New Permanent Representative of Oman Presents Credentials
BIO/4280
The new Permanent Representative of Oman to the United Nations, Lyutha Sultan al-Mughairy, today presented her credentials to United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
In progress at UNHQ
New Permanent Representative of Yemen Presents Credentials
BIO/4281
The new Permanent Representative of Yemen to the United Nations, Jamal Abdullah al-Sallal, today presented his credentials to United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
Commission on Population and Development to Feature Side Events with Focus on Effects of Fertility, Reproductive Health on Development, 11-15 April
Note No. 6300
Reductions in fertility help countries in their development efforts, both at the national level and with the well-being of families and individuals, according to a report of the United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, to this year’s session of the Commission on Population and Development, starting at United Nations Headquarters in New York on Monday, 11 April.
South African Story ‘Corrective Rape’ to Receive Top Television Award, 12 April, at United Nations Public Information Department-New York Festivals Event
Note No. 6301
International television programming and films focusing on issues of importance to the United Nations will be honoured on Tuesday, 12 April, at the New York Festivals Television and Film Awards Gala at the NAB Show in Las Vegas.
Commission on Population and Development to Discuss Impact of Growing Disparities in Fertility Levels during Forty-Fourth Session, 11 – 15 April
POP/990
The findings reported in "Fertility, reproductive health and development", a report issued by the United Nations Secretary-General will be discussed by the Commission on Population and Development at its forty-fourth session, held at United Nations headquarters from 11 to 15 April.
Security Council to ‘Urgently Consider’ Plans for Specialized Courts, Prisons for Somali Pirates, Cites Rise in Violence off Somalia’s Coast
SC/10221
Underlining the importance of prosecuting suspected pirates operating off the coast of Somalia as armed robbery and other maritime violence continued unabated, the Security Council this morning decided to urgently consider the establishment of special Somali courts operating in the country, as well as the East African region.
Deeply Concerned by Humanitarian Situation in Côte d’Ivoire, Secretary-General Says ‘Civilians are Bearing Brunt of Violence - the Fighting Must Stop’
SG/SM/13503-AFR/2160
The following statement by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was issued in New York on 10 April:
Rugby Promotes Teamwork; in Difficult Times, Offers ‘Chance for Joy and Fun’, Secretary-General Tells Ceremony Kicking Off Road to 2011 Rugby World Cup
SG/SM/13504
Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks to the ceremony kicking off the “Road to the 2011 Rugby World Cup”, in New York, today, 11 April:
Ad Hoc Committee Negotiating Comprehensive Anti-Terrorism Opens One-Week Headquarters Session
L/3170
The Chairman of the General Assembly committee negotiating a comprehensive anti-terrorism convention opened the panel’s fifteenth session this afternoon encouraging delegates to resolve outstanding issues “which have occupied us for some years”, especially since there was now broad agreement on the bulk of the text of the proposed treaty.
Fundamental Principle of Rule of Law ‘Our Best Hope for Building Peaceful, Prosperous Societies’, Says Secretary-General, in General Assembly Debate
SG/SM/13505-GA/11070-L/3171
Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks to the General Assembly’s informal thematic debate on “The Rule of Law and Global Challenges”, in New York, 11 April: