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31 March 2008

Today's Features

UNICEF Paints Bleak Picture for Children in Eastern DRC
GA Debates Prevention of Road Traffic Accidents

Today's News

Lebanon Begins National Vaccination Campaign Aimed at Measles and Rubella
UNICEF Says Children Suffer in Eastern DR Congo
Talks on New Climate Change Treaty Begin in Bangkok
Security Council Extends Mandate on Sanctions against DRC
General Assembly Discusses Road Safety
Security Council Presidency for April Will Focus on UN and AU

28 March 2008

Today's Features

Zambezi River Expedition Sets Sail to Fight Malaria
Economic Outlook for Asia in 2008

Today's News

Humanitarian Aid Cannot Reach Population of Basra
Investigation Commission Says Hariri Assassination Carried out by Criminal Network
WFP’s Flight Service Into Darfur Saved by Donations
South Sudanese Returnees Surpass 100,000 Mark: UNCHR
UN Police Seize Home-Made Weapons in Timor-Leste
15,000 Somalis Seek Asylum in Region Since Beginning of Year: UNHCR
More Investment Needed in Water Development in Africa
Human Rights Council Wraps Up Month-Long First Session for 2008
UN Mission in Nepal Warns Maoists Not to Carry Weapons
UNICEF Relieved at Release of Abducted Drivers in Darfur
UN Condemns Offensive Anti-Islamist Film

Caribbean News

UN Remembers Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade

27 March 2008

Today's Features

New Report Calls for Effective Response to AIDS in Asia
Political Solution Needed to Avert Catastrophe in Somalia: Holmes

Today's News

Nepalese Police Used Excessive Force against Protesters
UN Police Advisor Pleased with Progress in Timor-Leste
Security Council Welcomes Progress on Establishing Lebanon Tribunal
UN Food Agency Warns Somalia Sinking Deeper into Abyss of Suffering
Neglect of Agriculture Hurting Poor in Asia
Political Affairs Chief Heads to Cyprus to Push for Settlement
Record Number of Cybersquatting Cases Arbitrated in 2007
Human Rights Council Condemns Human Rights Abuses in the DPRK
Human Rights Council Calls on Sudan to Prosecute Human Rights Violators

UN Calling Asia

A New Report Calls for an Effective Response to AIDS in Asia

UN and Africa

United Nations Remembers Victims of Transatlantic Slave Trade

26 March 2008

Today's Features

Ensuring the Human Rights of Botswana’s San People
Violence in Nepal Threatens Upcoming Elections

Today's News

OCHA Agrees Somalia Situation is Precarious
Ducks and Rice Play Key Role in Avian Influenza Outbreaks in Asia: FAO
AIDS Remains Leading Cause of Death Among 15-44 Year-Olds in Asia
UN Envoy Calls for Continued Support of Reforms in Guinea-Bissau
UN Mission Says Maoists Obstructing Election Campaign in Nepal
Aid Agencies Warn of Impending Humanitarian Catastrophe in Somalia
Zambezi River Expedition to Highlight Challenges and Successes in Fighting Malaria

25 March 2008

Today's Features

UN Ceremony Honours Victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade
Somalia Is Polio-free Again

Today's News

WFP Shocked by Killings of Humanitarian Supplies Truck Drivers in Sudan
WHO Declares Somalia Polio-Free
Secretary-General Hopes Israeli-Palestinian Peace Can Be Achieved this Year
Secretary-General expresses solidarity with detained and missing staff
UNHCR Urges Ghana to Stop Forcible Deportation of Liberians
Large-Scale Resettlement of Refugees from Bhutan Begins
UN Remembers Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
UN Envoy to Stop TB Says HIV and TB Must Be Tackled Together
UN Political Affairs Chief Calls for Cessation of Violence in Gaza
FAO Conference in Peru Looks to Expand Cultivation of Potatoes
Transatlantic Slave Trade - An Experience That Should Not Be Forgotten: CARICOM
UN Envoy Proposes New Compromise Solution in Name Dispute between Greece and FYROM

24 March 2008

Today's Features

Special Envoy Optimistic About Eradicating Malaria
UN Envoy Reiterates Call for Engagement in Somalia

Today's News

UN Mission in CAR and Chad Signs Agreement with Chad on Mission Rules
Secretary-General Welcomes Resumption of Cyprus Reunification Talks
WFP Launches $500 Million Appeal to Avoid Rationing Food Aid
More Iraqis Displaced Than Ever Before: IOM
UNICEF Demands Release of Abducted Drivers and Water Drilling Rig in Darfur
On World TB Day, Secretary-General Calls for Accelerating Fight Against the Disease
Top UN Envoy Condemns “Abhorrent” Attack on Deminers in Afghanistan
WMO Calls for Increased Investment in Climate Observation Technologies
Progress in Achieving Millennium Development Goals Uneven: Ban

21 March 2008

Today's Features

UN Rapporteur on Torture Shocked by Treatment of Detainees in Nigeria and Sri Lanka
World Water Day Promotes Sanitation for All

Today's News

ILO concludes session on basic labor rights
Peacebuilding commission adopts recommendations on Burundi
Racial discrimination a concern to all: Secretary-General
Lack of safe drinking water taking terrible human toll

20 March 2008

Women

UNIFEM and Avon Partner to End Violence Against Women

Today's Features

The Workers Behind Flowers and Chocolate
UN Report Says Kenya Violence Had Underlying Causes

Today's News

UN Finds Deliberate Targeting of Civilians in West Darfur Attacks
UN Expert on Freedom of Religion Concludes Visit to India
Human Rights Situation in Somalia Getting Worse
Security Council Extends and ‘Sharpens’ Mandate of UN Mission in Afghanistan
World Water Day 2008: “Sanitation Matters”
UN Envoy Calls on Security Council to Stop Violence in Somalia
UNAMID Plans to Establish Presence in West Darfur Villages
Satellite Data Can Save Lives in Disaster Prone Asia-Pacific

Haiti says it faces a number of challenges connected with climate change

Other Asian Languages

BANGLA #9: Jati Shongher Protidhoni
BANGLA #10: Jati Shongher Protidhoni
URDU #10: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama
INDONESIAN #9: Fokus Fokus Kita
INDONESIAN #10: Fokus Fokus Kita
HINDI #10: Antar Rashtriya Patrika 06 March 2008

UN Calling Asia

Staffan de Mistura looks at the UN's latest report on the human rights situation in Iraq

UN and Africa

UN Report Says Kenya Violence Had Underlying Causes

19 March 2008

Women

How Red Cross supports wives of the disappeared

Today's Features

WHO Worried About Slowdown in Fighting TB
Latest Human Rights Report on Iraq Says Situation is Still Fragile

Today's News

US and UK Express Disappointment at Lack of Progress in Myanmar
Rapid Urbanization Increasing Poverty and Environmental Pollution in Asia: UNESCAP
Counter-terrorism Committee Cites Global Progress in Combating Terrorism
UN Expert Calls for Reversing Worrying Increase in Racism, Xenophobia and Religious Intolerance
UN Mission in Nepal Concerned Over Killing of Election Candidate
UNIFIL Marks 30 Years of Peacekeeping in Southern Lebanon
UN Report Says End of Impunity Is Vital to Prevent Violence in Kenya

18 March 2008

Today's Features

Informal Consultations on Darfur Conclude in Geneva
UN Mission in Kosovo: Violence in Mitrovica Was Orchestrated

Today's News

FAO Warns of Critical Bird Flu Situation in Indonesia
Iraqis Increase Number of Asylum Seekers in Industrialized Countries
Conditions of Palestinians Stranded at Iraq-Syria Border Worsen
IOM Says Iraqis Continue to Face Difficulties
UN Policeman Dies of Injuries after Confrontation in Kosovo
UN Trade Agency Chief Warns Against New Waves of Protectionism
Human Rights Chief Calls for Signing of Anti-Racial Discrimination Treaty
Secretary-General Condemns Deadly Explosion in Karbala, Iraq
Geneva Meeting Moves Forward Political Solution to Darfur Crisis: UN Envoy
UN Envoy Reports Incremental Progress in Engaging Myanmar in Dialogue

17 March 2008

Today's Features

IAEA Promotes Cancer Research and Care
UNMIK Determined to Return to North Mitrovica

Today's News

UN Housing Right Expert Says US Mortgage Crisis is Tip of Iceberg
UN Expert Says Confidentiality is Appropriate to Prevent Genocide
Progress Too Slow on Reducing Tuberculosis Infections: WHO
UN Mission Finds Reduction in Violence in Iraq
UNEP Warns of Disappearing Glaciers
UN Expert Calls for Urgent Action to Protect People of Darfur
UN Police and NATO Troops Take Back Kosovo Courthouse from Serb Mob
Secretary-General Calls for Restraint in Tibet
UN Hands Over Disarmament Sites to Government in Cote d’Ivoire

14 March 2008

Women

Child Marriages: What Can Be Done?

Today's Features

Women for Peace Cultural Event Raises Money for Education
Under Urging of UN Secretary-General, Chad and Sudan Sign Border Peace Agreement

Today's News

WFP Appeals for $6 Million for Burundian Refugees in Tanzania
UN Human Rights Expert Denied Visa to Myanmar
UNHCR Steps Up Transfers of Sudanese Refugees in Chad
UN Human Rights Chief Concerned about Violence in Tibet
Head of UN Mission Condemns Attack in Kosovo
Chad and Sudan Sign Non-Aggression Deal
IMF Restores Liberia’s Status
GA Resolution on Occupied Territories of Azerbaijan: 37 “For”, 7 “Against”, 100 Abstained
UN Law Expert Welcomes Acquittal in Maldives

Caribbean News

Barbados says it has made great strides in ensuring equality between men and women

13 March 2008

Today's Features

New IOM Centre Assists Stranded Migrants in Libya
Workshop Considers Contribution of Forest Insects to the Human Diet

Today's News

Forced Labour Continues to be Widely Imposed by Authorities in Myanmar: Pinheiro
UN Welcomes Plans for Reconciliation Talks in Somalia
Security Council Insists Eritrea Cooperate in Relocation of Peacekeepers
Women Survivors of Sexual Violence in DRC Face “Triple Tragedy”: Makeba
Mini-summit between Presidents of Senegal, Sudan and Chad Postponed
WFP Gets Donation for Its Critical Air Operations in Darfur
Ban Calls for Active Engagement between UN and OIC on Issues of Peace and Security
Humanitarian Assistance in Chad Strained by Growing Displacement

UN Calling Asia

The United Nations Renews its Commitment to Afghanistan

UN and Africa

Fighting Impedes Negotiations on Darfur

12 March 2008

Today's Features

Inuit and Eskimos Face the Challenge of Climate Change on World Polar Day
UN Mission Adapts to New Changes on the Ground in Kosovo

Today's News

Rwanda Tribunal Increases Sentence of Former Priest
IOM Returns Injured Ethiopians Home from Somalia
Miriam Makeba Visits DR Congo
Security Council Members Divided Over “New Reality” in Serbia
Next Elections in Afghanistan Critical for Strengthening Government Institutions
UN Expert Reports Widespread Violations of Freedom of Expression
UN Rapporteur on Torture Wants a Full Picture of Situation in Iraq
Drowning and Road Accidents - Leading Causes of Death for Children in Asia
Secretary-General Arrives in Dakar for Mini Summit on Darfur
Cypriot Leaders to Hold Direct Talks Next Week
Three Crossings into Gaza Open

11 March 2008

Today's Features

FAO Calls on Countries to Report on Forests
African Steering Group Assesses Progress on the Millennium Development Goals

Today's News

Ban Ki-moon Shocked by Suicide Bombing in Pakistan
Gambari's Visit Has Not Achieved as Much as Hoped
Situation Worsening at Alarming Rate in Somalia
Serbia Wants Security Council to Reaffirm its own Decisions on Kosovo
Croatian Generals Charged with War Crimes on Trial in the Hague
Fighting in Darfur Impedes Peace
Security Council Reiterates Call for Speedy Deployment of UNAMID
Secretary-General Appoints Registrar for Lebanon Tribunal
Oil Price Instability Affects the Poor
UNICEF Begins to Reunite “Orphans” with Parents in Chad
A Unique Cultural Event to Help Women from Every Continent
IOM Opens Centre for Stranded Migrants in Libya
UN Relocates Peacekeepers in Eritrea
Secretary-General Concerned About Attacks on Burundi Lawmakers

10 March 2008

Women

Kenyan Women Campaign for Peace

Today's Features

Private Security Companies Engage in Mercenary Activity: UN Working Group
Special Adviser for MDGs Urges States to Speed Up Efforts to Achieve Goals

Today's News

Armed Groups and Drug Economy Threaten Afghanistan
Drug Addiction Should be Treated as Illness, not Crime
Secretary-General Calls for Halt to Expansion of Settlements in West Bank
Use of Private "Security Agents" in Conflict Zones Continues
UN Special Envoy Concludes Visit to Myanmar
Secretary-General Optimistic About Development Goals in Africa
WFP Says Banditry and Funding Shortfall Threaten Food Delivery to Darfur
Minister Says Justice System in Timor-Leste Faces Challenges
Iraqi Parliamentarians Conclude Tour of Northern Ireland
Trade in Toxic Waste Threatens Environment of Developing Countries

7 March 2008

Today's Features

International Women's Day at the UN: Investing in Women and Girls
Security Council Divided on Condemning Jerusalem Attack

Today's News

Louise Arbour to Step Down as UN Human Rights Chief
Forum Concludes with a Call for Action to Address Global Health Worker Shortage
Schools Must Not Be Targeted During Conflicts Says UN Special Representative
Internet Word Game Generates Enough Rice to Feed One Million People
Kai Eide of Norway to be Appointed Head of UN Mission in Afghanistan
More People Flee Insecurity in Sudan and Chad: UNHCR
UN Anti-Drug Agency Chief Welcomes Arrest of "Merchant of Death"
African "Orphans" in Kidnap Scandal to be Reunited With Their Families
Nearly All Countries Still Have Anti-Women Laws: Arbour
More Women Work, But Few Are Better off: ILO
Ban Ki-moon Pays Tribute to Outgoing Human Rights Chief
Security Council Unable to Agree on a Statement Condemning Jerusalem Attack

Caribbean News

Financing for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women

UN Calling Asia

Investing in Women a Must to Achieve Millennium Development Objectives

6 March 2008

Today's Features

Red Cross Supports Wives of the Disappeared
Standby Team to Assist Conflict Mediation Launched

Today's News

Secretary-General Welcomes Initiative to Support Darfur Deployment
In a New Report, Secretary-General Says Eritrea’s Actions Unacceptable
WFP to Launch Emergency Wheat and Flour Distributions in Afghanistan
UNICEF Urges Countries to Expand Services to Prevent Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission
Political Crisis in Kenya Led to Decline in Tourism Revenues
ICTY Prosecutor Visits Bosnia and Herzegovina for the First Time
Secretary-General’s Envoy is Back in Myanmar
Secretary-General Urges More Investment in Women
Human Rights Council Condemns Gaza Attacks
Secretary-General Condemns “Savage” Attack in Jerusalem

Other Asian Languages

URDU #9: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama

UN and Africa

Men Campaign to Stop Violence against Women in South Africa

5 March 2008

Today's Features

UNIFEM and Avon Partner to End Violence Against Women
IOM Says Iraqi Refugees Suffer "Overwhelming" Mental Distress

Today's News

New Task Force Seeks to Have HIV-Related Travel Restrictions Abolished
UN Establishes "Standby Mediation Team"
UN Urges Afghan Government to Do More in Fighting Drug Trade
Africa is Becoming a New Route for Smuggling Drugs and Precursors
UN Mission in Darfur Hopes to Receive Troops and Russian Helicopters by May
FAO Says Harmful Wheat Fungus Detected in Iran
UN Refugee Chief Pledges More Support for Displaced in Northern Uganda
In Observance of International Women’s Day, Red Cross Focuses on Women with Missing Relatives
High-Profile Drug Abusers Should Not Be Exempt from Punishment
UN Mission in Kosovo Is Ready to Adapt to New Reality
Iran Defies Security Council Sanctions

4 March 2008

Today's Features

How Men Can Share in Providing Family Care
Security Council Imposes Sanctions on Iran

Today's News

New Year Sees Steep Increase in Irregular Migration to Yemen: UNHCR
New President Details Security Council Programme for March
UN Conference on Disarmament Hears Statements from Ministers
UN Refugee Agency Continues to Assist Darfur Refugees Fleeing to Chad
Iraqi Refugees in Jordan and Lebanon Suffer from Mental Problems: IOM
UNMIK Reasserts Control of a Rail Line in Northern Kosovo
New UN Report Shows Lebanon and Israel Committed to Resolution 1701
UNIFEM and Avon Fight Violence Against Women
Ten UN Personnel Dead in Nepal Helicopter Crash
Ban Ki-moon Urges Kenyans to Implement Power-Sharing Agreement

3 March 2008

Today's Features

Trafficking in Human Beings for Organ Transplantation: an Emerging Crime
Security Council, Secretary-General Condemn Escalating Violence in Gaza Strip

Today's News

UN Secretary-General Urges Colombia and Its Neighbours to Show Restraint
Secretary-General Urges International Community to Help the "Bottom Billion"
Clashes in Armenia Cause Concern at the UN
Hollywood Star Drew Barrymore to Donate $1 Million to the World Food Programme
Kampala Meeting Focuses on Global Health Care Worker Shortage
Ban Ki-Moon Urged the Human Rights Council to Meet Expectations of the International Community
UNRWA Commissioner General is Horrified at the Violence in Gaza
Human Rights Chief Calls for Investigation into Killings in Gaza
IAEA Urges Iran to Meet Its Obligations
UN Helicopter Crashes in Nepal
UN Security Council Tightens Sanctions on Iran

1 March 2008

Today's News

Security Council Hears from Israel and Palestine on Gaza Violence
Secretary-General Condemns Gaza Violence