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Green Economy Report, Ban in Thailand; EUFOR Extended And More

UN Insider
November 17, 2011

Green Economy: Businesses and governments are accelerating investment in the green sectors of the economy, a United Nations report unveiled today shows, stressing that the trend will facilitate the transition towards a low-carbon, resource-efficient and socially inclusive global economic model.

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Pascoe to travel to Egypt and Tunisia, SG addresses sustainable development in Finland, UNDP’s Clark off to Guinea and Niger and more from UN Direct

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July 15, 2011

On Wednesday, the Security Council will hold a debate on the impact of climate change.

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South Sudan becomes 193rd UN Member State, UNICEF’s Lake in Kenya, High Commissioner for Human Rights opens Tunisia rights office and more from UN Direct

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July 14, 2011

UNICEF has lauded the efforts of Uganda, which has become the 20th country since 2000 to have eliminated maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT).

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SG to travel to Spain, DSG addresses AU Summit in Equatorial Guinea, Germany assumes Security Council presidency and more from UN Direct

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July 1, 2011

The Council welcomed yesterday the Iraqi Government’s assumption of full autonomy, as of today, over the proceeds of the development fund set up after the 2003 US-led invasion to meet the country’s humanitarian needs, economic reconstruction and infrastructure repairs.

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Special Tribunal for Lebanon submits indictment, SG reiterates support, Syria mandate extended by 6 months and more from UN Direct

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June 30, 2011

The SG today reiterated his concern over the growing number of attacks on schools and hospitals and threats to children in armed conflicts around the world, stating that the UN is considering targeted measures against those who commit such crimes

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SG welcomes Sudan agreement, expresses concern over civilian casualties in Afghanistan and more from UN Direct

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June 29, 2011

The SRSG on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Margot Wallström, on Tuesday welcomed the mandate extension of the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), saying it was crucial that the UN has a continuing presence in the country.

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Council extends DRC mission, Zukang addresses D.C. press on Rio+20, Human Rights official back from Sudan visit and more from UN Direct

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June 28, 2011

OCHA reports that the Horn of Africa is facing the most severe food crisis in the world, with more than ten million people in drought-stricken areas of Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and Uganda severely affected.

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Council authorizes Abyei force, Brazilian elected as new head of FAO, USG Le Roy will not seek second term and more from UN Direct

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June 27, 2011

The ICC today issued arrest warrants for Libyan leader Muammar al-Qadhafi, one of his sons and the country’s intelligence chief for crimes against humanity allegedly committed since the pro-democracy movement began in February.

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UNODC launches 2011 World Drug Report, MONUSCO mobilizes to South Kivu to investigate allegations of rape, Israeli PR calls flotilla a “provocation” and more from UN Direct

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June 23, 2011

The Secretary-General noted with deep concern the harsh sentences, including life imprisonment, handed down in Bahrain against 21 political activists, human rights defenders and opposition leaders.

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