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30 October 1997

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GA/SHC/3429

GAP PERSISTS BETWEEN PRINCIPLES OF CHILDREN'S RIGHTS CONVENTION, DAILY VIOLATION OF THOSE RIGHTS, BRAZIL TELLS THIRD COMMITTEE

19971030 Cites Abuses of Child Pornography, Child Labour, Effects of Conflict; Others Address Declining Conditions in Africa, Poverty and Child Labour

30 October 1997

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GA/9341

ASSEMBLY FILLS THREE MORE VACANCIES ON ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL

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In two rounds of voting this afternoon, the General Assembly elected India, Oman and Poland to fill three of four remaining vacancies on the Economic and Social Council. In two rounds of secret balloting this morning, 14 other countries obtained the required two-thirds majority for election to the Council.

30 October 1997

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GA/L/3051

LEGAL COMMITTEE DISCUSSES SUCCESSION OF STATES AND NATIONALITY

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The Sixth Committee (Legal) this afternoon began discussion of draft proposals of the International Law Commission on nationality and succession of States, with a number of delegations saying that the risk of families being separated during the succession of States should be eliminated.

30 October 1997

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SG/SM/6373

'VICTORY OVER LEPROSY IS WITHIN OUR GRASP', SECRETARY-GENERAL TELLS OPENING OF EXHIBIT 'QUEST FOR DIGNITY' AT HEADQUARTERS

19971030 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Kofi Annan Stresses Not Only Medical Treatment of Leprosy Sufferers, but Also Dignity That Is Birthright of Every Person on Earth

30 October 1997

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GA/EF/2780

30 October 1997

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SG/SM/6371

SECRETARY-GENERAL APPEALS TO UNITED NATIONS AGENCIES FOR COORDINATED RESPONSE IN FIGHT AGAINST HIV/AIDS

19971030 New York Meeting Is Told of Devastating Effects of Global Epidemic, with Increasing Economic and Social Consequences

This is the text of a statement today by Secretary-General Kofi Annan to the tenth annual meeting of the Committee of Co-Sponsoring Organizations of UNAIDS:

30 October 1997

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GA/AB/3180

FIFTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS $155 MILLION FOR ANGOLA MISSION, REDUCES TO $9 MILLION AMOUNT FOR LIBERIA MISSION

19971030 Concludes General Discussion on 1998-1999 Budget; Consideration of Budget Sections To Begin Tomorrow.

30 October 1997

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GA/SHC/3428

ABOMINATION OF CHILDREN BEING BRUTALIZED, FORCED TO BRUTALIZE OTHERS MUST BE STOPPED, THIRD COMMITTEE TOLD

19971030 Statement by Special Representative on Impact of Armed Conflict on Children Begins Committee's Discussion on Rights of Child

30 October 1997

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TAD/1851

30 October 1997

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GA/9340

FOURTEEN VACANCIES ON ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL FILLED IN TWO ROUNDS OF ASSEMBLY BALLOTS

19971030 Members to Serve Three-Year Terms; Further Voting Planned For Four Remaining Seats, to Complete Elections to 54-Nation Body

In two rounds of balloting this morning, the General Assembly elected 14 members to fill 18 vacancies on the Economic and Social Council. They will begin their three-year terms on 1 January 1998.