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Archive (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