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GA/9975
21/11/2001
Press Release
GA/9975


Fifty-sixth General Assembly

Plenary

60th Meeting (AM) 


PARTNERSHIP WITH PRIVATE SECTOR HIGHLIGHTED AS ASSEMBLY


DEBATES ASSISTANCE IN MINE ACTION


Partnership with the private sector was an important component in addressing the global landmine problem, Canada's representative told the General Assembly this morning as it took up consideration of assistance in mine action.

GA/SHC/3668
19/11/2001
Press Release
GA/SHC/3668


Fifty-sixth General Assembly

Third Committee

44th Meeting (PM)


WORLD’S BURGEONING REFUGEE PROBLEM REFLECTS INADEQUACIES

OF CURRENT PROTECTION SYSTEM, THIRD COMMITTEE TOLD


The world's burgeoning refugee problem clearly reflected the inadequacies of the current international protection system, several delegations told the Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian, Cultural) this afternoon as its discussions about