Landmines continue to kill or maim more than 4,000 people yearly

United Nations appeals for $498 million to address the challenge in 29 countries

GENEVA - Mine action initiatives in 29 countries, territories or peacekeeping missions will cost $498 million in 2011, according to the 14th edition of the annual Portfolio of Mine Action Projects, released today by the United Nations in Geneva.

The portfolio is an annual snapshot of the impact of landmines and explosive remnants of war in countries or territories with mine action programmes. The portfolio also provides proposals for

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During its participation in the Security Council over the last two years, Mexico had focused on strengthening the role of conflict prevention and resolution; the promotion and protection of human rights and international humanitarian law; and enhancing transparency of the Council, the country's Permanent Representative, Claude Heller, said today at Headquarters.

Briefing correspondents on Mexico's work

Assemblée générale

Documents officiels

Soixante-cinquième session

Supplément no 12

I. Introduction

1. Près de soixante ans après la création du Haut-Commissariat des Nations Unies pour les réfugiés par l'Assemblée générale en décembre 1950, les déplacements forcés de population restent un problème mondial majeur dont l'ampleur et la complexité vont croissantes. Les grandes tendances mondiales actuelles - notamment la croissance démographique, l'urbanisation, l'insécurité alimentaire et énergétique, la pénurie d'eau

Executive Summary

Women from civil society and senior UN leaders in conflict-affected countries participated in 25 dialogues on conflict resolution and peacebuilding in June, July and August 2010. These 'Open Days on Women, Peace and Security' signal the UN's commitment to engaging women in building peace and security in this tenth anniversary year of the landmark United Nations Security Council resolution 1325 (2000). These meetings enabled women to share priorities and concerns, and have provided a model for regular dialogue between women of civil society and

Human Rights Council
AFTERNOON 17 September 2010

Concludes Interactive Dialogue with Independent Expert on the Sudan

The Human Rights Council this afternoon held a general debate on human rights situations that require the Council's attention. It also concluded its interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on the Sudan.

Mohamed Chande Othman, Independent Expert on the Sudan, in his concluding remarks, said that it was important for the Council to take into account the incompleteness of the nature of human

Human Rights Council
MIDDAY 8 June 2010

The Human Rights Council in a midday meeting today held a general debate on human rights situations that require the Council's attention.

Speakers raised concerns about violations affecting human rights defenders, freedom of opinion and expression, independence of the judiciary, the death penalty and other issues in countries and territories around the world. Countries were urged to hold credible, impartial and independent investigations into alleged violations. Some speakers said

Concludes Interactive Debate with Special Rapporteurs on Torture and on Protecting Human Rights while Countering Terrorism

8 March 2010

The Human Rights Council this afternoon heard presentations from the Chairperson-Rapporteur of the Working Group on enforced or involuntary disappearances, the Chairperson-Rapporteur of the Working Group on arbitrary detention, and the Representative of the Secretary-General on internally displaced persons. It also concluded its interactive debate with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection

Human Rights Council
AFTERNOON

The Human Rights Council this afternoon concluded its general debate on human rights situations that require the Council's attention in a midday meeting today.

Speakers alleged violations of human rights in different countries and regions around the world.

Speaking in the general debate, which started in the morning meeting today (see press release HRC/09/108) were Canada, Austria, Algeria, Ireland, Denmark, Sudan, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Australia, Czech Republic, Germany, New Zealand, Israel, Somalia, Kenya and Sri Lanka.

Policy recommendations

- UNHCR should take stronger leadership in pressing governments to find and implement solutions for stateless persons and urge all countries, including the U.S., to become party and adhere to the statelessness conventions.

- H.E. the Amir of Kuwait and the Parliament should formalize and implement a plan to secure the civil and political rights to which every person is entitled. The Ministry of Health should be directed to register every child at birth.

- The United Arab Emirates should evaluate