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31 October 2005

Today's Features

Special Rapporteur on Myanmar Says Human Rights Situation Is Unchanged
World Bank Study Finds Brain Drain Critically Affects Smaller Low-Income Countries
Security Council Urges Syria to Cooperate with the United Nations Probe

Today's News

UNICEF Estimates 17,000 Children Killed by Pakistani Quake
WFP Says Malnutrition Can Kill More Earthquake Victims
ElBaradei Urges Steps to Eliminate Access to and Production of Materials for Nuclear Weapons
Britain Says "Justice" Was the Issue Before the Council
Security Council Demands Syria's Cooperation in Probe of Hariri's Death

28 October 2005

Women

UN's Special Advisor on Gender Issues Talks about Women, Peace and Security
Both an Afghan Woman and a Burmese Woman Share Their Stories on the 5TH Anniversary of the Landmark Security Council Decision on Women and Peace Negotiations

Scope

UN Day: The 60th Anniversary Celebrations At The United Nations Headquarters
UNICEF Launches a New Global Campaign: Unite For Children,Unite Against AIDS
The United Nations Nearly Doubles Its Appeal for Pakistan Earthquake Relief, Racing Against Time to Help Survivors

Today's Features

A Burmese Woman Shares her Story on the 5th Anniversary of the Landmark Security Council Decision on Women and Peace Negotiations
Food Crisis Undermining Africa's Development Efforts
Paul Volcker Urges General Assembly to Reform United Nations in View of Weaknesses Revealed by Oil-for-Food Investigation

Today's News

WFP Warns that More than One Million Zambians May Starve
Secretary-General Thanks Team that Investigated Oil-for-Food Programme
UN Refugee Agency Runs Out of Money for Burundian Refugees
Security Council Condemns Sexual Violence against Women
World Meteorological Organization Says Weather Outlook Is Bad for Pakistan

Caribbean News

Caricom States emphasize their concern over the challenges of transnational organized crime and its links to the illegal drug trade
The Bahamas says it remains committed to the fight against narcotic drugs
Suriname stresses that Caribbean States are guided by the principles of good governance, the rule of law and respect for the rights of all
A Grenadian non-governmental organization warns that no community is immune from the effects of youth violence
The United Nations launches a global campaign to combat the threat of AIDS to children

UN Calling Asia

Sumi Khan, senior reporter for Daily Samakal, Bangladesh, wins Courage in Journalism Award
Refugees from Myanmar continue to pour into Thailand, facing labour exploitation and receiving little protection
UN doubles its South Asia quake appeal but relief efforts are still inadequate - disaster worse than anticipated

27 October 2005

Today's Features

Iraqi Women Get Training and Support from Women's Alliance for a Democratic Iraq
UN Security Council Calls for Increased Attention to Gender Perspective
UNCTAD Urges Africa to Explore New and Dynamic Sectors of World Trade

Today's News

FAO Warns Against General Bans on Poultry Imports in Response to Bird Flu
UN Secretary-General Receives Final Report on Oil-for-Food
Senior UN Official Says More Needs to Be Done in Advancement of Women
The UN Records $580 Million in Pledges But Says It Urgently Needs Cash
France Says Full Cooperation from Syria is Needed in Probe of Killing of Hariri

UN and Africa

UNICEF ON HIV/AIDS-AFFECTED CHILDREN

26 October 2005

Today's Features

Force Commander of UN Peacekeeping Operation in Sudan Says Mission on Track
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors Speak Out against Stigma on Behalf of Children Affected by HIV/AIDS
UN Doubles Appeal for Earthquake Relief in Race against Time to Help Survivors

Today's News

UN Envoy Reiterates UN's Commitment to Assist Elections in Iraq
UN Secretary-General Condemns Market Bomb Attack in Israel
Malnutrition Rates and Deaths of Children Drop Sharply in Darfur
United States, UK, and France Circulate Resolution on Syria
UNHCR Says It Is Payback Time for Pakistan
UN Appeals for $550 Million to Help Victims of South Asia Earthquake

25 October 2005

Today's Features

Afghan Woman Shares her Story on 5th Anniversary of Landmark Security Council Decision
New Global Campaign Launched: "Unite For Children, Unite Against AIDS"
Detlev Mehlis Urges Syria to 'Show Greater and Meaningful Cooperation' on Hariri Investigation

Today's News

Focus Shifting to Rebuilding Pakistan Health Care System: WHO
UN Launches Campaign to Spur Action for Millions of Children Affected by HIV/AIDS
Syria Promises Further Cooperation with the Commission
Syria Urged to Conduct its Own Investigation into Hariri's Death
More Funds Crucial to Protecting Earthquake Survivors During Winter: UNHCR

24 October 2005

Today's Features

WHO Urges Individual Lifestyle Change for Chronic Disease Prevention
Micro Financing Helps in Achieving the Millennium Development Goals
UN DAY - 60th Anniversary Celebrations

Today's News

New Alliance Launched to Combat Land Degradation in Africa
FAO to Send Bird Flu Experts to Indonesia
UN Celebrates 60th Anniversary with a Promise to Rise to New Challenges
More than 1,500 Children Under 15 Infected with AIDS Daily: UNICEF
UN Facing Additional Restrictions on its Movement in Eritrea
UN Warns Time Is Running Out for Earthquake Survivors

21 October 2005

Today's Features

Hole In Ozone Layer: WMO Calls for More Vigilance and Adherence to International Instruments
UNDP Resident Representative Says Response to Earthquake Appeal is Just "Average"
Head of Inquiry into Assassination of Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri Explains Decision to Omit Some Names from Report

Today's News

WHO Says Bird Flu Is Probably Spread by Migratory Birds
WFP Says Insecurity in Darfur Threatens Relief Work
WFP Says It Is Short of Funding for Food Aid to Pakistan
NATO Increases Operations to Help Victims of South Asia Earthquake
UN Secretary-General Says Detlev Mehlis Probe Is Independent

Caribbean News

The UN Security Council presses Haiti to hold free and fair elections this year
The UN special envoy to Haiti says the country has made progress towards organizing the electoral process
The Caribbean Community views the New Partnership for African Development as a viable framework for the development of the continent
The Group of 77 developing countries and China urges the international community to pay particular attention to foreign direct investment in Africa
Barbados says the situation of children in many places around the world is a cause for great concern
Trinidad and Tobago says the work of the Department of Public Information shapes world public opinion of the United Nations.

UN Calling Asia

Poverty Day highlights Tita Villarosa's life in a cemetery in Manila, Philippines
"A second massive wave of death" will occur in north Pakistan unless relief efforts are strengthened, says UN Secretary-General Annan and calls on NATO and the Organization of the Islamic Conference to help
WHO says the avian flu must be contained in Asia as birds become infected across continents

Perspective

THE UNITED NATIONS CHASES WAR CRIMINALS: the International Criminal Court issues its first arrest warrant: the leadership of the Lord's Resistance Army in northern Uganda is on the run; an update on the work of the criminal tribunals of Rwanda and Yugoslavia; the Special Court of Sierra Leone wants Nigeria to surrender Charles Taylor; the UN Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide is disappointed with the work of the Sudanese national courts; and 23 years after the massacre of civilians by the Pol Pot regime in Cambodia, the UN and Cambodia agree on standards for establishing a court to try the ageing Khmer Rouge leaders.

20 October 2005

Today's Features

Habitat for Humanity Helps Rebuild Houses in Tsunami-stricken Aceh in Indonesia
Raising Awareness of the Humanitarian Crisis in Uganda
Eritrea's Ban of UN helicopter Flights Continues to Impede Peacekeeping Activities

Today's News

UN Says It Will Respond Strongly to Threats of Violence in Liberia
UN Secretary-General Receives Mehlis Report on Hariri Assassination
UN Official Says Eritrea's Restrictions on UN Mission Halt De-Mining
UNHCR and NATO Launch Joint Airlift to Quake Victims in Pakistan
Jan Egeland Calls for More Relief Aid for Asian Earthquake Victims

UN and Africa

Run Off Polls for Presidency of Liberia
UNMEE: United Nations Work Affected by Eritrean Helicopter Ban
Run Off Polls for Presidency of Liberia
UNMEE: United Nations Work Affected by Eritrean Helicopter Ban

19 October 2005

Today's Features

Liberian Mission Helps Liberians Deal with Peace and Poverty
Deputy Special Representative Outlines UN Role in Iraq
Getting Supplies to Remote Areas and Setting up Enough Medial Clinics among Main Challenges of Pakistan Relief Efforts: OCHA

Today's News

UNHCR Urges Morocco to Grant Access to African Migrants
WMO Says Hole in Ozone Layer No Longer Expanding
Iraq a Difficult and Dangerous Operation: UN
Haiti Developing in the Right Direction: La Tortue
Security Council Urges Haiti to Take Steps to Ensure Elections This Year
OCHA Says Tents Arriving for Earthquake Victims Not Winter-Friendly

18 October 2005

Scope

Three Youth Delegates to the UN Discuss their Mission
The World Health Organization Calls for Global Action Against Chronic Diseases
Auction of Photographs to Benefit the Children of Darfur
The UN Gets a Taste of Colombia's Carnaval de Baranquilla

Today's Features

Malawi's Delegate Outlines Challenges and Hopes of Youth in His Country
WHO Urges Countries to Prepare for Both Bird Flu and Human Flu Pandemic
The World Food Programme Plans for the Rainy Season in Earthquake-Effected Pakistan

Today's News

UN Report Says Global Violence Has Decreased
OCHA Says It's Only Received 5 Per Cent of Flash Appeal for $270 million
Greek Health Officials Testing for Suspected Case of Bird Flu
WHO Warns of Bird Flu Outbreaks in More Countries
UNHCR sending hundreds of tons of supplies to aid earthquake victims
WFP Stepping Up Relief Efforts to Earthquake Victims

Caribbean News

Trinidad and Tobago urges the international community to do more to protect the world from weapons of mass destruction
Jamaica says the past year has been challenging for achieving the objectives of disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation
St. Lucia says the process of self-determination is a basic human rights issue
St. Vincent and the Grenadines says Caricom States are passionate about completing the unfinished business of decolonization
Suriname says development needs to be sustainable and human centered.

17 October 2005

Today's Features

Veteran UN Staff Member Advises Young to Devote Themselves to Ideals of the Organization
NEPAD Implementation on Track, but More Remains to Be Done, Experts Say
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty Focuses on Achieving Millennium Development Goals by Empowering the Poorest of the Poor

Today's News

Ending World Hunger Possible with Political Will: Diouf
Rebuilding Tsunami-Ravaged Aceh Moving Too Slowly: Egeland
UN Secretary-General Says Iraqis Showed Courage by Voting
UN Withdraws More Peacekeepers from Eritrea Border Buffer Zone
UN Drawing on Resources of Multilateral Mechanisms: Annan

14 October 2005

Scope

World Mental Health Day Examines Link between Mental and Physical Health
United Against Malaria Concert Raises Funds for Anti-Mosquito Bed Nets
International Day of Disaster Reduction Micro-Credit Explored As a Tool for reducing disasters and The Democratic Republic of the Congo: A Country in Transition.

Today's Features

Student Leader Talks about Role of Youth in Achieving Millennium Development Goals
World Food Day Celebrates Agriculture and Intercultural Dialogue
Coordination of Relief Efforts Needed in Pakistan: Egeland

Today's News

WFP Welcomes Release of a UN-Chartered Vessel in Somalia
Security Council Expresses Concern at Violence in Darfur
Only $50 Million Pledged so far for UN's Asia Earthquake Appeal
Jan Egeland Says Relief Assistance to Pakistan Is Picking Up
UN Secretary-General Calls for More Democracy in Latin America

UN Calling Asia

A global effort is under way to assist the victims of the earthquake in South Asia - could more lives have been saved?
Parliamentarians from Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand call for concerted action on Myanmar

13 October 2005

Today's Features

The Democratic Republic of the Congo: Country in Transition
World Health Organization Coordinates Response to Health Impact of Pakistan Earthquake
Gender Discrimination Remains a Barrier to Development: UNFPA

Today's News

Banditry and Violence Continue to Force People to Flee in Darfur
Secretary-General Urges Iraqis to Exercise Their Democratic Right
Kofi Annan Says All Threats, Including Terrorism Are Important
GA Calls for More Positive Approach to Africa's Challenges
UN Relief Coordinator Is Concerned About Quake Victims in Remote Areas of Pakistan

UN and Africa

Liberia: After The Elections
Rolling Back Malaria: Concert in Geneva

12 October 2005

Women

Liberian Women Stake their Claim in the Political Future of their Country: Liberian women, long side-lined from the country's political process by the civil war, are today determined to take part in rebuilding their nation. Hundreds of women actively participated in the campaign for the October elections.

Today's Features

WFP Warns that North Uganda Feeding Programme Is Running out of Funds
UN Special Adviser Says Situation in Darfur is Worsening
International Day of Disaster Reduction: Micro-Credit Explored as a Tool

Today's News

UNFPA Calls for an End to Sexual Discrimination
UN Needs $48 million to Help Displaced Persons Returning Home
United Nations Agencies Help Earthquake Survivors in Pakistan
Better Construction Reduces Risk to Disasters: ISDR
"Responsibility to protect" - Historic Breakthrough of UN summit: Annan

11 October 2005

Today's Features

United Against Malaria Concert Raises Funds for Anti-Mosquito Bed Nets
Liberians Take to the Polls in National Elections after Years of Conflict
UN Launches $270 Million Flash Appeal for Earthquake Victims in South Asia

Today's News

UN launches Flash Appeal for Over $20 Million for Guatemala
Members of Security Council Condemns Rising Violence in Darfur
UNHCR Sends Team to Morocco to Deal with Situation of Migrants
UN Appeals for $272 Million to Help Pakistan Respond to Earthquake
UN Secretary-General Commends Conduct of Election in Liberia

10 October 2005

Today's Features

World Mental Health Day Examines Link between Mental and Physical Health
UN Agencies Mobilize to Assist Victims of Massive Earthquake in Pakistan

Today's News

Annan Urges Liberians to Vote in a Peaceful Manner
UN Elects Five New Security Council Members
Annan Condemns Actions of Sudanese Rebels in Taking Peacekeepers Hostage
Entire Villages Submerged by Mudslides in Guatemala
Annan Saddened by Devastation and Loss of Life in Central America
Annan Directs UN Agencies to Assist Pakistan

7 October 2005

Today's Features

Carnaval de Barranquilla at the United Nations
Treatment, Not Law Enforcement, Key to Stemming Drug Abuse
IAEA And Its Director Win 2005 Nobel Peace Prize

Today's News

UN Secretary-General Says Talks on Future of Kosovo Should Begin
Time Is of Essence to Complete Constitutional Transition in DR Congo
UNHCR Calls for More Help to Central African Republic
Nearly $8 Million Needed by Central American Flood Victims
IAEA and Its Chief Won Nobel Peace Prize

Caribbean News

Antigua and Barbuda says it's preparing to ratify the nuclear test ban treaty
The Bahamas says it's an unwitting transit point for illegal drugs because of its geographical location
Grenada says the Caribbean faces growing unemployment and poverty
Dominica welcomes the Outcome Document of the recent high-level summit
St. Lucia says development is foremost among the challenges member States identified for urgent attention.

UN Calling Asia

National Youth Delegates with the UN Secretary-General during launch of World Youth Report 2005 at UN headquarters Report says over 200 million youth languish in extreme poverty: the majority lives in Asia Interviews with the only two national youth delegates from the Asia Pacific region: Australia and Pakistan.

UN and Africa

Breakthrough For Liberia's Elections More Difficulties With The Ethiopia Eritrea Dispute

6 October 2005

Scope

Conservation Agriculture explained <> UN Appoints Coordinator to Deal with Possible Flu Outbreak <> Looted Funds in Swiss Banks Returned to Nigeria <> UN's 60th Anniversary: Celebrating Various Accents

Today's Features

WHO Calls for Global Action against Chronic Diseases
Youth Delegates from Switzerland, Germany and Sweden Talk about their Mission

Today's News

FAO Says Millions of Farm Workers Face Hunger and Poverty
GA President Says Much Needs to be Done to Improve Lives of Young People
UN Envoy Calls on Eritrea to Rescind Restrictions of Helicopter Flights
UN Envoy Calls on Eritrea to Rescind Restrictions of Helicopter Flights
UN Secretary-General Is Saddened by Loss of Life in Mexico and Central America
Secretary-General Reiterates Importance of Protection of Civilians

5 October 2005

Today's Features

Auction of Photographs to Benefit the Children of Darfur
Sierra Leone: Mission Accomplished,Says the UN Envoy
Global Commission Proposes Principles for Greater Coherence and Cooperation on International Migration

Today's News

Annan Condemns Incursion into DRC
Security Council Deplores Presence of Rwandan Rebels in Eastern DRC
Annan "Very Concerned" by Eritrea's Decision to Ban UN Helicopter Flights
Security Council Demands Eritrea Reverse Ban on UN Helicopter Flights
UN Calls for Greater Investment in Education for Youth

4 October 2005

Today's Features

Implications For Global Drug Prevention And Treatment: Assessment, Training and Capacity Building
Special Court For Sierra Leone
World Youth Report 2005 Launched

Today's News

UN Reaching End of Peacekeeping Phase in Sierra Leone
More Refugees Cross into Chad from Central African Republic: UNHCR
Technical Preparations in Place for Iraqi Constitutional Referendum
UN Concerned That Changes to Iraqi Electoral Law Fail to Meet International Standards
Global Economy Declined in 2005 Compared to Last Year: Ocampo

3 October 2005

Today's Features

UN's 60th Anniversary - celebrating various accents, as we celebrate our differences
Special Advisor on Prevention of Genocide Speaks Out Against "Culture of Impunity" in Darfur
World Habitat Day Focuses on Millennium Development Goals and the City

Today's News

UN Agencies and Medecins sans Frontiers Launch Initiative to Feed Children in Southern Niger
UN Agencies and Medecins sans Frontiers Launch Initiative to Feed Children in Southern Niger
UNCTAD's Governing Body Meets to Plan Development Strategy
US Urges End to Nuclear Cooperation with Iran
US Urges End to Nuclear Cooperation with Iran
US Urges End to Nuclear Cooperation with Iran
US Urges End to Nuclear Cooperation with Iran
Pronk Urges Sudan Parties to Engage in Substantive Talks
Annan Condemns Bali Bombing
UN Refugee Chief Urges International Community to Fight Intolerance

Caribbean News

The President of the General Assembly urges member States to begin implementing agreed initiatives to boost development aid; Jamaica says richer nations have failed to keep promises to stop the outflow of money from poorer countries for debt payments; Guyana says many of the so-called prescriptions for poverty eradication are flawed; Belize says it has taken a heads-on approach to meet the challenge of poverty;Three Caribbean States renew calls for Taiwan to be granted full membership of the United Nations; Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago express concern over the possible effects of the illegal trade in small arms could have on the region and The Bahamas wants global action to address the dangers of climate change.