In progress at UNHQ

General Assembly


GA/DIS/3326
12 October 2006
General AssemblyGA/DIS/3326
Department of Public Information • News and Media Division • New York

Sixty-first General Assembly

First Committee

12th Meeting (PM)


Canada seeks treaty to prevent illicit flow of small arms to conflict areas


As assembly’s disarmament committee receives range of new texts


Implementation of Existing Agreements also Discussed;

PBC/4
11 October 2006
General AssemblyPBC/4
Department of Public Information • News and Media Division • New York

Peacebuilding Commission

Launch of Peacebuilding Fund

AM Meeting


New Peacebuilding Fund Reflects Commitment To Sustained Engagement In Countries


Emerging From Conflict, Says Secretary-General At Fund’s Launch


Target Is $250 Million; Roughly $140 Million Pledged So Far