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31 March 2009

UN Daily News 31 March 2009
UN’s Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific analyses triple threat to the Region
Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Climate change negotiations kick-off in Bonn, Germany
US sets new tone at climate change talks

Today's Features

Afghanistan's future
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Hundreds of migrants are feared drowned
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Today's News

Calls for Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria to be fully funded
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This is a critical year for Afghanistan: Ban
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Southern Africa reeling under heavy floods
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Thousands flee upsurge in violence in Central African Republic
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Turkey assists UNRWA with its Quick Response Plan
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Challenges of holding credible elections in Afghanistan significant: Ban
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Southern Sudan to mark anniversary of ‘Go to School’ initiative
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African migrants feared drowned
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30 March 2009

UN Daily News 30 March 2009
UN Chief participates in global meeting on engaging men and boys in gender equality
UN Chief urges support of Global Fund to Fights AIDS, TB and Malaria
Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
UN-Habitat takes on issue of affordable housing
ICRC warns of widening humanitarian gap in Afghanistan and Pakistan

Today's Features

First UN climate change talks for 2009 open in Bonn
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Song to help end modern day slavery
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Today's News

Men and boys must play their part for women’s equality: Ban
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Arab world faces insecurity today and potential for more tomorrow: Ban
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Six weeks left to deliver meaningful response to climate change: de Boer
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ICRC warns of difficult humanitarian situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan
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Ban urges efforts to transcend tensions related to ICC
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27 March 2009

IAEA re-opens nominations for agency's top post
Kofi Annan Foundation hosts meeting on Kenyan reconciliation
UN Daily News 27 March 2009
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UN refugee agency concerned about plight of thousands fleeing DRC civilians
Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Human rights chief optimistic about reaction to text for upcoming anti-racism conference

Women

Ukraine Centre awarded UN grant to combat violence against women
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Today's Features

Survey addresses triple threat in Asia/Pacific
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UN remembers detained and missing staff members
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Today's News

The United Nations is joining in Earth Hour
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Secretary-General urges global action against drug trafficking and terrorism stemming from Afghanistan
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Pillay ‘greatly encouraged’ about acceptance of anti-racism text
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UN concerned about Sri Lankan civilians caught in fighting
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WHO sends experts to help fight meningitis outbreak in Nigeria
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UNHCR housing thousands of new Somali arrivals at overcrowded camps in Kenya
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Other Asian Languages

URDU #13: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama
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URDU #12: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama
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HINDI #13 - Antar Rashtriya Patrika
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HINDI #12 - Antar Rashtriya Patrika
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BANGLA #13 - Jati Shongher Protidhoni
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BANGLA #12 - Jati Shongher Protidhoni
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BANGLA #11 - Jati Shongher Protidhoni
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INDONESIAN #13: Fokus Fokus Kita
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Caribbean News

The United Nations remembers the victims of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade
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UN Calling Asia

Female police officers from Timor Leste work to reduce domestic violence
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26 March 2009

Political solution only way out in Darfur: Joint AU-UN Mediator for Darfur
Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
DPRK rejects Human Rights Council resolution criticizing rights in the country
UN Daily News 26 March 2009
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Next couple of months critical for humanitarian situation in Darfur: UN Humanitarian Coordinator
SG and UK Prime Minister discuss need to help the world's poorest

Today's Features

UN and Sudan agree on how to fill gaps left by expelled NGOs
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UN Nuclear agency uses science to fight tsetse fly
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Today's News

UN urges legal protection of rights for Afghan detainees
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UN envoy welcomes agreement for an end to fighting in northeastern DRC
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Ban urges G-20 to commit to an international stimulus package
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Asia-Pacific region face threat of triple crises: ESCAP
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UNFPA welcomes US resumption of contributions to its programmes
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UN and Africa

Exhibit to commemorate victims of slavery opens at UN
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25 March 2009

Independent expert on human rights sees light at end of tunnel in Somalia
UN Daily News 25 March 2009
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Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Secretary-General focuses on achievements and challenges created by legacy of slavery
Human rights chief highlights challenges in Afghanistan
Vaccine scare in Ukraine cause concern about potential disease outbreaks

Today's Features

Breaking the silence about the trans-Atlantic slave trade
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Salvation Army brings hope to HIV+ women in Mumbai
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Today's News

People of African descent fought long and hard for justice: Ban
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UN chief outlines four areas where G-20 need to show strong leadership
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UN faces of worrying situation of impasse and uncertainty in Gaza: Pascoe
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Independent rights expert sees Somalia as the most forgotten humanitarian crisis
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UN Human rights chief is concerned about situation in Afghanistan
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Asia-Pacific countries to cooperate to reduce risk of disasters
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China gives $30 million for agriculture in developing countries
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UN staff urges more protection for UN staff doing vital work for mankind
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24 March 2009

Assessment team in Sudan finds humanitarian gaps left by expelled NGOs
UN Daily News 24 March 2009
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Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
UN human rights investigator responds to Israel's criticism of hits report to the UN Human Rights Council
UN refugee agency reports increase in asylum statistics for second year running
UN marks day of solidarity with detained and missing staff

Today's Features

Tuberculosis epidemic on the decline, but much too slowly
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Force Commander bids adieu to UN mission in Haiti
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Today's News

ILO calls for urgent Global Jobs Pact to forestall employment crisis
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Secretary-General condemns killing of PLO official in Lebanon
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More people dying of TB are HIV infected: WHO
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UN envoy condemns suicide bomb attack in Iraq
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Insecurity in Southern Sudan affecting refugee returns: UNHCR
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WHO sees improvement in cholera epidemic in Zimbabwe
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Concrete plans needed to meet needs of civilians in Darfur:UN
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UNHCR appeals for release of its head of office in Pakistan
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UNHCR Asylum Seekers
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23 March 2009

Needs of Kosovo must come first says SRSG for Kosovo
UN Daily News 23 March 2009
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Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory bound to impact Israel's security: human rights expert
Independent expert reports to Human Rights Council on human rights in Occupied Palestinian Territory
Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

Today's Features

Expert presents report on human rights in OPT
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Fighting violence against women in the peaceful Pacific islands
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Today's News

Israeli war policy in Gaza should be treated as distinct and new crime against humanity: Human rights expert
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Human Rights Council should consider promoting peace and reconciliation: Israel
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Alarming escalation of incidents in Kosovo: special envoy
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Stakes at upcoming G-20 Summit are large: Ban
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IMF urges increased cooperation with ILO
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Gases and particles emitted to the atmosphere affect health, weather and climate: WMO
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Diouf urges new world agricultural order
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20 March 2009

UN and Somali Foreign Minister says country is on the path to reconciliation
UN Daily News 20 March 2009
Global economic crisis having a unique impact on African countries
Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
FDLR rebels displace thousands in North Kivu
Germany takes in first group of Iraqi refugees
Professional soccer players compete to score against hunger

Women

Pacific Island women mobilize to end violence
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Today's Features

Afghanistan needs greater international support
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The changing face of “race”

Today's News

UN chief urges States to work together to defeat racism
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Racism present a threat to security: Rights chief
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Operational capacity eroded in key sectors in Darfur: OCHA
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UN chief hails Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia
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Security Council concerned over continued insecurity in parts of Somalia
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Future of water in a more efficient agriculture: Diouf
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UN urges free and fair polls in upcoming Afghan elections
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New paradigm needed to address complexities in Somalia: UN envoy
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More displacement caused by fresh FDLR attacks in DRC: UNHCR
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IOM helping Haitian families improve food security
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Ireland donates $600,000 to UNHAS: WFP
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Caribbean News

Haiti is making headway in judiciary and security sector reform
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UN Calling Asia

Vietnamese women seek escape from poverty through marriage
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19 March 2009

Security Council hears briefing on a Council mission to Haiti
UN Daily News 19 March 2009
Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
UN's Human Rights Council discusses human rights in Israel
UN officials highlights importance of International Day on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Today's Features

Checking civil & political rights: an ongoing challenge
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Football players and fans unite to fight hunger
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Security Council underscores support for African Union peacekeeping capacity
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Food price inflation hits poor hardest: FAO
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Israel agrees to some recommendations of the UN Human Rights Council
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Systemic failures, disconnect from real economy led to global financial crisis: UNCTAD
Cholera affecting 10 districts in Kenya
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Envoy pledges to strengthen presence of UN mission in North Kivu
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Other Asian Languages

INDONESIAN #12: Fokus Fokus Kita
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INDONESIAN #11: Fokus Fokus Kita
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UN and Africa

AU/UN panel recommends funding for Africa’s peace efforts
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18 March 2009

UN Daily News 17 March 2009
UN Daily News 16 March 2009
UN Daily News 18 March 2009
Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
UN human rights chief welcomes progress on text for anti-racism conference
UN Chief urges international community to support financing of African peacekeeping missions
Basic education essential for all the world's children in times of emergencies: Deputy Secretary-General
General Assembly President holds dialogue on education in times of emergencies and post-crisis

Today's Features

AIDS activist raises awareness in Uganda
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A breakthrough in negotiations for Racism Conference
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Today's News

Security Council welcomes EU handover of peacekeeping duties to UN
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Climate change and sustainable forest management policies should be mutually supportive: Brundtland
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WFP scales up feeding in Kenya in response to food crisis
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African Union continues to develop capacity for peacekeeping
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No single magic bullet for HIV prevention: UNAIDS
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Pillay hails “significantly shorter outcome document for Durban Review conference
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Access to education can limit impact of emergencies: DSG
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Humanitarian aid allowed into Gaza below required levels: UN
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Perspective

Sharing caregiving between women and men
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17 March 2009

UN Peacekeeper killed in ambush in Darfur
GA President talks to media on wide range of issues
Abducted UN aid workers in Somalia released
Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Myanmar pledges its cooperation with the UN Human Rights Council
Independent expert on human rights in Myanmar briefs the Human Rights Council

Today's Features

Abducted staff in Somalia returned safely
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Raising awareness about glaucoma
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UNAMID peacekeeper killed in ambush in Darfur
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Today's News

UNAMID peacekeeper killed in ambush in Darfur
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Ban expresses grave concern over developments in Madagascar
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UN rights chief welcomes decision to reinstate Pakistani Supreme Court Chief Justice
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More indigenous people uprooted in Colombia: UNHCR
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IOM to tackle various impacts of food crisis in Africa
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ICRC expresses fears for lives of civilians trapped in conflict areas in Sri Lanka
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Decision-makers meet in Geneva to discuss security, development and peace in fragile states
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Five fires in one month in crowded eastern Chad refugee camps: UNHCR
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Lack of funding forces UN Humanitarian Air Service to close West Africa operations
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16 March 2009

DPRK representative rejects Special Rapporteur's human rights report
Human rights situation is grim: Independent expert on the DPRK
UN humanitarian chief expresses concern about situation in Sudan
Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
FAO report points to the importance of forestry in the new economic climate

Today's Features

Treating cholera in Zimbabwe
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Investment in water resources needed to avoid shortages
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Today's News

Water and sanitation critical to achieving Millennium Development Goals: Sha
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New report warns of negative impact of economic crisis on forests
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UN takes over from EUFOR in Central African Republic and Chad
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Security Council delegation wraps up mission to Haiti
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World Forum calls for better management to alleviate water shortages
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Joint UN/Sudan assessment teams to review findings this week: Holmes
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Four UN Staff members are abducted in Somalia
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13 March 2009

UN Daily News 13 March 2009
New UNAIDS director outlines top priorities for agency
Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Internal displacement a major human rights concern: Secretary-General's IDP representative
Zimbabwe continues to grapple with multiple challenges

Today's Features

UN raises concern about fate of civilians in Sri Lanka
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Women in Parliament rising, but still face obstacles
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UNAIDS chief calls for scaling up universal access to HIV treatment
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Serious violations of international law committed in Sri Lanka conflict: Pillay
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UN expert urges more attention for world’s most serious displacement crises
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Afghanistan faces a critical test in 2009: Ban
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UN continues to advocate for reversal of expulsion order NGO’s from Sudan
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Somalia needs diplomatic and material assistance: UN envoy
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Caribbean News

Barbados says it can proudly claim a tradition of respect for the rights of women and men
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UN Calling Asia

Ban Ki-moon covers Afghanistan, climate change, the Middle East and more at his monthly press conference
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12 March 2009

Mexican Attorney General: US contributes to drug problem in Mexico
UN Daily News 12 March 2009
Humanitarian aid workers abducted in Darfur, Sudan
UN chief talks about his first official meeting with President Obama

Women

Increasing the number of women in peacekeeping
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Today's Features

SG highlights Afghanistan at press conference
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Achieving gender equality among the ‘blue helmets’
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Today's News

2009 must be the year of climate change: Ban
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UN chief reiterates call for Sudan to reverse decision to expel NGO’s
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Water infrastructure should top investment list: UNESCO
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Crucial role of water in development to be discussed at Istanbul forum
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Resumption of US funding to UNFPA a great day for women and girls: Obaid
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Treat drug dependence as an illness: Maria Costa
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Other Asian Languages

HINDI #11 - Antar Rashtriya Patrika
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UN and Africa

Political crisis in Madagascar draws soldiers into the fray
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11 March 2009

UN Daily News 11 March 2009
Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Newly UN report shows world population will exceed 9 billion by 2050
UN-mediated talks suffer due to boycott by Mayor
US and UN leaders pledge commitment to work together to address various international issues

Today's Features

Opposition threatens to boycott UN talks
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UNDP and partners fight marine bio-invasions
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Today's News

Health hazards demand stronger climate change measures: WHO
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UNAMID conducts confidence-building patrols
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2009 a “make or break” year: Ban
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Rights chief urges vigilance in confronting challenges to children’s rights
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World population to exceed 9 billion by 2050: UN
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Zimbabwe cholera deaths decline:UN
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UN working to enhance Africa’s capacity to benefit from development initiatives
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UN chief shares concerns with US Congress
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10 March 2009

UN Daily News 10 March 2009
US continues to pressure Sudan to reverse decision to expel aid groups
US UN Ambassador to participate in first meeting between President Obama and the UN Chief
Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Haitian president welcomes visit of Ban and Clinton
UN Chief and President Clinton travel to Haiti to focus attention on Haiti's economic needs

Today's Features

Peacekeepers attacked in West Darfur
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Educating women and men about AIDS
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Today's News

UN concerned for safety of staff in Darfur
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Humanitarian situation in Gaza unchanged: OCHA
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Haiti can be made into a success story: Ban
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Ban to discuss global issues with US president
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Growing optimism - Haiti has assets to recover from problems of 2008
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Joint UN/Sudanese mission to assess short-term needs in Darfur
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IFRC concerned about recurring diseases in sub-Saharan Africa
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Rights chief calls for international drug policy to include focus on human rights and harm reduction
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Secrecy in countering terrorism
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Sustainable forest management could create millions of green jobs: FAO
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More than a million people may stop receiving safe water: UNICEF
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9 March 2009

UN Daily News 9 March 2009
USG for Humanitarian Affairs says the UN is working to reverse decision to expel NGOs from Sudan
Daily Noon Briefing by the Secretary-General's Deputy Spokesperson
Secretary-General to meet with President Obama
Independent expert on food rights calls for link between right to food and global food crisis
Human Rights chief celebrates power of women on International Women's Day
OHCHR Chief says global food crisis must focus on most marginalized
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Today's Features

Madagascar’s capital calm as peace process continues
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Investment in agriculture needed
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Today's News

Developing countries face financing shortfall: World Bank
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Children are innocent victims of conflict: UNICEF
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UN appeals to Sudan to reverse decision to expel aid groups
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Sudanese government urged to reconsider order suspending NGO’s
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Empowering women and girls a priority: Pillay
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Security Council to visit Haiti to convey strong message of support
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Food and agriculture represent the means of survival of future generations
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Zimbabwe cholera death toll passes 4,000
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Other Asian Languages

URDU #11: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama
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INDONESIAN #10: Fokus Fokus Kita
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INDONESIAN #9: Fokus Fokus Kita
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HINDI #10 - Antar Rashtriya Patrika
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BANGLA #10 - Jati Shongher Protidhoni
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BANGLA #9 - Jati Shongher Protidhoni
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6 March 2009

OHCHR brief on recent human rights issues and violations
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IAEA using nuclear technology to combat tsetse flies
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Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
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UN Daily News 6 March 2009
U.S. to deport thousands of Haitians
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Women

International Women’s Day is marked at the United Nations
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Today's Features

Humanitarian aid threatened in Sudan
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UN Expert urges Kenya to investigate activist killings
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Rights office condemns decision by Sudan to expel aid groups
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Zimbabwe cholera cases decline but could rise again: WHO
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Rights chief condemns reckless disregard for safety of civilians in northern Sri Lanka
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UNHCR concerned by displacement in North Kivu
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IOM urges affordable health services for migrants
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UN expert urges US government not to deport thousands of Haitian migrants
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WHO says expulsion of NGO’s from Sudan breaks a vital link in health care.
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OCHA working to fill gaps left by expelled NGO’s
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Other Asian Languages

URDU #10: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama
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URDU #9: Bain Ul Aqwami Manzarnama
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INDONESIAN #8: Fokus Fokus Kita
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INDONESIAN #7: Fokus Fokus Kita
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HINDI #9 - Antar Rashtriya Patrika
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BANGLA #8 - Jati Shongher Protidhoni
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Caribbean News

Antigua and Barbuda says changing rainfall patterns can exacerbate drought conditions in small- island developing States
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UN Calling Asia

Sri Lanka and The Maldives address the Human Rights Council
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5 March 2009

UN marks International Women's Day
UN human rights chief says combating discrimination is a top priority
Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
UN Daily News 5 March 2009
Global economic crisis expected to worsen employment prospects for women
GA President critical of ICC indictment of Sudan's president

Today's Features

International Women's Day marked at UN
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FAO says climate change affects global fisheries
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Today's News

Expulsion of NGO's from Darfur will cause irrevocable damage: Ban
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Schools must be havens of peace and security: UNICEF
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Combating discrimination a top priority: Pillay
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UN chief deplores mounting civilian toll in fighting in Sri Lanka
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ILO on women and employment
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OCHA warns of rapidly deteriorating conditions for civilians in Sri Lanka war zone
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UN chief urges an end to violence against women on International Women's Day
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Full UN membership needed to address financial crisis: General Assembly President
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UN and Africa

ICC issues arrest warrant for Sudanese President
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4 March 2009

Britain calls on Human Rights Council to address violations everywhere
Human rights in Zimbabwe
Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
UN Daily News 4 March 2009
NGOs welcome arrest warrant for Sudanese President
ICC issues arrest warrant for Sudan's president
Sudan's ambassador to the UN rejects ICC indictment of its president

Today's Features

Arrest warrant issued for President of Sudan
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NGOs react to Sudanese arrest warrant
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ICC issues war crimes warrant for Sudan’s president
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Sudan not bound by ICC verdict: Sudan's ambassador
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Ban recognizes authority of ICC as independent judicial institution
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Rights Council urged to investigate massive violations in Iraq
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Doss welcomes stabilization and reconstruction plan for DRC
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Lack of funds may curtail relief operations in Somalia: OCHA
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Zimbabwe accuses rights office of selective criticism
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ILO Governing Body to discuss response to economic and social crisis
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3 March 2009

UN Daily News 3 March 2009
Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Special tribunal for Hariri assassination begins work
UNDP commits to long-term recovery efforts in Gaza

Today's Features

Hariri Tribunal opens in The Hague
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Many people may be becoming infected with HIV at advanced ages
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Today's News

UN chief to visit Haiti
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Women still assume a disproportionate share of household responsibilities: UN
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UNDP steps up efforts to rebuild Gaza
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ICC to hand down decision on Sudan’s president Wednesday
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Aid agencies continue to restrictions on deliveries to Gaza: OCHA
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More people becoming infected with HIV at an advanced age
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2 March 2009

Daily Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Commission on the Status of Women starts at the UN
IAEA Chief reports on nuclear safeguards in Syria and Iran
UNRWA Chief optimistic about donor conference for Gaza reconstruction
World leaders gather to raise money for reconstruction of Gaza

Today's Features

Secretary-General Ban talks about his visit to Africa
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Secretary-General encourages IDPs in the DRC
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Today's News

Secretary-General stresses need to see big picture to rebuild Gaza
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Secretary-General condemns killings in Guinea Bissau
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Women’s meeting to address work imbalances between women and men
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UN Secretary-General welcomes start of work of Lebanon tribunal
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Head of UN peacekeeping says Haiti “is winnable”
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FAO calls for preparedness for impact of climate change on fisheries
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UN agencies and shipping companies form alliance to prevent bio-invasions
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New index compares communications technology use by country
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IAEA Chief says Iran continues enrichment related activities
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Narrow interests threaten to derail racism conference: human rights chief
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