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Capital Punishment Does Not Reduce Terrorism, Secretary-General Says on World Day Against Death Penalty, Urging Respect for Human Rights in All Security Operations

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Capital Punishment Does Not Reduce Terrorism, Secretary-General Says on World Day Against Death Penalty, Urging Respect for Human Rights in All Security Operations

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on the World Day against the Death Penalty, to be observed on 10 October:

Germany ‘Leading by Example’ to Create Green Economy, Help Vulnerable People, Secretary-General Says Upon receiving National German Sustainability Award

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Germany ‘Leading by Example’ to Create Green Economy, Help Vulnerable People, Secretary-General Says Upon receiving National German Sustainability Award

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, upon receiving the National German Sustainability Award, in Hamburg, Germany, today:

Rise in Sustainable Ocean Management Initiatives Refocusing Attention on Law of Sea Convention, Secretary-General Tells Anniversary Ceremony for International Tribunal

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Rise in Sustainable Ocean Management Initiatives Refocusing Attention on Law of Sea Convention, Secretary-General Tells Anniversary Ceremony for International Tribunal

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the ceremony commemorating the twentieth anniversary of the establishment of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, in Hamburg, Germany, today:

Despite Diminished Violence, Peace Still Does Not Prevail in Western Sahara, Fourth Committee Hears as It Continues Hearing of Petitioners

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Despite Diminished Violence, Peace Still Does Not Prevail in Western Sahara, Fourth Committee Hears as It Continues Hearing of Petitioners

While the people of Western Sahara no longer went to bed with the sound of bombs and gunfire in their ears every night, they still did not live in peace, the Fourth Committee (Special Political and Decolonization) heard today, as it continued its annual hearing of petitioners and general debate on the issue.

Describing Best National Practices, Delegates Stress Access to Justice Crucial Driver for Rule of Law, as Sixth Committee Debate on Principle Continues

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Describing Best National Practices, Delegates Stress Access to Justice Crucial Driver for Rule of Law, as Sixth Committee Debate on Principle Continues

Sharing best practices to ensure access to justice as a critical driver of the rule of law, speakers described the unique characteristics of the principle when implemented into national platforms, legal programmes and initiatives, as the Sixth Committee (Legal) continued its deliberations on the matter today (see Press Release GA/L/3519).

Speakers in Third Committee Urge Greater Cooperation in Addressing Nexus Between Drugs, Terrorism in Fight against Illicit Narcotics Trade

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Speakers in Third Committee Urge Greater Cooperation in Addressing Nexus Between Drugs, Terrorism in Fight against Illicit Narcotics Trade

Delegates in the Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural) described today the myriad challenges they faced in combating the illicit drug trade and the related scourges of terrorism and human trafficking, calling for more cooperation and people-centred approaches, as they held their general discussion on crime prevention, criminal justice and international drug control.

Focus on Importance of South-South Cooperation, Quadrennial Policy Review, as Second Committee Takes Up Operational Activities for Development

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Focus on Importance of South-South Cooperation, Quadrennial Policy Review, as Second Committee Takes Up Operational Activities for Development

Member States stressed the importance of the quadrennial comprehensive policy review and the value of South-South cooperation as the General Assembly’s Second Committee (Economic and Financial) held a debate today on operational activities for development.

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