Press Release


DH/2093
4 March 1996


Press Release
DH/2093


DAILY HIGHLIGHTS FOR: 4 March 1996

19960304 * Secretary-General denounces terrorist bombing in Israel as "heinous act of cowardice"; says international community must not tolerate undermining of peace process.

* Israel says peace process at dangerous stage; urges Palestinian Authority to take bolder steps against terrorists.

4 March 1996


Press Release


NOTE TO CORRESPONDENTS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY TO BE OBSERVED AT UN HEADQUARTERS

19960304

This year's International Women's Day will be observed at United Nations Headquarters on Thursday, 7 March, with a panel discussion on the theme, "Celebrating the past, planning for the future".

RD/850
1 March 1996


Press Release
RD/850


COMMITTEE ON ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION TAKES UP COLOMBIA REPORT

19960301

GENEVA, 29 February (UN Information Service) -- Alleged violations of the rights of members of indigenous and black communities in Colombia were among the issues raised this afternoon as the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination took up a report from that country.