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Note to Correspondents

Note No. 5821

CONCERT TO BE HELD IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY HALL IN OBSERVANCE OF UNITED NATIONS DAY, 24 OCTOBER

20/10/2003
Press Release
Note No. 5821


Note to Correspondents


CONCERT TO BE HELD IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY HALL IN OBSERVANCE


OF UNITED NATIONS DAY, 24 OCTOBER


Swiss Orchestra to Perform


This year’s observance of United Nations Day, on 24 October, will be marked by a concert given by L’Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, in the General Assembly Hall, beginning at 7 p.m.

Note No. 5820

INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR ERADICATION OF POVERTY AND WORLD FOOD DAY

14/10/2003
Press Release
Note No. 5820


Note to Correspondents


INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR ERADICATION OF POVERTY AND WORLD FOOD DAY


TO BE OBSERVED AT UN HEADQUARTERS ON 17 OCTOBER 2003


To remind us of the plight of the victims of extreme poverty and those who suffer from the pains of hunger, joint events will be held at United Nations Headquarters on 17 October 2003 to observe the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty and World Food Day.

Note No. 5818

DAY-LONG EVENT AT HEADQUARTERS TODAY SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN TIES BETWEEN UNITED NATIONS AND AFRICAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY

07/10/2003
Press Release
Note No. 5818


Note to Correspondents


DAY-LONG EVENT AT HEADQUARTERS TODAY SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN TIES


BETWEEN UNITED NATIONS AND AFRICAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY


As part of an initiative by United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan to strengthen ties with key civil society groups, a programme for representatives of the African-American community will take place at United Nations Headquarters today.

Note No. 5817

FORUM FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ON INTERNATIONAL MIGRANTS AND DEVELOPMENT TO BE HELD AT HEADQUARTERS, 7 - 8 OCTOBER

06/10/2003
Press Release
Note No. 5817


Note to Correspondents


FORUM FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ON INTERNATIONAL MIGRANTS AND DEVELOPMENT


TO BE HELD AT HEADQUARTERS, 7 - 8 OCTOBER


The third meeting of the International Forum for Social Development, an initiative of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, will be held on 7 and 8 October at United Nations Headquarters.