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30 December 2005

Today's Features

World Food Programme Plans to Continue Food Assistance to Tsunami-Hit Aceh in Rebuilding Phase
IOM and WHO Send Mental Health Experts to Help Earthquake Survivors in Pakistan

Today's News

The European Union Makes Record Donation to WFP
UN Official Says Desertification Affects Millions Throughout the World
UN Completes its Peacekeeping Mission in Sierra Leone
UNHCR Expresses Shock over Death of Sudanese Refugees in Egypt
Secretary-General Welcomes Team of Assessors of Iraqi Elections

UN Calling Asia

Tsunami One Year Later: UNDP restores 95% of damaged coral reefs in Thailand while beach clean-up operations continue
Tsunami fosters peace in Aceh and IOM helps former combatants reintegrate into society

29 December 2005

Today's Features

60th UN Anniversary Observed through Art Exhibit: Spirit of the East: Beauty of the Landscape
Pakistan Earthquake Survivors Fine For Now

Today's News

IOM Sends Mental Health Specialists to Help with Pakistan Earthquake Trauma
Aceh Tsunami Reconstruction Picking Up Pace, but Success Depends on Next Year: World Bank
Monitoring Board for Iraq Oil Revenue Fund Concerned about Accountability
UNICEF Concerned that Renewed Fighting is Escalating DRC's Humanitarian Crisis
Secretary-General Determined for UN to Help Restore Peace in Eastern DRC

Caribbean News

Against the background of the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami, a major world conference on disaster reduction proposed tsunami early warning systems for all regions of the world
An international meeting on small island developing states adopts the Mauritius Strategy for the further development of small states
A review conference on the nuclear non-proliferation treaty adopted an agenda after trying to do so for two years
A year-long oil-for-food investigation issues its final report laying blame on the members of the Security Council
World leaders wrapped up a three-day summit after discussing strategies to combat terrorism, poverty and disease
A UN technology summit ends with a commitment to build a people-centred, development-oriented information society
The Commission on Sustainable Development agreed on measures to ensure more people get access to water, sanitation and housing.

UN and Africa

HIGHLIGHTS / REVIEW OF THE YEAR
This edition highlights some of the important developments on the African continent this year. Africa continued to grapple with issues of economic development, refugees, diseases, particularly HIV/AIDS, conflict and political turmoil, to count just a few.

28 December 2005

Today's Features

Inuit Defend Their Right to Be Cold
Sub-Saharan Africa Will Be Lead-Free By 2006

Today's News

UN Envoy Critical of Verdict Against Cambodian Opposition Leader
UN Official Urges Equal Opportunities for China in Africa's Development
UN Electoral Official Says Iraqi Elections Credible
Special Envoy for Lebanon Urges Restraint in Cross Border Hostilities
Situation in Darfur Remains Volatile: UN Mission
2005 - An Exceptional Year of Disaster: WFP Chief

27 December 2005

Today's Features

Political Scholars Make the Case for Nuclear Disarmament
Mental Health Is a Major Challenge for Tsunami - Hit Aceh

Today's News

WFP Warns of Looming Food Shortage in Southern Africa
UN Making Progress in Demarcating Nigeria Cameroon Boundary
IOM Mental Health Teams Deployed to Help Earthquake Survivors Cope
More Needs to Be Done in Tsunami Reconstruction Efforts: Clinton
UN-Backed Congo Troops Conduct Sweep of Eastern Region

26 December 2005

Today's Features

Children's Wishes for the Holiday Season
Fisherman in Indonesia Overcome Their Fears to Return to the Sea

Today's News

General Assembly Approves Two-Year Budget, With A Limit On Spending For 2006
Secretary General on Anniversary of Tsunami

23 December 2005

Women

A campaign to make a woman the next Secretary-General of the UN
How Sudanese women are informing the Abuja peace talks on Sudan

Today's Features

UN Unveils Policy to Protect Whistleblowers
The Indian Ocean Tsunami: One Year Later

Today's News

Human Rights Chief Urges Uzbekistan to Respect Fair Trial Standards
WHO Commends China's Efforts against Bird Flu
UNHCR Intensifies Relief Efforts as Winter Hits Northern Pakistan
WFP is Running Out of Money to Feed Refugees in Zambia
The General Assembly Concludes First Part of 60th Session

Caribbean News

The UN establishes a Peace-building Commission to help countries emerging from conflict
Venezuela expresses concern over the resolution establishing the commission describing it as "flawed"
Jamaica says the Security Council has been give too much of a role in the operation of the peace-building commission
Haiti describes the establishment of the commission as a "historic institution"
Developing countries secure limited gains from the World Trade Organization ministerial meeting in Hong Kong
Dominica's trade minister says Caribbean delegations left the WTO meting with a sense of achievement
A former top UN environmentalist says the Caribbean media can make a difference in development and sustainable tourism

22 December 2005

Today's Features

Reconstruction in Tsunami Hit Banda Aceh, Indonesia
UNICEF Issues its First Child Alert on Children in Countries of Crisis

Today's News

One year after the Indian Ocean tsunami, Most Children Hopeful about Future
Security Council Commends DRC Constitutional Referendum, Urges Foreign Armed Groups to Disband
UN Food Agency Warns of Looming Food Crisis in Southern Somalia
Security Council Calls Demands Cessation of Violence in Darfur

21 December 2005

Today's Features

Secretary-General reflects on 2005 at his end-of-year press conference
UN Establishes New Peace-Building Body To Help Countries Emerging From Conflict

Today's News

Security Council Lauds Work of UN Mission in Sierra Leone
General Assembly Reaffirms Support for Efforts to Stop Illegal Diamond Trade
UN Official Urges Concrete Political and Economic Action to Counter Mid East Violence
2005 - A Really Difficult One: Annan

UN Calling Asia

Tsunami One Year Later: FAO helps fishermen in Aceh and in Nias, Indonesia, regain their livelihood
ILO launches batik project for unemployed women hotel workers in tsunami-devastated Khao Lak, Thailand

UN and Africa

Liberia Faces Some Problems As It Prepares to Form a New Government
LRA Makes Humanitarian Access Difficult in Northern Uganda
African Cotton Farmers Seek Fairness in International Trade

20 December 2005

Today's Features

UN Expert Disappointed on Sudan's efforts in Darfur
Head of UN Relief Pleads For Security Council Action in Africa

Today's News

UN Experts Say Tsunami Survivors Still Living in Sub-Standard Conditions
Angolan Repatriation Draws to a Close: UNHCR
Despite Economic Growth, Africa Faces High Unemployment: ECA
UN Made Progress in Many Areas in Africa During 2005
UN Establishes Peacebuilding Commission to Manage Transition from War to Peace

19 December 2005

Scope

World Trade Talks Begin in Hong Kong Amid Protests
US is Part of an Agreement to Start Non-Binding Talks on Climate Change
UN Emergency Coordinator Concerned About Worsening Humanitarian Situation in Zimbabwe

Today's Features

UN Envoy in Liberia Urges Peace in West African Nation
Cotton Export Subsidies to Be Eliminated by End of Next Year

Today's News

WFP Warns of Looming Food Security Crisis in Kenya
UN Official Urges Indonesia to Prepare For Bird flu Pandemic
International Community Could Lose Darfur Humanitarian Operation: Egeland
Annan Welcomes Outcome of WTO Talks on Hong Kong
WTO Concludes With Deal to End Farm Subsidies

16 December 2005

Today's Features

Torture on the decline but still widespread in China: Human Rights Rapporteur
UN War Crimes Tribunals May Not Meet Date of completion Strategy

Today's News

UN Expert Says Migrant Workers Are Vulnerable to Abuse
The Red Cross Appeals for Disaster Relief
UNHCR Opens New Refugee Site for Central African Refugees in Chad
UN Envoy Welcomes Conduct of Elections in Iraq
UN Secretary-General Calls to People to Vote in Sunday Referendum

Caribbean News

The WTO says Caribbean hurricanes hit extremes this year
The UN General Assembly launches a $500 million relief fund to ease humanitarian crises around the world
Jamaica says international response to natural disasters should also focus on long-term rehabilitation
Developing countries urge developed nations at the WTO ministerial meeting in Hong Kong to move forward on special and differential treatment
St. Kitts-Nevis prime minister urges FAO to recognize government's determination to establish linkages between agriculture and tourism

UN Calling Asia

More Shelter Materials Needed for Earthquake Survivors in Pakistan
Curbing Climate Change in a Heavily Industrialized City of Taiwan
Controlling Bird Flu in Asia

Perspective

YEAR IN REVIEW
UN assists victims of tsunami, South Asia quake and famine in Niger
Investigation into oil for food program finds UN mismanagement
UN organizes elections in Burundi, Liberia and Iraq
UN brokers peace agreement in south Sudan; Darfur continues to be a setback
Syria withdraws troops from Lebanon as UN investigates assassinations
UN agencies try to halt an influenza pandemic at the poultry level; WHO launches polio campaigns in re-infected countries; HIV/AIDS remains a challenge with 40 million people infected
IAEA and its Director-General win Nobel Peace Prize as North Korea and Iran remain key concerns
UN Secretary-General releases In Larger Freedom, his proposals for UN reform<(Transcript available upon request)

15 December 2005

Today's Features

Potential of Bio-Energy to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Interview with the Head of the UN Mission in Iraq Ashraf Qazi

Today's News

WMO Says 2005 Set to Be Second Warmest Year on Record
General Assembly Approves Creation of an Emergency Humanitarian Relief Fund
FAO Calls for Reducing Trade Barriers for Processed Agricultural Products
Some UN Staff to Temporarily Relocate Out of Eritrea
Good Turnout for Iraqi Elections

UN and Africa

A Report on the State of the World's Children by UNICEF
Luis Moreno Ocampo Briefs the Security Council on the Crisis in Darfur
Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Comes to the United Nations
A Report on the State of the World's Children by UNICEF
Luis Moreno Ocampo Briefs the Security Council on the Crisis in Darfur
Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Comes to the United Nations

14 December 2005

Today's Features

State of the World's Children Report by UNICEF
Head of Investigation into Assassination of Former Lebanese Prime Minister Requests Greater Cooperation from Syria

Today's News

UNICEF Calls for Real Action to Reach Children in Poverty
France Submits Text to Expand Hariri Investigation
Syria Reiterates Its Cooperation with UN Probe
Syria Still Not Cooperating With Probe: Mehlis
African, Caribbean, Pacific States Call for Progress on Development, Agriculture and Services

13 December 2005

Today's Features

More Shelter Supplies Needed for Pakistan Earthquake Survivors: OCHA
World Trade Talks Open in Hong Kong to Protests

Today's News

UNHCR to Begin South Sudan Repatriations
Annan Reiterates Condemnation of Terrorist Bombings in Beirut
ICC to Further Investigate Grave Crimes in Darfur
Pakistani Earthquake Survivors Facing Difficult Winter
WTO's Decision-Making Process Democratic: Director-General Lamy
Annan Tells WTO Rich Countries Must Reject Protectionism

12 December 2005

Today's Features

US Joins Agreement to Start Non-Binding Talks on Climate Change
World Trade Negotiations to Start Tuesday in Hong Kong

Today's News

UN Mission Responds to Disturbances in Liberian Capital
WHO Warns of Worsening Health Crisis in Pakistan
UN Official At WTO: Aid for Trade
UN Relief Coordinator Says 2006 Should be Year of DR Congo
Secretary-General Condemns Killing of Lebanese MP Gibran Tueni

9 December 2005

Women

Helping Women Earthquake Survivors in Pakistan
The World Health Organization Shines a Spotlight on the Global Problem of Domestic Violence.

Scope

UN Health Agency proposes Medical Schemes to Reduce Poverty and Increase Access to Medical Care in Developing Countries
Controlling Bird Flu in Asia
International Volunteer Day

Today's Features

UN Emergency Coordinator Concerned About Worsening Zimbabwe's Humanitarian Situation
Prohibition Against Torture Theme For Human Rights Day

Today's News

WHO Says Degrading Environment Affects People's Health
Militias Force Thousands of Congolese to Flee Homes in Katanga
Violence Directed At Civilians Continue to Trigger Displacement
Climate Change Conference in Montreal is Drawing to a Close
Over 30 UN Human Rights Experts Reaffirm Prohibition of Torture

8 December 2005

Today's Features

FAO Researches Role of Forests in Mitigating Global Warming
Eritrea Expels UN Without Explanation

Today's News

UN Launches Appeal for Palestinians
Human Rights Chief Upholds Ban on Torture
Secretary-General, UN Envoy Calls for Restraint in Iraq
Wanted Croatian General Seized by UN
UN Calls on Eritrea Not to Expel Peacekeepers

Caribbean News

The Caribbean Community Calls for a Strengthening of Marine Scientific Research in Coastal States
The Pan American Health Organization Sub-regional Advisor Talks About the Effects of Climate Change in the Caribbean Region
St.Vincent and the Grenadines Says It Has Made Incremental Progress in Realizing the Millennium Development Goals
Grenada's Prime Minister Says the Island Has Suffered a Setback in Meeting Its Goals After Being Hit by a Second Hurricane
The Group of 77 Developing Countries Express Concern Over the Limited Progress Made by the Least Developed Countries Under the Brussels Programme of Action

UN Calling Asia

UN Celebrates International Volunteer Day.
UN Special Envoy for Tsunami Recovery Bill Clinton Checks on Progress in the Indonesian Province of Aceh.
An Indian NGO Tackling Climate Change.

UN and Africa

Eritrea Gives United Nations Monitors Ten Days to Leave Country
People in Dry Sahel Region Devise Strategy for Food Security
Cote d'Ivoire Finally Gets an Interim Prime Minister

7 December 2005

Today's Features

Time Is Now To Act on Climate Change
The Greening of Flights Is The Theme For International Civil Aviation Day:

Today's News

Trade Liberalization Can Unlock Potential to Promote Growth Among Poor countries: FAO
WFP Ready to Feed Earthquake Victims Throughout Winter
Climate Change Conference Begins Ministerial-Level Session
Total Ban on Torture Under Attack in War on Terror: Arbour
UN Concerned Over Eritrea's Expulsion Order

6 December 2005

Today's Features

Climate Change Conference Hears Views of Indigenous People
UN Health Agency Says Medical Insurance Schemes Would Reduce Poverty

Today's News

Pacific Island villagers may be first climate change refugees: UNEP
Zimbabwe agrees on need for more international aid: Egeland
WFP completes firs overland shipment of aid to Somalia
UNHCR preparing for influx of mountain dwellers
Rwanda lauds Security Council's efforts to bring peace to Central Africa

5 December 2005

Today's Features

Controlling Bird Flu In Asia
International Volunteer Day: 5 December 2005

Today's News

UN Envoy Urges an End to Cycle of Impunity in Cote d'Ivoire
UN Special Envoy Condemns Suicide Bombing in Israel
UN Humanitarian Envoy Pledges to Help Homeless in Zimbabwe
Millions of HIV Infections This Year Deepen Africa's AIDS Crisis: Piot
UN Official Warns Development at Stake Without Disaster Risk Reduction
WFP Chief Appeals for Help to Maintain aid to Earthquake Victims

2 December 2005

Scope

UN Radio on MTV's interview with the UN Secretary General
UN Seeks $4.7 billion for 26 Humanitarian Crises in 2006
UN Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People

Today's Features

Addressing The Needs of Women After The Earthquake in Pakistan
Paralympics Gold Medalist and Disability Law Attorney on the Benefit of Sports for Development

Today's News

The UN health Agency Decides Not to Hire Smokers
Secretary-General Says Many Forms of Slavery Persists
United Nations Envoy Calls for Free and Transparent Elections in Iraq
UN Envoy Appeals for $1.7 billion For Recovery and Development in Sudan
UNHCR Concerned About Erosion of Protection of Asylum Seekers in Europe

Caribbean News

Barbados Expresses Concerns Over the Transshipment of Hazardous Materials Through the Caribbean Sea
Caricom States Urge Developed Nations to Refrain from Using the Caribbean Sea as a Transit Route for the Shipment of Nuclear Waster Materials
Dominica's Prime-minister Says a Serious Challenge is being posed to Agricultural Development in the Region
St. Lucia Says It's Focussing on Economic Diversification, Among Other Areas as Part of Its Development Strategy
St.Kitts-Nevis Prime Minister Says the People of the Twin-Island Frederation is One of the Latest Casualties of Trade Liberalization
The Group of 77 Developing Countries Reiterates the Importance of Ensuring that Development Remains a Priority in Deliberations on UN Reform

UN Calling Asia

Movie Star Helps Bring Attention to the Plight of Pakistani Earthquake Survivors
Stemming the AIDS Epidemic in Malaysia through Harm Reduction
Reducing the Incidence of Drowning in China

1 December 2005

Today's Features

UN Seeks $4.7 billion for 26 Humanitarian Crises in 2006
World AIDS Day: Keeping the Promise in Kenya

Today's News

Human Rights Chief Concerned Over Nepal
UN Launches Humanitarian Appeal
Security Council Welcomes Agreement on Rafah
World AIDS Day

UN and Africa

Prevention and Treatment Reduce HIV/AIDS Infections and Death
Climate Change Has Devastating Consequences in Africa