Security Council Press Statement on Attack in Yemen
SC/11336
The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Sylvie Lucas (Luxembourg):
In progress at UNHQ
Commending Conduct of Maldives Ballot, Secretary-General Underlines Need for Leaders to Strengthen Institutions
SG/SM/15730
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:
Secretary-General Condemns Killing of Iran Border Guard
SG/SM/15731
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:
Fifth Committee Considers Financial Implications of Draft Resolution on Strengthening United Nations Human Rights Treaty Body System
GA/AB/4103
The Fifth Committee (Administrative and Budgetary) today examined the financial implications of a proposed draft resolution on strengthening the United Nations human rights treaty body system — a text that would have a far-reaching impact on how it operates.
Security Council 751 and 1907 Committee on Somalia and Eritrea Revises Its Guidelines
SC/11338
On 25 March 2014, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 751 (1992) and 1907 (2009) concerning Somalia and Eritrea adopted revised Guidelines for the Conduct of its Work. These latest Guidelines reflect Security Council resolution 2142 (2014).
United Nations Academic Impact to Host ‘Conversation’ with Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars, 2 April
Note No. 6406
Refugee All Stars, formed by a group of refugees from Sierra Leone, will be at United Nations Headquarters on 2 April to take part in the United Nations Academic Impact’s conversation series, “Music for Peace”.
Peacebuilding Commission, Fund Urged to Better Coordinate with Main Organs as General Assembly Reviews Their Activities
GA/11492
The Peacebuilding Commission must better coordinate its work with key United Nations bodies, intergovernmental entities and donors in order to maximize its impact in post-conflict countries, delegates said today as the General Assembly reviewed the annual reports of the nine-year-old body and its principal financing mechanism, the Peacebuilding Fund.
As Bombed UN Nigeria House Prepares to Reopen, Deputy Secretary-General Remembers Those Who Gave Their Lives
DSG/SM/760-AFR/2842
Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at a wreath laying event at UN House site, in Abuja today:
Elections Critical Benchmark in Afghanistan Transition, Secretary-General Tells Leaders at Event Marking International Day of Nowruz
SG/SM/15733-OBV/1320
Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the International Day of Nowruz, in Kabul today:
Secretary-General, Marking International Mine Awareness Day, Highlights Women’s Vital Role in Safeguarding Earth
SG/SM/15732-OBV/1319
Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, to be observed on 4 April: