Press Release

15 March 1996

Press Release
OS/1720

OUTER SPACE LEGAL SUBCOMMITTEE TO HOLD THIRTY-FIFTH SESSION IN VIENNA, 18 MARCH - 4 APRIL

19960315 Background Release To Focus on Definition of Outer Space, Equitable Use of Geostationary Orbit; Sharing of Benefits of Space Research; Use of Nuclear Power Sources

15 March 1996

Press Release
SG/SM/5923/Rev.1*
DEV/2098/Rev.1*

SECRETARY-GENERAL SAYS SYSTEM-WIDE INITIATIVE ON AFRICA 'NEW MILESTONE' IN UNITED NATIONS COLLABORATION

19960315 Following is the text of Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali's statement, delivered live via satellite from Geneva, at the launching today of the United Nations System-wide Special Initiative on Africa:

15 March 1996

Press Release
DH/2102

DAILY HIGHLIGHTS FOR: 15 March 1996

19960315 * United Nations System-wide Special Initiative on Africa officially launched by Secretary-General.

* Security Council meets on situation in Somalia.

* Solidarity is critical in combatting poverty, Commission on Status of Women is told.

* UNHCR closes office in Santiago, Chile,

15 March 1996

Press Release
SC/6194

SOMALIA HAS NOT BEEN ABANDONED BY INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY, SAY SPEAKERS IN SECURITY COUNCIL

19960315 Twenty-Nine Speakers Address Situation in Somalia, One Year after Withdrawal of United Nations Mission

15 March 1996

Press Release
WOM/911

GLOBALIZATION, CENTRALIZATION OF MEDIA OWNERSHIP, INCREASES STEREOTYPING OF WOMEN, COMMISSION TOLD

19960315 Expert Panel Describes Media's Power to Shape Image of Power

15 March 1996

Press Release
DEV/2097

SECRETARY-GENERAL CALLS FOR NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH AFRICA AT LAUNCHING OF UN SPECIAL INITIATIVE

19960315 World Bank, UNDP, UNICEF, UNFPA, IMF Participate in Ceremony; ECA, OAU Respond Via Satellite

As he launched a 10-year, $25 billion United Nations System-wide Special Initiative on Africa this morning, Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali called on the world to forge a new partnership with Africa.

14 March 1996

Press Release
DH/2101

DAILY HIGHLIGHTS FOR: 14 March 1996

19960314 * United Nations System-wide Special Initiative on Africa to be launched Friday at ceremonies throughout Africa, Europe and UN Headquarters in New York.

* Secretary-General expresses deep concern over funding provision in draft resolutions on MICIVIH and MINUGUA before the General Assembly.

14 March 1996

Press Release
RD/867

ANTI-DISCRIMINATION COMMITTEE BEGINS ADOPTING OBSERVATIONS ON SITUATION IN UNITED KINGDOM

19960314 Considedrs Third Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination

GENEVA, 13 March (UN Information Service) -- The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination noted with serious concern this morning that a disproportionate number of members of minority groups were among the victims of death in custody in the United Kingdom.

14 March 1996

Press Release
WOM/909

BROAD APPROACH TO TACKLE POVERTY MUST GO BEYOND PROVISION OF RESOURCES, COMMISSION ON STATUS OF WOMEN TOLD

19960314 Expert Panel Members Say Effort Must Address Reproductive Health, Violence Against Women, Job Availability, Gender Discrimination

14 March 1996

Press Release
ICEF/1830
REF/1137