Need To Protect Refugees and Humanitarian Workers Highlighted; Ukraine Appeals for Aid To Deal with Problems of Chernobyl Aftermath
Assembly Action Sought; Texts Also Approved on Migrants Protection, Right to Travel; Progress Is Seen in Iran, Despite Continuing Concern
Assembly Would Also Call for Continued Judicial Reforms; Text on UN Institute for Women (INSTRAW) Urges Stronger Support for its Activities
Member States would be urged by the General Assembly to sign and ratify an international convention designed to cut off the sources of funding for terrorist activities, according to a draft resolution approved without a vote this morning by the Sixth Committee (Legal).
Committee Also Hears Introduction of Texts on Financing Of Development, Trade and Development, Business and Development
As the General Assembly met this afternoon to consider the report of the Secretary-General on assistance in mine action, a number of speakers stressed the financial challenge posed by the number of landmines on the worlds surface.
Assembly President Says Developing Countries, Hosts to Large Refugee Communities, Pay Heavy, Unacknowledged Price
Some $195 million was pledged to support the work of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) this morning, at the UNHCR annual pledging conference.
