Message of the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for UN DAY on 24 October 2011
Days from now, the human family will welcome its seven billionth member. Some say our planet is too crowded. I say we are seven billion strong. The world has made remarkable progress since the United Nations was born 66 years…
Joint PNTL and UNPOL Press Release: PNTL and UNPOL safely dispose of unexploded ordnance
Dili, 18 October 2011 - Specialised teams from PNTL and UNPOL today disposed of 19 pieces of unexploded ordnance, including mortars, hand grenades and artillery. The safe disposal of unexploded ordnance is critical to the…
Joint Press Release from PNTL, UNPOL and UNDP: Strengthening Discipline in the Timorese Police
Dili, 12 October 2011 – 160 national police officers from Timor-Leste's justice section are learning how to work on internal disciplinary and misconduct issues within the national police force. When they complete the courses…
UNMIT Press Release:
United Nations study shows community leaders are the most trusted source of information in Timor-Leste Dili, 11 October 2011 – A United Nations study shows that although access to radio, television and newspapers has…
UNDP Press Release:
Equator Prize Opens Worldwide Call for Sustainable Development Award Nominations New York, 29 September 2011 - A UNDP-led partnership that rewards communities around the world for their conservation and development solutions…
UNMIT Press Release:
UN peacekeeping mission in Timor-Leste reconfirms it did not import two containers of ammunition in 2011 Dili, 29 September 2011 – The United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) today reconfirmed that it has not…
Timor- Leste: Communities left in dark over controversial power plant
Hera, 23 September 2011 (IRIN) - A cornerstone of the government's development plan is a promise to electrify every home in Timor-Leste within just a few years. But communities living in the shadow of the power plant supposed…
Readout of the Secretary-General’s meeting with H.E. Xanana Gusmão, Prime Minister of Timor-Leste
New York, 20 September 2011 - The Secretary-General met today with Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão of Timor-Leste, on the margins of the 66th session of the General Assembly. The Secretary-General commended continued…
UNMIT Press Release:
UNMIT Launches Ground-Breaking Report on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Timor-Leste Dili, 20 September 2011 - The United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) launched the first public report by a…
UNDP Press Release:
Community initiates traditional dialogue to diffuse tension in the aftermarth of spontaneous violence Dili, 15th September 2011 – The Ministry of Social Solidarity and the United Nations Development Programme co-facilitated a…
In Timor-Leste, UN cyclists join contest to promote peace
Dili, 11 September 2011 – One of the world's most gruelling bicycle races started today from the capital of Timor-Leste, bringing together 450 participants, including 15 United Nations staff, who are taking on a six-day, 500…
TIMOR-LESTE: Occupation-era crimes forgiven, not forgotten
Manatuto, 31 August 2011 (IRIN) - For Pedro Damaeao, having a brother who was part of Falantil, the Timorese guerrilla group that fought Indonesia's army, meant endless harassment for his family throughout the occupation. So…