Press Release

8 November 1996

Press Release
GA/9161
REF/1154

ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT URGES GENEROUS SUPPORT FOR UNHCR

19961108 Following is the text of a statement made this morning by the President of the General Assembly, Razali Ismail (Malaysia), at the meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee for the Announcement of Voluntary Contributions to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR):

8 November 1996

Press Release
GA/L/3019

SIXTH COMMITTEE CONTINUES REVIEW OF DRAFT ARTICLES ON STATE SOVEREIGNTY

19961108 Argentina Cites Need for Flexibility In Procedures for Settlement of Disputes

8 November 1996

Press Release
POP/625

LINKS BETWEEN FAMILY PLANNING, HEALTH AND FAMILY WELL-BEING EXAMINED IN REPORT FOR POPULATION/DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE

19961108 United Nations Study Also Finds Status of Women Affected by Numerous Elements; Regional Differences in Availability of Contraception Also Discussed

8 November 1996

Press Release
GA/EF/2749

COMMITTEE IS TOLD MORE LIBERALIZATION IN FARM PRODUCTS TRADING WOULD STRENGTHEN GLOBAL TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT

19961108 Australia Says Agricultural Exporting Nations Seek Timely Implementation of Uruguay Round Agreements; Debate Continues on UNCTAD Reform

8 November 1996

Press Release
HE/941

MAJOR REVIEW OF FIGHT TO SAVE OZONE LAYER FROM DEPLETION TO TAKE PLACE AT UN ENVIRONMENT MEETINGS IN COSTA RICA

19961108

Representatives from 100 Countries Will Discuss Adherence To Vienna Convention, Montreal Protocol to Phase Out Chlorofluorocarbons

8 November 1996

Press Release
WOM/924

8 November 1996

Press Release
GA/AB/3110

FRANCE, NEW ZEALAND RECOMMENDED FOR SEATS ON ACABQ, DEFEATING UNITED STATES IN FIFTH COMMITTEE VOTE

19961108

Committee Also Recommends Appointments to Committee on Contributions, Civil Service Commission, Investments Committee, Administrative Tribunal, Board of Auditors

8 November 1996

Press Release
GA/SHC/3381

THIRD COMMITTEE APPROVES TEXT ON SUPPORT OF UNHCR AND SEARCH FOR SOLUTIONS TO REFUGEE PROBLEMS

19961108

Committee Hears Introduction of Drafts on Status of Women, Refugees in CIS, Assistance to Unaccompanied Refugee Minors, Among Others

8 November 1996

Press Release
SG/SM/6104

SECRETARY-GENERAL SUPPORTS IDEA OF MULTINATIONAL FORCE TO ADDRESS SITUATION IN EASTERN ZAIRE

19961108 Citing Pressing Need, Says Force Should Be Formed By Member States, under Authority of Security Council

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary- General Boutros Boutros-Ghali:

7 November 1996

Press Release
GA/EF/2747

SUCCESS OF REFORM EFFORTS BY UNCTAD STRESSED IN SECOND COMMITTEE AS CONSIDERATION OF TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT BEGINS

19961107 UNCTAD Needs 'Period of Stability' to Fulfil Its Cardinal Mission of Promoting Development, Says Trade and Development Board President