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Modalities of action have included: a series of videos on HIV/AIDS in Amharic, widely distributed in Ethiopian schools; workshops on how to make CD-ROMs and websites (Ethiopia and Niger) and advanced courses in IT training for education (Uganda and Zimbabwe); the Electronic Library on HIV/AIDS translated into French and Portuguese; and support to the Sudan University of Science and Technology (SUST) and Pretoria University joint programme for the M.Ed in the Use of ICTs for Education.

By his letter dated 10 February 2012 (S/2012/85), the Secretary-General informed the Security Council that he had appointed to the Group of Experts the following individuals: Mr. Nelson Alusala of Kenya (arms); Mr. Ruben de Koning of the Netherlands (natural resources); Ms. Marie Plamadiala of the Republic of Moldova (customs and aviation); Mr. Steven Spittaels of Belgium (finance); and Mr. Steven Hege of the United States of America (armed groups and Coordinator).

At the same time, it highlighted the profoundly negative impact on trade flows of the ongoing world economic and financial crisis; reaffirmed the importance of an equitable multilateral trade system, reiterating the call to resist all protectionist tendencies and to rectify any such measures already taken, while recognizing the right of developing countries to make full use of the flexibilities under the World Trade Organization (WTO); and stressed the importance of a balanced, ambitious and development-oriented outcome of the Doha Round, calling on all Member States to show the necessary flexibility and political will to break the current impasse and ensure the early conclusion of the negotiations.

A second direction for new initiatives will probably be found in outreach for raising awareness among the general public on the potential of our planet for future generations and to encourage young people to learn more about our home planet, its powers, its beauty and its challenges.

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During the period under consideration, relations with Members States were further enhanced at various levels and have led to significant results, including in particular a reinforcement of cooperation, the signature of Memoranda of Understanding in areas of UNESCO’s competence, support to regional/subregional institutions, the establishment of UNESCO Chairs, the awarding of UNESCO prizes and the furthering of regional and subregional cooperation and dialogue in those areas.

(c) Ireland is proud of its record in the promotion of human rights at the United Nations, and was honoured by the appointment of the former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson, as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights from 1997 to 2002.

From the award-winning Tower Museum that gives a wonderful insight into the city’s history, to the astonishing array of excellent restaurants, lively pubs and great shops, to the haunting ancient city walls and scenic views across the River Foyle, Londonderry, County Londonderry is a remarkable destination that never, ever disappoints.

(b) The second level (master’s degree programme) provides in-depth specialist training and the development of knowledge, faculties and academic methodology and research skills, culminating in the award of a master’s degree and a master’s diploma, which entitle the holders to enrol in a course of study leading to a candidate’s degree and to employment according to the area of specialization studied and qualifications obtained.

In 2008 he also completed with Merit an MSc in International Political Economy from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) while embarking on a career at London School of Business & Finance.

It was difficult to attract interns to Nairobi not only because they were required to be enrolled in a master’s programme, which were not widespread in Africa, but also because they were not paid, except for a modest travel allowance.

The UNU Institute for Sustainability and Peace in Tokyo offers a master’s degree that will contain a compulsory course on international peace and security and an optional course on contemporary security issues, both of which will include non-proliferation and disarmament components.