In progress at UNHQ

Note to Correspondents


3 February 2000


Press Release


NOTE TO CORRESPONDENTS MEETING ON POPULATION AGEING, LIVING ARRANGEMENTS OF OLDER PERSONS

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TO CONSIDER ISSUES, POLICY RESPONSES AT HEADQUARTERS 8-10 FEBRUARY

The United Nations Technical Meeting on “Population Ageing and Living Arrangements of Older Persons: Critical Issues and Policy Responses” will take place in Conference Room 6 at United Nations Headquarters from 8 to 10 February 2000.

8 December 1999


Press Release


NOTE TO CORRESPONDENTS PANEL WILL DISCUSS ISSUE OF INCREASING INCIDENCE OF HOSTAGE-TAKING,

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ABDUCTION OF UNITED NATIONS PERSONNEL

The abduction and hostage-taking of United Nations personnel continues to be a major security risk. Since 1992, some 178 United Nations civilian staff have been taken hostage while serving in United Nations operations worldwide.

17 November 1999


Press Release


NOTE TO CORRESPONDENTS PANEL ON DIALOGUE AMONG CIVILIZATIONS TO BE HELD

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AT HEADQUARTERS, 22 NOVEMBER

A panel discussion on ways to enhance international understanding through constructive dialogue among peoples of all cultures and civilizations will take place at Headquarters on 22 November from 3 to 6 p.m. in Conference Room 4.

29 October 1999


Press Release


NOTE TO CORRESPONDENTS QUEEN MARGRETHE II OF DENMARK TO VISIT HEADQUARTERS 1 NOVEMBER

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(Based on information provided by the Protocol and Liaison Service)

At 11:15 a.m. Monday, 1 November, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark will arrive at United Nations Headquarters, where she will be received at the Secretariat Entrance by Secretary-General Kofi Annan and Mrs. Annan.

26 October 1999


Press Release


NOTE TO CORRESPONDENTS JOINT GLOBAL POLICY TO REDUCE MATERNAL MORTALITY

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TO BE ANNOUNCED AT HEADQUARTERS 28 OCTOBER

Four United Nations agencies involved in promoting women’s health will announce a single global policy and unified action aimed at reducing risks related to pregnancy and childbirth at a Headquarters press conference 11 a.m. Thursday, 28 October, in room S-226.