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With Some in First Committee Seeking to Reframe Nuclear Debate around Humanitarian Consequences, New Draft Reaffirms Compliance with International Humanitarian Law

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With Some in First Committee Seeking to Reframe Nuclear Debate around Humanitarian Consequences, New Draft Reaffirms Compliance with International Humanitarian Law

The First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) today approved eight drafts, with a new one on follow-up to the General Assembly’s high-level meeting on nuclear disarmament drawing attention, particularly the provision expressing deep concern at the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of any use of those weapons and the reaffirmation of the need for all States at all times to comply with applicable international law including international humanitarian law.

Countries Must Break Unsustainable Consumption Patterns, Say Speakers as Second Committee Begins Sustainable Development Debate

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Countries Must Break Unsustainable Consumption Patterns, Say Speakers as Second Committee Begins Sustainable Development Debate

The post-2015 development agenda must be built on a solid foundation guaranteeing the intrinsic right to sustainable development for all countries, several delegates told the Second Committee (Economic and Financial) today as it began its two-day debate on the matter.

Good Governance Helps Prevent Resources from Fuelling Conflict, Secretary-General Says, Marking Day for Preventing Exploitation of Environment in War

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Good Governance Helps Prevent Resources from Fuelling Conflict, Secretary-General Says, Marking Day for Preventing Exploitation of Environment in War

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict, observed on 6 November:

Advancing Rule of Law Crucial to Inclusive Economic Growth, says General Assembly President, Urging Principle’s Integration into Post-2015 Development Agenda

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Advancing Rule of Law Crucial to Inclusive Economic Growth, says General Assembly President, Urging Principle’s Integration into Post-2015 Development Agenda

Praising the Sixth Committee for its efforts to ensure justice and respect for international obligations, the President of the General Assembly emphasized that the rule of law must be integrated into other global processes, including the post-2015 development agenda.

Support International Decade for People of African Descent, Working Group Chair Urges, as Third Committee Takes up Racism, Self-Determination

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Support International Decade for People of African Descent, Working Group Chair Urges, as Third Committee Takes up Racism, Self-Determination

A United Nations expert urged support today for the proposed International Decade for People of African Descent as the Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural) began its discussion on racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, and the right to self-determination.

Secretary-General Appoints Michael Møller of Denmark Acting Head, United Nations Office at Geneva

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Secretary-General Appoints Michael Møller of Denmark Acting Head, United Nations Office at Geneva

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced today the appointment of Michael Møller of Denmark as Acting Head of the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), replacing Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to whom the Secretary-General is grateful for his outstanding contribution and commitment in spearheading the Organization’s work.
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