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GA/EF/2882
29 October 1999


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GA/EF/2882


INVESTMENT IN WOMEN’S EDUCATION, ENFORCEMENT OF CORE LABOUR STANDARDS URGED AS SECOND COMMITTEE CONSIDERS WOMEN IN DEVELOPMENT

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The integration of women into economic activity had not been enough to resolve their social situation and eliminate the stereotypes they were subjected to, the representative of Mexico told the Second Committee (Economic and Financial) this morning as it began its consideration of women in development.

GA/L/3123
28 October 1999


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GA/L/3123


IN SIXTH COMMITTEE, PERSPECTIVES VARY AS TO UTILITY, FEASIBILITY OF LEGAL INSTRUMENT ON STATE IMMUNITY

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The Sixth Committee (Legal) this afternoon concluded its consideration of the jurisdictional immunities of States and their property, in the context of its ongoing examination of the report of the International Law Commission.

GA/L/3122
28 October 1999


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GA/L/3122


LEGAL COMMITTEE CONSIDERS BEARING OF GLOBAL COMMERCIAL TRENDS ON QUESTION OF JURISDICTIONAL IMMUNITY OF STATES

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The Sixth Committee (Legal) this morning continued its consideration of the International Law Commission's proposals for resolving outstanding questions related to the draft articles on jurisdictional immunities of States and their property, which are annexed to the Commission's annual report.