Press Release

24 July 1997

Press Release
WOM/998

WOMEN'S ANTI-DISCRIMINATION COMMITTEE NOTES BANGLADESH'S COMMITMENT TO WOMEN'S ADVANCEMENT, STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF IMPLEMENTING EXISTING LAWS

19970724 Bangladesh's Withdrawal of Reservations To Some Provisions of Convention Welcomed by Committee Experts

24 July 1997

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ORG/1243

24 July 1997

Press Release
ECOSOC/5737

ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL GRANTS CONSULTATIVE STATUS TO 134 NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS

19970724 Discusses Restructuring and Revitalization Of United Nations in Economic, Social and Cultural Fields

(Reissued as received.)

23 July 1997

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WOM/997

23 July 1997

Press Release
SC/6400

SECURITY COUNCIL CONDEMNS MISTREATMENT OF INTERNATIONAL PERSONNEL IN UNITA-CONTROLLED AREAS OF ANGOLA

19970723 In Presidential Statement, Council Expresses Concern at Destabilizing Actions in Angola; Reaffirms Readiness to Impose Restrictions against UNITA

23 July 1997

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SG/SM/6289

SECRETARY-GENERAL SAYS GEORGIAN/ABKHAZ TALKS SHOULD MARK CONTINUOUS PROCESS OF CONTACT, EXCHANGE AND NEGOTIATION, AS PARTIES MEET IN GENEVA

19970723 Following is the message of Secretary-General Kofi Annan, delivered by his Special Envoy for Georgia, Liviu Bota, at the opening of the Georgian/Abkhaz talks, in Geneva today:

23 July 1997

Press Release
ECOSOC/5734

ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL PROCLAIMS INTERNATIONAL YEARS FOR VOLUNTEERS, MOUNTAINS, THANKSGIVING AND CULTURE FOR PEACE

19970723 Begins Debate on Human Rights Draft Resolutions and Decisions

(Reissued as received.)

22 July 1997

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WOM/995

COMMITTEE ON ELIMINATION OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN BEGINS CONSIDERATION OF ARGENTINA'S REPORTS

19970722 Constitution Establishes Equality of Opportunity for Men and Women In Access to Elective and Party Positions, Country's Delegation States

22 July 1997

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SC/6398

SECURITY COUNCIL ESTABLISHES DAG HAMMARSKJÖLD MEDAL FOR VALOUR, SACRIFICE OF UNITED NATIONS PEACE-KEEPERS

19970722 Kofi Annan Says Medal Will Honour Those Who Died Serving under UN Flag; Council President Cites Hammarskjöld's Role in United Nations Search for Peace

22 July 1997

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ECOSOC/5732

ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL ADOPTS AGREED CONCLUSIONS ON FRESHWATER; DEBATES COORDINATION, FUNDING OF UN PROGRAMMES

19970722 (Reissued as received.)