Meetings Coverage and Press Releases

Lao People’s Democratic Republic Boasts New Legislation, Machinery to Improve Women’s Lot, but Expert Committee Faults Rape, Domestic Violence Policies

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Lao People’s Democratic Republic Boasts New Legislation, Machinery to Improve Women’s Lot, but Expert Committee Faults Rape, Domestic Violence Policies

As delegates from the Lao People’s Democratic Republic shed light today on recent legislation and programmes to improve the lot of women in their country, they faced criticism from the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women over Government policies to address rape and domestic violence.

Azerbaijan, Despite Conflict, Has Put in Place Range of Measures to Achieve Gender Equality, Delegation from Capital Tells Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee

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Azerbaijan, Despite Conflict, Has Put in Place Range of Measures to Achieve Gender Equality, Delegation from Capital Tells Women’s Anti-Discrimination Committee

Azerbaijan has instituted a wide array of initiatives for gender equality in a short period, despite recent conflict, experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women said today, while at the same time expressing concern over trafficking in persons, the low percentage of women in decision-making positions and other issues.

Media Seminar on Middle East Meets at Time of New Energy, Says Secretary-General, Encouraging Participants to ‘Spread Message of Coexistence and Peace’

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Media Seminar on Middle East Meets at Time of New Energy, Says Secretary-General, Encouraging Participants to ‘Spread Message of Coexistence and Peace’

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message to the United Nations International Media Seminar on Peace in the Middle East, as delivered by Kiyo Akasaka, Under-Secretary-General for Communications and Public Information, in Rio de Janeiro, on 27 July:

University Students from 57 Countries to Meet in Geneva for First Annual Global Model United Nations Conference, 5 to 7 August

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University Students from 57 Countries to Meet in Geneva for First Annual Global Model United Nations Conference, 5 to 7 August

On 5 August, more than 500 students will gather at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland to participate in the first annual Global Model United Nations (GMUN) conference, organized by the United Nations Department of Public Information.

Think Tank on Trade and Landlocked Developing Countries in Mongolia Will Help Spotlight Special Challenges Facing These Nations, Says Secretary-General

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Think Tank on Trade and Landlocked Developing Countries in Mongolia Will Help Spotlight Special Challenges Facing These Nations, Says Secretary-General

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s speech as prepared for delivery to the opening ceremony of the Think Tank on Trade and Landlocked Developing Countries, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, 27 July:

'The Climate Is Changing and So, Therefore, Must We,' Says Secretary-General in Mongolia, Where, as Elsewhere, Human Family Depends on Health of Global Home

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'The Climate Is Changing and So, Therefore, Must We,' Says Secretary-General in Mongolia, Where, as Elsewhere, Human Family Depends on Health of Global Home

Following is the text of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s speech to a gathering of senior Government officials and academics at Government House, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on 27 July:

Switzerland, as Home to International Human Rights Law, Should Act as Model for Women's Rights, Advancement, Says Women's Anti-Discrimination Committee

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Switzerland, as Home to International Human Rights Law, Should Act as Model for Women's Rights, Advancement, Says Women's Anti-Discrimination Committee

While praising Switzerland as a leader in human rights policy, experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women expressed concern over the difficulties of instituting country-wide policies for women’s equality given the federal system that gives great autonomy to its districts, which are known as cantons and communes.

Delegates Welcome New Impetus to Resolve Israeli-Palestinian Conflict as Security Council Considers Middle East Situation

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Delegates Welcome New Impetus to Resolve Israeli-Palestinian Conflict as Security Council Considers Middle East Situation

Taking up the situation in the Middle East, speakers in today’s Security Council debate welcomed the new international push to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, although concern over the lack of movement since the adoption of resolution 1860 (2009) more than six months ago prompted some to call for more decisive Council action.
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