Social issues

19 May 1998

Press Release
SOC/4448

19 May 1998

Press Release
SOC/4447

SWITZERLAND OFFERS TO HOST ASSEMBLY'S SPECIAL SESSION ON IMPLEMENTATION OF WORLD SUMMIT FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OUTCOME

19980519 Preparatory Committee for Special Session Begins Work; Cristian Maquiera (Chile) Elected Chairman

Switzerland is prepared to welcome in Geneva the special session of the General Assembly on the implementation of the outcome of the World Summit for Social Development scheduled for 2000.

18 May 1998

Press Release
SOC/4446

23 February 1998

Press Release
SOC/4444

COMMISSION FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT CONCLUDES THIRTY-SIXTH SESSION AT HEADQUARTERS, 10 - 20 FEBRUARY

19980223 Adopts Texts on Promoting Social Integration, International Year Of Older Persons (1999), International Plan of Action on Ageing (1982)

20 February 1998

Press Release
SOC/4443

19 February 1998

Press Release
SOC/4442

18 February 1998

Press Release
SOC/4440

ECONOMIC ALTERNATIVES TO ILLICIT DRUG CULTIVATION, TRAFFICKING MUST BE CREATED HEAD OF UN DRUG CONTROL OFFICE TELLS SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

19980218 Describes Strategies to Eliminate Illicit Cultivation in 10 Years, As Commission Continues Review of 1995 World Summit for Social Development

18 February 1998

Press Release
SOC/4441

17 February 1998

Press Release
SOC/4438

VULNERABLE MUST BE AT CENTRE OF DEVELOPMENT POLICY DESIGN, COMMISSION FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT TOLD

19980217 Expert Panel Addresses Enhancing Source Protection, Reducing Vulnerability; Speakers Stress Need for Balance between Globalization, Community Development

17 February 1998

Press Release
SOC/4439