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SG/SM/5896
25 February 1996


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SG/SM/5896


SECRETARY-GENERAL CONDEMNS 'BRUTAL ACTS OF TERRORISM' IN JERUSALEM AND ASHKELON

19960225 The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary- General Boutros Boutros-Ghali:

The Secretary-General said Sunday that he was "shocked and appalled at the brutal acts of terrorism perpetrated in Jerusalem and Ashkelon today."

SG/T/2026
23 February 1996


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SG/T/2026


SECRETARY-GENERAL TO DEPART FOR BRAZIL, MEXICO

19960223 The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary- General Boutros Boutros-Ghali:

Secretary-general Boutros Boutros-Ghali leaves Monday, 26 February, for an official visit to Brazil and Mexico, his eighth visit to Latin America.

WOM/900
23 February 1996


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WOM/900


BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN OPENS SIXTEENTH SESSION

19960223 Speakers Stress Need to Strengthen INSTRAW in Post-Beijing Period

SANTO DOMINGO, 23 February (INSTRAW) -- The Board of Trustees of the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women opened its sixteenth session in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on Monday, 19 February.

POP/607
23 February 1996


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POP/607


COMMISSION ON POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT TO MEET AT HEADQUARTERS 26 FEBRUARY - 1 MARCH

19960223 Background Release

Reproductive rights and health, including such issues as family planning, maternal and child health, abortion and information on sexuality, will be the central theme of the second session of the Commission on Population and Development, to be held at Headquarters from 26 February to 1 March.