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SC/7185-AFG/158
23/10/2001
Press Release
SC/7185
AFG/158


PRESS STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT OF SECURITY COUNCIL ON AFGHANISTAN


Following is the text of this afternoon’s statement to the press on Afghanistan by the President of the Security Council, Richard Ryan (Ireland):

PAL/1896-PI/1386
23/10/2001
Press Release
PAL/1896
PI/1386


PALESTINIAN JOURNALISTS TAKE PART IN DPI TRAINING PROGRAMME


For the sixth consecutive year, the United Nations Department of Public Information is hosting a training programme for Palestinian media practitioners, which is taking place at United Nations Headquarters from 22 October to 14 December.  A total of 9 Palestinian broadcasters and journalists are participating in the 2001 programme.

GA/SHC/3643

      Although the 1990 World Summit on Children had unquestionably improved the situation of the world's children in many areas, there were still too many children in the world suffering needlessly from a variety of scourges, including armed conflict and exploitation, several speakers told the Third Committee (Humanitarian, Social, Cultural) this afternoon.

GA/AB/3468
23/10/2001
Press Release
GA/AB/3468


Fifty-sixth General Assembly

Fifth Committee

16th Meeting (AM)


FIFTH COMMITTEE BEGINS CONSIDERATION OF CONFERENCE SERVICES, COMMENDING


MORE RATIONAL USE OF SITES, CONCERNED AT PROBLEMS IN LANGUAGE AREA


UNHCR Representative Outlines Measures

For Improved Verification of Implementing Partner Expenses