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29 June 2007

Women

This Year's State of the World Population Report Looks at the Trend Towards Urbanization. We'll Examine What That Means for Women
Afghan Women Journalists Under Threat
On the Occasion of World Refugee Day, Women Refugees Describe their Lives

Today's Features

Timor Leste Elections - Prisoners Vote for the First Time
Peace-building Commission Takes Stock One Year On

Today's News

Prolonged Travel Doubles Risk of Developing Deep Vein Blood Clots
Secretary-General Calls for Peaceful Parliamentary Elections in Timor Leste
Palestinian Children in Iraq Need Life-Saving Medical Evacuation: UNHCR
Security Council Terminates UN Inspection Mechanism for Iraq WMDs
Secretary-General Condemns Attack on Plane Carrying Cote d'Ivoire's Prime Minister

Caribbean News

A Senior Official at the UN Office on Drugs and Crime Says the Caribbean is No Longer an Important Route in the Trafficking and Trans-shipment of Drugs
Antigua Says Last Week's Conference on the Caribbean was a Watershed in United States/Caribbean Relations
The Head of the UN Disaster Prevention Office says Caribbean States Need to Look at How They Can Reduce their Vulnerability to Natural Hazards
Civil Society Plans a Two-week Eco-gastronomic Experience at the United Nations Next May to Highlight the Foods of Small Island Developing States

UN Calling Asia

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon calls for peaceful parliamentary elections in Timor Leste.
Two 12 year old girls from Thailand Alisa Santikarn and Nimisha Ebbers are awarded honourable mention in the 2006 international Human Rights Day essay competition. We hear from them and their views on human rights and poverty.

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UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon calls for peaceful parliamentary elections in Timor Leste.
Two 12 year old girls from Thailand Alisa Santikarn and Nimisha Ebbers are awarded honourable mention in the 2006 international Human Rights Day essay competition. We hear from them and their views on human rights and poverty.

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Hindi: AntarRashtriya Patrika
Indonesian: Fokus Fokus Kita
Urdu: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama

28 June 2007

Today's Features

Chad Becomes Destination for Refugees Fleeing Central African Republic
Restoring Trust in Government, We Hear What the UN Deputy Secretary-General Has to Say

Today's News

Global Forum on Reinventing Government Discusses Corruption
UN Helping Timor Leste Prepare for Parliamentary Elections on June 30
UN Steps Up Efforts on Peacekeeping in Darfur
Somalia Counts on International Support to Establish Peace and Stability: Prime Minister
News update: UN University Study Warns of Threat of Desertification
News update: Memorial to Victims of 2003 UN Baghdad Headquarters Unveiled in Geneva
News update: Security Council Urges Support for Sierra Leone Special Court to Complete its Work

UN and Africa

Sudan's Internally Displaced Begin Returning Home
World Drug Report: Parts of Africa Show Increase in Drug Abuse
Central African Republic Refugees Flee To Chad

27 June 2007

Women

New Sierra Leone Project Empowers Women with HIV/AIDS
Celebrating Five Years of the Global Breastfeeding Strategy
Grandmothers: An Important Ally for Development

Today's Features

Farm Animal Diversity Under Threat
Farm Animal Diversity Under Threat
Sudan's Internally Displaced Begin Returning Home
State of the World Population Report Looks at Urbanization

Today's News

UN Warns of Increased Intensity and Frequency of Natural Hazards
Urban Population in Asia/Africa Set to Double by 2030
Deputy Secretary-General Calls for Trust in Government and Governance to be Restored
UN Mission Announces Changes for Conduct of Elections in Timor Leste
Support of Peacebuilding Commission Crucial in Preventing Relapse into Conflict: Ban
News Update: Former British Prime Minister named special envoy of Quartet on Middle East peace process
News Update-New report tells of precarious situation in Central African Republic
News Update-No reason for complacency despite progress in controlling bird flu: FAO
News Update-UN warns of increased intensity and frequency of natural hazards

26 June 2007

Today's Features

Your Life, Your Community - No Place for Drugs:Two New York City Teenagers Weight in.
UN World Drug Report 2007:Problem is being Brought Under Control

Today's News

UNICEF Calls for Aid to Children in Zimbabwe
UN Reports Stabilization of Illicit Drug Production and Consumption
Human Rights Officials Urge Universal Ratification of Convention Against Torture
UNHCR Concerned About Deteriorating Condition of Palestinian Refugees in Iraq
Secretary-General Urges Media Seminar to Spread Message of Peace in the Middle East
Special Report: UN Hosts in Vienna Global Forum on Reinventing Government

25 June 2007

Today's Features

Iran and IAEA Agree to Devise Action Plan on Nuclear Issues
Slain UN Peacekeepers are Mourned in Lebanon

Today's News

Political Affairs Chief Calls for Addressing Link between Conflict and Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources
Iran and IAEA Agree to Devise Action Plan on Nuclear Issues
At Paris Conference Secretary-General Cites Slow but Credible Progress on Darfur
Security Council and Secretary-General Condemn Killing of UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon

22 June 2007

Women

Checkpoints Compound the Risks of Childbirth for Palestinian Women
UN Award Recognizes Population Efforts in Iran and Malaysia
UNICEF Helps Educate Communities in Niger about the Perils of Early Marriage for Girls

Today's Features

Three Refugees Talk About Making a New Home in New York City
Address Environmental Concerns in Sudan to Avoid Further Conflict

Today's News

One-Fifth of Timor Leste Population Needs Food Assistance: WFP and FAO
WHO Issues New Plan to Control Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
Environmental Degradation Triggering Tensions and Conflict in Sudan: UNEP
UNICEF Sends Emergency Supplies in Response to Growing Humanitarian Needs in Gaza
UNRWA Says Closed Crossing Points in Gaza Are Causing Food Shortages

Caribbean News

The Special Committee on Decolonization Urges the United States to Allow the People of Puerto Rico to Exercise their Right to Self-Determination
St. Lucia Says Self-Determination Remains a Top Priority for the Non-Aligned Movement
Jamaica says the Decent Work Agenda is an Essential Feature of Strategies for Balancing Economic and Social Development
Trinidad and Tobago Considers Utilizing the Services of the Tribunal for the Law of the Sea in Maritime Disputes
Barbados Highlights a Number of Challenges Facing Caribbean Society in its Effort to Create Growth and Development

UN Calling Asia

High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres spends Refugee Day in Sudan.
Former Vietnam refugee now resettled in New York tells her story of life from a refugee camp in the Philippines to being a restaurant owner in New York.
Timor Leste prepares for Parliamentary elections.
And the Economic Commission for Asia and the Pacific signs Memorandum of understanding on better cooperation on international migration.

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Perspective

Darfur At The Crossroads: The situation in Darfur, Sudan, has stirred both the public interest and conscience. Last December when actor George Clooney calling on the UN to do more he posed the question: " when it's all sorted out and justice is handed down the question will then be asked where did the nations of the United nations stand on the right side of history or inaction

21 June 2007

Today's Features

The Growing Connection: Cultivating Green Thumbs in the Big Apple and Around the World
In Its First Verdicts, UN Backed Special Court For Sierra Leone Finds 3 Former Rebel Leaders Guilty of War Crimes

Today's News

UN Report Shows Investment in Sustainable Energy Soaring
Ban Emphasizes Need for Human Rights Council to Consider all Rights Violations
UN Peace-building Commission Backs Strategy for Peace in Burundi
Council Calls for Continued Dialogue among Burundi Parties
UNRWA Welcomes US Intention to Donate $40 Million to it Emergency Appeal
Poverty Rates Continue to Climb in Palestinian Territories: OCHA

UN and Africa

In Its First Verdicts, UN-Backed Special Court For Sierra Leone Finds 3 Former Rebel Leaders Guilty of War Crimes
Human Rights Expert Calls for Protection of Africa's "Refugees from Hunger"
UN Mourns Death of Radio Okapi Journalist in the DRC

20 June 2007

Today's Features

UN Readies Security in Timor Leste Ahead of Parliamentary Poll
Marking World Refugee Day in Syria, UN Agencies Emphasize Children's Education

Today's News

Ban Condemns Attacks in Afghanistan
UN-Backed Court Hands down First War Crimes Verdict in Sierra Leone
UN Refugee Chief Lauds Return of Refugees to Southern Sudan
Ban Urges Support and Understanding for Refugees
More WFP Trucks Head to Gaza with Humanitarian Assistance
Concrete Solutions Needed to Challenges Facing Gaza: UN

19 June 2007

Today's Features

Fighting Child Pornography on the Internet
Stability Returns to Gaza, Allowing UN Aid Efforts to Resume

Today's News

Ageing to Have Profound Impact on Societies: UN Survey
World Refugee Population Rises to Nearly 10 Million: UNHCR
Ban Expresses Concern over Humanitarian Situation in Gaza
WFP Warns of Serious Food Crisis Developing in Gaza
Human Rights Council Agrees on Procedures to Monitor and Promote Rights
News Updated: UN Security Council team calls for free and fair polls in Cote d'Ivoire

18 June 2007

Women

Ending Impunity for Sexual Violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
On World Environment Day, Women Activists Speak Out
Winner of UN Enviroment Programme's Annual Art Competition

Today's Features

Severe Drought in Lesotho Is Causing Food Shortages
Sudan Agrees to Deployment of Hybrid UN/AU Force

Today's News

Human Rights Council Trying for Agreement on Monitoring Human Rights
Rwanda Tribunal to Wrap Most of its Cases by the End of 2008
Sudan Accepts UN-AU Hybrid Operation Without Conditions: UN
UN Deplores Rocket Attack on Northern Israel
UNRWA Resumes Activities in Gaza
Situation in Gaza, Failure of Palestinian Unity Government Source of Great Concern: Ban Ki-Moon

15 June 2007

Women

Ending impunity for sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
On World Environmental Day, women activists speak out
Winner of UN Environment Programme's Annual Art Exhibition

Today's Features

Iraqi Clerics Condemn Bombing of Historic Samarra Mosque
Human Rights Expert Calls for Protection of Africa's "Refugees from Hunger"

Today's News

Southern Sudanese are Returning Home Despite Uncertainty and Hardship: UNHCR
UN Remembers Former Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim
ILO Decent Work Agenda Critical to Overcoming Poverty: Jamaica
ILO Adopts New Standards for Fishing Sector and Measures to Promote Decent Work
UN Agencies Concerned about Humanitarian Situation in Gaza
UN Concerned by Ongoing Crisis in Gaza
Ban Expresses Shock And Sadness At Killing Of Radio Okapi Journalist
News Updated: UN Rights Chief Tells Sri Lankan President Of Human Rights Concerns
News Updated: UNICEF Urges Increased Efforts To Prevent Child Trafficking

Caribbean News

Jamaica warns that poverty can create a human tsunami of frustration and rebellion
The Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility is described as a true expression of global partnership
Grenada urges that the facility be expanded to include the Pacific and other small island developing states
Jamaica says last year was a very good one for tourism in the island

UN Calling Asia

The Special Representative for Human Rights in Cambodia Appeals for Serious Consideration of His Most Recent Findings
Giving the Poor an Opportunity to Invest in Solar Energy
The Fourth UN Secretary-General Dies


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14 June 2007

Today's Features

Checkpoints Compound the Risks of Childbirth for Palestinian Women
The "Silent Crisis" of IDPs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Today's News

Former UN Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim Dies
UN Journalist Shot Dead in Congo
Security Council Extends Mandate of Multinational Troops in Iraq
UN Envoy Warns of Danger of Escalating Crises in Iraq
Security Council Condemns Use of Violence to Undermine Somali Political Process
Ban Discusses Idea of Multinational Force for Gaza

UN and Africa

The Sudanese Government has Announced its Acceptance of the Proposal for a Hybrid United Nations-African Union Peacekeeping Operation
A New Meningitis Vaccine Proven Effective in West African Children
The Unhealthy Effects of Extracting Oil from the Ground

13 June 2007

Today's Features

Archbishop Tutu Calls for Peace in the Middle East
Palestinian Refugee Agency Scales Back Its Operations Following the Death of Two of Its Workers

Today's News

UN Agency Temporarily Suspends Gaza Operations
UN Agencies Gravely Concerned by Spiraling Violence in Gaza
Human Rights Experts Urge Sudan to Take Action Against Rights Abuses in Darfur
Peaceful Solution to Israeli/Palestinian Question Can Only Be Found at Negotiating Table: Israel
Tutu Urges Israelis and Palestinians to Act to End Culture of Impunity
Sudan's Acceptance of Hybrid Operation a Significant Step: Guehenno
Business Executives Discuss Need For Increased Resources In Fight Against HIV/AIDS, TB And Malaria
Ban Urges Iraqis To Avoid Succumbing To Vicious Cycle Of Revenge
UN Chief /Security Council Hail Sudan's Acceptance Of UN/AU Hybrid Force
News Updated: Ban Strongly Condemns Heinous Terrorist Attack In Beirut

12 June 2007

Today's Features

New Vaccine Raises Hope for Meningitis Sufferers
FAO and Partners Work to Protect Child Labourers in the Agriculture Sector

Today's News

Syria Accuses UN Official of Bias
UN Envoy Alarmed by Widespread Re-arming of Militia in Lebanon
Security Council Expresses Concern Over Arms Flowing from Syria into Lebanon
Sudan Agrees to Hybrid UN-AU Force for Darfur
Violence Jeopardizes Humanitarian Operations in Gaza: UNRWA
UN Chief Calls for Immediate Cessation of Intra-Palestinian Violence
UNHCR Rushes Aid To Newly Arrived Sudanese Refuges In Central African Republic
UN Special Envoy Wants Increased Security In Nepal Ahead Of Elections
News Updated: Ban welcomes Positive Conclusions of Talks on UN-AU Hybrid Force

11 June 2007

Today's Features

Two Former Children of War Now Advocate for Peace
UN Human Rights Council Opens its Session in Geneva

Today's News

Multiple Donations Keep Aid Workers Airborne in Darfur: WFP
UN Agencies Move to Tackle Causes of Exploitation of Children in Agriculture
Situation in Iraq Remains Precarious: Secretary-General Ban
IAEA Chief: Dialogue and Diplomacy on Iran Nuclear Issue
Culture of Impunity the Greatest Threat to Security in Great Lakes Region: Arbour
Ban Welcomes G-8 Leaders Decision to Take Strong Action to Address Climate Change
News Updated: Multiple Donations Keep Aid Workers Airborne in Darfur: WFP
News Updated: UN Begins Taking Steps to Establish Special Tribunal for Lebanon

8 June 2007

Women

A salute to the UN's female peacekeepers
UNDP Works with the Women of the Chittagong Hill Tracts in Malaysia
Women and the Right to Food

Today's Features

Talk Radio Hosts Come to the United Nations
3rd South African AIDS Conference in Durban Discusses Protective Effect of Male Circumcision

Today's News

Secretary-General Speaks out Against Comments on Israel by Iranian President
UNHCR Concerned About Racist Attacks in Ukraine after Killing of Iraqi Refugee
Office of Internal Oversight Services Calls for Overhaul of Procurement Practices after Conviction of Former UN Official on Bribery
Global Fund Applauds G8 Commitment to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
Secretary-General Calls G8 Summit "Fruitful"
News Updated: New Vaccine Could End Meningitis In Africa
News Updated: UN Political Chief Makes Unannounced Visit To Mogadishu
News Updated: UN Special Envoy For Darfur Presents Road Map

Caribbean News

In today's programme, Caribbean Small Island Developing States to benefit from Catastrophe Risk Insurance in time for the hurricane season:
Grenada suggests initiatives in education and management to further the decolonization process in the region:
Anguilla charges there won't be progress in decolonization until the women of the region are fully involved in socio-economic and political decision-making:
The UN Development Prrogramme says its focus is to assist states to build solutions to development challenges:

UN Calling Asia

"We light a candle for the insights that can make changes possible, knowing that the time for action has come."
Frances Namoumou of Fiji, one of the many voices on the programme this week which celebrates World Environment Day 5 June.
A defender of the rights of fisher men and women in India talks about globalisation and the winners of this year's United Nations Environment Programme international painting competition two of whom are from Asia.

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7 June 2007

Today's Features

Somalia Situation Remains Volatile: World Food Programme
Junior-8 Summit Representatives Voice Their Concerns to the G-8

Today's News

Children with Acute Malnutrition Can Be Treated at Home
One in Five Workers Putting in "Excessive" Hours: ILO
UN Political Chief on His Way to Horn of Africa
Security Council Reviewing Secretary-General's Report on Darfur Hybrid Force
Prosecutor Calls on UN Security Council to Take the Lead in the Arrest of Alleged Sudanese War Criminals

UN and Africa

MDGs Data on sub-Saharan African Achievements Released in Time for G8 Summit
World Environment Day Festivities in Norway Open with Sermon by Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Human Rights Chief Calls for Ending Impunity for Sexual Violence in the DRC

6 June 2007

Today's Features

UNESCO Report Looks at Corruption in Education
UN Releases Update on Africa's Progress on Millennium Development Goals

Today's News

Yemen Facing Worst Locust Outbreak in More than a Decade
UN Agencies Helping Children Displaced by Fighting Return to School
UN Agency Calls for G8 Leadership on AIDS
Africa Slow to Meet Millennium Development Goals

5 June 2007

Today's Features

First-Prize Winner of UNEP International Children's Painting Competition for World Environment Day 2007
Liberian Government Welcomes Trial of Charles Taylor in Special Court for Sierra Leone

Today's News

Chief UN Political Official to Visit Horn of Africa
UN Wraps Up Repatriation of Southern Sudanese from DR Congo
Iraqis Continue to Flee Their Homes as Situation Worsens
World Environment Day Focuses on Melting Ice as a Result of Climate Change
On 40th Anniversary of 6-Day War, Secretary-General Renews Commitment to Work for Peace in the Region

4 June 2007

Today's Features

World Environment Day Festivities Begin with Sermon in Arctic Cathedral in Tromso
Trial of Charles Taylor Begins in The Hague in his Absence

Today's News

International Labour Organization Begins Debate on Questions of Work
UNEP Report Shows How Melting Ice Will Affect the Planet
Agency Launches Appeal for Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon
Secretary-General Ban Hails Opening of Trial of Former Liberian Presodent Charles Taylor
News Update: Chilean President Calls on Human Rights Council to Avert New Tragedies
News Update: Prosecutor for Former Yugoslavia in Belgrade to Press for More Arrests

1 June 2007

Women

A Bangladeshi Officer Encourages Women to Participate in Peacekeeping
Combating Stereotypes of Indigenous Women in Kenya
A Native American Singer Shares Her Proud Heritage with the World

Today's Features

Rwandan Filmmaker Wants to Empower Young People
Human Rights Chief Calls for Ending Impunity for Sexual Crimes in DRC

Today's News

Secretary-General Urges Youth to Join Fight against Climate Change
Human Rights Chief Denounces Impunity for Rights Violators
Security Council Considers Draft on Supervised Independence for Kosovo
UNHCR Prepares to Help Sudanese Refugees in Central African Republic

Caribbean News

Residents of the US Virgin Islands go to the polls to elect delegates to create a constitution with greater self-governance
ECLAC says it has an active relationship with a number of non-self-governing territories in the region
A senior government official says the Turks and Caicos Islands are making good economic progress
The UN Security Council reiterates its strong support for the Government of Haiti
A non-governmental organization–Counterpart International supplies pharmaceuticals to thousands of Haitians

UN Calling Asia

Jean Marie Guehenno, head of Peacekeeping, on the importance of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers observed on 29 May
WHO's representative in China Henk Bekedam warns about the dangers of second smoke as the world observes World No Tobacco Day


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