Côte d'Ivoire
Summary As Côte d'Ivoire heads toward long-delayed presidential elections scheduled for October 31, 2010, the far west of the country is in a state of near lawlessness. Here, the power of the gun prevails and the rule of law has…
Democratic Republic of the Congo
COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE: GOMA, République Démocratique du Congo 17 Octobre 2010 - Lors d'une visite de six jours en RDC le Directeur d'EMOPS, les Opérations d'Urgence de l'UNICEF, Louis-Georges Arsenault a souligné les défis des enfants et familles congolaises, Au cours…
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Bukavu, 18 October 2010 - Peace and demilitarisation is the main theme of the third International Action of the World March of Women whose activities were held in Bukavu, South Kivu province from 13 to 17 October 2010. Thousands…
Côte d'Ivoire
I. Introduction The United Nations has steadfastly maintained for several decades that, in order for Third World countries to develop effectively, they must utilize the skills of each and every one of their citizens. Consequently, all members…
Democratic Republic of the Congo
"As we heard again and again, there is a deep need and a clear call from victims for much more assistance and reparation," said Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, Kyung-wha Kang. "The lives they knew have been largely destroyed, and…
Democratic Republic of the Congo
14/10/2010 Note to the media A press briefing was organized by the Humanitarian Information Group (HIG) for the Democratic Republic of the Congo with the support of the Public Information and Advocacy Section of the United Nations Office for the Coordination…
Democratic Republic of the Congo
13 octobre 2010 - Les besoins des victimes de violence sexuelle en République démocratique du Congo (RDC) sont pour une grande part ignorés, en particulier dans les zones isolées, selon les conclusions préliminaires d'un panel de personnalités constitué par…
Burundi + 5 more
SC/10050 Security Council 9396th Meeting (AM) Secretary-General Says Peacebuilding Has Improved, but for People Who Have Suffered Through Conflict, 'Progress Can't Come Fast Enough' The Security Council today encouraged a more coordinated, coherent and integrated approach to peacebuilding, including stronger partnerships among the Peacebuilding…
Democratic Republic of the Congo
KINSHASA/GENEVA (13 October 2010) - A high-level panel convened by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to hear directly from victims of sexual violence in the DRC reported Wednesday on its preliminary findings that the needs of the…
