Press Release

22 October 1997

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GA/SHC/3420

THIRD COMMITTEE IS TOLD STILL TOO FEW WOMEN OCCUPY SENIOR POSITIONS IN UNITED NATIONS SECRETARIAT

19971022 In Debate on Beijing Conference Implementation, Delegates Call for Gender Equality in World Organization and at National Level

22 October 1997

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GA/AB/3173

SECRETARY-GENERAL TO PRESENT 1998-1999 BUDGET TODAY AS FIFTH COMMITTEE BEGINS DISCUSSING ITEM

19971022 Background Release

Secretary-General Kofi Annan will present this afternoon his $2.583 billion budget proposal to cover the expenses of the United Nations during the next two years, as the Fifth Committee (Administrative and Budgetary Committee) begins its discussion of the subject.

21 October 1997

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GA/SHC/3417

21 October 1997

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GA/AB/3171

21 October 1997

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HR/CT/499

HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONER SAYS 'MASSIVE, WIDESPREAD VIOLATIONS' STILL NEED INTENSE SCRUTINY OF INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY

19971021 Committee Begins Session, Concerned at Withdrawal by Democratic People's Republic of Korea from Civil and Political Rights Covenant

21 October 1997

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ENV/DEV/449
UNEP/12

21 October 1997

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GA/SHC/3418

21 October 1997

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GA/L/3044

INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT SHOULD BE INDEPENDENT BODY, AND NOT SUBSIDIARY OF SECURITY COUNCIL, SPEAKERS TELL LEGAL COMMITTEE

19971021 Committee Establishes Working Group to Discuss Draft Text on Question of Security Council Sanctions Affecting Third States

21 October 1997

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SG/T/2110

SECRETARY-GENERAL VISITS ASPEN, COLORADO AND CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 18 - 21 OCTOBER

19971021 (Received from the Spokesman travelling with the Secretary-General.)

Secretary-General Kofi Annan attended the Ninth Aspen Institute Communications Conference in Aspen, Colorado over the weekend of 18-19 October.

21 October 1997

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FAO/3651
OBV/18

SECRETARY-GENERAL, STRESSING KEY ROLE OF WOMEN IN GLOBAL WAR AGAINST HUNGER, URGES MORE INVESTMENT IN THEIR EDUCATION

19971021 World Food Day Ceremony Also Hears Appeal from FAO Director-General For More Action, 'Fewer Reports, Seminars and Intellectual Debates'