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GA/SHC/3622
COMMITTEE ADOPTS HUMAN RIGHTS-RELATED TEXTS, 4 BY RECORDED VOTE
20001109Resolution on Afghanistan Adopted without Vote; Text on Promoting, Consolidating Democracy Adopted by 145-0, with 14 Abstentions
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GA/EF/2940
SPEAKERS IN SECOND COMMITTEE STRESS IMPORTANT ROLE OF UN INSTITUTE FOR TRAINING AND RESEARCH AND ORGANIZATIONS STAFF COLLEGE
20001109As the Second Committee (Economic and Financial) concluded its consideration of training and research this afternoon, speakers stressed the important role of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Organizations Staff College, which is located in Turin, Italy.
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GA/AB/3407
SUPPORT FOR NEW METHOD OF PRESENTING UN BUDGET EXPRESSED IN FIFTH COMMITTEE
20001109As the Fifth Committee (Administrative and Budgetary) began its consideration of results-based budgeting this morning, United Nations Controller Jean-Pierre Halbwachs stressed that the new approach would enhance evaluation of performance, improve monitoring and provide better information on the work of the Organization.
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GA/9814
FOR NINTH SUCCESSIVE YEAR, GENERAL ASSEMBLY CALLS FOR END OF UNITED STATES EMBARGO AGAINST CUBA
20001109Says Blockade Contrary to International Law; United States Argues Embargo Trade Policy Matter; Aimed at Human Rights Improvement
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GA/SPD/199
LACK OF PARTICIPATION BY DEVELOPED COUNTRIES IN UN PEACEKEEPING MISSIONS RAISED IN FOURTH COMMITTEE
20001108
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GA/SPD/198
UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL FOR PEACEKEEPING ADDRESSES FOURTH COMMITTEE, HIGHLIGHTS DEPARTMENTS PROPOSED STRUCTURE CHANGES
20001108Committee Begins Comprehensive Review of Peacekeeping Operations
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GA/SHC/3621
THIRD COMMITTEE ADOPTS 17 DRAFT TEXTS ON HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUE
20001108Recorded Votes Requested for Drafts On Right to Travel, Unilateral Coercive Measures
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GA/SHC/3620/Rev.1*
COMMITTEE DEBATES PAST FAILINGS, FUTURE PATHS OF REFUGEE-PROTECTION EFFORTS
20001108Speakers Evoke Forgotten Emergencies, New Forms of Population Movement
Press release GA/SHC/3620 of 8 November should have read as follows:
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GA/SHC/3620
COMMITTEE DEBATES PAST FAILINGS, FUTURE PATHS OF REFUGEE-PROTECTION EFFORTS
20001108Speakers Evoke Forgotten Emergencies, New Forms of Population Movement