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Hard Decisions Needed to Move Nepal’s Peace Process Forward Firmly in Hands of Country’s Leaders, Beyond UN Mission’s Mandate, Top Official Tells Security Council

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Hard Decisions Needed to Move Nepal’s Peace Process Forward Firmly in Hands of Country’s Leaders, Beyond UN Mission’s Mandate, Top Official Tells Security Council

The hard decisions needed to take Nepal’s peace process forward lay firmly in the hands of the Himalayan country’s leaders, and were beyond the mandate and capacity of the United Nations Mission there, known as UNMIN, the Secretary-General’s representative told the Security Council this morning.

With Consensus Resolution, General Assembly Reiterates Unequivocal Condemnation of Terrorism, Reaffirms Support for 2006 UN Global Counterterrorism Strategy

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With Consensus Resolution, General Assembly Reiterates Unequivocal Condemnation of Terrorism, Reaffirms Support for 2006 UN Global Counterterrorism Strategy

Reiterating strong and unequivocal condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, “by whomever […] and for whatever purposes” they were committed, the General Assembly today reaffirmed its support for the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and called on the world body’s Member States and entities, along with other international and regional organizations, to step up implementation of the four-year-old initiative.

General Assembly Elects Joan E. Donoghue of United States to International Court of Justice, in Tandem with Security Council, to Serve until 5 February 2015

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General Assembly Elects Joan E. Donoghue of United States to International Court of Justice, in Tandem with Security Council, to Serve until 5 February 2015

In one round of balloting today, the General Assembly elected Joan Donoghue of the United States as a member of the International Court of Justice, in an election run independently of, but concurrently with, the Security Council.

Security Council Elects Joan E. Donoghue of United States to International Court of Justice, in Tandem with General Assembly, to Serve Until 5 February 2015

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Security Council Elects Joan E. Donoghue of United States to International Court of Justice, in Tandem with General Assembly, to Serve Until 5 February 2015

In a vote held simultaneously with the General Assembly, the Security Council today elected Joan E. Donoghue of the United States, by secret ballot, to the International Court of Justice to fill the remainder of the term left vacant by the resignation of Judge Thomas Buergenthal of the United States (see documents S/2010/442 and S/2010/443). She will serve until 5 February 2015.

‘To Make Change We Must Empower Women — Only Then Can We Claim Real Progress,’ Says Secretary-General, in Message to Brussels Conference

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‘To Make Change We Must Empower Women — Only Then Can We Claim Real Progress,’ Says Secretary-General, in Message to Brussels Conference

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message to the Conference on Ensuring Women’s Participation in Peace and Security, delivered by Rachel Mayanja, Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women, in Brussels, 9 September:

‘Profound Achievements’ of Montreal Protocol in Preserving Ozone Layer Demonstrates Good Governance Central to Reaching Environmental Goals, Says Secretary-General

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‘Profound Achievements’ of Montreal Protocol in Preserving Ozone Layer Demonstrates Good Governance Central to Reaching Environmental Goals, Says Secretary-General

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, observed 16 September:
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