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External sources (not reviewed)

It was noted that while both matters belong to the larger family of mine action, mine clearance and victim assistance have different timelines, involve distinct

Speaking on behalf of 10 delegations, one speaker noted that the format achieved several results: (a) a clear understanding of the resource plan, including the expected contributions and resources used; (b) a more transparent linkage between resources and management results from the strategic plans, as well as a streamlining of results frameworks; (c) more transparent information on the use of all sources of income, core and non-core, for each costs category and functional cluster; (d) improved information on

The Conference recommended a review of scheduling for future Regional Conference sessions, to ensure that adequate discussions and

Among the recommendations were that UNRWA

To be able to face current and future challenges, it is necessary to increase the physical, human and institutional infrastructure; increase agricultural productivity and expand the export capacity of communities and countries; mainstream

The attention of the Commission is also drawn to paragraph 4 of the annex to Council resolution 1982/50, in which the Secretary-General recommended that: (a) the documentation and programme of work of the subsidiary bodies of the Council and the Assembly be streamlined in order to enable the subsidiary bodies to perform effectively the functions entrusted to them; (b) the Council and the Assembly continue

Introducing the Advisory Committee’s report on the revised security

It urged the Government to monitor and report, in consultation with civil society, on progress made in relation to the implementation of recommendations, in particular the extension of

The subject of applications most frequently related to: the conduct of proceedings before administrative bodies in order to accomplish another right or before judiciary bodies,

From the replies received, the Working Group was encouraged to note that some Governments had carried out investigations into the allegations made and taken measures, including enacting new legislation, conducting legal reform, introducing policies and services, such as health-related services, to better protect and assist women, including women victims of violence, developing national plans of action, prosecuting and punishing perpetrators of violence, introducing targeted measures for the promotion of women’s rights, making efforts to guarantee the full enjoyment of

He emphasized that the present situation of high food prices and continuing high number of chronic hungry was largely a result of the low priority given to agriculture in the last three decades, and therefore stressed the

According to the Law on Education, these implement complementary activities to the educational process at all types of schools, including lyceums with the purpose to develop the creative skills of pupils in the field of science, technology, arts, sports, tourism, etc., as well as beneficial and pleasant leisure management, whilst the activity of

14.4 During the 2014-2015 period, the programme is expected to continue to concentrate its efforts on the following six focus areas: (a) increasing women’s leadership and participation in all areas that affect their lives, including in political and economic areas; (b) increasing women’s access to economic empowerment and opportunities, especially for those who are most excluded, particularly women living in poverty; (c) preventing and eliminating violence against women and girls and expanding access to survivor services; (d) increasing women’s leadership in peace, security and humanitarian

The national initiative took into account the transversal nature of issues relating to children’s rights and the need to

(d) To advise on medico-administrative issues, including medical aspects of sick leave, the evaluation and certification of sick leave for staff worldwide, the provision of medical advice to the United Nations Joint Staff Pension

(e) The net estimated staff assessment income of 30,474,500 dollars, comprising the amount of 29,685,000 dollars for the financial period from 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012 and the increase of 789,500 dollars in respect of the financial period ended 30 June 2010, to be set off against the balance

New challenges included assisting women with disabilities through economic empowerment, addressing the needs of women in the construction

United Nations mine action activities are guided by four strategic objectives identified in the United Nations Mine Action Strategy for 2006-2010: reduction of death and injury by at least 50 per cent; mitigate the risk to community livelihoods and expand freedom of movement for at least 80 per cent of the most seriously affected communities; integration of mine action

Among the most important are the secular rise in food prices and the resulting nutrition scarcity; extreme volatility in commodity prices during the past four years, which has had negative cumulative effects on growth and has threatened to unwind hard-earned developmental successes, not least by inducing inflation in least developed countries that were otherwise following sound macroeconomic policies; lingering effects of the international financial crisis and subsequent adjustments; and undermining debt