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CS/9969 Conseil de sécurité 6350e séance - matin Le Conseil de sécurité a, ce matin, prorogé le mandat de l'Opération des Nations Unies en Côte d'Ivoire (ONUCI) jusqu'au 31 décembre 2010 afin d'« aider les parties à mettre en œuvre plus…

SC/9969 Security Council 6350th Meeting (AM) Reiterating its determination to fully support the credible electoral process in Côte d'Ivoire, and in an effort to shore up implementation of the Ouagadougou Political Agreement, the Security Council today extended the mandate in that West…

Stopping the use of sexual violence as a tactic of war is a step closer to reality with the launch of a new tool, Addressing Conflict-Related Sexual Violence - An Analytical Inventory of Peacekeeping Practice. This document captures best…

With the United Nations poised to host a summit on the Millennium Development Goals in September, Helen Clark, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), today urged world leaders to consider an "acceleration framework" based on real-life national successes,…

Guibéroua, le 17 Juin 2010...Le forum d'échanges avec les populations marquant la phase officielle de la 10e édition des Journées de l'Opération des Nations Unies en Côte d'Ivoire (ONUCI) a eu lieu jeudi, 17 juin 2010, au Foyer polyvalent…

Kinshasa, 11 June 2010 - The Global Open day on Partnerships for Peace in the DRC tagged "Women Perspectives in Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping and Peace building in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)" was held June, 10, in the…

SECTOR OVERVIEW During disasters, affected populations often face challenges that material assistance alone cannot adaquately address. For example, conflicts or natural disasters often separate families, disrupting normal care-giving for children, the elderly, and disabled persons. Displacement, loss of family members, or…

Human Rights Council AFTERNOON 7 June 2010 The Human Rights Council this afternoon concluded its interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standards of physical and mental health, the Independent…

Ms. Yasmina Bouziane, UNMIL Spokesperson, and Ms. Margot Wallström, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict NEAR VERBATIM Ms. Yasmina Bouziane (UNMIL Spokesperson) I will like to extend thanks to all representatives of the media for being with us…

?A singular focus on rape hampers efforts to combat sexual gender-based violence in conflict, according to new findings in a report on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). To improve the situation of women, it is also necessary to understand…