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DC/2551
24 April 1996


Press Release
DC/2551


DISARMAMENT COMMISSION FAILS TO ACHIEVE CONSENSUS ON THIRD AGENDA ITEM

19960424

The Disarmament Commission, acknowledging its inability to achieve consensus on a third agenda item, yesterday afternoon approved a modified agenda for its 1996 substantive session which included only two specific items, namely, international arms transfers and an exchange of views on the proposed fourth special session of the Assembly devoted to disarmament.

24 April 1996


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NOTE TO CORRESPONDENTS TAKE OUR DAUGHTERS TO WORK DAY TO BE OBSERVED AT HEADQUARTERS

19960424

Take Our Daughters to Work Day will be observed officially for the first time at United Nations Headquarters on Thursday, 25 April. All Secretariat staff and members of delegations are invited to bring girls ages 9 to 15 to work with them to participate in the activities of the Day.

SG/SM/5970
23 April 1996


Press Release
SG/SM/5970


SECRETARY-GENERAL PLEASED BY AGREEMENT IN SIERRA LEONE

19960423 The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary- General Boutros Boutros-Ghali: