Palestinian Portraits

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1 Nov 1987 - The Palestinians - too often typecast as refugees in crowded camps, or guerillas. But there is a broader picture.

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UN Day Concert 1988

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24 Oct 1988 - 1988 UN Day Concert at the General Assembly Hall in New York: The Sydney Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Stuart Challender, soprano Dame Joan Sutherland and guest conductor Richard Bonynge. FOR LISTENING PURPOSES ONLY.

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Indigenous Voices at the United Nations

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1993 - In 1993, through resolution A/RES/47/75 the UN General Assembly proclaimed the International Year of the World’s Indigenous People with the aim to encourage a new relationship between States and indigenous peoples, and between the international community and indigenous peoples — a new partnership based on mutual respect and understanding. The year was requested by indigenous organizations and is the result of their efforts to secure their cultural integrity and rights into the twenty-first century.

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"Hymn to the United Nations" a Poem by W.H. Auden

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19 Nov 1971 - Poet W.H. Auden reads his poem "Hymn to the United Nations" which was performed days earlier on the occasion of the 26th anniversary of the United Nations, on October 24, 1971, by Spanish cellist and composer Pablo Casals. Commissioned by UN Secretary-General U Thant.

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