Press Release

15 March 1996

Press Release
DEV/2097

SECRETARY-GENERAL CALLS FOR NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH AFRICA AT LAUNCHING OF UN SPECIAL INITIATIVE

19960315 World Bank, UNDP, UNICEF, UNFPA, IMF Participate in Ceremony; ECA, OAU Respond Via Satellite

As he launched a 10-year, $25 billion United Nations System-wide Special Initiative on Africa this morning, Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali called on the world to forge a new partnership with Africa.

14 March 1996

Press Release
WOM/910

14 March 1996

Press Release
WOM/909

BROAD APPROACH TO TACKLE POVERTY MUST GO BEYOND PROVISION OF RESOURCES, COMMISSION ON STATUS OF WOMEN TOLD

19960314 Expert Panel Members Say Effort Must Address Reproductive Health, Violence Against Women, Job Availability, Gender Discrimination

14 March 1996

Press Release
SG/A/621*
HR/4294

14 March 1996

Press Release
SC/6193

14 March 1996

Press Release
REF/1136

14 March 1996

Press Release
RD/869

ANTI-DISCRIMINATION COMMITTEE ADOPTS OBSERVATIONS ON SITUATIONS IN SPAIN, FINLAND AND MADAGASCAR

19960314 Also Adopts Statements on Residential Segregation for Habitat II

14 March 1996

Press Release
RD/868

ANTI-DISCRIMINATION COMMITTEE DECIDES ON PROCESS OF CONSULTATION WITH BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA; TO RESUME GOOD OFFICES ON KOSOVO

19960314 Recommends Convening Constitutional Conference in Rwanda; Removes Russian Federation from 'Early Warning' List; Adopts Observations on United Kingdom

14 March 1996

Press Release
RD/867

ANTI-DISCRIMINATION COMMITTEE BEGINS ADOPTING OBSERVATIONS ON SITUATION IN UNITED KINGDOM

19960314 Considedrs Third Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination

GENEVA, 13 March (UN Information Service) -- The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination noted with serious concern this morning that a disproportionate number of members of minority groups were among the victims of death in custody in the United Kingdom.

14 March 1996

Press Release
RD/865