News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

Dili, 2 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 services offered at the resource centres will create an environment of…

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 benefits to society as a whole was held this week. It was the first event…

Dili, 30 January 2012 — Staff from Timor-Leste's National Directorate for Community Conflict Prevention (DNPCC) are learning the skills they need to record, analyse and use information to help decision makers better manage and prevent conflict in the country. "This training is important for the…

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 withdrawal of UNMIT in December 2012. The visit is in line with the Joint Transition…

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 collision two men travelling on the motorcycle died. PNTL is investigating…

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 Government of Norway has signed an agreement to provide US $650,000 to UNDP, UN…

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 November 2011, UN Women Timor-Leste: Justice remains out of reach for…

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 working hard to respond more effectively to natural disasters," said the…

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 development progress in the world's poorest countries could be halted or…

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 safety of the Timorese people and requires expert knowledge and skills…

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 they will serve as discipline leaders. "The officers in PNTL's justice…

Dili, 11 October 2011 – A United Nations study shows that although access to radio, television and newspapers has increased throughout Timor-Leste, community leaders are still the most trusted source of public information. The study was commissioned by the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor…