"PERFORMING ARTS"

A combined ensemble of musicians from the United States Military Band and the Military Band of the People's Liberation Army of China perform at the UN headquarters, continuing a three-city concert tour based on friendship and cooperation through performing arts. UNTV

A UNESCO intergovernmental committee meets in Nairobi this week to evaluate 51 elements of intangible heritage from 29 countries - including Ojkanke singing (Croatia), Chhau dance (India) and Flamenco (Spain) - for inclusion on the Urgent Safeguarding List. UNESCO

Speak Africa is a movement of young Africans who train youth activists from all over the continent to use multimedia tools, visual and performing arts to participate in advocacy, decision making and development. Through a series of workshops, Speak Africa has come to South Africa to help young Africans find a voice. UNICEF

Lack of adequate and reliable data on child trafficking in Kyrgyzstan compounds the problem of awareness about the sexual exploitation of children. UNICEF supports a Centre for Homeless Children in the capital Bishkek, where children can begin to rebuild their lives. UNICEF

Landmines and explosive remnants of war continue to kill or injure thousands of people a year, UN officials say in observance of the International Day for Mine Awareness. Three of every four casualties are civilians who trigger these devices years after a conflict ends. UNTV / UNMIS

The United Nations Ballroom Dance Club, Shin Jitsu Ryu, other staff members, and professional artists including the Joffrey Ballet perform at the United Nations 50th Anniversary Staff Day International Concert.

UN staff members and professional artists including pianist Zenaida Manfugás, soprano Katherine Wallace, and Ballet Bougarabou de Senegal perform at the United Nations 50th Anniversary Staff Day International Concert, followed by the start of the Parade of Nations fashion show.

The Parade of Nations concludes and is followed by a fashion show featuring Fashions of Turkey at United Nations 50th Anniversary Staff Day International Concert.

The United Nations 50th Anniversary Staff Day International Concert concludes with a fashion show featuring Fashions of Turkey.

The People's Republic of China hosts a welcoming ceremony in advance of the opening of the Fourth World Conference on Women, held in Beijing from 4-15 September 1995.