secretary, UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
March 17, 2006
SG/A/989
Secretary-General Appoints Achim Steiner as Executive Director, United Nations Environment Programme
March 17, 2006
WOM/1553
Commission on the Status of Women Concludes Fiftieth Session; Adopts Agreed Conclusions on Decision-Making, Development
March 17, 2006
UNIS/NAR/947
UNODC Calls for Sustained Support to Afghanistan
March 20, 2006
SC/8666
Addressing Security Council, President of Liberia Expresses Determination to Confront Painful Past to Enable Nation to Move Forward
March 20, 2006
SG/A/990
Secretary-General Appoints Nobuaki Tanaka of Japan Under-Secretary-General for Disarmament Affairs
March 20, 2006
SG/SM/10377
“None of Us Is Born to Hate; Intolerance Is Taught and Can Be Untaught”, Secretary-General Says in Message on Day to Eliminate Discrimination
March 20, 2006
SG/SM/10378
Theme of World Water Day “Water and Culture”, Secretary-General Says in Message for International Day
March 20, 2006
SG/SM/10379
Madagascar’s Strong “Wonderfully Diverse” Culture Lesson for All Trying to Live in Peace, Says Secretary-General in Remarks to Academie Malgache
March 20, 2006
UNIS/INF/130
Human Rights Council - Questions and Answers
March 20, 2006
UNIS/NAR/948
Japanese Schoolchildren Raise Money to Support United Nations Drug Control Efforts
March 21, 2006
GA/PK/189
Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations Concludes Current Session, Adopts Report Calling for Enhanced Security of Personnel in Field
March 21, 2006
HR/CT/676
Human Rights Committee Takes up Report of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China
March 21, 2006
SC/8667
Security Council Debates Global Progress Against Illicit Small Arms Trade; Strengthened Arms Embargoes, Brokering Regulation Among Issues Raised
March 21, 2006
SG/SM/10380
“You Can Help Bridge the Chasms of Ignorance, Fear and Misunderstanding”, Secretary-General Says in Message to Congress of Imams, Rabbis
March 21, 2006
SG/SM/10381
Launch of Global Plan a Milestone in Struggle against Tuberculosis, Secretary-General Says in Message for World TB Day
March 21, 2006
SG/SM/10382
“Culture of Accountability Is the Best Antidote to Impunity”, Says Secretary-General in Message on Day for Solidarity with Detained, Missing Staff
March 21, 2006
SG/SM/10384
Secretary-General Pleased at Release from Prison of Iranian Journalist Akbar Ganji
March 22, 2006
GA/AB/3724
Budget Committee Takes up Issues of UN Internal Justice System, Financing for 29 Special Political Missions
March 22, 2006
HR/CT/677
Human Rights Committee Urges Hong Kong to Boost Efforts to Ensure Freedoms of Press, Religious Expression
March 22, 2006
SC/8668
Continuing Killings, Rapes, Human Rights Abuse in Darfur Threaten Peace in Whole of Sudan, Special Representative Tells Security Council
March 22, 2006
SG/SM/10385
Loss of Peacekeepers in Democratic Republic of Congo Reason to Press on, Succeed in “Noble Mission”, Says Secretary-General at Kinshasa Memorial Service
March 23, 2006
ECOSOC/6192
Economic and Social Council Abolishes Human Rights Commission
March 23, 2006
GA/AB/3725
Budget Committee Continues Debate on Funding for 29 Special Political Missions
March 23, 2006
GA/SM/372
In Message for World Water Day, General Assembly President Says “Nearly 6,000 People, mainly Children, Die every Day of Water-Related Causes”
March 23, 2006
SG/SM/10386
Democratic Republic of Congo “Resolutely along Path to Peace”, Says Secretary-General in Kinshasa Address
March 23, 2006
SOC/4702
Commission for Sustainable Development Concludes 44th Session; Adopts Draft Report, Decision on Priority Theme
March 24, 2006
SC/8669
Security Council Extends Afghanistan Mission for 12 Months, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1662 (2006)
March 24, 2006
SC/8670
Security Council Calls for “Immediate Cessation of Hostilities and Human Rights Abuses” in Burundi
March 24, 2006
SG/A/991
Secretary-General Appoints Nejib Friji Director of UN Information Centre in Manama
March 24, 2006
SG/A/992
Secretary-General Appoints Charmine Hiroyo Koda Director of UN Information Centre in Japan
March 24, 2006
SG/SM/10387
Secretary-General Welcomes ETA Ceasefire
March 27, 2006
UNIS/INF/131
Slovakia First Country to Ratify Convention on Nuclear Terrorism
March 27, 2006
UNIS/INF/132
United Nations Experts Meet in Vienna to Encourage more Accurate Use of Place Names
March 27, 2006
SC/8672
Security Council Extends UN Mission in Sudan until 24 September, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1663 (2006)
March 27, 2006
OBV/550
Staff Union Appeals to Member States to Act Responsibly to Secure Release of All Colleagues
March 27, 2006
SC/8671
Security Council Committee Concerning Sudan Adopts Guidelines for Conduct of Work
March 27, 2006
SG/SM/10383
Flame from Burning Weapons a Symbol of Renewed Hope for Congolese People, Says Secretary-General at Brazzaville Ceremony
March 28, 2006
UNIS/INF/133
Four Sava Countries to Develop First ever Sava Protection Plan
March 28, 2006
GA/10451
General Assembly Endorses Outcome of World Summit for Information Society, Welcomes Digital Solidarity Fund
March 28, 2006
GA/AB/3726
Budget Committee Hears Call for Conclusion of Current Session by 31 March
March 28, 2006
GA/SM/373
United Nations General Assembly President Appointed Foreign Minister of Sweden
March 28, 2006
HR/CT/678
Human Rights Committee Considers Ways to Streamline Working Methods
March 28, 2006
SC/8673
Security Council Presidential Statement Commends Haiti on Elections, Says Opportunity Exists to Break with Violence, Instability of Past
March 28, 2006
SG/SM/10388
Secretary-General Welcomes Decision of European Union to Begin Planning for Support of UN Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo
March 28, 2006
SG/SM/10389
Haiti Needs “Vigorous Partnership” with International Community, Secretary-General Says in Remarks to Security Council
March 29, 2006
DC/3016
Disarmament Commission Integral Part of Global Disarmament Efforts, Says New Chairman at 2006 Organizational Session
March 29, 2006
SG/SM/10390
In Message to Arab League Summit, Secretary-General Reviews Situations in Key Areas of Conflict
March 29, 2006
SG/SM/10391
Secretary-General Introduces Chinua Achebe, Paul Muldoon Speaking on “Use of Language in War and Peace”
March 30, 2006
UNIS/INF/134
First International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action to Be Marked on 4 April
March 30, 2006
HR/CT/673
Reviewing Norway’s Report, Human Rights Committee Calls Country “Model” on Many Issues
March 30, 2006
HR/CT/679
Human Rights Committee Continues Discussion on Draft General Comment on Covenant Article Concerning Right to Fair Trial
March 30, 2006
SC/8675
Briefing Security Council, Foreign Minister of Côte d’Ivoire Appeals for Continued Assistance from International Community in Meeting Country’s Challenges
March 30, 2006
SC/8676
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Welcomes Progress in Côte d’Ivoire, but Reiterates “Grave Concern” at Situation in West of Country
March 30, 2006
SC/8677
Security Council Requests Establishment of International Tribunal For Killing of Former Lebanese Prime Minister Hariri
March 30, 2006
SC/8678
Security Council Extends Mandate of Panel of Experts on Sudan Until 29 September, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1665 (2006)
March 30, 2006
SC/8679
Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Underlines Importance of Iran’s Re-Establishing Full, Sustained Suspension of Uranium-Enrichment Activities
March 30, 2006
SG/SM/10392
Secretary-General Concerned by Reports of Charles Taylor’s Disappearance, Calls for Denial of Refuge, Execution of Arrest Warrant
March 30, 2006
SG/SM/10393
Charles Taylor’s Capture, Trial Will Send Powerful Message Rule of Law Must Prevail, Says Secretary-General
March 30, 2006
SG/SM/10394
Secretary-General Calls for Rapid Mobilization of Funds, Expertise For “Vast and Urgent” Needs of Poor Countries Fighting Avian Flu
March 30, 2006
SG/SM/10395
Secretary-General Congratulates Acting Prime Minister, Kadima Party on Results of Israeli Elections
March 30, 2006
SG/SM/10396
Secretary-General Calls for Partnership to Rapidly Bolster Global Health Workforce, in World Health Day Message
March 31, 2006
UNIS/OS/330
Outer Space Legal Subcommittee to Hold 45th Session in Vienna
March 31, 2006
GA/10452
Review of Mandates Is “Unique Opportunity” to Strengthen United Nations, Secretary-General Says, Presenting Report to General Assembly
March 31, 2006
POP/942
UN Commission on Population and Development to Meet at Headquarters, 3 - 7 April, with Focus on International Migration, Development
March 31, 2006
SC/8680
Israel’s Election, Palestinian Government’s Formation, Lebanon’s National Dialogue Focus, as Security Council Briefed on Middle East
March 31, 2006
SC/8681
Al-Qaida, Taliban Sanctions Committee Provides States with Opportunity to Meet Committee Members
March 31, 2006
SG/2110
Statement by Middle East Quartet
March 31, 2006
SG/SM/10397
Secretary-General Expresses Hope that Iran Will Heed International Community’s Concerns Regarding Its Nuclear Programme
March 31, 2006
SG/SM/10398
Mandate Review Must Ensure that Organization Becomes Greater Than “Sum of Its Parts”, Secretary-General Tells General Assembly
March 31, 2006
SG/SM/10399
Secretary-General Concerned over Remarks of Cambodia’s Prime Minister Concerning Work of UN Human Rights Officials
April 3, 2006
AFR/1356
UN Dedicates $1.7 Million from New Global Emergency Fund to Horn of Africa
April 3, 2006
HR/CT/680
Human Rights Committee Concludes Current Session
April 3, 2006
SC/8682
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in April
April 3, 2006
SC/8683
Security Council Extends Mandate of Georgia Mission until 15 October, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1666 (2006)
April 3, 2006
SC/8684
Security Council Extends UN Mission in Liberia until 30 September, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1667 (2006)
April 3, 2006
SG/A/986
Secretary-General Appoints Alicia Bárcena Ibarra of Mexico as Acting Chef de Cabinet
April 3, 2006
SG/SM/10400
Secretary-General Saddened by Deaths, Destruction from Iran Earthquakes, Says UN Ready to Mobilize International Assistance
April 3, 2006
SG/SM/10401
Secretary-General Praises Louise Fréchette as Pioneer, Inspiration to Women; Leaves “Legacy of Reform and Renewal”
April 3, 2006
UNIS/NAR/949
UNODC Executive Director Welcomes Destruction of more than a Ton of Cocaine in Kenya
April 4, 2006
UNIS/INF/135
Message on International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
April 4, 2006
DEV/2570
Importance of Sport in Reaching Development Goals Stressed at UN Ceremony Featuring Top Athletes
April 4, 2006
ECO/104
UN Seeking Accelerated Action on Job Opportunities for Growing Numbers of Unemployed
April 4, 2006
GA/AB/3727
Deputy Secretary-General Introduces Reform Report to Budget Committee; Says Strategic Document Maps Vision for UN Future
April 4, 2006
L/3106
Assistance to Third States Affected by Sanctions, Improved Working Methods among Issues, as Charter Committee Opens Headquarters Session
April 4, 2006
POP/943
Contribution of Migration to Development Highlighted, as Population Commission Opens Current Session
April 4, 2006
SC/8685
Security Council Committee Concerning Liberia Updates Information on Travel Ban, Assets Freeze Lists
April 4, 2006
SG/SM/10402
At UN Ceremony, Secretary-General Calls for Making “Sport an Essential Component” of Efforts for Development
April 4, 2006
UNIS/INF/136
United Nations Experts Meeting in Vienna Encourages more Accurate Use of Place Names
April 5, 2006
UNIS/INF/137
Head of United Nations in Vienna Reappointed for Four-Year Term
April 5, 2006
GA/AB/3728
Budget Committee Continues Discussion of Secretary-General’s Reform Report
April 5, 2006
SG/SM/10403
“Landmines Have No Place in any Civilized Society”, Says Secretary-General in Message on International Mine Awareness Day
April 5, 2006
SG/SM/10404
Secretary-General Regrets Relief Coordinator Denied Darfur Entry, Will Take up Matter with Sudan’s President
April 5, 2006
UNIS/NAR/950
UNODC to Cooperate with Collective Security Treaty Organization in Fighting Drug Trafficking and Crime
April 6, 2006
AFR/1360
UN Relief Coordinator Dismayed by Norwegian Refugee Council Told to Leave Darfur
April 6, 2006
POP/945
Feminization of Migration, Remittances, Migrants’ Rights, Brain Drain among Issues, as Population Commission Concludes Debate
April 6, 2006
SG/SM/10405
World Free of Landmines Possible, If every Imagination Applied to Cause of Mine Clearance, Says Secretary-General at New York Fund-Raising Dinner
April 6, 2006
SG/SM/10406
Secretary-General Hopes High-Level Panel Will Help Realign, Revitalize UN Work in Crucial Areas of Development, Humanitarian Assistance, Environment
April 6, 2006
SG/SM/10407
Secretary-General Concerned by Confrontation Developing in Nepal, Appeals to All Sides to Work to End Conflict through Reciprocal Ceasefire
April 7, 2006
PI/1706
New DPI Website Consolidates, Improves Access to UN Press Releases, other Media Resources
April 7, 2006
POP/946
International Migration One of Great Challenges of 21st Century, Special Representative Tells Population Commission
April 7, 2006
UNIS/OS/331
Photo Exhibition at the Vienna International Centre Celebrates 45 Years of Humans in Space
April 7, 2006
POP/944
No Country Can Deal with Migration Issues Alone, Population Commission Told
April 7, 2006
UNIS/L/99
New United Nations Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts Receives Second Signature
April 10, 2006
SG/SM/10408
Secretary-General Condemns Baghdad Mosque Bombing
April 11, 2006
DC/3017
Hearing Call for Progress in Addressing Emerging Threats, Disarmament Commission Opens Current Session
April 11, 2006
IHA/1184
United Nations in Pakistan Shifts to Recovery and Reconstruction
April 11, 2006
SC/8686
Security Council Extends Term of Judge on Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1668 (2006)
April 11, 2006
SC/8687
Security Council Authorizes Redeployment of Military Personnel from UN Operation in Burundi to UN Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo
April 11, 2006
SG/SM/10409
Secretary-General “Extremely Concerned” about Violence in Israel, Occupied Palestinian Territory
April 11, 2006
SG/SM/10410
In Message to ESCAP Session, Secretary-General Urges Members to Sustain World Summit Momentum
April 11, 2006
SG/SM/10411
Secretary-General Highlights “Need to Unlearn Our Collective Prejudices”, in Remarks on Accepting Seville Node between Cultures Award
April 12, 2006
GA/AB/3729
Budget Committee Approves Draft Resolutions on Peacebuilding Support, Strengthening Accountability, Improving Oversight
April 12, 2006
SC/8688
Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Expresses “Grave Concern” over Decision by Sudanese Government Not to Renew Contract of Norwegian Refugee Council
April 12, 2006
SG/SM/10412
In Message to Vienna Meeting of United Nations, League of Arab States, Secretary-General Calls for Greater, more Strategic Collaboration
April 12, 2006
SG/SM/10413
Secretary-General “Deeply Concerned” by Intensified Fighting along Chad-Sudan Border
April 12, 2006
DC/3018
Concluding General Debate, Disarmament Commission Hears Calls for Universal Adherence to Test-Ban, Non-Proliferation Treaties
April 12, 2006
UNIS/BIO/780
New Permanent Representative of the Republic of Moldova Presents Credentials
April 12, 2006
UNIS/BIO/782
New Permanent Representative of the Republic of Moldova Presents Credentials
April 13, 2006
L/3107
Concluding 2006 Session, Special Committee on Charter Adopts Report
April 13, 2006
SG/A/993
Secretary-General Appoints Major-General Mohammad Taisir Masadeh new Force Commander of UN Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea
April 13, 2006
SG/SM/10414
On 60th Anniversary of World Court, Secretary-General Calls on Governments to Consider Recognizing Court’s Compulsory Jurisdiction
April 13, 2006
SG/SM/10415
On Receiving “Knight Grand Cross” of Netherlands, Secretary-General Expresses Appreciation for Country’s “Generous Assistance to Less Fortunate Peoples”
April 13, 2006
SG/SM/10416
Organization of the Islamic Conference Has “Key Role to Play” in Addressing Challenges in Middle East, Iraq, Afghanistan, Says Secretary-General
April 13, 2006
SG/SM/10417
In Video Message, Secretary-General Praises Bill Clinton as “Valuable Ally” of the United Nations
April 13, 2006
SG/SM/10418
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns "Vicious Suicide Attack” in Karachi, Pakistan
April 13, 2006
SG/SM/10419
Secretary-General very Concerned about Escalating Violence, Loss of Life in Sri Lanka
April 13, 2006
UNIS/INF/138
United Nations and League of Arab States Discuss Cooperation in Vienna
April 13, 2006
UNIC/BIO/782
New Permanent Representative of the Republic of Moldova Presents Credentials
April 13, 2006
UNIS/BIO/781
New Permanent Representative of the Republic of Korea Presents Credentials
April 18, 2006
UNIS/BIO/783
New Permanent Representative of Pakistan Presents Credentials
April 18, 2006
UNIS/OS/332
Outer Space Legal Subcommittee Concludes 45th Session in Vienna
April 18, 2006
DC/3019
Problems of Global Disarmament Machinery Located Not in Process, but in Politics, Disarmament Commission Told
April 18, 2006
IHA/1186
Additional Support Needed for Relief in Ecuador
April 18, 2006
SC/8689
Security Council Extends UN Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea until 15 May, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1670 (2006)
April 18, 2006
SC/8690
Press Statement on Chad, Darfur by Security Council President
April 18, 2006
SG/SM/10420
Secretary-General Greatly Troubled by Worsening Security Situation in Chad
April 18, 2006
SG/SM/10421
Secretary-General “More than Ever” Concerned about Deteriorating Situation in Nepal
April 18, 2006
DC/3020
Disarmament Commission Continues Discussion of Working Methods
April 18, 2006
DEV/2572
Global Alliance for Information Technologies and Development to Be Launched
April 18, 2006
SC/8691
Security Council Press Statement on Iraq-Kuwait
April 18, 2006
SG/SM/10422
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Tel Aviv Suicide Bombing
April 18, 2006
SC/8692
Security Council Speakers, Alarmed by Escalating Middle East Violence, Urge Israeli, Palestinian Restraint, Return to Peace Process
April 18, 2006
GA/10454
General Assembly Confirms Extension of Judge on Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia
April 19, 2006
SC/8693
Bosnia and Herzegovina at Threshold of Promising Future, Must Now Take Responsibility for Reform, Development, Security Council Told
April 19, 2006
SC/8694
Security Council Briefed by African Union’s Envoy for Darfur; Says Powersharing Formula at Centre of Mediation Proposals
April 19, 2006
SG/A/994
Secretary-General Appoints Steven Schook of United States Principal Deputy Special Representative in Kosovo
April 20, 2006
GA/PAL/1003
Palestinian Rights Committee Approves Programme for Seminar to Be Held in Cairo, 26 - 27 April
April 20, 2006
NOTE/6003
Department of Public Information, New York Tolerance Center to Jointly Host Film Series on Holocaust, Prevention of Genocide
April 20, 2006
SC/8695
Uganda’s Foreign, Defence Ministers Brief Security Council, Measures to Disarm Lord’s Resistance Army
April 20, 2006
UNIS/NAR/951
UNODC Report on Human Trafficking to Be Unveiled at UN Crime Commission
April 21, 2006
UNIS/OS/333
United Nations Holds Regional Workshop on Space Technology for Disaster Management in Western Asia and Northern Africa
April 21, 2006
UNIS/INF/140
Future Danube Flood Actions Depend on International Cooperation
April 21, 2006
UNIS/NAR/952
International Exhibition of Prisoners’ Paintings to Be Staged at Vienna International Centre
April 21, 2006
SG/A/995
Secretary-General Appoints Gérard Stoudmann of Switzerland High Representative for Elections in Côte d’Ivoire
April 21, 2006
SG/A/996
Secretary-General Appoints Board of Global Compact; World’s Largest Voluntary Corporate Citizenship Initiative
April 24, 2006
UNIS/NAR/953
Virtually No Country Immune from Human Trafficking, UNODC Report Shows
April 24, 2006
DEV/2573
United Nations, United States Chamber of Commerce Co-Host Forum on Role of Private Sector in International Aid, Development
April 24, 2006
IHA/1187
United Nations Helps Train DHL Disaster Response Team
April 24, 2006
SC/8696
Lebanon’s Historic Transition Not yet Complete, but Important Progress Made towards Self-Governance, Stability, Security Council Told
April 24, 2006
SG/SM/10423
UN Renewal Agenda Rests on People Thinking, Acting as ”Global Citizens”, Says Secretary-General in Message to Durham Conference
April 24, 2006
PI/1708
Three-Year Evaluation of UN Information Activities among Issues as Information Committee Meets at Headquarters, 24 April-5 May
April 24, 2006
SG/SM/10424
Secretary-General Welcomes Proclamation by Nepal’s King Returning Executive Power to People
April 25, 2006
ECOSOC/6193
Secretary-General Calls for Elimination of Trade-Distorting Subsidies for Agriculture at High-Level ECOSOC Meeting
April 25, 2006
GA/AB/3730
Budget Committee Recommends $23.5 Million for Design, Pre-Construction Phases of Capital Master Plan
April 25, 2006
PI/1709
DPI Is Model of Change in Adopting more Strategic Approach to Communications and Evaluation, Information Committee Told at Opening of Session
April 25, 2006
SC/8697
Stabilizing Security in Occupied Palestinian Territory Major Challenge, Special Coordinator for Middle East Peace Tells Security Council
April 25, 2006
SG/SM/10425
Secretary-General Says Global Outlook “Heart and Soul” of Macalester College at Global Citizenship Institute Inauguration in Saint Paul
April 25, 2006
SG/SM/10426
In Remarks to High-Level ECOSOC Meeting, Secretary-General Calls for Bold Liberalization Measures by Developed Countries
April 25, 2006
SG/SM/10427
Secretary-General Concerned over Civil Disturbances in Solomon Islands Following Election of Prime Minister
April 25, 2006
SG/SM/10428
Secretary-General Says Calm Atmosphere of 21 April Parliamentary Elections further Evidence of Haiti’s Commitment to Democracy
April 25, 2006
SG/SM/10429
Secretary-General Shocked at Death, Destruction Caused by Explosion in Egypt
April 26, 2006
PI/1710
Governments Urge DPI to Promote Awareness of UN’s Noteworthy Achievements, as Information Committee Continues General Debate
April 26, 2006
SC/8698
Security Council Authorizes Deployment of European Union Force To Support United Nations Mission during Democratic Republic of Congo Elections
April 26, 2006
SC/8699
Security Council Presidential Statement Calls for End to Darfur Violence, Reiterates Support for African-Union Led Peace Talks
April 26, 2006
SC/8700
Security Council Imposes Travel, Financial Sanctions on 4 Sudanese, Adopting Resolution 1672 (2006) by 12-0-3
April 26, 2006
SC/8701
Security Council Condemns “in the Strongest Terms” Terrorist Bombings in Egypt
April 26, 2006
SC/8702
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Notes “With Deep Concern” Deteriorating Relations between Chad, Sudan
April 26, 2006
SC/8703
Press Statement on Haiti’s Elections by Security Council President
April 26, 2006
SC/8704
Press Statement on Iraq by Security Council President
April 26, 2006
SG/SM/10430
“Let Us Honour the Victims of Chemical Warfare” by Eliminating Dreadful Weapons, Says Secretary-General, in Message on Remembrance Day
April 26, 2006
SG/SM/10431
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Sri Lanka Suicide Bombing, Says Escalating Violence Could Endanger Fragile Peace Process
April 26, 2006
UNIS/CP/530
UNODC Launches Manual of Best Practices to Counter Kidnapping
April 27, 2006
GA/PAL/1004
UN Seminar on Assistance to Palestinian People to Be Held in Cairo, 26 – 27 April
April 27, 2006
PI/1712
Three-Day Information Committee Debate Provided DPI with Clear Evaluation of Performance, where Improvement Needed, Says Under-Secretary-General
April 27, 2006
SC/8705
Security Council Committee Adds 4 Individuals in Al-Qaida Section of Consolidated List, Approves Change of Information Regarding 9 Individuals, 1 Entity
April 27, 2006
SG/A/997
Secretary-General Appoints Yohannes Mengesha of Ethiopia as Assistant Secretary-General for General Assembly and Conference Management
April 27, 2006
SG/A/998
Secretary-General Appoints Legwaila Joseph Legwaila of Botswana as Special Adviser on Africa
April 27, 2006
SG/SM/10432
On 20th Anniversary of Chernobyl Disaster, Secretary-General Says Generous Support for Traumatized Communities Best Way to Honour Victims
April 27, 2006
SG/SM/10433
In Message for World Information Society Day, Secretary-General Calls for International Countermeasures to Enhance Cybersecurity
April 27, 2006
SG/SM/10434
In Message to UN Seminar, Secretary-General Calls on Palestinian Authority to Adhere to Quartet Principles; Pledges UN Assistance
April 27, 2006
UNIS/INF/139
New EU Member States Aim to Attract Highly Educated Migrants
April 28, 2006
GA/PAL/1006
Seminar on Assistance to Palestinian People Opens in Cairo
April 28, 2006
GA/PAL/1007
Cairo Meeting Addresses Economic, Humanitarian Crisis in Palestinian Territory
April 28, 2006
AFR/1371
More Assistance for Internally Displaced Persons Needed in Côte d’Ivoire
April 28, 2006
AFR/1372
Special Humanitarian Envoy Visits Drought Affected Djibouti
April 28, 2006
GA/PAL/1008
United Nations Seminar on Assistance to Palestinian People Concludes
April 28, 2006
IHA/1193
UN Calls for Protection of Civilians in Sri Lanka
April 28, 2006
SC/8706
Prime Minister of Côte d’Ivoire, Briefing Security Council, Appeals for Strengthened Support as Country Prepares for October Elections
April 28, 2006
SC/8707
In Presidential Statement Security Council Expresses ‘Grave Concern’ over Serious Delays in Implementing Disarmament, Demobilization Programme in Côte d’Ivoire
April 28, 2006
SC/8708
Security Council Extends for 2 Years Mandate of Committee Monitoring Implementation of Resolution 1540 (2004) on Mass Destruction Weapons
April 28, 2006
SG/2111
Secretary-General Launches ‘Principles for Responsible Investment’ Backed by World’s Largest Investors
April 28, 2006
SG/SM/10435
Secretary-General Heartened by Positive Developments in Nepal
April 28, 2006
GA/AB/3731
Budget Committee to Reconvene on 28 April, as Compromise Proposal by Secretary-General Fails to Resolve Deadlock
May 1, 2006
ENV/DEV/887
Energy, Industrial Development, Pollution, Climate Change Focus, as Sustainable Development Commission Meets at Headquarters, 1 - 12 May
May 1, 2006
GA/AB/3732
Budget Committee Approves Management Reform Text by Vote of 108 in Favour, to 50 against, with 3 Abstaining
May 1, 2006
AFR/1373
Special Humanitarian Envoy Says Ethiopia Has Lessons to Share with Its Neighbours
May 1, 2006
SC/8709
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in May
May 1, 2006
SC/8710
Importance of Preventing Conflict through Development, Democracy Stressed, ts Security Council Unanimously Adopts Resolution 1674 (2006)
May 1, 2006
SC/8711
Security Council Extends Western Sahara Mission until 31 October 2006, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1675 (2006)
May 1, 2006
SG/A/999
Secretary-General Appoints Advisory Group for Central Emergency Response Fund
May 1, 2006
SG/SM/10437
Secretary-General “Deeply Regrets” Lack of Consensus in Budget Committee on Management Reform Proposals
May 1, 2006
GA/10455
In Observance of 20th Anniversary of Chernobyl Disaster, General Assembly Reflects on Suffering of Victims, Heroism of Responders, Lessons Learned
May 2, 2006
NOTE/6008
Secretary-General to Propose Recommendations for Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy
May 2, 2006
DC/3022
As World Becomes More Dangerous, Disarmament Commission Debate Even More Important, Says Chair, as 3-Week Session Concludes
May 2, 2006
SG/SM/10436
Secretary-General Says Freedom of Expression Fundamental, Universal; Appeals for Right to Be Exercised Responsibly, in World Day Message
May 2, 2006
ENV/DEV/888
Environmental Issues Can No Longer Be Postponed until Late in Development Process, Says Under-Secretary-General
May 2, 2006
SG/SM/10438
Secretary-General Notes Deadline Expiration in Darfur Peace Talks, Urges Parties to Redouble Efforts, Seize Historic Opportunity
May 3, 2006
ENV/DEV/889
Commission on Sustainable Development Focuses on Improving Access to Reliable, Affordable, Economically Sound Energy Services
May 3, 2006
GA/10456
Secretary-General Presents Counter-Terrorism Recommendations to General Assembly
May 3, 2006
SG/SM/10439
Secretary-General Praises James Wolfensohn’s Experience, Wisdom, Dedication, as Quartet Special Envoy Finishes Mandate
May 3, 2006
SG/SM/10440
Presenting Recommendations for Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy to General Assembly, Secretary-General Calls for Demonstration of Resolve by International Community
May 4, 2006
ENV/DEV/890
Sustainable Development Commission Examines Renewable Energy Sources, New Technologies for Promoting Efficiency
May 4, 2006
OBV/555
Free Press Fundamental Human Right, Foundation of Democratic Societies, Says Under-Secretary-General, at Headquarters Observance of World Day
May 4, 2006
SG/A/1000
Secretary-General Appoints Advisory Committee on Genocide Prevention
May 4, 2006
SG/A/1001
Secretary-General Appoints Jean-Marie Fakhouri of Lebanon as Deputy Special Representative for Iraq
May 4, 2006
SG/SM/10441
Secretary-General Underlines Importance of Understanding among Peoples, Pursuit of Harmony, Promotion of Peace, in Message on Day of Vesak
May 4, 2006
UNIS/INF/141
Message from Mr. Koïchiro Matsuura, Director-General of UNESCO, on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, 3 May 2006
May 5, 2006
ENV/DEV/891
Sustained Economic Growth Key to Poverty Eradication, Achievement of Development Goals, Commission on Sustainable Development Told
May 5, 2006
NOTE/6009
Department of Public Information to Organize Briefing on Holocaust Awareness, Genocide Prevention
May 5, 2006
SG/SM/10442
In Message to African Union Special Summit, Secretary-General Says “Fight against AIDS Remains My Personal Priority”
May 8, 2006
SC/8712
Recent Timor-Leste Violence Reminder Democracy “Still Fragile”, United Nations Presence Needed through 2007 Elections, Security Council Told
May 8, 2006
SG/SM/10443
Secretary-General Says United Nations, American Jewish Committee Bound to Gather in Global Mission of Preventing Genocide, Protecting Human Rights
May 8, 2006
SG/SM/10444
World Looks to United States for Leadership in Helping Mold UN Into Global Instrument Humanity Needs, Says Secretary-General in Washington Lecture
May 8, 2006
SG/SM/10445
Welcoming Darfur Accord, Secretary-General Urges Stronger African Mission
May 8, 2006
PI/1715
Committee on Information Says UN’s Voice Must Be Clearly Heard, Emphasizes Essential Role of DPI as Focal Point for Information Activities
May 8, 2006
ENV/DEV/892
Investment of $17 Trillion Needed to Meet Growing Global Energy Demand, Commission on Sustainable Development Told
May 9, 2006
AFR/1377
Violence Mars Emergency Relief Coordinator’s Visit to Darfur
May 9, 2006
DSG/SM/285
Success Characterized by Ability to Learn, Unlearn, Relearn when Necessary, Deputy Secretary-General Says in NYU Commencement Address
May 9, 2006
ECOSOC/6195
Economic and Social Council Decides on Distribution of Seats for Peacebuilding Commission’s Organizational Committee
May 9, 2006
ENV/DEV/893
Renewable Energy Essential for Well-Being of Small Island Developing States, Commission on Sustainable Development Told
May 9, 2006
UNIS/NAR/954
Afghan Government and United Nations Start Project on Control of Precursor Chemicals Used to Produce Heroin
May 9, 2006
UNIS/INF/142
Secretary-General to Travel to Vienna for European Union-Latin America/Caribbean Summit
May 9, 2006
GA/10458
Acting on Budget Committee Recommendations, General Assembly Adopts Text on Management Reform Proposals by Vote of 121 - 50 - 2
May 9, 2006
SG/SM/10446
Secretary-General Describes UN’s Wide-Ranging Work to Support Democracy, in Message to Inter-Parliamentary Union Nairobi Meeting
May 9, 2006
SG/SM/10447
Regional Cooperation, Economic Integration Essential for Addressing Repercussions of Conflict, Political Volatility, Says Secretary-General to Beirut Meeting
May 9, 2006
SG/SM/10448
Secretary-General Condemns Attacks on Peacekeeping, Humanitarian Staff in Sudan, Chad
May 9, 2006
SG/SM/10449
Secretary-General Contributes $500,000 Zayed Prize to UN Relief Effort in Darfur
May 9, 2006
SOC/4703
International Workshop Focuses on Vulnerable Girls
May 10, 2006
UNIS/NAR/955
UN Drugs Agency Urges EU to “Export Security” to Latin America and Caribbean
May 10, 2006
ENV/DEV/894
Sustainable Development Commission Concludes Series of Thematic Debates on Energy, Industrial Development, Air Pollution, Climate Change
May 10, 2006
GA/10459
General Assembly Elects 47 Members of New Human Rights Council; Marks “New Beginning” for Human Rights Promotion, Protection
May 10, 2006
SC/8713
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Urges Movements that Have Not Done So to Sign Intra-Sudanese Peace Agreement
May 10, 2006
SG/SM/10450
Secretary-General Meets in New York with Foreign Ministers of Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia
May 10, 2006
SG/SM/10451
World Must Act Urgently, so Historical Opportunity to Bring Peace to Darfur Not Lost, Says Secretary-General to Security Council
May 10, 2006
SG/SM/10452
Secretary-General Says New Human Rights Council Offers UN Unique Opportunity for Fresh Start in Vital Human Rights Work
May 10, 2006
SG/SM/10453
Transcript of Press Conference on Middle East by Secretary-General Kofi Annan, Quartet Principals, at United Nations Headquarters, 9 May 2006
May 11, 2006
AFR/1381
Under-Secretary-General Egeland Arrives in Chad
May 11, 2006
ECOSOC/6196
Economic and Social Council Fills Vacancies to Subsidiary Bodies
May 11, 2006
ECOSOC/6197
Opening Resumed 2006 Session, NGO Committee Recommends 22 Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council
May 11, 2006
ENV/DEV/895
Secretary-General Calls for Revolution in Energy Efficiency, as Commission on Sustainable Development Opens High-Level Segment
May 11, 2006
IHA/1198
Emergency Relief Coordinator Allocates $32 Million from Global Response Fund
May 11, 2006
POP/947
Population Commission Adopts Text Recognizing Important Contribution of Migration to Development, as It Concludes Current Session
May 11, 2006
REC/203
UNESCWA Ministerial Session Kicks off under Auspices of Lebanese House Speaker
May 11, 2006
SC/8715
Security Council Requests Secretary-General to Re-Establish Monitoring Group on Somalia, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1676 (2006)
May 11, 2006
SG/SM/10454
Speaking to New York Academy of Medicine, Secretary-General Says Public Health Challenges Are also Development, Security Issues
May 11, 2006
SG/SM/10455
Secretary-General Calls for “Revolution in Energy Efficiency” at High-Level Meeting of Sustainable Development Commission
May 11, 2006
SG/SM/10456
Public Policy Must Build Environment that Sustains Family Unit during Period of Profound Transformation, Says Secretary-General on World Day
May 11, 2006
WOM/1555
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee to Meet in New York, 15 May – 2 June
May 12, 2006
ECOSOC/6198
NGO Committee Recommends 13 Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council
May 12, 2006
ENV/DEV/897
Global Climate Change Poses Greatest Challenge in 20-Year Odyssey towards Sustainable Development, Commission Told, as High-Level Segment Continues
May 12, 2006
REC/204
Regional Challenges, Youth Unemployment, Millennium Development Goals Focus of UNESCWA Meetings
May 12, 2006
UNIS/INF/143
Address to the 4th European Union/Latin America & Caribbean Heads of State Summit
May 13, 2006
UNIS/INF/144
Secretary-General Kofi Annan Concludes Visit to Austria
May 15, 2006
ECOSOC/6199
Committee on NGOs Recommends Seven Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council
May 15, 2006
ECOSOC/6200
Economic and Social Council Elects Angola, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia Sri Lanka, Poland, Brazil, Belgium to Peacebuilding Commission’s Organizational Committee
May 15, 2006
ENV/DEV/898
Sustainable Development Commission Concludes Two-Week Discussion on Energy, Industrial Development, Air Pollution, Climate Change
May 15, 2006
GA/SPD/337
Fourth Committee Approves Text Calling on Peacekeeping Committee to Continue Efforts to Enhance United Nations Peacekeeping Capacity
May 15, 2006
HR/4887
Indigenous Peoples Seek Action on Health, Education, Inclusion in Decision-Making at United Nations Forum, 15 - 26 May in New York
May 15, 2006
SG/SM/10460
Secretary-General Concerned by Major Sea, Air Attacks in Sri Lanka; Calls on Parties to Resume Dialogue
May 15, 2006
SG/SM/10461
Secretary-General Greatly Concerned at Loss of Life from Oil Pipeline Explosion in Nigeria
May 15, 2006
SG/SM/10459
Secretary-General Deeply Concerned at Reports of Increasing Violence in Somalia
May 15, 2006
SG/SM/10458
In Address to European Union/Latin America and Caribbean Summit, Secretary-General Calls for Resolve to Provide Youth with Decent Jobs
May 15, 2006
SC/8716
Security Council Extends Mandate of UN Office for Timor-Leste Until 20 June, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1677 (2006)
May 15, 2006
SG/A/1002
Secretary-General Appoints Kevin M. Kennedy as Deputy Special Coordinator for Middle East Peace Process
May 15, 2006
UNIS/NAR/956
Seven Members Elected to International Narcotics Control Board
May 16, 2006
UNIS/NAR/957
Nasser Al-Attiyah of Qatar Named First United Nations Global Sport Fund Ambassador
May 16, 2006
ECOSOC/6201
NGO Committee Recommends Four Organizations for Special Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council
May 16, 2006
HR/4888
Action Programme for Second Indigenous Decade Launched, as UN Forum Opens Two-Week Session at Headquarters
May 16, 2006
NOTE/6010
Annual List of “10 Stories the World Should Hear more About” to Be Issued by United Nations 15 May
May 16, 2006
SC/8717
Security Council’s 1518 Committee Updates List of Entities Whose Financial Assets Should Be Transferred to Iraqi Development Fund
May 16, 2006
SC/8718
Security Council Resolution 1678 (2006) Extends Mandate of UN Mission in Ethiopia, Eritrea until 31 May
May 16, 2006
SC/8719
Security Council Congratulates Haitian President on Inauguration, Calls on New Parliamentarians to Work for Better Future
May 16, 2006
SC/8720
Press Statement on Afghanistan Terror Attack by Security Council President
May 16, 2006
SG/A/1003
Secretary-General Appoints Jan Mattsson of Sweden as Executive Director of United Nations Office for Project Services
May 16, 2006
SG/A/1004
Secretary-General Appoints Former President Jorge Sampaio of Portugal First Special Envoy to Stop Tuberculosis
May 16, 2006
SG/SM/10462
Secretary-General Urges Students at Seoul University to Dedicate Themselves to Addressing Country’s, Century’s Great Challenges
May 16, 2006
SG/SM/10463
Landmark Action Programme Should Be Translated into Better Life for every Indigenous Person, Says Secretary-General
May 16, 2006
SG/T/2489
Activities of Secretary-General in Vienna, 11 - 13 May
May 16, 2006
WOM/1556
Opening Current Session, Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Hears Call to Make Women’s Empowerment a Priority in Development, Human Rights Fields
May 17, 2006
ECOSOC/6202
Committee on NGOs Recommends Five Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council, Rejects One Application
May 17, 2006
GA/10460
General Assembly Elects Final Seven Member States to Serve on Peacebuilding Commission’s Organizational Committee
May 17, 2006
SC/8721
Security Council Endorses African Union Decision on Need for Concrete Steps in Transition to United Nations Operation in Darfur
May 17, 2006
SC/8722
Press Statement on Somalia by Security Council President
May 17, 2006
SG/SM/10464
Under-Secretary-General Gambari to Visit Myanmar, Beginning 18 May
May 17, 2006
SG/SM/10465
Secretary-General Welcomes African Union Communiqué, Security Council Resolution Aimed at Accelerating Dispatch of United Nations Force in Darfur
May 17, 2006
WOM/1557
Bosnia and Herzegovina Making Progress towards Gender Equality, Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Told, as It Concludes Review of Report
May 17, 2006
UNIS/NAR/958
Star Athletes, Schoolchildren Join the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and Qatar National Olympic Committee to Kick-Off Global Sport Fund
May 17, 2006
SG/A/1005
Secretary-General Appoints Carolyn McAskie of Canada as Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Support
May 18, 2006
ECOSOC/6203
NGO Committee Recommends Reclassification of Status for One Organization, Rejects One Application, Leaves Two Pending
May 18, 2006
HR/4891
Role of Governments in Advancing Indigenous Rights Focus, as Debate Continues in United Nations Forum
May 18, 2006
SC/8723
Security Council Strongly Encourages Syria to Respond to Lebanon’s Request to Delineate Border, Establish Diplomatic Relations
May 18, 2006
SG/A/1006
Secretary-General Establishes Advisory Group to Assist Him in Convening Internet Governance Forum
May 18, 2006
WOM/1558
Concluding Consideration of Turkmenistan’s Report, Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Highlights Difficulties in Assessing Progress
May 18, 2006
UNIS/VIC/143
Images of Bucharest to Be Exhibited at VIC
May 19, 2006
DC/3023
United Nations Workshop on Small Arms, Light Weapons in Asia Opens in Bangkok
May 19, 2006
DSG/5
Deputy Secretary-General Meets with European Commission Vice-President
May 19, 2006
ECOSOC/6204
Committee on NGOs Recommends Three Organizations for Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council, Postpones Eight Applications
May 19, 2006
HR/4892
Africa’s Indigenous Peoples Face Neglect, Discrimination, Intimidation, Feel They Are “Invisible” to World Community, UN Forum Told
May 19, 2006
SG/SM/10466
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Faces Crisis of Compliance, Confidence, Secretary-General Says in Address to University of Tokyo
May 19, 2006
SG/SM/10467
Secretary-General Hails 21 States on Consent to Weapons Protocol
May 19, 2006
WOM/1559
Guatemala’s many Laws, Programmes Need to Be Harmonized to Effectively Address Violence, Trafficking, Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Told
May 22, 2006
DEV/2574
Good Governance Improving in 50 Poorest Countries, Says United Nations Report Launched in New York
May 22, 2006
DSG/SM/286
Deputy Secretary-General, at Launch of Report on Least Developed Countries, Urges to Share Ideas, Best Practices on that Work
May 22, 2006
HR/4893
Speakers Call on UN Forum to Step up Leadership, Role, Do even more to Draw Attention to Plight of Indigenous
May 22, 2006
SC/8724
Next Few Weeks to Be “Make or Break” for Millions with Lives at Stake in Darfur, Chad, Under-Secretary-General Tells Security Council
May 22, 2006
SG/SM/10457
Conflict Prevention, Early Warning Best Guarantees of Peace, Says Secretary-General in Message to La Francophonie Conference
May 22, 2006
SG/SM/10468
Secretary-General, in Message on International Day for Biological Diversity, Urges Special Attention to Drylands
May 23, 2006
GA/AB/3734
Fifth Committee Takes up $4.8 Billion Peacekeeping Budget, as It Opens Second Resumed Session
May 23, 2006
GA/PAL/1009
Palestinian Rights Committee Considers Proposal on Possible Creation of Mechanism to Channel International Relief Aid
May 23, 2006
HR/4894
UN Forum Speakers Urge Rapid Adoption of Long-Negotiated Draft Declaration on Rights of Indigenous Peoples
May 23, 2006
SG/A/1007
Secretary-General Appoints Edmond Mulet of Guatemala His Special Representative in Haiti
May 23, 2006
SG/SM/10469
Secretary-General Welcomes Formation of New Government in Iraq
May 23, 2006
SG/SM/10470
Secretary-General Shocked, Saddened by Death of WHO Director-General
May 23, 2006
UNIS/L/100
New United Nations Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts Receives Third Signature
May 24, 2006
GA/AB/3735
Fifth Committee Continues Debate on Management of $5 Billion Peacekeeping Budget, with Speakers Calling for Efficiency, Innovation, Culture of Accountability
May 24, 2006
GA/SM/374
General Assembly President Praises Professionalism, Dedication, Courage of Peacekeepers in Message on International Day
May 24, 2006
HR/4895
UN Forum Speakers Call for Resources, Legislation to Help End Discrimination, Sexual Exploitation, Violence Faced by Indigenous Women, Youth
May 24, 2006
SG/SM/10472
B’nai B’rith Has Role in Promoting Solution to Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Secretary-General Tells Group during Annual Mission to United Nations
May 24, 2006
SG/SM/10473
Secretary-General Calls for International Contact Group’s Continued Support to Overcome Challenges in Still Volatile Mano River Basin
May 24, 2006
SG/SM/10474
“UN Family Looks Forward to An Ever More Engaged Partnership With China”, Secretary-General Says in Remarks at Peking University
May 24, 2006
WOM/1561
Saint Lucia Delegation Leader Tells Anti-Discrimination Committee about Launch of Strategic Assault to End Violence against Women
May 25, 2006
GA/AB/3736
Controller Tells Budget Committee UN Financial Situation at End of 2005 “Generally Quite Positive”
May 25, 2006
HR/4896
Indigenous Forum Discusses Ways to Better Implement Recommendations from 2002 - 2004 Sessions
May 25, 2006
SC/8725
Security Council Welcomes Initiatives to Implement Côte d’Ivoire Peace Process, but Strongly Condemns Acts of Violence
May 25, 2006
SC/8726
Hamas Takeover, Gaza Tensions, New Israeli Government Have Produced New Challenges, Opportunities in Middle East, Security Council Told
May 25, 2006
SC/8727
Security Council Congratulates Iraq on 20 May Inauguration of Government, Condemns Terrorist Acts Aimed at Provoking Intercommunal Tensions
May 25, 2006
SC/8728
Security Council Press Statement on Timor-Leste
May 25, 2006
SG/SM/10475
In Message Marking Africa Day, Secretary-General Calls for Renewed Commitments to Help Continent Build on Progress, Address Remaining Challenges
May 25, 2006
WOM/1562
Malaysia Needs New Laws Aimed Specifically at Ending Discrimination on Basis of Sex, Gender, Say Committee’s Expert Members
May 25, 2006
UNIS/INF/145
Uniting the World against AIDS
May 26, 2006
GA/AB/3737
Budget Committee Briefed on UN Fact-Finding into Allegations of Procurement Irregularities
May 26, 2006
HR/4897
Plight of Indigenous Migrants, Protecting Biogenetic Resources among Issues Raised, as UN Forum Weighs Recommendations for Future Work
May 26, 2006
SC/8729
Security Council, Expressing Serious Concern at Deteriorating Security Situation in Timor-Leste, Urges Government to Take All Necessary Steps to End Violence
May 26, 2006
SG/SM/10476
Concerned over Timor-Leste, Secretary-General Consults Regional Leaders
May 26, 2006
WOM/1563
Cyprus Delegation Tells Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee About Sweeping Legal Changes Aimed at Achieving de Facto Gender Equality
May 26, 2006
UNIS/NAR/959
African Ministers at UNODC Meeting Agree Measures to Prevent Terrorism
May 29, 2006
UNIS/VIC/144
United Nations in Vienna Marks International Day of Peacekeepers with Austrian Armed Forces
May 29, 2006
AIDS/111
World Leaders to Assess Progress on AIDS Response, in New York on 31 May - 2 June
May 29, 2006
DC/3025
UN Messenger of Peace Michael Douglas Features in Public Service Announcement to Draw Attention to Illicit Trade in Small Arms, Light Weapons
May 29, 2006
HR/4898
UN Forum Recommends Adoption of Declaration on Indigenous Rights by 61st General Assembly, as Fifth Session Concludes
May 29, 2006
SG/2112
Additional Candidates for Post of Executive Secretary, UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
May 29, 2006
SG/SM/10477
Secretary-General Appeals to Myanmar’s Government to Release Aung San Suu Kyi
May 29, 2006
SG/SM/10478
Thai King’s Development Agenda, Visionary Thinking Inspiration to People Everywhere, Says Secretary-General to Bangkok Panel
May 29, 2006
SG/SM/10479
Secretary-General Presents First Human Development Award to Thai King; Says Projects Benefited Millions, Thinking Shaped Global Dialogue
May 29, 2006
SG/SM/10480
Secretary-General Concerned by Resumption of Fighting in Mogadishu, Calls for Immediate, Unconditional Ceasefire
May 29, 2006
WOM/1564
Romania Quick to Incorporate Anti-Discrimination Measures into Domestic Law, but Equal Attention Needed to Ensure Results, Committee Experts Say
May 31, 2006
UNIS/INF/146
Hans Blix: Address at the reception to mark the 50th Anniversary of the UN Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR)
May 31, 2006
UNIS/INF/147
Austria to Host United Nations European Youth Leadership Summit on 19-21 June in Vienna
May 31, 2006
GA/10461
General Assembly Holds Procedural Meeting in Advance of HIV/AIDS Review
May 31, 2006
GA/AB/3738
Budget Committee Continues Discussion of Procurement Investigations
May 31, 2006
SC/8730
Security Council Reviews Work of Committees on Nuclear Non-Proliferation, Counter-Terrorism, Al-Qaida and Taliban
May 31, 2006
SC/8731
Press Statement by Security Council President on Democratic Republic of Congo
May 31, 2006
SG/SM/10481
Secretary-General Deeply Saddened by Loss of Life from Earthquake in Indonesia; UN Stands Ready to Assist
May 31, 2006
SG/SM/10482
Concerned by Serious Clashes across Blue Line, Secretary-General Commends Israel, Lebanon for Avoiding further Escalation
May 31, 2006
SG/SM/10483
Together, United Nations, Non-Aligned Movement Can Make Real Difference in Lives of those Who Need It Most, Says Secretary-General to Malaysia Meeting
May 31, 2006
SG/SM/10484
Secretary-General Reaffirms Freedom of Information “Bedrock Principle”, Appeals for Responsible Exercise, in Message to Asia Media Summit
May 31, 2006
SG/SM/10485
Secretary-General Deeply Disappointed at Myanmar’s Extension of House Arrest for Aung San Suu Kyi
May 31, 2006
SG/SM/10486
Secretary-General Congratulates Atomic Radiation Committee on 50th Anniversary, Says Continues to Help Make World Safer, Healthier, more Peaceful
June 1, 2006
SG/SM/10487
Secretary-General, Addressing General Assembly High-Level Plenary, Urges Unified Effort to Fight HIV/AIDS, Especially among Young Women
June 1, 2006
SG/SM/10488
In Remarks to Civil Society Hearing at AIDS High-Level Meeting, Secretary-General Calls for Greater Involvement of People Living With HIV
June 1, 2006
SG/SM/10489
At Ceremony for Fallen Peacekeepers, Secretary-General Says ‘UN Heroes’ Have Given Lives so Others Can Live Free from Want and Fear
June 1, 2006
SG/SM/10490
Secretary-General Deeply Saddened at Death of Nepalese Peacekeeper, Wounding of Others Serving with UN Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo
June 1, 2006
SG/SM/10491
Secretary-General Takes Note of Findings of Investigation into Dileep Nair, Former Head of Internal Oversight Services
June 1, 2006
SG/SM/10492
In World Environment Day Message, Secretary-General Urges Governments, Communities to Focus on Challenges of Life on Desert Margins
June 1, 2006
SC/8732
Security Council Committee Launches Database on Non-Proliferation Legislation
June 1, 2006
SC/8733
In Briefing to Security Council, President of Congo Sees ‘Light at End of Tunnel’ Concerning African Conflicts, Thanks to International Support
June 1, 2006
SC/8734
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in June
June 1, 2006
SC/8735
Security Council Press Statement on Somalia
June 1, 2006
SC/8736
Security Council Extends UN Mission in Ethiopia, Eritrea Until 30 September, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1681 (2006)
June 1, 2006
AIDS/113
Involving People Living with HIV in Policymaking, Addressing Stigma, Dealing with Marginalized Groups Among Issues at Civil Society Hearing on AIDS
June 1, 2006
AIDS/115
AIDS Panel Focuses on Need to Implement Prevention Measures, Increase Testing, Strengthen Education, End Stigma to Reduce HIV Infections
June 1, 2006
AIDS/116
AIDS Meeting Examines Worker Shortages, Health System Constraints, Universal Access to Treatment, in Afternoon Panel Discussion
June 1, 2006
GA/10462
Opening General Assembly High-Level Meeting, Secretary-General Says Visionary Leadership, Unprecedented Partnership Vital to Reverse Spread of HIV/AIDS
June 2, 2006
AIDS/118
AIDS Panel Considers Steps to Ensure Sufficient, Predictable Funding for Scaled-Up Responses, Ensure Universal Access to Prevention, Treatment, Care
June 2, 2006
AIDS/119
Overcoming Stigma, Discrimination Concerning HIV, AIDS, Essential to Progress in Fight against Disease, Panel Told
June 2, 2006
GA/10471
Hearing Reports on Round Tables, Panel Discussions, General Assembly Told that 2001 Commitments on HIV/AIDS Not Met
June 2, 2006
SG/SM/10493
Secretary-General, in Video Message, Calls on People of Timor-Leste Not to Despair, Stay United on Course towards Nation-Building
June 2, 2006
SG/SM/10494
Secretary-General Welcomes Report of Weapons of Mass Destruction Commission as Important Contribution to Disarmament Debate
June 2, 2006
SG/SM/10495
Secretary-General Deeply Regrets Failure of Darfur Parties to Sign Peace Agreement by 31 May Deadline
June 2, 2006
AIDS/117
Discrimination, Violence, Unequal Power Relations, Lack of Education, among Reasons for Increased Feminization of AIDS, High-Level Panel Told
June 2, 2006
GA/AB/3739
UN Financial Situation, Spending Cap, Liberia Mission among Issues Discussed in Budget Committee
June 2, 2006
UNIS/INF/148
UN Atomic Radiation Committee Concludes Session
June 5, 2006
GA/10473
General Assembly High-Level Meeting Adopts Declaration Committing to Halt, Reverse Spread of HIV/AIDS
June 5, 2006
SC/8737
Security Council Strengthens Côte d’Ivoire Mission, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1682 (2006)
June 5, 2006
SG/SM/10496
Secretary-General Stresses Need for United Front, Leadership at All Levels, in Remarks at AIDS Concert
June 5, 2006
SG/SM/10497
AIDS “Greatest Challenge of Our Generation”, Secretary-General Says at Opening of General Assembly High-Level Meeting
June 5, 2006
SG/SM/10498
Secretary-General, at Launch of International Drug Purchase Facility, Says Bold Initiative Example of Leadership Needed to Defeat AIDS
June 5, 2006
WOM/1566
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Adopts Report, Concludes Three-Week Headquarters Session
June 6, 2006
UNIS/BIO/785
New Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan Presents Credentials
June 6, 2006
UNIS/OS/334
United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space to Hold 49th Session in Vienna
June 6, 2006
UNIS/INF/149
Secretary-General Sees UN as Site for Exchange of Views on Migration, in New Report Out Today
June 6, 2006
GA/COL/3134
Departments of Political Affairs, Public Information Brief Special Committee on Work to Support UN Decolonization Mandate
June 6, 2006
SC/8738
Security Council Press Statement Concerning 3 June Attack on Russian Federation’s Baghdad Diplomats
June 6, 2006
SC/8739
Security Council Committee Concerning Côte d’Ivoire Updates List of Individuals Subject to Measures Imposed by Resolutions 1572 (2004) and 1643 (2005)
June 6, 2006
SG/SM/10500
Secretary-General Condemns Murder of Russian Federation Baghdad Diplomat, Kidnapping of 4 Others
June 6, 2006
SG/SM/10501
Global Desertification, Affecting One Fifth of World’s Population, One of most Serious Threats Facing Humanity, Says Secretary-General on World Day
June 6, 2006
SG/SM/10502
Secretary-General Appeals for Halt to Mogadishu Violence
June 7, 2006
UNIS/OS/335
Exhibition on Mars Exploration Opens at the Vienna International Centre
June 7, 2006
GA/10476
International Migration Can Benefit Countries of Origin and Destination, Says Secretary-General, Presenting New Report to General Assembly
June 7, 2006
GA/COL/3135
Special Committee of Decolonization Considers Question of Gibraltar, Western Sahara
June 7, 2006
SG/SM/10503
UN Secretary-General, FIFA Head: “Let Us Harness the Magic of Football to Our Quest for Development and Peace”
June 7, 2006
SG/SM/10504
Secretary-General Proposes Permanent Forum to Share Ideas on International Migration, as He Presents Wide-Ranging Report to General Assembly
June 8, 2006
DEV/2578
Global Alliance for ICT and Development to Be Chaired by Craig Barrett of Intel
June 8, 2006
DSG/SM/287
UN Need US, US Needs UN to Face Challenges -- HIV/AIDS, Sudan -- that Defy National Solutions, Says Deputy Secretary-General in New York Address
June 8, 2006
SC/8740
Security Council Hears Briefings on Work of International Tribunals for Rwanda, Former Yugoslavia
June 8, 2006
DSG/SM/288
Transcript of Exchange with the Press by Deputy Secretary-General Mark Mallock Brown at UN Headquarters, 7 June 2006
June 8, 2006
DSG/SM/289
In Remarks at UN Population Award Ceremony, Deputy Secretary-General Says UN Mission
June 8, 2006
GA/COL/3136
Decolonization Committee Reaffirms Need for Continuing Reporting by Administering Powers on Conditions in Non-Self-Governing Territories
June 8, 2006
SG/SM/10505
Secretary-General Welcomes Release of Su Su Nway, Imprisoned in Myanmar since October 2005
June 8, 2006
SG/SM/10506
Business Has Vital Role, Responsibility to Help Address Poverty, Social Injustice, Says Secretary-General, in Message to Launch of Global Compact in Nigeria
June 9, 2006
GA/10478
General Assembly Elects Haya Rashed Al Khalifa of Bahrain as President of Sixty-First Session
June 9, 2006
PAL/2045
International Media Seminar on Peace in Middle East Opens in Moscow
June 9, 2006
PAL/2047
International Media Seminar Discusses Impact of Media on Middle East Peace Process
June 9, 2006
SC/8741
Security Council Committee 1533 Updates List of Individuals, Entities Subject to Measures Imposed by Resolution 1596 (2005)
June 9, 2006
SG/SM/10507
For Lasting Middle East Peace, No Substitute for Durable, Negotiated Solution, Says Secretary-General in Message to Moscow Media Seminar
June 12, 2006
GA/AB/3740
Budget Committee Takes up Budgets for Peacekeeping Missions in Haiti, Sudan
June 12, 2006
GA/COL/3137
Special Committee on Decolonization Stresses Need for Periodic Visiting Missions to Non-Self-Governing Territories
June 12, 2006
PAL/2048
Media Seminar on Middle East Peace Debates Impact of Regional Changes; Economic, Social Viability in Two-State Solution
June 12, 2006
PAL/2049
Grass-Roots Initiatives, Civil Society Role in Peace Process Discussed, as International Media Seminar on Middle East Peace Concludes
June 12, 2006
SG/SM/10508
“There Is No Civilizational Clash -- The Clash Is One of Closed Minds”, Secretary-General Tells Graduates of UN International School
June 12, 2006
SG/SM/10509
Secretary-General Deeply Disturbed at Killing of Civilians in Gaza; Calls for Full Investigation
June 13, 2006
UNIS/L/101
UN Commission on International Trade Law to Hold 39th Session in New York, 19 June – 7 July 2006
June 13, 2006
AFR/1397
Nigeria, Cameroon Sign Agreement Ending Decades-Old Border Dispute; Sets Procedures for Nigerian Withdrawal from Bakassi Peninsula
June 13, 2006
GA/AB/3741
Budget Committee Continues Consideration of Financing for Haiti, Sudan Peacekeeping Missions
June 13, 2006
SG/2113
United Nations Communiqué Following Signing of Boundary Agreement by Presidents of Cameroon, Nigeria
June 13, 2006
SG/SM/10510
Secretary-General Hails Growing Regional Role of Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Message to Grouping’s Sixth Summit
June 13, 2006
SG/SM/10511
Cameroon-Nigeria Boundary Agreement Crowns “Remarkable Experiment in Conflict Prevention” Says Secretary-General at Signing Ceremony
June 14, 2006
UNIS/INF/150
Security in Europe Requires Sustainable Peace in Post-Conflict “Hot-Spots” in Other Parts of World, Security Experts Say at UN Symposium in Vienna
June 14, 2006
GA/COL/3139
Speakers in Decolonization Committee Stress Need to Clarify Puerto Rico’s Status
June 14, 2006
SC/8742
Security Council Adjusts Liberia Arms Embargo, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1683 (2006)
June 14, 2006
SC/8743
Security Council Extends Term for 11 Rwanda Tribunal Judges, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1684 (2006)
June 14, 2006
SC/8744
Security Council Extends Mandate of Force Monitoring Israel-Syria Ceasefire until 31 December 2006, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1685 (2006)
June 14, 2006
SC/8745
United Nations Determined Not to Abandon Timor-Leste at Critical Time of Need, Says Secretary-General, as Security Council Meets following Recent Violence
June 14, 2006
SG/SM/10512
Sustain Progress while Addressing Remaining Backlog of Need, Secretary-General Says in Message to St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
June 14, 2006
SG/SM/10513
Secretary-General Appeals to Security Council to Stand United in Supporting Timor-Leste’s Return to Normalcy
June 14, 2006
SG/SM/10514
Secretary-General Deeply Concerned over Killing of Students in Guinea
June 15, 2006
UNIS/INF/151
Human Rights Council Begins to Take Shape as First Session Convenes in Geneva
June 15, 2006
UNIS/OS/336
Ceremony Unveils United Nations Flag Returned from Space
June 15, 2006
DEV/2580
Global Alliance for ICT, Development Announces Members of Steering Committee, Strategy Council
June 15, 2006
GA/AB/3742
Budget Committee Takes up Interim Report on Cross-Cutting Issues in Peacekeeping
June 15, 2006
GA/COL/3138
Special Committee on Decolonization Approves Text Calling on United States to Expedite Puerto Rican Self-Determination Process
June 15, 2006
SC/8747
Former Lebanese Prime Minister Victim of Targeted Assassination, Lead Investigator Tells Security Council, Citing Critical Forensic Evidence
June 15, 2006
SC/8748
International Criminal Court Prosecutor Briefs Security Council on Darfur, Says Will Not Draw Conclusions on Genocide until Investigation Complete
June 15, 2006
SG/SM/10515
Remember Responsibility to Help Keep Hope Alive, Urges Secretary-General in Message to Mark World Refugee Day
June 15, 2006
SOC/4704
International Conference on Information Technology and Ageing to Be Held at United Nations Headquarters, 19-20 June
June 16, 2006
GA/COL/3140
Special Committee on Decolonization Adopts Draft Resolution Reiterating Need for Peaceful, Negotiated Settlement of Falkland (Malvinas) Question
June 16, 2006
UNIS/INF/152
UN Secretary-General Annan Urges European Youth Leaders to Look to Sport to Tackle Millennium Development Goals
June 16, 2006
HRC/2
New Human Rights Council Convenes First Session in Geneva, 19 June
June 16, 2006
SC/8749
Security Council Extends Commission Investigating Rafik Hariri Killing until 15 June 2007
June 16, 2006
SC/8750
Security Council Told Recent Mission to Sudan Successful, although Agreement Not Reached on Transfer of Peacekeeping to UN
June 16, 2006
SC/8751
With New Government, Iraq’s Three-Year Political Transition Complete, although Accompanied by Instability, Violence, Security Council Told
June 16, 2006
SC/8752
Security Council Press Statement on Review of Multinational Force, Development Fund for Iraq Mandates
June 16, 2006
SC/8753
Security Council Extends Cyprus Mission until 15 December 2006, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1687 (2006)
June 16, 2006
SG/SM/10516
Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at United Nations Headquarters, 15 June 2006
June 19, 2006
SC/8754
Security Council Told Last Week’s Mission to Democratic Republic of Congo Demonstrated UN Resolve to Ensure 30 July Elections Fully Successful
June 19, 2006
SG/SM/10517
Secretary-General Asked for UN Support in Launch of International Compact for Iraq
June 19, 2006
SG/A/1008
Secretary-General Appoints Alicia Bárcena Ibarra of Mexico Chef de Cabinet
June 19, 2006
SG/A/1009
Secretary-General Appoints Carlos Lopes Executive Office Political Affairs Director
June 19, 2006
SC/8755
Security Council Approves Trial Transfer of Former Liberian President Charles Taylor to Netherlands
June 19, 2006
GA/AB/3743
Fifth Committee Takes Up Reform Proposals on Budget Implementation, Information Technology, Financing Management, Reporting Mechanisms
June 19, 2006
UNIS/OS/337
Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space Concludes 49th Session in Vienna
June 19, 2006
UNIS/INF/153
European Youth Leaders Consider Ways to Use Sport for Development and Peace at Vienna Summit
June 20, 2006
DEV/2581
Economic Growth up in Least Developed Countries, but Poverty Rates Not Improving Overall
June 20, 2006
GA/AB/3744
In Budget Committee, Governments Express Concern over Link of Financial Support to Progress on UN Reform
June 20, 2006
GA/SM/375
General Assembly President Underscores Theme of Hope in Message to Observe World Refugee Day
June 20, 2006
SG/2114
Middle East Quartet Endorses Mechanism for Channelling Aid to Palestinians
June 20, 2006
SG/SM/10518
Secretary-General, in Message to Asian Confidence-Building Summit, Lauds Its Potential to Provide Effective Responses to Challenges of Today
June 20, 2006
SG/SM/10519
Secretary-General Expresses Appreciation for Gift to United Nations by Host Country of Painting Depicting President Harry Truman, Signing of Charter
June 20, 2006
SG/SM/10520
“The Eyes of the World Are upon You”, Secretary-General Says in Address to First Meeting of Human Rights Council
June 20, 2006
SG/SM/10521
Secretary-General Applauds Swatch for Marking Inauguration of United Nations Human Rights Council
June 20, 2006
SG/SM/10522
Young Voices Can Hold World Leaders to Millennium Goals Commitments, Secretary-General Says in Message to European Youth Summit
June 20, 2006
UNIS/NAR/960
Coca Cultivation in Andes Stabilizes in 2005, Farmers Need Help to Find Alternative Livelihoods
June 21, 2006
DC/3026
Secretary-General’s Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters to Meet in Geneva, 21- 23 June
June 21, 2006
DC/3027
Major Review at United Nations to Assess Progress Made, Actions Needed to Further Stem Illegal Small Arms Trade
June 21, 2006
GA/AB/3745
Fifth Committee Presented with Secretary-General Request for Expenditure Authorization for Remainder of 2006-2007 Biennium
June 21, 2006
GA/PAL/1010
UN International Meeting in Support of Israeli-Palestinian Peace to Take Place in Vienna, 27 – 28 June
June 21, 2006
SC/8756
Security Council Extends Measures to Prevent Import of Rough Diamonds from Liberia; Chooses Not to Renew Measure on Import of Timber Products
June 21, 2006
SC/8757
Security Council Extends Mandate of UN Office in Timor-Leste until 20 August, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1690 (2006)
June 21, 2006
SC/8758
In Briefing to Security Council, Special Representative Expresses Hope for Lasting Peace in Kosovo Resulting from Coming Status Agreement
June 21, 2006
SG/SM/10524
Secretary-General Welcomes Transfer of Charles Taylor to Netherlands to Stand Trial before Special Court for Sierra Leone
June 21, 2006
SG/SM/10525
Secretary-General Welcomes Signing of Agreement of Principles for Peace in Burundi
June 21, 2006
UNIS/INF/155
United Nations International Meeting in Support of Israeli-Palestinian Peace to be Held in Vienna
June 21, 2006
UNIS/INF/154
European Youth Leadership Summit Closes; Adopts Vienna Declaration on Sport as a Means to Promote Development and Peace
June 22, 2006
UNIS/NAR/961
Message on the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
June 22, 2006
UNIS/OS/338
United Nations Holds Workshop on Global Navigation Satellite Systems Applications in Sub-Saharan Africa
June 22, 2006
DC/3028
Workshop for Developing Countries on Illicit Trade in Small Arms, Light Weapons to Be Held at Headquarters, 22 - 23 June
June 22, 2006
SC/8759
Security Council Refers Montenegro’s Membership Bid to Admission Committee
June 22, 2006
SC/8760
Briefing Security Council, Under-Secretary-General Calls for End to Violent Acts by Israelis, Palestinians
June 22, 2006
SG/SM/10526
Secretary-General “Deeply Deplores” Killing of Three Children in Gaza, Resulting from Israeli Targeting of Alleged Militants
June 22, 2006
SG/SM/10527
Non-Proliferation Treaty Facing Twin Crisis of Compliance, Confidence, Secretary-General Says in Address to Conference on Disarmament
June 22, 2006
SG/SM/10528
Secretary-General “Greatly Appreciates” Offers by Denmark, Japan to Provide Air Support to United Nations in Iraq
June 23, 2006
SG/A/1010
Secretary-General Appoints Abdullah Saleh Mbamba of United Republic of Tanzania Director of UN Information Centre in Canberra
June 23, 2006
SG/SM/10529
Everyone Must Play Their Part in Fight against Drug Abuse, Illicit Trafficking, Secretary-General Says in International Day Message
June 23, 2006
SG/SM/10530
Secretary-General Calls for Renewed Efforts to End Torture in All Its Forms, in International Day Message
June 23, 2006
SG/SM/10531
Secretary-General Welcomes Agreement between Somalia Parties
June 23, 2006
UNIS/NAR/262
Afghan Drug Routes in Focus at Moscow Ministerial Conference Next Week
June 26, 2006
UNIS/NAR/963
Laos on Target to Achieve Goal of Becoming Opium-Free, UNODC Survey Shows
June 26, 2006
GA/AB/3746
Budget Committee Discusses Financing of Peacekeeping Operations in Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Côte d’Ivoire, Western Sahara
June 26, 2006
UNIS/NAR/264
UN Drugs Chief Sounds Warning about Afghan Opium Production, Cocaine Consumption in Europe
June 26, 2006
SC/8761
Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Recommends to General Assembly that Montenegro Be Admitted to United Nations
June 26, 2006
SG/SM/10532
Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at Palais des Nations, Geneva, 22 June 2006
June 26, 2006
SG/SM/10533
Opening First Session of Peacebuilding Commission, Secretary-General Stresses Importance of National Ownership, Building Effective Public Institutions
June 26, 2006
SG/SM/10534
Secretary-General Saddened at Death of Professor Louis Sohn, Important Figure in History of United Nations, International Law
June 26, 2006
WOM/1567
States Parties to Women’s Anti-Discrimination Convention Elects 12 Experts to Serve on Monitoring Committee
June 27, 2006
UNIS/INF/156
Message to the United Nations International Meeting in Support of Israeli-Palestinian Peace
June 27, 2006
DC/3029
Proliferation of Illicit Small Arms Has Spawned “Culture of Violence and Impunity”, Says Secretary-General, as UN Review Conference Opens at Headquarters
June 27, 2006
SG/SM/10535
In Message to jUNe Day in Westport, Secretary-General Says UN Agenda of Renewal Depends on Support of Concerned Individuals, Groups, as Well as Governments
June 27, 2006
SG/SM/10536
“Uncontrolled Spread of Illicit Small Arms Is Responsible for Untold Human Suffering”, Secretary-General Says on Accepting “Million Faces Campaign” Petition
June 27, 2006
SG/SM/10537
UN Not Negotiating “Global Gun Ban”, Nor Is there Intention to Deny Law-Abiding Citizens Right to Bear Arms, Secretary-General Tells Small Arms Conference
June 27, 2006
SG/SM/10538
Secretary-General Condemns Suicide Bomb Attack in Sri Lanka
June 27, 2006
SG/SM/10539
Alarmed about Recent Events in Gaza, Israel, Secretary-General Calls for Immediate, Safe Release of Captured Israeli Soldier
June 27, 2006
SG/SM/10540
Secretary-General Shocked, Saddened at Murder of Russian Diplomats in Iraq
June 28, 2006
GA/PAL/1014
UN Meeting in Support of Israeli-Palestinian Peace Presses Need to Renew Talks, Respect International Law, Ease Trauma
June 28, 2006
GA/PAL/1015
UN International Meeting in Support of Israeli-Palestinian Peace Concludes with Adoption of Final Document
June 28, 2006
GA/PAL/1012
United Nations Meeting in Support of Israeli-Palestinian Peace Opens in Vienna with Call for Parallel Commitment by Parties
June 28, 2006
GA/PAL/1013
“Slicing and Separating” Occupied Palestinian Territory Turning It Into Isolated Reservations, Impeding Quest for Statehood
June 28, 2006
UNIS/INF/157
Danube Day to be Commemorated in 13 Danube Countries
June 28, 2006
DC/3032
Illicit Small Arms Trade in Africa Fuels Conflict, Contributes to Poverty, Stalls Development, Say Speakers on Second Day of UN Review Conference
June 28, 2006
GA/AB/3747
Budget Committee Considers Updated Terms of Reference for Independent Audit Advisory Committee
June 28, 2006
SG/SM/10523
Like United Nations, Musée du Quai Branly Illustrates Universality of Human Family, Says Secretary-General at Museums Inaugural Ceremony in Paris
June 28, 2006
SG/SM/10541
Parallel Commitments by Parties to Advancing Key Issues Is Essential, Says Secretary-General in Message to UN Meeting on Israeli-Palestinian Peace
June 28, 2006
SG/SM/10542
Secretary-General Pleased at Release of Two Nepalese Peacekeepers in Democratic Republic of Congo
June 28, 2006
UNIS/NAR/965
Afghanistan Risks Becoming a Narco-State, UNODC Executive Director Warns
June 29, 2006
NOTE/6019
Inauguration of Small Arms Exhibit at United Nations Headquarters to Feature Concert with Gun-Guitar
June 29, 2006
DC/3033
Marking and Tracing, Stockpile Destruction among Issues Raised at UN Conference, as Speakers Discuss Ways to Strengthen Action against Illicit Small Arms Trade
June 29, 2006
DEV/2582
Expert Meeting on Migration Part of Trend Towards Global Dialogue, United Nations Envoy Says
June 29, 2006
GA/10479
General Assembly Approves Admission of Montenegro to United Nations, Increasing Number of Member States to 192
June 29, 2006
GA/AB/3748
Budget Committee Recommends Lifting of Spending Cap for 2006-2007 Biennium; also Considers Procurement Reform, Geneva Office Requirements
June 29, 2006
ECO/109
Global Compact Board Convenes Inaugural Meeting
June 29, 2006
SC/8763
More Progress Needed to Ensure Better Protection for Civilians in Armed Conflict, Security Council Told
June 29, 2006
SG/SM/10543
Cooperatives Movement Has Been Longstanding Voice for Peace, Secretary-General Says in Message for International Day
June 29, 2006
SG/SM/10544
Secretary-General Calls for Calm, Unity in Timor-Leste
June 29, 2006
SG/SM/10545
Secretary-General Welcomes Montenegro as 192nd United Nations Member State
June 29, 2006
SG/SM/10546
Climate Change Film Popularity Shows People Are Concerned About Environment, “Hunger to Do Something about It”, Says Secretary-General in Forum Remarks
June 30, 2006
DEV/2583
Questions Raised Concerning Impact of Private Remittances on Development at United Nations Symposium on Migration
June 30, 2006
SC/8764
Security Council Condemns in Strongest Terms Killing of Russian Federation Diplomats in Iraq, Says “No Cause Can Justify Such Acts of Terror”
June 30, 2006
SC/8765
Worsening Humanitarian Situation in Sudan, Chad Demands Immediate Action, Security Council Told
June 30, 2006
SG/A/1011
Secretary-General Names Members of Independent Special Commission of Inquiry for Timor-Leste
June 30, 2006
DC/3034
Links between Gun Violence, Development; Ammunition Controls among Issues, as UN Review Conference Continues Debate on Illicit Small Arms Trade
July 3, 2006
DC/3035
Right to Own Firearms, National Legislation, Helping Gun Violence Victim Focus, as UN Conference on Illicit Small Arms Trade Concludes First Week
July 3, 2006
DEV/2584
Expert Meeting on Migration and Development Conclude in Turin
July 3, 2006
ECO/110
World Economic and Social Survey 2006 Calls for more Initiative by Developing Countries in Charting Own Reform Path
July 3, 2006
ECOSOC/6206
Economic and Social Council High-Level Meeting in Geneva to Focus on Fighting Poverty through Job Creation, 3 - 5 July
July 3, 2006
GA/10480
General Assembly Lifts Spending Cap, Allowing United Nations Operations to Continue for Remainder of 2006, 2007
July 3, 2006
GA/AB/3749
Budget Committee Approves $4.72 Billion for 13 Active Peacekeeping Missions
July 3, 2006
SC/8766
Security Council Extends Mandate of Burundi Operation until 31 December, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1692 (2006)
July 3, 2006
SC/8767
Security Council Extends Increase in Force Strength of UN Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo until 30 September
July 3, 2006
SC/8768
Israelis, Palestinians Urged to “Step Back from the Brink”, Avert Full-Scale Conflict, as Security Council Debates Events in Gaza
July 4, 2006
DC/3036
Legally-Binding Accord on Arms Brokering, Common Standard for End-User Certification among Issues Raised, as UN Small Arms Review Continues Debate
July 4, 2006
DSG/SM/290
Deputy Secretary-General Says ECOSOC Should Be “Development Parliament”, Keep World on Track for 2015 Anti-Poverty Goals, in Geneva Address
July 4, 2006
ORG/1469
United Nations Member States
July 4, 2006
PI/1726
United Nations Video Team Wins “Best News Report”, “Best Medical/Environmental Report” Awards
July 4, 2006
SG/SM/10548
Secretary-General Hails Africa’s Decade-Long Progress in Development Security, Human Rights in Address to African Union Summit in Gambia
July 5, 2006
UNIS/INF/158
Garden of Five Continents Opens in Vienna
July 6, 2006
SC/8769
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in July
July 6, 2006
SG/SM/10549
In Remarks at Inauguration of UN Mission Headquarters in Liberia, Secretary-General Pays Tribute to Peacekeepers, Others Who Gave Lives in Pursuit of Peace
July 6, 2006
SG/SM/10550
In Address to Joint Session of Liberian Legislature, Secretary-General Pledges UN Cooperation in Meeting Challenges of Development, Security, Human Rights
July 6, 2006
SG/SM/10551
Secretary-General Urges Strengthened Financing for Global Fund against Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria in Message to Durban Replenishment Meeting
July 6, 2006
SG/SM/10552
Secretary-General Condemns Firing of Rockets from Gaza into Israel; Calls again on Israel to Refrain from Actions Amounting to Collective Punishment
July 7, 2006
SC/8770
Successful Democratic Republic of Congo Elections Will Mark Beginning, Not End, of Long Process of Recovery, Security Council Told
July 7, 2006
SG/SM/10553
Providing for Young People Moral Obligation, Compelling Economic Necessity, Says Secretary-General in World Population Day Message
July 7, 2006
UNIS/L/102
UN Commission on International Trade Law Concludes 39th Session in New York
July 7, 2006
L/T/4396
China, Singapore, Sri Lanka Sign UN Convention on Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts
July 10, 2006
DC/3037
United Nations Conference Aimed at Strengthening Global Effort against Illicit Small Arms Trade Ends without Agreement on Final Document
July 10, 2006
GA/10481
General Assembly Approves Reform Measures to Strengthen United Nations in Areas of Oversight, Accountability, Information Technology, Procurement
July 10, 2006
GA/AB/3750
Fifth Committee Concludes Resumed Session, Recommending Approval of Reform Measures, Including Discretionary Spending for Secretary-General
July 10, 2006
SC/8771
Security Council Press Statement on Central African Republic
July 10, 2006
SG/SM/10554
Secretary-General Says Choice of South Africa for 2010 World Cup Exciting Day for Africans and for "All Speakers of the Universal Language of Football"
July 10, 2006
SG/SM/10555
Secretary-General Appeals for Israelis, Palestinians “to Pull Back From the Brink”; Reminds Both of Responsibility to Spare Civilian Populations
July 11, 2006
SG/SM/10556
Secretary-General Welcomes Release of 5 Nepalese Peacekeepers, Held by Militia in Democratic Republic of Congo since 28 May
July 11, 2006
SG/SM/10557
Secretary-General Appeals for Urgent Action to Alleviate Desperate Humanitarian Situation in Gaza
July 11, 2006
SG/SM/10558
Secretary-General Disappointed Small Arms Conference Ended Without Agreement, but Says Global Community Committed to Action Plan to Curtail Illicit Trade
July 11, 2006
SG/SM/10559
Secretary-General Welcomes Establishment of New Timor-Leste Government, Calls for Spirit of Reconciliation as Country Prepares for Elections
July 11, 2006
UNIS/NAR/966
UNODC Proposes Pact to Stop Smuggling of Migrants from Africa
July 12, 2006
DC/3039
UN Seminar on Implementing Security Council Resolution Aimed at Preventing Mass Destruction Weapon Proliferation in Beijing 12 – 13 July
July 12, 2006
ECOSOC/6208
Economic and Social Council Opens 2006 Substantive Session
July 12, 2006
ECOSOC/6209
Economic and Social Council Begins Debate on Creating Environment Impacting on Employment, Decent Work
July 12, 2006
ECOSOC/6210
ECOSOC Continues Debate on Creating Environment Impacting on Employment, Decent Work
July 12, 2006
ECOSOC/6211
ECOSOC Hears Addresses by Dignitaries in Debate on Employment, Decent Work
July 12, 2006
ECOSOC/6212
Economic and Social Council Concludes High-Level Segment
July 12, 2006
ECOSOC/6213
Economic and Social Council Holds Dialogue with Executive Secretaries of Regional Commissions
July 12, 2006
ECOSOC/6214
Economic and Social Council Discusses Sustained Economic Growth for Social Development
July 12, 2006
ECOSOC/6215
ECOSOC Holds Panel Discussion on Policy Approaches to Achieve Economic Growth, Poverty Reduction, Development
July 12, 2006
ECOSOC/6216
Economic and Social Council Holds Panel Discussion with Chairpersons of the Functional Commissions
July 12, 2006
ECOSOC/6217
Economic and Social Council Holds Special Event on Avian Influenza: A Global Emergency
July 12, 2006
ECOSOC/6218
Economic and Social Council Discusses Implementation of, Follow-Up to Major United Nations Conferences, Summits
July 12, 2006
ECOSOC/6219
Economic and Social Council Discusses Trends, Perspectives in Funding for Development Cooperation
July 12, 2006
SG/SM/10560
Secretary-General Praises Partnership between UN, Organization of Islamic Conference in Promoting Tolerance, Equality, Development, in Message to Rabat Meeting
July 12, 2006
SG/SM/10561
New UN Complex in Bonn “Yet another Expression of Germany’s Abiding Faith in International Cooperation for the Common Good”, Says Secretary-General
July 12, 2006
SG/SM/10562
Secretary-General Appalled by Brutal Mumbai Bombing, Srinagar Grenade Attacks, Says, “Such Acts Cannot Possibly Be Excused by any Grievance”
July 13, 2006
UNIS/INF/159
Serb Farmers Participate in United Nations Pilot Project for Reducing Danube Pollution
July 13, 2006
DSG/SM/291
Civil Society’s Role in Migration Debate to Ensure Real Risks Not Overlooked, Says Deputy Secretary-General at General Assembly Hearing
July 13, 2006
ECOSOC/6220
Economic and Social Council Holds Dialogue with Executive Heads of United Nations Funds, Programmes
July 13, 2006
ECOSOC/6221
Economic and Social Council Holds Discussion with UN Country Team from Indonesia on Role of United Nations in Creating Employment, Decent Work
July 13, 2006
GA/10482
Migrants Human Rights, Cost of “Brain Drain”, Protecting Remittances among Issues Raised as General Assembly Holds Civil Society Hearings on Migration
July 13, 2006
NOTE/6020
United Nations Department of Public Information, New York Tolerance Center to Screen “The Pianist” on 19 July as Part of Holocaust Outreach Programme
July 13, 2006
SC/8772
Security Council Presidential Statement Condemns in Strongest Terms India Bombings, Says Perpetrators of “Reprehensible Acts of Terrorism” Must Be Brought to Justice
July 13, 2006
SG/SM/10563
Secretary-General Condemns Hizbollah Attacks Across Blue Line, Calls for Immediate, Unconditional Release of Israeli Captives
July 14, 2006
SG/SM/10564
Secretary-General Details Reform Proposals Designed to ‘Keep the Promise’ of UN, Highlights Italy’s ‘Steadfast’ Support, in Meeting with Parliamentarians
July 14, 2006
SG/SM/10565
Secretary-General Welcomes United States Decision to Apply Geneva Convention to Militant
July 14, 2006
SG/SM/10566
Secretary-General Dispatches Team Led by Special Adviser to Middle East
July 14, 2006
SG/SM/10567
German Troop Deployment to Democratic Republic of Congo for Elections ‘Historic’, Powerful Symbol of Support for Pivotal Country, Says Secretary-General
July 14, 2006
SC/8773
Security Council Expresses Support for Somalia’s Transitional Government, Parliament; Says Prepared to Consider Exemption to 1992 Arms Embargo
July 14, 2006
SC/8774
Security Council Increases Police, Reduces Military in Liberia Mission, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1694 (2006)
July 14, 2006
SC/8775
United States Vetoes Security Council Draft Resolution on Events in Gaza; Text Called for Israeli Soldier’s Release, Halt to Military Operations
July 14, 2006
NGO/601
25 Non-Governmental Organizations Newly Associated with United Nations Public Information Department, 30 Are Disassociated
July 14, 2006
ECOSOC/6222
Economic and Social Council Discusses Follow-Up to Policy Recommendations of the General Assembly, the Council
July 17, 2006
ECOSOC/6223
ECOSOC Holds Panels on Process from Relief to Development, Risk Reduction Strategies in Recovery Process
July 17, 2006
ECOSOC/6224
Economic and Social Council Discusses Special Economic, Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Assistance
July 17, 2006
NGO/600
Civil Society to Discuss Effective Partnerships for Human Security, Sustainable Development at 59th Annual DPI/NGO Conference, 6 – 8 September
July 17, 2006
NOTE/6021
Advisory Board of United Nations Democracy Fund to Review First Applications for Project Funds 18 July
July 17, 2006
SC/8776
Security Council Debates Escalating Crisis Between Israel, Lebanon; UN Officials Urge Restraint, Diplomacy, Protection of Civilains
July 17, 2006
SC/8777
Press Statement by President of Security Council on Dispatch of Middle East Team
July 18, 2006
ECOSOC/6225
Economic and Social Council Holds Panel Discussion on Gender-Based Violence in Humanitarian Emergencies
July 18, 2006
ECOSOC/6226
Economic and Social Council Adopts Resolution on Sustained Economic Growth for Social Development
July 18, 2006
SC/8778
Security Council Condemns Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s Missile Launches, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1695 (2006)
July 18, 2006
UNIS/BIO/787
New Permanent Representative of Germany Presents Credentials
July 19, 2006
UNIS/BIO/788
New Permanent Representative of Australia Presents Credentials
July 19, 2006
ECOSOC/6227
Economic and Social Council Adopts Resolution on Strengthening Coordination of Emergency Humanitarian Assistance
July 19, 2006
GA/DIS/3315
Disarmament Committee Elects Mona Juul of Norway Chairperson
July 19, 2006
IHA/1206
At Midyear, United Nations Still Needs $3.1 Billion for Humanitarian Action
July 19, 2006
SG/SM/10568
Darfur Peace Agreement Will Be Jeopardized, without more Resources for African Union Mission, Says Secretary-General to Brussels Pledging Conference
July 20, 2006
GA/PAL/1016
Palestinian Rights Committee Briefed by Chair on Recent Events, Including Vienna International Meeting
July 20, 2006
SC/8779
Security Council Welcomes 5 July High-Level Meeting in Côte d’Ivoire, Aimed at Assessing Peace Process, Prospects for October Elections
July 20, 2006
SG/SM/10569
Secretary-General Saddened by Deaths, Damage from Indonesian Tsunami, Says United Nations Stands Ready to Assist during Reconstruction
July 21, 2006
ECOSOC/6228
Economic and Social Council Discusses Implementation of, Follow-up to Major United Nations Conferences, Summits
July 21, 2006
ECOSOC/6230
Economic and Social Council Holds Panel Discussion on Mobilizing Resources for Poverty Eradication in Least Developed Countries
July 21, 2006
GA/10484
General Assembly Resumes Debate on Security Council Reform, with Several Divergent Proposals Still under Consideration
July 21, 2006
ORG/1470
Expert Panel on United Nations Internal Justice Submits Report to Secretary-General, Says Fundamental Overhaul Essential for Management Reform Success
July 21, 2006
SC/8780
“Immediate Cessation of Hostilities” Urgently Needed in Lebanon, Says Secretary-General, as He Briefs Security Council
July 21, 2006
SG/SM/10570
Secretary-General Says “Immediate Cessation of Hostilities” Needed in Lebanon, Describes Package Aimed at Lasting Solution, in Security Council Briefing
July 21, 2006
SG/SM/10571
Secretary-General Sends Team to Discuss Proposed United Nations Assistance in Peace Process
July 21, 2006
SG/SM/10572
Secretary-General Concerned about Potential Violence near Baidoa, Calls for Restraint by Somali Parties
July 21, 2006
ECOSOC/6229
Economic and Social Council Reviews Implementation of Programme of Action for Least Developed Countries for Decade 2001-2010
July 24, 2006
GA/10485
General Assembly Concludes Two Day Debate on Security Council Reform; Speakers Say Expanded Council Vital to UN Credibility Effectiveness
July 24, 2006
SC/8782
United Nations Middle East Envoy Describes “Serious Obstacles” to Achieving Comprehensive Ceasefire in Lebanon, in Briefing to Security Council
July 24, 2006
SC/8783
Security Council Press Statement on Guinea-Bissau
July 24, 2006
SG/A/1012
Secretary-General Appoints Jean Arnault of France Special Representative for Georgia
July 24, 2006
SG/SM/10573
As Democratic Republic of Congo Elections Approach, Secretary-General Urges All Congolese to Ensure Process Is Free, Fair, Open
July 24, 2006
SG/SM/10574
Six-Month Investigation into Conduct of Iraq Special Representative Concludes No Evidence to Substantiate any Allegations
July 25, 2006
UNIS/L/103
Albania Accedes to the United Nations Convention on the Carriage of Goods by Sea (the "Hamburg Rules")
July 25, 2006
ECOSOC/6231
Economic and Social Council Takes Action on Texts Concerning Consultative Status of Non-Governmental Organizations
July 25, 2006
ECOSOC/6232
ECOSOC Discusses Israeli Occupation of Arab Territories, Regional Cooperation and Coordinating Questions
July 25, 2006
ECOSOC/6233
ECOSOC Adopts Texts on Sustainable Development, Forests, Statistics and Populations
July 25, 2006
IHA/1207
United Nations Aid Community Seeks $149 Million for Lebanon
July 25, 2006
L/T/4397
United Nations Legal Affairs Office Issues Book on Migration-Related Treaties
July 25, 2006
PI/1729
United Nations Announces Long-Term Agreement with Teletrax to Monitor Worldwide Use of United Nations Broadcast Video Products
July 25, 2006
SC/8784
Security Council Reiterates Commitment to Address Impact of Armed Conflict on Children, Determination to Implement Landmark 2005 Resolution 1612
July 25, 2006
SG/SM/10575
"AIDS Pandemic Is still Outpacing Our Efforts", Broad Partnership Needed to Step up Response, Says Secretary-General after Meeting with Pharmaceutical Executives
July 26, 2006
ECOSOC/6234
Economic and Social Council Adopts Resolutions on Situation of Palestinian Women, Afghan Women, Girls
July 26, 2006
SAG/404
Agencies Endorse Plan to Inform, Educate on Avian Flu, Risks of Human Pandemic in Americas
July 26, 2006
SC/8785
Security Council Al-Qaida, Taliban Sanctions Committee Approves Changes to Consolidated List
July 26, 2006
SG/SM/10576
Secretary-General Condemns Violence in Côte d’Ivoire Aimed at Disrupting Identification Process
July 26, 2006
SG/SM/10577
Secretary-General Shocked by Coordinated Israeli Attack on United Nations Observer Post in Lebanon, which Killed Two Peacekeepers
July 27, 2006
UNIS/VIC/145
United Nations Newest Member State, Montenegro, Raises Its Flag at Vienna International Centre
July 27, 2006
UNIS/INF/160
UNESCWA Executive Secretary Arrives in Vienna, Follows up Commission’s Work Programme
July 27, 2006
UNIS/NAR/967
UNODC, NATO-Russia Council Strengthen Law Enforcement in Central Asia and Afghanistan
July 27, 2006
ECOSOC/6235
Economic and Social Council Extends Mandate of Ad Hoc Advisory Groups on Haiti, Guinea-Bissau, Terminates Mandate of Group on Burundi
July 27, 2006
UNIS/BIO/789
New Permanent Representative of Montenegro Presents Credentials
July 27, 2006
ECOSOC/6236
Economic and Social Council Adopts Texts on Social, Human Rights Issues
July 27, 2006
ORG/1471
United Nations Staff Council Protests Attacks on Lebanon Mission, Calls for Full Investigation of Events
July 27, 2006
SC/8786
Security Council Press Statement on Côte d’Ivoire
July 27, 2006
SC/8787
Security Council Press Statement on Afghanistan
July 27, 2006
SG/SM/10578
Secretary-General in Rome Calls for Political Framework, Economic Aid to Address “Horrendous and Dangerous” Situation in Lebanon
July 27, 2006
SOC/4705
E-Accessibility to Be Theme for International Day of Disabled Persons 2006
July 28, 2006
ECOSOC/6237
Economic and Social Council Adopts Texts Submitted by Its Subsidiary Organs on Social, Human Rights Questions
July 28, 2006
ECOSOC/6238
Economic and Social Council Adopts Resolutions on Repercussions of Israeli Occupation on Palestinians, a Smoke-Free United Nations
July 28, 2006
GA/PAL/1017
Palestinian Rights Committee Expresses Grave Concern over Ongoing Israeli Military Operations in Occupied Territory
July 28, 2006
GA/PK/190
Special Committee Continues Consideration of Measures Aimed at Sexual Exploitation by Peacekeepers
July 28, 2006
IK/552
United Nations, Iraq Jointly Announce Launch of Five-Year International Compact Aimed at Achieving National Vision of United, Federal, Democratic Country
July 28, 2006
SC/8788
Security Council “Deeply Shocked and Distressed” by Israeli Firing on United Nations Observer Post in Lebanon, which Killed Four Peacekeepers
July 31, 2006
SC/8791
Security Council Expresses “Shock and Distress” at Israeli Shelling in Qana; Strongly Deplores Loss of Innocent Lives in Present Conflict
July 31, 2006
SG/SM/10579
World Must Honour Fallen Peacekeepers by Ending Death, Destruction as soon as Possible, Says Secretary-General in Message to Jerusalem Memorial Service
July 31, 2006
SG/SM/10580
Secretary-General Urges Security Council to Condemn Israeli Attack on Qana, Call for Immediate Cessation of Hostilities, in Statement to Emergency Meeting
July 31, 2006
ECOSOC/6239
Economic and Social Council Suspends 2006 Substantive Session
July 31, 2006
SC/8789
Security Council Holds Emergency Meeting Following Israeli Attack on Qana; Secretary-General Says Act Must Be Condemned in Strongest Possible Terms
August 1, 2006
SC/8792
Security Council Demands Iran Suspend Uranium Enrichment by 31 August, or Face Possible Economic, Diplomatic Sanctions
August 1, 2006
SC/8793
Security Council Extends United Nations Force in Lebanon, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1697 (2006)
August 1, 2006
SC/8794
Security Council Renews Existing Sanctions Regime in Democratic Republic of Congo until 31 July 2007, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1698 (2006)
August 1, 2006
SC/8795
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in August
August 1, 2006
SC/8796
Immediate, Comprehensive Ceasefire Needed in Lebanon Prior to Political Discussion, Acting Foreign Minister Tells Security Council
August 1, 2006
SG/SM/10581
Secretary-General Welcomes Successful Holding of Elections in Democratic Republic of Congo
August 2, 2006
IHA/1208
United Nations Assistance for Tajikistan Earthquake
August 2, 2006
SC/8797
Security Council Committee Concerning Liberia Updates Information on Travel Ban List
August 2, 2006
SG/T/2505
Activities of Secretary-General in Italy, 25-27 July 2006
August 3, 2006
UNIS/INF/161
Young Would-Be Diplomats Gather at Vienna International Centre for Model United Nations
August 4, 2006
IHA/1209
United Nations Agencies Concerned Tragedy in Gaza "Being Forgotten"
August 4, 2006
SC/8799
Security Council Committee Adds Four Individuals to Al-Qaida Section of Consolidated List
August 4, 2006
SC/8800
Security Council Pays Tribute to Citizens of Democratic Republic of Congo for Free, Peaceful 30 July Elections
August 4, 2006
SG/SM/10583
Indigenous People Face Challenges Posed by Poverty, Discrimination, Says Secretary-General in Message for International Day
August 4, 2006
SG/SM/10584
Poverty Robs World of Full Potential of over 1 Billion Youth, Says Secretary-General in Message for International Day
August 4, 2006
PI/1730
United Nations Information Centre for Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific Opens in Canberra
August 7, 2006
VIMUN Interviews
August 7, 2006
SC/8801
Security Council Committee Adds One Individual, One Entity to Al-Qaida Sections of Consolidated List
August 7, 2006
SG/SM/10582
Secretary-General Concerned about Increased Violence over Sri Lanka Water Dispute, Calls for Unimpeded Humanitarian Access to Affected Population
August 7, 2006
SG/SM/10585
Secretary-General Calls on Police Officers in Haiti to Show “Strong Spirit of Patriotism and Unity in the Face of All Trials”
August 7, 2006
SG/SM/10586
Secretary-General Welcomes Report on United Nations Governance, Oversight as Important Contribution to Strengthening, Revitalizing Organization
August 7, 2006
SG/SM/10587
Dominican Republic’s Work to Reach Anti-Poverty Goals Inspiration to International Community, Says Secretary-General in Santo Domingo Address
August 7, 2006
WOM/1568
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Meets on Country Reports, 7 – 25 August
August 8, 2006
AFR/1415
Humanitarian Efforts in Darfur Jeopardized by Aid Workers’ Deaths
August 8, 2006
IHA/1211
Emergency Relief Coordinator Condemns Killing of Aid Workers in Sri Lanka
August 8, 2006
SC/8802
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Stresses Need for Speedy Implementation of Voter Identification Programme in Côte d’Ivoire
August 8, 2006
SG/A/1013
Secretary-General Appoints Margaret Novicki as Director of UN Information Centre in Pretoria, South Africa
August 8, 2006
WOM/1569
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Opens Three-Week Session at Headquarters; Will Convene Parallel Meetings to Consider 15 Country Reports, Reduce Backlog
August 9, 2006
UNIS/INF/162
Bid to Conclude Convention to End Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities
August 9, 2006
HR/4902
International Day of World’s Indigenous People on 9 August to Highlight Living with Dignity, Human Rights, Meaningful Development
August 9, 2006
IHA/1212
Humanitarian Factsheet on Lebanon, Occupied Palestinian Territory
August 9, 2006
SC/8803
Security Council Requests Secretary-General to Increase Cooperation between UN, Interpol, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1699 (2006)
August 9, 2006
SC/8804
Addressing Security Council, Arab League Ministers Call for Comprehensive Ceasefire, Israeli Withdrawal from Lebanon
August 9, 2006
WOM/1570
Cuba Striving Hard to Eliminate Persistent Stereotypes, Women’s Inequality, Deputy Foreign Minister Says, as Women’s Committee Considers Latest Country Report
August 9, 2006
WOM/1571
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Considers Report of Democratic Republic of Congo
August 10, 2006
IHA/1213
Humanitarian Factsheet on Lebanon
August 10, 2006
SC/8805
In Presidential Statement, Security Council Calls for Enhanced Cooperation between UN, African Union, West African States to Consolidate Peace in Region
August 10, 2006
SG/SM/10588
Secretary-General Says Tragic Events in Lebanon and Northern Israel Should Not Distract from Urgent Need to Resolve Crisis in Occupied Palestinian Territory
August 10, 2006
SG/SM/10589
In Remarks to Security Council, Secretary-General Congratulates West Africans for Willingness to Engage, Says Insecurity Respects No National Boundaries
August 10, 2006
SG/SM/10590
In Remarks at Launch of UN-MTV Partnership on World Water Crisis, Secretary-General Appeals to Youths to Care, Conserve, and Join Search for Solutions
August 10, 2006
WOM/1572
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Considers Denmark’s Report
August 10, 2006
WOM/1573
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Commends Ghana for Taking Convention Obligations Seriously
August 10, 2006
UNIS/VIC/146
Young Refugees in Austria to Mark International Youth Day
August 10, 2006
UNIS/NAR/968
UNODC Gets 20 Million Euros from the Netherlands to Address HIV/AIDS among Injecting Drug Users in Eastern Europe, Russia
August 11, 2006
IHA/1214
Humanitarian Factsheet on Lebanon
August 11, 2006
SC/8807
Acting on Recommendation of Secretary-General, Security Council Extends for One Year United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI)
August 11, 2006
SG/A/1014
Secretary-General Appoints Yvo de Boer of Netherlands as Executive Secretary of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
August 11, 2006
SG/SM/10591
In Message to 150th Anniversary of Demilitarization of Åland, Secretary-General Says Settlement over Disputed Islands a Model for Averting Violence
August 11, 2006
SG/SM/10592
In Message to Commemoration, Secretary-General Says Major Progress Achieved since Indonesian Government, Free Aceh Movement Signed Accord
August 11, 2006
SG/SM/10593
Secretary-General Reiterates Call for Cessation of Fighting along Blue Line; Says Security Council Resolution Ought to Be Possible by Week’s End
August 11, 2006
WOM/1574
Economic, Social, Political Problems, Tense Geopolitical Situation in Region Impede Uzbekistan’s Implementation of Women’s Anti-Discrimination Convention
August 11, 2006
WOM/1575
Committee to Eliminate Discrimination against Women Recognizes China’s Advances since last Review, but Urges Greater Progress
August 11, 2006
SOC/4707
Committee on Disability Convention Continues Talks on Treaty, 14-25 August
August 14, 2006
IHA/1215
Humanitarian Factsheet on Lebanon
August 14, 2006
SC/8808
Security Council Calls for End to Hostilities between Hizbollah, Israel, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1701 (2006)
August 14, 2006
SG/SM/10594
Secretary-General Deeply Saddened by Loss of Life in Tragic Flooding in India
August 14, 2006
SG/SM/10595
“It Is Absolutely Vital that the Fighting now Stop”, Secretary-General Tells Security Council Meeting on Lebanon
August 14, 2006
WOM/1576
Textile and Sugar Sectors Hardest Hit by Mauritius’ Economic Woes, Globalization; Vulnerable Groups, Women most Affected, Anti-Discrimination Committee Told
August 14, 2006
WOM/1577
Significant Progress Made, but Gender Stereotyping still Major Obstacle to Equality in Jamaica, Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Told
August 15, 2006
AFG/289
United Nations Gives $11 Million for Afghanistan Drought
August 15, 2006
IHA/1216
Humanitarian Factsheet on Lebanon
August 15, 2006
IHA/1218
UN Moves Aid South of Litani Immediately after Cessation of Hostilities
August 15, 2006
PKO/139
United Nations Force in Lebanon Reports on Status of Ceasefire
August 15, 2006
SG/SM/10596
Secretary-General Announces Agreement on Time for Cessation of Hostilities in Middle East
August 15, 2006
SG/SM/10597
Expressing Relief at Ceasefire in Lebanon, Secretary-General Urges Parties to Consolidate Cessation of Hostilities
August 15, 2006
SG/SM/10598
Secretary-General Increasingly Alarmed at Ongoing Violence in Sri Lanka
August 15, 2006
SG/SM/10599
Secretary-General, in Message to AIDS Conference, Stresses Importance of Redressing Past Failures in Fight against Pandemic
August 15, 2006
SOC/4708
Opening Eighth Session, Committee Negotiating Convention on Rights of Disabled Persons Expected to Adopt Completed Text in Two Weeks
August 16, 2006
IHA/1219
Humanitarian Factsheet on Lebanon
August 16, 2006
SC/8810
Security Council Considers Proposals for New, Integrated United Nations Mission in Timor-Leste Consisting of Military, Police, Civilian Components
August 16, 2006
SC/8811
Security Council Extends United Nations Mission in Haiti until 15 February 2007, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1702 (2006)
August 16, 2006
SG/SM/10600
Secretary-General Saddened by Flooding Deaths, Damage in Ethiopia
August 16, 2006
WOM/1578
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Urges Philippines to Speed Up Legislation Aimed at Erasing Stereotypes, Combating Violence against Females
August 16, 2006
SOC/4709
Disability Convention Drafting Committee Discusses International Monitoring, International Cooperation, Definition of Disability
August 16, 2006
WOM/1579
Women
August 17, 2006
DC/3041
United Nations Conference on Nuclear Proliferation, Disarmament Issues to Be Held in Yokohama, Japan, 21-23 August
August 17, 2006
IHA/1220
Humanitarian Factsheet on Lebanon
August 17, 2006
WOM/1580
Anti-Discrimination Committee Commends Women’s Empowerment Agenda of Chile’s First Female President as It Considers Country’s Fourth Periodic Report
August 17, 2006
WOM/1581
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Commends Moldova’s Legislative Efforts to Promote Gender Equality, Combat Trafficking in Persons
August 18, 2006
AFR/1418
United Nations Expresses Concerns at Forced Relocation of 12,000 Displaced People in Greater Khartoum
August 18, 2006
DSG/SM/292
Deputy Secretary-General Mark Malloch Brown at Press Encounter Following Meeting of Troop-Contributing Countries at UN Headquarters, 17 August 2006
August 18, 2006
IHA/1222
Humanitarian Factsheet on Lebanon
August 18, 2006
SOC/4710
Disability Convention Drafting Committee Seeks Agreement on Health, Education
August 18, 2006
WOM/1582
Deputy Minister Tells Anti-Discrimination Committee of Stepped up Efforts to Protect Women against Violence, Trafficking, Workplace Exploitation
August 18, 2006
WOM/1583
Strong Efforts Needed to Translate Legal Equality into Effective Exercise of Women’s Rights in Mexico, Anti-Discrimination Committee Told
August 21, 2006
DSG/SM/293
In Remarks to Troop-Contributing Countries, Deputy Secretary-General Says “Rapidly Reinforced UNIFIL” Key to Reassertion of Lebanese Sovereignty
August 21, 2006
DSG/SM/294
Deputy Secretary-General Mark Malloch Brown at Press Encounter Providing Update on Troops for Lebanon at UN Headquarters, 18 August 2006
August 21, 2006
IHA/1223
Humanitarian Factsheet on Lebanon
August 21, 2006
SC/8812
Security Council Extends Mandate of United Nations Office in Timor-Leste until 25 August, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1703 (2006)
August 21, 2006
SG/SM/10601
Secretary-General, Observing Deadly Baghdad Bomb Anniversary, Pledges Training, Protections, Policies to Ensure Safety of UN Staff
August 21, 2006
SOC/4711
Disability Convention Committee Begins Review of Entire Draft
August 21, 2006
WOM/1584
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Chides Delegation of Cape Verde over Lateness in Submitting First Report
August 22, 2006
IHA/1224
Humanitarian Factsheet for Lebanon
August 22, 2006
SG/2115
United Nations Delegation Discusses Resolution 1701 in Beirut
August 22, 2006
SG/A/1015
Secretary-General Appoints Vlastimil Samek as Representative of United Nations Department of Public Information in Kazakhstan
August 22, 2006
SG/SM/10602
Secretary-General Deeply Concerned about Israeli Violation of Ceasefire on 19 August
August 22, 2006
SG/SM/10603
Secretary-General Welcomes Announcement of Provisional Election Results in Democratic Republic of Congo; Urges Respect for Final Results
August 22, 2006
SG/SM/10604
Secretary-General Appeals to Iran for Positive Reply to European Proposal for Solution to Nuclear Issue
August 22, 2006
SG/SM/10605
Secretary-General Welcomes Signing of Agreement to Promote Lasting Political Reforms in Togo
August 22, 2006
UNIS/VIC/147
Kazakh Exhibition: “From Nuclear Nightmare to Epicentre of Peace” Opens at Vienna International Centre
August 23, 2006
IHA/1225
Humanitarian Factsheet on Lebanon
August 23, 2006
SC/8813
In Briefing to Security Council, Under-Secretary-General Calls for Revival of “Credible Political Process” towards Middle East Peace
August 23, 2006
SC/8814
Security Council Press Statement on Democratic Republic of Congo
August 23, 2006
SOC/4712
Disability Convention Committee Agrees on Eleven Articles
August 24, 2006
IHA/1226
United Nations Aids Ecuador in Wake of Volcanic Eruption
August 24, 2006
IHA/1227
Humanitarian Factsheet on Lebanon
August 24, 2006
SG/SM/10606
Secretary-General “Deeply Concerned” about Recent Developments in Burundi, Including Reports of Possible Coup Plot
August 24, 2006
SG/SM/10607
Secretary-General Urges Dialogue to Ease Tensions in Congolese Capital
August 24, 2006
SOC/4713
General Assembly Committee Drafting Disability Convention Encounters Difficulties
August 25, 2006
IHA/1228
Humanitarian Factsheet on Lebanon
August 25, 2006
PI/1733
Committee on Information Forwards DPI’s Proposed Strategic Framework to Committee for Programme and Coordination
August 25, 2006
SC/8815
Security Council Committee Removes One Individual from Consolidated List; Approves Change of Information Regarding Five Individuals in Al-Qaida Section
August 25, 2006
SC/8816
Security Council Committee Updates List of Those Subject to Measures Imposed by Resolution 1596 (2005) Concerning Democratic Republic of Congo
August 25, 2006
SG/A/1016
Secretary-General Names Joachim Rücker of Germany Special Representative for Kosovo
August 25, 2006
SOC/4714
Disability Convention Committee Negotiations Struggle to Address Controversial Articles
August 25, 2006
UNIS/BIO/790
New Permanent Representative of Bulgaria Presents Credentials
August 25, 2006
UNIS/BIO/791
New Permanent Representative of New Zealand Presents Credentials
August 25, 2006
UNIS/BIO/792
New Permanent Representative of Mauritania Presents Credentials
August 25, 2006
UNIS/BIO/793
New Permanent Representative of Malaysia Presents Credentials
August 28, 2006
IHA/1229
Humanitarian Factsheet on Lebanon
August 28, 2006
SC/8817
Security Council Establishes New, Expanded UN Mission in Timor-Leste for Initial Period of Six Months, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1704 (2006)
August 28, 2006
SC/8818
Security Council Press Statement on Burundi
August 28, 2006
SG/A/1017
Secretary-General Appoints Ian Martin of United Kingdom as His Personal Representative in Nepal for Support to Peace Process
August 28, 2006
SG/SM/10608
Secretary-General, Encouraged by Requests for United Nations Assistance, Appoints New Personal Representative for Nepal
August 28, 2006
SOC/4715
Disability Convention Committee Struggles to Conclude Treaty
August 28, 2006
WOM/1585
Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee Makes Recommendations On Promotion, Protection of Rights in 15 Countries as It Concludes Session
August 29, 2006
AFR/1425
Emergency Relief Coordinator Welcomes Cessation of Hostilities between Uganda, Lord’s Resistance Army
August 29, 2006
SOC/4716
Ad Hoc Committee Agrees on New UN Convention to Protect Disabled Persons’ Rights
August 29, 2006
SG/SM/10609
Secretary-General Hails Agreement on New Treaty Concerning Rights of Disabled Persons
August 30, 2006
GA/10486
General Assembly Endorses Team Extension for Judge on Rwanda Tribunal
August 30, 2006
GA/COL/3144
Decolonization Committee Considers Timing, Location of Next Pacific Regional Seminar; Hears Report Concerning Recent ECOSOC Session
August 30, 2006
GA/SM/376
“A Life with Dignity for All” Is Message of Convention on Disability Rights, Says General Assembly President
August 30, 2006
IHA/1231
World Needs to Draw Lessons of Hurricane Katrina
August 30, 2006
SC/8819
Security Council Extends Term of Judge on Rwanda Tribunal, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1705 (2006)
August 30, 2006
SG/SM/10610
Secretary-General Welcomes Ugandan Cessation of Hostilities Accord
August 31, 2006
IHA/1232
Humanitarian Factsheet on Lebanon
August 31, 2006
NOTE/6025
Days before World Convenes on Migration, UNFPA to Launch Report on Women, Youth, International Migration
August 31, 2006
NOTE/6026
Media Arrangements for DPI/NGO Conference on Unfinished Business: Effective Partnerships for Human Security, Sustainable Development, 6-8 September
August 31, 2006
SG/SM/10611
Secretary-General Warmly Welcomes Announcement of UN Democracy Fund Grants Totalling $36 Million
September 1, 2006
DSG/SM/295
Deputy Secretary-General Appeals for Assistance to Lebanon at International Conference in Stockholm
September 1, 2006
IHA/1233
United Nations Condemns Killing of Aid Worker in Darfur
September 1, 2006
SC/8821
Security Council Expands Mandate of UN Mission in Sudan to Include Deployment to Darfur, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1706 (2006)
September 4, 2006
DEV/2585
Regional Forum on Reinventing Government to Take Place in Seoul, 6-8 September
September 4, 2006
GA/SPD/338
Fourth Committee Endorses Recommendations on Elimination of Sexual Abuse in Peacekeeping Operations
September 4, 2006
IHA/1234
Humanitarian Factsheet on Lebanon
September 4, 2006
SC/8822
President of United Nations Security Council and Chairman of Military Staff Committee in September
September 4, 2006
SG/SM/10612
Secretary-General Saddened by Deadly Air Crash on Eve of His Iran Visit
September 4, 2006
SG/SM/10613
Secretary-General Stresses Need to Create “Literate Environments” in Message to Observe International Literacy Day
September 4, 2006
UNIS/NAR/969
Afghan Opium Cultivation Soars 59 per cent in 2006, UNODC Survey Shows
September 5, 2006
UNIS/INF/163
United Nations General Assembly Opens on 12 September 2006
September 6, 2006
GA/PAL/1018
United Nations International Conference of Civil Society in Support of Palestinian People to Be Held in Geneva, 7 - 8 September
September 6, 2006
DEV/2586
Preparatory Meeting for Review of 2001 Action Programme for Least Developed Countries Opens at Headquarters
September 6, 2006
IHA/1235
Humanitarian Factsheet on Lebanon
September 6, 2006
SG/SM/10614
Secretary-General Welcomes Outcome of Second Round of Talks between Somali Parties
September 7, 2006
IHA/1236
Humanitarian Factsheet on Lebanon
September 7, 2006
NGO/602
Effective Partnerships for Human Security, Sustainable Development Theme, as Annual DPI/NGO Conference Opens at Headquarters
September 7, 2006
SG/SM/10615
Secretary-General Dismayed by Eritrean Decision to Expel Five UN Security Personnel; Calls for Release of Detained UN Mission Staff Member
September 7, 2006
SG/SM/10616
Secretary-General Pleased at Agreement by Israel to Lift Blockade of Lebanon
September 7, 2006
UNIS/BIO/794
New Permanent Representative of Namibia Presents Credentials
September 7, 2006
UNIS/NAR/970
UN Drugs Chief Praises Swedish Drug Control Model
September 8, 2006
GA/10487
General Assembly Decides to Continue Consideration of Secretary-General’s Report on Preventing Armed Conflict at Upcoming Sessions
September 8, 2006
NGO/603
Ecological Sustainability, Responsibility to Protect Among Issues, As DPI/NGO Conference Holds Series of Roundtable Discussions
September 8, 2006
SG/SM/10617
In Message to Civil Society Conference in Geneva, Secretary-General Encourages Palestinian Efforts to Form National Unity Government
September 8, 2006
SG/SM/10618
Secretary-General Congratulates Mexican People for Commitment to Democracy, Following Announcement of Winner of Presidential Election
September 8, 2006
SG/SM/10619
Submitting Report on Conflict Prevention to General Assembly, Secretary-General Says ‘Culture of Prevention’ Beginning to Take Hold at United Nations
September 8, 2006
SG/SM/10620
Montreal Protocol on Ozone-Depleting Substances Effective, But Work Still Unfinished, Says Secretary-General in Message for International Day
September 8, 2006
SG/SM/10621
Theme of World Habitat Day Is ‘Cities, Magnets of Hope’, But 1 Billion People Live in Slums, Secretary-General Says
September 8, 2006
UNIS/OS/339
United Nations to Hold Symposium on Space Tools for Monitoring Air Pollution and Energy Use
September 11, 2006
UNIS/NAR/971
UN Drugs Chief to Outline Views on Way Forward for Afghanistan after Record Opium Harvest at Brussels Briefing
September 11, 2006
DEV/2587
Preparatory Meeting Agrees on Draft Political Declaration for High-Level Meeting Reviewing 2001 Action Programme for Least Developed Countries
September 11, 2006
DSG/SM/296
At Dedication Ceremony of Buddhist Stupa, Deputy Secretary-General Calls for Emphasis on “Basic Humanist Values Common to All Major Religions"
September 11, 2006
NOTE/6028
Department of Public Information to Organize Round Table on United Nations, Response to Genocide
September 11, 2006
ORG/1473
United Nations Staff Union Demands Halt to Continued Harassment of UNMEE Staff by Eritrea
September 11, 2006
SG/SM/10622
At Signing Ceremony of Central Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty, Secretary-General Urges Treaty’s Effective Implementation
September 11, 2006
SG/SM/10623
Secretary-General Welcomes Imminent Deployment of Interim Naval Task Force Off Lebanese Coast
September 11, 2006
SG/SM/10624
Secretary-General Welcomes Signing of Burundi Ceasefire Agreement
September 11, 2006
SG/SM/10625
Secretary-General Says Counter-Terrorism Strategy’s Adoption Sends Clear Message: “Terrorism Is Unacceptable, No Matter Who Commits It, No Matter what the Reason”
September 12, 2006
UNIS/NAR/972
UNODC Executive Director Calls for Extra Resources to Help NATO Target Afghan Opium
September 12, 2006
GA/10489
Closing 60th Session, General Assembly Hears Call by Outgoing President for Greater Cooperation between Principal United Nations Bodies
September 12, 2006
IHA/1237
Emergency Relief Coordinator in Juba to Meet with Participants in Peace Talks
September 12, 2006
SC/8823
Secretary-General Tells Security Council “It Is Time to Act” in Darfur, as Council Meets in Wake of Renewed Fighting
September 12, 2006
SC/8825
Security Council Press Statement on Afghanistan
September 12, 2006
SG/SM/10627
Attacks on 11 September Were “An Attack on Humanity Itself", Says Secretary-General, Urging Implementation of UN Counter-Terrorism Strategy
September 12, 2006
SG/SM/10629
Following Kabul Explosion, Secretary-General Condemns in Strongest Terms Increasing Number of Attacks in Afghanistan
September 12, 2006
SG/SM/10626
“I See a Civil Society Role with No Limits”, Secretary-General Tells Annual DPI-NGO Conference
September 12, 2006
GA/10488
General Assembly Adopts Resolution on Strategy to Counter International Terrorism
September 12, 2006
SG/SM/10630
Universal Values of Mercy, Tolerance Are at Root of United Nations Search for Global Harmony, Peace, Says Secretary-General at Holy Family Church
September 13, 2006
BIO/3800
Sheikha Haya Rashed Al Khalifa of Bahrain President of the Sixty-First UN General Assembly
September 13, 2006
BIO/3801
Mona Juul of Norway Chairperson of First Committee
September 13, 2006
BIO/3802
Tiina Intelmann of Estonia Chair of Second Committee
September 13, 2006
BIO/3803
Hamid al Bayati of Iraq Chairman of Third Committee
September 13, 2006
BIO/3804
Madhu Raman Acharya of Nepal Chairman of Fourth Committee
September 13, 2006
BIO/3805
Youcef Yousfi of Algeria Chairman of Fifth Committee
September 13, 2006
GA/10490
Member States Urged to Build on Momentum of Past Year to Revitalize, Reinforce UN as “Beacon of Hope, Peace, and Prosperity”, as Sixty-First Session Opens
September 13, 2006
GA/10491
General Committee Recommends Inclusion of more than 150 Items on Agenda of Sixty-First General Assembly Session
September 13, 2006
SC/8826
Security Council Extends International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan until October 2007, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 1707 (2006)
September 13, 2006
SG/A/1018
Secretary-General Appoints Major-General Fernand Marcel Amoussou of Benin as New Force Commander of United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire
September 13, 2006
SG/SM/10631
Fewer Wars, but Still too Many, Secretary-General Says in Peace Day Message
September 13, 2006
SG/SM/10632
Secretary-General, in Message to Congress of World Religions, Urges People of Faith to Bridge Chasms of Ignorance, Fear, Misunderstanding
September 14, 2006
BIO/3806
Juan Manuel Gomez-Robledo of Mexico Chairman of Sixth Committee
September 14, 2006
GA/10493
General Assembly Adopts Work Programme, Adds New Agenda Item on “GUAM” Conflicts; Recorded Vote Reverses General Committee’s Recommendation to Exclude Item
September 14, 2006
SC/8827
Kosovo Special Representative Briefs Security Council on Status Process; Says Progress Continues, but Affected by Uncertainty about Future
September 14, 2006
SC/8828
United Nations Messenger of Peace Elie Wiesel, Academy Award Winner George Clooney to Address Security Council on Darfur Crisis
September 14, 2006
SG/SM/10633
Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at United Nations Headquarters, 13 September 2006
September 15, 2006
DEV/2588
Progress Made in Bridging Digital Divide as International Telecommunication Union Report Cites Advances in Connectivity among Least Developed Countries
September 15, 2006
GA/10494
General Assembly Opens High-Level Debate on International Migration, Hearing Call for Urgent Solutions to Plight of Migrants
September 15, 2006
SC/8829
Iraq Now One of Most Violent Conflict Areas in World, Challenges Facing People Never More Daunting, Special Representative Tells Security Council
September 15, 2006
SC/8830
Security Council Extends Mandate of Expert Group Monitoring Côte d''Ivoire Arms Embargo, Unanimously Adopts Resolution 1708 (2006)
September 15, 2006
SG/SM/10634
Governments Can Create “Triple Wins” for Migrants, Countries of Origin, Destination Countries, Secretary-General Tells General Assembly High-Level Dialogue
September 15, 2006
SG/SM/10635
Secretary-General Welcomes Announcements in Support of New African Green Revolution
September 15, 2006
NGO/604
Secretary-General Hails Strong, Developing Partnership Between UN/NGOs, as Three-Day Conference Closes at Headquarters
September 15, 2006
UNIS/BIO/795
New Permanent Representative of Spain Presents Credentials
September 18, 2006
GA/10496
Broad Agreement Emerges that, with “Right Set of Policies”, Global Migration Can Boost Development, as Historic Debate Concludes
September 18, 2006
SC/8831
Under-Secretary-General Calls for Greater Security Council Commitment to Ending Conflicts in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Northern Uganda
September 18, 2006
SC/8832
Security Council, in Procedural Action, Votes to Include Human Rights Situation in Myanmar on Its Agenda
September 18, 2006
SG/SM/10636
Secretary-General Says Non-Aligned Movement’s Mission more Relevant than ever; in Light of Growing Gulf between Rich and Poor Countries
September 18, 2006
SG/SM/10637
Secretary-General Deeply Concerned about “Serious Tension” in Côte d’Ivoire, as Country Nears End of Transition in October
September 19, 2006
DSG/SM/297
Significant Gains by some Least Developed Countries Have Had Minimum Impact where Needed most -- in Fight against Extreme Poverty, Deputy Secretary-General Says
September 19, 2006
NOTE/6032
Security Council to Hold Ministerial-Level Meeting on 20 September; Seventh High-Level Talks with Regional Bodies Two Days Later
September 19, 2006
SC/8833
Security Council Hears Proposal to Revive “Nearly Dead” Darfur Peace Plan; Envoy for Sudan Says Accord, though Balanced, Needs All Parties on Board
September 19, 2006
SG/A/1019
Secretary-General Appoints Kyung-Wha Kang of Republic of Korea Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights
September 19, 2006
SG/SM/10638
Secretary-General Hails Creativity, Inclusiveness of Poland as He Presents President with Franklin Delano Roosevelt International Disability Award
September 19, 2006
SG/SM/10639
Secretary-General Welcomes Court Validation of Congolese Elections
September 19, 2006
SG/SM/10640
Iraqi State in Danger of Breaking Down amid Civil War if Alienation, Violence Persist, Secretary-General Warns at High-Level Meeting
September 19, 2006
UNIS/INF/165
You Win in Sports, We Give You an Award for Peace
September 19, 2006
GA/10497
Extreme Poverty Has Deepened, General Assembly Midterm Review Told as Officials Urge Reinvigorated Global Partnership to Boost Prospects for Poorest Countries
September 20, 2006
AIDS/127
Brazil, Chile, France, Norway, United Kingdom Launch New International Drug Purchase Facility to Improve Access to Treatment for HIV/AIDS, Malaria, TB
September 20, 2006
DEV/2590
Brazil Energy Plans on Right Track Due to New Technologies, Policies, United Nations Report Says
September 20, 2006
GA/10499
Global Review of 2001 Brussels Programme of Action Concludes at Headquarters; Declares Renewed Commitment to World’s 50 Poorest Countries
September 20, 2006
GA/10500
Divisions over Unjust World Economy, Contempt for Human Rights Threaten Notion of International Community, Secretary-General Warns in Opening General Debate
September 20, 2006
GA/10502
Secretary-General Urges Nations to “Seize this Moment”, Translate Commitments into Reality to Rid World of Terrorism, at Launch of Anti-Terror Strategy
September 20, 2006
SG/SM/10641
New Human Rights Council Must Be Guided by Objectivity, Eliminate Politicization, Says Secretary-General in Message to Geneva Session
September 20, 2006
SG/SM/10642
Acceding to Mine Ban Convention Would Add New Impetus to Its Implementation, Secretary-General Urges Non-Signatories in Message to States Parties
September 20, 2006
SG/SM/10643
Struggle to Confront Three Global Challenges - Development, Security, Human Rights Presents New Tasks, Gives Old Ones New Form, Says Secretary-General
September 20, 2006
SG/SM/10644
Secretary-General Thanks Host Country in Final Luncheon Toast to Honour Heads of State, Government, Delegation Chiefs Attending General Assembly Debate
September 20, 2006
SG/SM/10645
Secretary-General, at Official Launch of UNITAID, Lauds International Drug Purchase Facility as Shining Example of Innovative Funding
September 20, 2006
SG/SM/10646
States Must Make Immediate Start in Translating Commitments into Reality, Secretary-General Says at Launch of Counter-Terrorism Strategy
September 20, 2006
UNIS/L/104
Madagascar Signs United Nations Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts
September 21, 2006
GA/10504
Afghanistan’s President, in General Debate, Calls for more Decisive International Action to Prevent Terrorists from Derailing Post-War Transition
September 21, 2006
GA/EF/3143
Second Committee Approves Work Programme Considering Development Financing, Strengthening Disaster Relief Efforts, Impact of Commodity Prices
September 21, 2006
SC/8834
Security Council Presidential Statement Stresses Benefits of Closer Cooperation with Regional Organizations in Maintaining Peace, Security
September 21, 2006
SG/2116
Middle East Quartet, Taking Stock of Recent Developments, Stresses Urgent Need for Progress towards Just, Comprehensive Peace
September 21, 2006
SG/SM/10647
Let’s Take Partnership with Regional Bodies to New Level of Clarity, Practicality, Seriousness, Secretary-General Tells Security Council
September 21, 2006
SG/SM/10648
Secretary-General Welcomes Launch of Ministerial Statement Supporting Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty; Urges Ratification by Key States
September 21, 2006
SG/SM/10649
Secretary-General Appeals for Prompt Return to Civilian, Democratic Rule, Swift Holding of Elections in Thailand, After Overthrow of Government
September 22, 2006
GA/10505
Addressing General Assembly, Lebanon’s President Questions Credibility of Security Council for Failure to Quickly Stop Fighting between Israel, Hizbollah
September 22, 2006
NOTE/6034
Secretary-General to Recognize Renowned Cellist Yo-Yo Ma as Messenger of Peace
September 22, 2006
SC/8836
Time Has Come to Rebuild “Shattered Bridge to Peace” in Middle East, Says Secretary-General as Security Council Debates Situation in Region
September 22, 2006
SG/A/1020
Secretary-General Appoints Lieutenant General Giovanni Ridinó of Italy as Director of New Strategic Military Cell for United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon
September 22, 2006
SG/SM/10650
Need for Security Council Reform Never Greater; Until then, UN Handicapped by Perception of Inequitable Share of Power, Secretary-General Says
September 22, 2006
SG/SM/10651
On International Day of Peace, Secretary-General Rings Peace Bell, Urges All to Pledge to Do more to Bring about Lasting Peace
September 22, 2006
SG/SM/10652
In Period of Sharply Increasing Intolerance, Extremism, Conference on Interfaith Cooperation Can Urge Governments to Take Stronger Steps, Secretary-General Says
September 22, 2006
SG/SM/10653
Secretary-General Welcomes Extension of African Union Mission’s Darfur Mandate
September 22, 2006
SG/SM/10654
Secretary-General, Opening Middle East Debate, Says Failure to Resolve Conflict Calls Security Council’s Legitimacy, Effectiveness into Question
September 22, 2006
UNIS/L/105
Sierra Leone Signs United Nations Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts
September 22, 2006
UNIS/NAR/973
Qatar to Host New Regional Intelligence Centre against Drug Trafficking
September 25, 2006
GA/10506
Halting Climate Change No Longer Choice but Imperative; Failure to Do so Risks Undermining Prosperity, Security Worldwide, General Assembly Told
September 25, 2006
PI/1740
United Nations Task Force for Closing Digital Divide Brings Tech, Finance, Government, Media Chiefs to Meeting on 27 September
September 25, 2006
SC/8838
Security Council Votes Unanimously to Extend Mandate of United Nations Mission in Sudan until 8 October
September 25, 2006
SC/8839
Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Stresses Its Commitment to Ensure Successful Presidential, Provincial Elections in Democratic Republic of Congo
September 25, 2006
SG/A/1021
Secretary-General Appoints Youssef Mahmoud of Tunisia as Deputy Special Representative for Burundi
September 25, 2006
SG/SM/10655
Secretary-General, in Address to Group of 77 Ministers, Suggests New Features to Help Economic, Social Council Begin to Fulfil Its Promise
September 26, 2006
GA/10507
African States Say Conflict Greatest Obstacle to Continent’s Development, as General Assembly Debate Enters Second Week
September 26, 2006
L/T/4399
Treaty-Signing Event Produces 86 Actions; 20 New Signatories for Convention on Safety of United Nations Personnel
September 26, 2006
NOTE/6035
Intel Chief to Meet with Secretary-General, United Nations Alliance For Accelerating Digital Revolution in Developing Countries
September 26, 2006
SG/SM/10657
Secretary-General Urges Resumption of Doha Round in Message to Trade Forum
September 26, 2006
SG/SM/10658
Secretary-General, in Remarks at Ibero-American Dinner, Expresses “Delight” at Group’s Support for Proposed Global Forum on Migration, Development
September 27, 2006
ECO/112
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GA/10508
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SG/SM/10659
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UNIS/BIO/797
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DEV/2593
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September 28, 2006
GA/10509
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September 28, 2006
PI/1741
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SG/SM/10660
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September 28, 2006
SG/SM/10661
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SG/SM/10662
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UNIS/NAR/974
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September 28, 2006
UNIS/BIO/798
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UNIS/OS/340
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October 5, 2006
UNIS/NAR/975
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October 5, 2006
UNIS/NAR/976
UNODC unveils new toolkit aimed at combating human trafficking
October 10, 2006
UNIS/INF/167
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UNIS/INF/168
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UNIS/BIO/799
New Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom Presents Credentials
October 16, 2006
UNIS/INF/172
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October 16, 2006
UNIS/NAR/977
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SG/SM/10671
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UNIS/CP/531
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UNIS/INF/173
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UNIS/BIO/800
New Permanent Representative of Ghana Presents Credentials
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UNIS/OS/341
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UNIS/NAR/978
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November 3, 2006
UNIS/OS/342
United Nations Holds Space Law Workshop in Ukraine
November 3, 2006
UNIS/INF/174
Secretary-General’s Message for International Day for Prevention of Environmental Damage During Armed Conflict
November 3, 2006
UNIS/NAR/979
INCB Expresses Concern Over Illegal Manufacture of Heroin in Afghanistan During Annual Session
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UNIS/OS/343
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UNIS/NAR/980
UN Drugs Executive Director Urges Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan to Share Intelligence on Drug Trafficking
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UNIS/INF/175
New International Agreement Protects Civilians from Explosive Remnants of War
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November 15, 2006
UNIS/BIO/801
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November 16, 2006
UNIS/CP/533
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November 17, 2006
UNIS/OS/344
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November 22, 2006
UNIS/NAR/982
UN Drugs Chief Welcomes Move to Reward Afghan Provinces Which Eliminate Opium
November 22, 2006
UNIS/NAR/981
UN Drugs Chief Warns European Mayors About Risk of Overdoses From Bumper Afghan Opium Crop
November 24, 2006
UNIS/OS/345
United Nations to Hold Workshop on International Heliophysical Year 2007 in India
November 28, 2006
UNIS/INF/178
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November 28, 2006
UNIS/NAR/983
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November 29, 2006
UNIS/NAR/984
MEDIA ADVISORY High Level Jordan Conference to Review First Year of United Nations Convention Against Corruption
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UNIS/NAR/985
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November 29, 2006
UNIS/L/106
El Salvador Accedes to United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods
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UNIS/BIO/802
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UNIS/CP/534
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UNIS/INF/183
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UNIS/CP/535
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UNIS/BIO/803
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UNIS/INF/186
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UNIS/CP/536
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UNIS/CP/537
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UNIS/INF/184
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UNIS/INF/188
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UNIS/BIO/804
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SG/2118
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