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As a result, when we talk about having the timely advice of the Secretariat, we are referring [...] [...]

Referring to the recent painful events in Yemen, Algeria reaffirmed [...]

[...] [...] permanent status negotiations, and imperilled the basis for the two-State [...]

[...] Consultation also in the context of the ongoing reform process of the Organization, in particular with regard to programming, and highlighted the recent revisions of the programme management cycle designed to ensure a more strategic and policy-focused approach and to facilitate a more rational allocation of programme resources between Headquarters and the field as well as between the various [...]

During the discussion, representatives touched upon many pertinent problems, including the following: implementation of existing resolutions on revitalization; relations between the principal organs of the United Nations (particularly between the General Assembly and the Security [...] [...]

Turning to the Advisory Committee’s report on a strengthened and unified security management system for the United Nations [...] [...]

Taking all of this into consideration, the Republic of Serbia wishes to address once again the grave issues of organ trafficking and persons unaccounted for after the Kosovo conflict in 1999.

Referring to a report submitted to the Advisory Committee on moving towards paper-lean Commission sessions,c the informal working group agreed to recommend that the Advisory Committee should pilot some of the recommendations contained in that report, including conducting paper-lean meetings of the Advisory Committee and/or its working groups (such as the Informal Working Group on Draft Resolutions) through a phased approach in order to attain the goal of eliminating the use of hard copies and immediately discontinuing the delivery of hard copies of documents, which were already emailed to all members and associate members and posted simultaneously on the Advisory Committee’s web page, where they could be downloaded by delegations.

[...] guidelines proposed by the Special Rapporteur, he said that even if draft guideline 3.4 (substantive validity of acceptances and objections) was not really indispensable, [...] [...]

During meetings held in 2011, intergovernmental entities, including regional and subregional organizations, such as the Group of 77 and China Ministerial Meeting (New York, 23 September 2011), the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) (Caracas, 3 December [...] [...]

On another note, Mr. Talbot stated that there was a growing desire to see a strengthening of monitoring mechanisms of compliance to already existing norms of international law that made it a crime to attack schools, teachers and other humanitarian workers.

He addressed several activities in the plan, including the use of economic instruments to provide long-term financing for sustained phase-out, capacity-building for teachers on ozone protection, support to the South-East Asia and Pacific (SEAP) Network, combating illegal trade, integrated enforcement training under the Montreal Protocol [...]

With respect to the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counterterrorism, my delegation welcomes the fact that the Committee has, first, improved its methods of work to ensure greater transparency and effectiveness in its work; and secondly, better utilized the tools at its disposal, including preliminary assessments, to better focus on the needs of Member States, country visits, cooperation with regional organizations, and the promotion of codes of conduct.

In referring to the entire agenda item, one delegation expressed support for the Executive Secretary’s strong emphasis on results, partnerships and learning.

YCIS Beijing Global Politics teacher Gareth Evans, who was part of the curriculum development team for this project, spoke of the necessity for such a programme within the IB programme, “This kind of course is important for the IBDP [...] [...]

By the end of each round or phase, the needs of the procuring entity are refined and participating suppliers or contractors are given a chance to modify their proposals in the light of those refined needs and the questions and comments put forward by the negotiating committee during [...]

Following a brief introduction, the Special Rapporteur refers in section II of the report to thematic issues addressed in annual reports, conferences, seminars and other meetings since his last report to the Assembly (A/64/271).

In sum, while there may be a risk, it is unsafe to define that risk as real or personal.

[...] [...] projects, although it had been mentioned on several occasions during interviews conducted in the course [...]

In addition, in opening the meeting of the Standing Committee, the Co-Chairs addressed the matter of gender by reminding other States Parties of their obligations to gender sensitivity in the Cartagena Action Plan.

[...] [...] sit down at the negotiating table and to refrain [...] [...]

Turning to the Secretary-General’s note on the financing [...] [...]

One delegate referring to the engagement of UNESCO in United Nations reform at the country level, suggested that efforts be made to encourage the integration of information and communication components into national development policies and processes, including the development of strategic approaches to support governments’ efforts in this regard.

[...] [...] sovereignty dispute between Argentina and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, have established that the way to put an end to that situation is the peaceful and negotiated solution of [...] [...]

At its 4th meeting, on 7 June 2011, the Committee considered the report of the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) on the triennial review of the implementation of recommendations made by the Committee for Programme and Coordination at its forty-eighth session on the in-depth evaluation of political affairs: field special political missions led by the Department of Political Affairs but supported by the Department of Field Support (E/AC.51/2011/3).

During their visit, the Working Group found that the challenges faced by people of African descent in Portugal related mainly to their lack of recognition as a specific group in the national policy and legal framework; the lack of recognition of their positive contribution throughout history to the construction and development of the country; the lack of qualitative and quantitative disaggregated data by racial or ethnic origin; the existence of a circle of poverty, unequal access to education, public services, employment, as well as discrimination in the administration and functioning of the justice system; existence of racial profiling and police violence; underrepresentation in political and institutional decision-making processes, as well as the lack of special measures or affirmative action policies in Portugal for people of African descent or other minorities.