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GA/EF/2940

SPEAKERS IN SECOND COMMITTEE STRESS IMPORTANT ROLE OF UN INSTITUTE FOR TRAINING AND RESEARCH AND ORGANIZATION’S STAFF COLLEGE

As 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 Organization’s 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

As 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

Says 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

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GA/SPD/198

UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL FOR PEACEKEEPING ADDRESSES FOURTH COMMITTEE, HIGHLIGHTS DEPARTMENT’S PROPOSED STRUCTURE CHANGES

Committee Begins Comprehensive Review of Peacekeeping Operations

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GA/SHC/3621

THIRD COMMITTEE ADOPTS 17 DRAFT TEXTS ON HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUE

Recorded 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

Speakers 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

Speakers Evoke ‘Forgotten Emergencies’, New Forms of Population Movement

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GA/L/3165

ASSEMBLY ASKED TO SEEK HIGHER PRIORITY FOR MODERNIZATION OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Legal Committee Resolution on UNCITRAL also Commends Work of Agency, Notes Growing Importance of Training, Technical Aid for Developing Countries

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GA/EF/2939

SECOND COMMITTEE TAKES UP ANNUAL REPORT OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL

The Economic and Social Council had made a new beginning with regard to its capacity to respond in a timely way to developments within its sphere of responsibility, the Second Committee (Economic and Financial) was told this morning, as it met to consider the Council’s annual report.