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31 January 2006

Today's Features

In 2005 Natural Disasters Killed Fewer, but Affected More People than in Previous Year
Quartet On Aid To The Palestinians

Today's News

Environment Ministers To Discuss Sustainable Energy And Tourism
UNHCR Signs Agreements For Return Of Sudanese And Congolese Refugees
Earthquake Operation A Success Due To Better Than Expected Weather: Pakistan
Quartet Urges Hamas To Commit To Non-Violence
"This Is A Time For Committed Action," Annan Tells London Conference On Afghanistan

30 January 2006

Women

Small Arms Proliferation Affects Women
Sole Male Participant on UN Women's Discrimination Committee Discusses How It Feels
Reflecting Women's Concerns in the Disability Convention

Today's Features

Pakistan Slowly Moving From Earthquake Relief to Recovery
Disabled Women's Concerns Regarding Draft UN Convention on Disabled Rights

Today's News

FAO Appeals for $40 Million for Agricultural Relief Activities in Sudan
Annan Urges Deployment of Dutch Troops in Afghanistan
Annan Concerned About Cote d'Ivoire Decree on Parliament
Security Council Urges Great Lakes Security Pact
UN Says Natural Disasters Killed More Than 90,000 in 2005

27 January 2006

Women

We hear from an Expert, an NGO and a Minister of Women's Affairs -- all taking part in the UN's Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women
Older Women -- a source of strength and wisdom

Today's Features

UN Envoy to the Great Lakes Region Optimistic About Prospects for Peace in the Region
UN Marks First Annual Day of Commemoration of the Victims of the Holocaust

Today's News

Middle East Quartet Calls for Respect of Results of Palestinian Elections
Tanzanian Foreign Minister Calls for Focus on the Great Lakes Region
UN Human Rights Office Says Situation has Not Improved in Sudan
UN Secretary-General Says Holocaust Denial Must Be Rejected

Caribbean News

The committee preparing for the review conference on illicit small arms trade concludes its session without agreement
Jamaica says it's disappointed that efforts to reach agreement on marking and tracing illicit arms continue to be blocked
Trinidad and Tobago says only through political will can the international community end the scourge
A new report by the International Labour Office says the Caribbean and Latin America saw the largest increase in unemployment last year
Antigua and Barbuda says it has done reasonably well in meeting the Millennium Development Goals
Secretary-General Kofi Annan hails the importance of sports in bringing people together

UN Calling Asia

Timor-Leste chooses restorative over punitive justice for war crimes committed during 24-year independence struggle
Prime Minister of Pakistan responds to the press at UN Headquarters on transparency in quake aid, the gas pipeline, Iran's nuclear option, and women's rights
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LISTEN TO UN PROGRAMS IN:
Hindi: AntarRashtriya Patrika
Indonesian: Fokus Fokus Kita
Urdu: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama
Bangla: Jati Shongher Protidhoni

26 January 2006

Today's Features

Timor Leste Still Needs International Assistance after UN Mandate Ends in May: President Gusmao
Former UN High Commissioner For Human Rights Weighs In On Proposed Human Rights Council

Today's News

Actress Nicole Kidman Joins UNIFEM as New Goodwill Ambassador
WFP Appeals for Funding for People in Chechnya and Ingushetia Suffering from Bitterly Cold Winter Weather
UN Commander Says It Is Not Yet Clear How Eight Peacekeepers Died in DR Congo
Global Fund Welcomes Corporate Initiative to Fund AIDS Projects in Africa
Secretary-General Congratulates Palestinians on Peaceful Elections

UN and Africa

Head of UN Refugee Agency Warns of Impending Calamity in Darfur, Sudan;
Eight Peacekeepers are Killed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The African Continent Faces Housing Problems

25 January 2006

Today's Features

Series of Events Marking Holocaust Remembrance Opens with Children's Exhibit
Palestinians Vote in Parliamentary Elections

Today's News

UNAIDS and WHO Revise Downward Estimates of China's AIDS Epidemic but Warn Against Complacency
Special Envoy for Sudan Calls for Free Passage for Aid Workers
Head of UN/OLA Scheduled To Assess Legal Needs of Those Charged with Hariri Assassination
UN Predicts Moderate Global Economic Growth with Developing Countries Leading
Palestinians Vote in Parliamentary Elections

24 January 2006

Today's Features

Thai Sex Workers Demand Worker's Rights
UN Refugee Chief Underlines the Importance of Prevention

Today's News

Annan urges observance of Olympic truce
Violence forces WFP to halt Cote d'Ivoire operations
UNHCR seeking ways to resume operations in Cote d'Ivoire
ILO says global unemployment continues to grow
UNHCR chief warns of possible "catastrophe" in Darfur

23 January 2006

Today's Features

African Conflicts and War on Terror Put Minority Groups at Risk: Minority Rights Group International
New Force Commander Takes Over in Haiti

Today's News

Peace remains fragile in Timor-Leste: UN envoy
WFP urges Africa Summit to act on hunger crises
UN appeals for millions to aid Ethiopia
UNHCR cuts staff levels in Chad
Palestinian election an important milestone: Annan
Bird flu a global problem: WHO

20 January 2006

Today's Features

Afghanistan Government Makes Disability Rights a Top Priority ahead of UN Convention
The UN Wants to Reinforce its Troops in Cote d'Ivoire in the Wake of Violence

Today's News

UNEP Is Queried About Old French Ship with Asbestos
Tsunami Victims from Myanmar Finally Are Laid to Rest in Thailand
UN Human Rights Office Condemns Murder of Politicians in Colombia
Twenty People Die Trying to Reach Yemen Aboard Smugglers' Boats
Kofi Annan Says Iran Should Not Proceed with Nuclear Fuel Research

Caribbean News

Jamaica Reiterates its commitment to eradicating the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons
Cuba Says While Progress Has Been Made in Combating Small Arms, More Need to be Done
Jamaica Hands Over the Leadership of he Group of 77 Developing Countries and China to South Africa
Barbados Urges the Region to Improve its Data Collection Technologies to Enable Timely Warning of Impending Hazards
Secretary-General Kofi Anna Urges Iran to Create Conditions for Talks by Ceasing Nuclear Research

UN Calling Asia

Pippin Vuvui Fotu from Tonga discusses her participation in the UN fellowship program for broadcasters from developing countries; also featured are participants Cheryl Lim with Mediacorp News, Singapore; and Eun Jung Cho with Arirang TV, Republic of Korea

LISTEN TO UN PROGRAMS IN:
Hindi: AntarRashtriya Patrika
Indonesian: Fokus Fokus Kita
Urdu: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama
Bangla: Jati Shongher Protidhoni

19 January 2006

Women

The UN Population Fund Gets a Record Number of Donors
The Importance of Statistics for Measuring Women's Progress
Combating Human Trafficking to and from Russia

Today's Features

South African NGO SaferAfrica Helps Governments Stop Illicit Weapons Trade
Women's Anti-Discrimination Committee Considers 8 Country Reports

Today's News

Report on Challenges of Peacekeeping Recommends Better Coordination
Minorities at Risk in All Regions: Minority Rights Group International
UNHCR Welcomes Release of Sudanese Refugees Detained in Egypt
Slovenian President Appeals for International Action to Stop Tragedy in Darfur
Secretary-General Calls for More Support to African Union Force in Darfur

UN and Africa

Progress in Cote d'Ivoire Peace Process Jeopardized as Supporters of President Stage Demonstrations Targeted at UN Mission
A New UN Mission in Sierra Leone is Helping to Consolidate Peace and Promote Development

Perspective

One year later, the UN Special Envoy for Tsunami Recovery, President Bill Clinton, has issued a report which reviews the situation in the 12 tsunami-affected countries. It covers in detail the situation in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, Maldives, as well as damage caused in Malaysia, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Somalia, the Seychelles, Tanzania and Kenya. This program covers conditions on the ground and shows that while recovery is ongoing, there is still a lot to be done to restore livelihoods and infrastructures. (www.tsunamispecialenvoy.org )
One year later, the UN Special Envoy for Tsunami Recovery, President Bill Clinton, has issued a report which reviews the situation in the 12 tsunami-affected countries. It covers in detail the situation in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, Maldives, as well as damage caused in Malaysia, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Somalia, the Seychelles, Tanzania and Kenya. This program covers conditions on the ground and shows that while recovery is ongoing, there is still a lot to be done to restore livelihoods and infrastructures. (www.tsunamispecialenvoy.org )

18 January 2006

Today's Features

Landslides a Danger in Every Region of the World
No Time to Waste in Preparing for Possible Flu Pandemic

Today's News

Brazilian General Picked to Command UN Peacekeeping Troops in Haiti
UN Resumes Aid Flights to Earthquake-Ravaged Areas of Pakistan
Situation on Ground in Cote d'Ivoire Continues to be Volatile: UN Mission
Annan Working With AU to Ease Tensions in Cote d'Ivoire
UN Experts Warn Africa Is At a High Risk of Getting Bird Flu
Annan Calls For "Massive Effort" to Prepare for Bird Flu Pandemic

UN in Transition

Liberia in Transition:In this special series of five segments, UN Radio sheds lights on issues affecting the daily life of Liberians who have resolved to live together peacefully again.
1. Weapons of Peace
2.Back to the Plantation
3. Waves for peace, waves for change
4. Mother Liberia
5. Time for Liberians

17 January 2006

Today's Features

UNICEF Puts Up Temporary Schools in Tsunami-hit Aceh, Indonesia
Visually Impaired Can Now Read UN Documents in Braille

Today's News

Terror Threat Forces Temporary Closure of UN Offices in Pakistan
Annan Condemns "Orchestrated Violence" in Cote d'Ivoire
Situation in Cote d'Ivoire Remains Tense: UN
UN Special Envoy Hails the Resilience of Quake Survivors
Liberian Refugees Urged to Return Home

16 January 2006

Today's Features

Nomad Volunteers in Pakistan
Stopping the Trade in Small Arms

Today's News

Secretary-General Condemns Attacks in Afghanistan
WFP Urges Quick Response to Its Efforts to Tackle Hunger in West Africa
UN Human Rights Commission Elects New Chair for 2006 Session
UN Quake Relief Flights Suspended for a Second Day Due to Bad Weather
Annan Congratulates Liberia's New President on Her Inauguration

13 January 2006

Today's Features

World Bank Suspends Support for Chad Oil Development Project Citing Loss of Focus on Poverty Reduction
Civil Strife Continues in Sudan's Troubled Western Region of Darfur

Today's News

UNHCR Intensifies Winterization in Earthquake-hit Areas of Pakistan
UNHCR Signs Agreement with Sudan and Kenya for Return of Refugees
South Africa Assumes Chairmanship of Group of 77 and China
UN Envoy Says a Bigger and Stronger Force Is Needed for Darfur
Secretary-General Calls for Negotiated Resolution of Iran's Nuclear Issue

Caribbean News

Agreement is reached on establishing a Caribbean tsunami early warning system
The head of UNESCO warns that tsunami hazards exist in all ocean basins
Barbados says it's committed to the development of an early warning system
The UN Development Programme calls for development planning to include disaster risk reduction
A senior UN official warns that combating the spread of illicit small arms and light weapons is a long term challenge
Trinidad and Tobago says the illicit trade in small arms is a threat to the safety and security of society

12 January 2006

Today's Features

Wyclef Jean Met with Kofi Annan to Discuss the UN Mission in Haiti and What Can be Done to Support the Haitian Youth
Avian Influenza Coordinator Says Education Efforts Are Needed to Prevent Human Infections

Today's News

UN Envoy in Iraq Condemns Violence
Donor Pledging Conference for Avian Flu to Take Place in China
UN Officials Concerned at Iran's Removal of Seals at Uranium Enrichment Sites
Humanitarian Appeal Kick Off in Geneva

UN Calling Asia

Malaysian fisher communities ravaged by the tsunami receive new boats from UNDP/Pfizer
Sex workers want to be recognized as part of the labour force in Thailand and an ILO partnership with EMPOWER promotes safe sex
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LISTEN TO UN PROGRAMS IN:
Hindi: AntarRashtriya Patrika
Indonesian: Fokus Fokus Kita
Urdu: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama
Bangla: Jati Shongher Protidhoni

UN and Africa

Conflict in DRC Causes Deaths of Close to Four Million People
FAO Warns that Millions of People are on Brink of Starvation in Horn of Africa
UN Tries to Resolve the Situation between Ethiopia and Eritrea

11 January 2006

Today's Features

Pre-Birth Sex Selection Results in Loss of Girls
Fighting Global Warming through Recycling

Today's News

11 Million People Facing Hunger in Horn of Africa: FAO
FAO Warns Bird Flu Could Become Endemic in Turkey
UNDP Calls for Development Planning to Include Disaster Risk Reduction
UN Mission Reports Reduction in Tension Along Ethiopia-Eritrea Border
Progress Made in Combating Small Arms Scourge

10 January 2006

Today's Features

Creating a Tsunami Warning System for the Caribbean Region
US Proposal for Ethiopia Eritrea Dispute

Today's News

UN Interim Commander Promises to Stabilize Haiti
UN Resumes Air Relief Operations in Kashmir
UN Facing Test of International Cooperation: Eliasson
US Takes Diplomatic Initiative to End Eritrea-Ethiopia Border Dispute
UN Avoiding Hasty Decisions on UNMEE: Guehenno

9 January 2006

Today's Features

Civil Society Organizatons Campaign for Small Arms Treaty as UN Prepares for Five-Year Review of Small Arms Programme of Action
Thousands Die Each Month in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Today's News

Caribbean States to Set up Tsunami Early Warning System
UN Adviser Concerned Over Scarcity of Aid to Africa
UN Begins Preparation for Review of Regulations on International Trade in Small arms
UN Investigating Death of Chief of UN Peacekeepers in Haiti
Top UN Envoy in Haiti Vows Crackdown on Gangs

6 January 2006

Women

Women, Development and the UN
The Slow Pace of Tsunami Reconstruction and its Effects on Women
A Study on Violence Says 200 Million Women Are Missing

Today's Features

Author of "Women, Development, and the UN" Talks about her Book
UN Special Rapporteur on Torture on Guantanamo Abuse

Today's News

Record Number of Countries Contribute to UNFPA
UNHCR Interviews Sudanese Refugees in Egypt for Second Day
A Girl Becomes Third Person to Die of Bird Flu in Turkey
UN Human Rights Chief Goes on One-Week Mission to Uganda
UNHCR Prepares To House More Earthquake Survivors in Pakistan

Caribbean News

The General Assembly approves a two-year budget for the United Nations with a spending cap of $950 milllion
Developing countries say they are unhappy with the spending limit but decided to go along with it
The European Union says the budget safeguards the future of the United Nations
Dominica's Trade Minister says the situation of small island states with their vulnerable economies needs to be taken into account in the next round of trade talks
A top environmentalist warns that sustainable health is important for sustainable development

UN Calling Asia

Presenting the first UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors in Malaysia: co-hosts of 3R, the popular television program on youth issues
UNDP prepares coastal communities for confronting another tsunami in Thailand

5 January 2006

Today's Features

Greenpeace Solar Generation Project Documents Global Climate Change 'Hot Spots'
WFP Concerned About Drought in Somalia and Kenya

Today's News

Human Rights Chief Reminds Nepalese Warring Parties to Respect Law as Ceasefire Ends
Secretary-General Deeply Concerned about Israeli Prime Minister Following Stroke
Fears of Pneumonia in Earthquake-Hit Pakistan
WHO Confirms Second Human Death from Bird Flu in Turkey
Bio-Diversity Convention Chief Invites Citizens to Help Slow Rate of Bio-Diversity Loss

UN and Africa

UNHCR Appeals to Egyptian Authorities Not to Deport Sudanese Refugees and Migrants
Ambassador Daudi Mwakawago Talks about the Success of UNAMSIL

4 January 2006

Today's Features

Study on Violence Says 200 Million Women Are Missing Due to Gendercide
UNHCR Says Sudanese Refugees Should Not Be Deported from Egypt

Today's News

Secretary-General Condemns Suicide Bombing in Iraq
Eritrea Accepts Ruling on Start of Border War
Stalemate Between Ethiopia and Eritrea Could Force the UN To Withdraw
IAEA to Iran: Maintain Suspension of Nuclear Research
Floods in Malawi Exacerbate Food Shortages
UN Refugee Agency Assisting Sudanese in Cairo

3 January 2006

Today's Features

UN Expert on Right to Housing Concerned About Slow Pace of Tsunami Reconstruction
Snow Begins in Pakistan, Halting Relief Efforts

Today's News

Kenya needs food aid urgently: FAO
New UN mission to boost stability in Sierra Leone
UN seeks more details on sturgeon catch before approving caviar exports
WFP moving to close the gap between disaster and the provision of aid
UN and other aid workers scramble to provide relief to earthquake survivors

2 January 2006

Today's Features

Deepak Chopra Presents his Alliance for a New Humanity at the UN
Free Aceh Movement Rebels Disarm
2006 - International Year of Deserts and Desertification

Today's News

Happy New Year to One and All!!