KABUL - Harmful traditional practices that violate the human rights of women and girls are pervasive in Afghanistan, occurring in varying degrees in all communities throughout the country, the United Nations Assistance…
8 December 2010 - The High Peace Council, at its first public conference in Kandahar, said that peace and reconciliation is the Afghan Government’s top agenda. The conference was attended by Chairman Professor Burhanuddin…
4 December 2010 -- "The Secretary-General expresses deep concern over the continuing stand off in Côte d'Ivoire in spite of the transparent and credible outcome of the Presidential run-off elections announced by the…
6 December 2010 -- "The Secretary-General remains deeply concerned about the situation in Côte d'Ivoire," according to a statement attributable to his Spokesperson. He has been in close contact with many world leaders…
5 December 2010 - Senior Government officials from Herat have sought the unequivocal support of the people and civil society in the fight against corruption. Speaking at a two-day forum organized by Herat’s Provincial Council…
5 December 2010 - On International Volunteer Day, which is also the day when the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme was established 40 years ago on 5 December, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon noted the work of…
5 December 2010 - On International Volunteer Day, we recognize millions of people around the world who give their time and talent to tackle global challenges: from volunteers working in their own communities on climate change…
3 December 2010 -- "The Secretary-General supports today's certification by his Special Representative of the result of the 28 November run-off presidential election in Cote d'Ivoire. He accepts his Special Representative's…
3 December 2010 - Guinea-Bissau Government will set up a Transnational Crime Unit in the country, according to a memorandum today signed in Bissau with the United Nations. The document was signed by the Guinean Minister of…