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General Assembly Urges Steps to Address Shortcomings of Security Council’s Reporting System, Increase Its Transparency

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General Assembly Urges Steps to Address Shortcomings of Security Council’s Reporting System, Increase Its Transparency

Despite improvements, measures were needed to address shortcomings and increase the transparency and coherence of the Security Council’s reporting system and working methods, the General Assembly heard today as it met to consider the annual report of that body.

Second Committee Approves Text on Operational Activities for Development, Takes up Amendments to United Nations University Charter

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Second Committee Approves Text on Operational Activities for Development, Takes up Amendments to United Nations University Charter

The General Assembly would recognize the importance of strengthening and improving operational activities for development to maximize progress towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals, according to a draft resolution that the Second Committee (Economic and Financial) approved by consensus today.

Addressing Africa-Arab Summit, Deputy Secretary-General Says Citizens Are Thirsty for Jobs, Political Participation, Institutions that ‘Listen and Deliver’

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Addressing Africa-Arab Summit, Deputy Secretary-General Says Citizens Are Thirsty for Jobs, Political Participation, Institutions that ‘Listen and Deliver’

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, to the third Africa-Arab Summit, in Kuwait, 19 November:

Criminal Acts by United Nations Officials, Experts on Mission Must Not Go Unpunished, Sixth Committee Told as Debate Begins

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Criminal Acts by United Nations Officials, Experts on Mission Must Not Go Unpunished, Sixth Committee Told as Debate Begins

United Nations officials and experts on mission who committed serious crimes tarnished the Organization’s credibility and must be held accountable, delegates told the Sixth Committee today as they took up the Secretary-General’s report on the matter.

Concern over Rising Cost Estimates, Possible Delays Dominate Fifth Committee Debate as Secretariat Unveils New Outlay for Geneva Office Renovation

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Concern over Rising Cost Estimates, Possible Delays Dominate Fifth Committee Debate as Secretariat Unveils New Outlay for Geneva Office Renovation

As the Fifth Committee (Administrative and Budgetary) today took stock of progress in the planned refurbishment of the United Nations Geneva headquarters, delegates raised concerns over the project’s growing cost estimates and potential delays in implementation.

Secretary-General, in Message, Says International Year Can Reposition Family Farming as Central Tool for Sustainable Development

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Secretary-General, in Message, Says International Year Can Reposition Family Farming as Central Tool for Sustainable Development

Following is UN Secretary-General’s message, as delivered by Thomas Gass, United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, for the launch of the International Year of Family Farming 2014, in New York, 22 November:

Healthier Diets, Widespread Knowledge of Good Nutrition Keys to Tackling Hunger, Obesity, Secretary-General Says in Message for Food Day

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Healthier Diets, Widespread Knowledge of Good Nutrition Keys to Tackling Hunger, Obesity, Secretary-General Says in Message for Food Day

Following is UN Secretary-General’s message for the World Food Day ceremony, delivered by Wu Hongbo, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, in New York on 23 November:
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