Empowering rural women key to boosting welfare of societies, UN officials stress
7 March 2012 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today joined other senior United Nations officials on the eve of International Women's Day in highlighting the potential of rural women to improve the well-being of entire…
From Policy to Practice: An innovative transition in Timor-Leste
New York, 22 February 2012 - Senior representatives from Timor-Leste, the United Nations peacekeeping mission ( UNMIT ), and UN agencies today (22 February) are discussing with key member states the nature and scope of UN…
Press Release: UN-supported resource centres open to all presidential candidates
Dili, 1 March 2012 - The United Nations is hosting five resource centres where presidential candidates can access facilities to help plan their campaigns, hold meetings and get information on the election process. "I hope the…
Joint Press Release: Ministry of Economy and Development and UNDP
Forum to champion economic development for all in Timor-Leste Dili, 7 February 2012 - A Forum on Inclusive Growth organized in support of the Government's efforts to create an economy in Timor-Leste which will strengthen the…
UNDP and UNMIT Press Release:
Training helps government to better manage and prevent community conflict in Timor-Leste Dili, 30 January 2012 — Staff from Timor-Leste's National Directorate for Community Conflict Prevention (DNPCC) are learning the skills…
UNMIT Press Release: UN delegation to assess the need for UN support post-2012
Dili, 26 January 2012 — A United Nations delegation arrived today in Timor-Leste to learn more about the situation in the country and the support that Timor-Leste would like to receive from the UN after the proposed…
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Press Release: Traffic accident involving UN vehicle results in two deaths
Dili, 10 December 2011 - The United Nations deeply regrets the traffic accident that occurred near Obrigado Barracks in the early morning of Saturday 10 December involving an UN vehicle and a motorcycle. As a result of the…
Statement by UNMIT's Spokesperson
Dili, 5 December 2011 - The United Nations regrets the traffic accident that occurred in Comoro Road, Dili, at around 07.00PM on Sunday evening, involving an UNPOL vehicle and a motorcycle. As a result of the accident a five…
UNDP Press Release: Government of Norway to Support Democratic Electoral Process in Timor-Leste
Dili, 1 December 2011 - The Government of Norway will support the consolidation of a democratic society in Timor-Leste based on legitimate institutions elected through free, transparent and fair elections in 2012. The…
Press Release: Justice still out of reach for millions of women, UN Women says
Flagship report from UN's new organization for women recognizes progress, but calls on governments to take urgent action to end the injustices that keep women poorer and less powerful than men in every country in the world 24…
Press Release: UN disaster risk reduction chief commends efforts to tackle disasters
Dili, 22 November 2011 - Timor-Leste continues to invest in measures to minimise the effects of disasters, the United Nations top disaster risk reduction official said during a three day visit to the country. "Timor-Leste is…
UNDP Press Release: Timor-Leste Continues Upward Trend According to 2011 Human Development Report
Dili, 3 November 2011 - The Global 2011 Human Development Report "Sustainability and Equity: A Better Future for All" was launched by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Copenhagen today. The Report warns that…