New York, Feb. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Yemeni civil society organizations believe justice and accountability can play a decisive role in establishing a lasting peace in Yemen, according to a new Open Society Foundations report. A Passage to Justice: Selected Yemeni Civil Society Views of Transitional Justice and Long-Term Accountability in Yemen highlights the leading […]
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Reforming Resident Coordinator Role, Creating More Stable Funding Mechanisms Key to Realizing Development Agenda, Speakers Tell Economic and Social Council
Speakers expressed broad support today for the Secretary‑General’s proposals to reform the way the United Nations was helping Member States achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, while emphasizing national ownership of development strategies, as th…
ECOSOC – Operational Activities for International Development
Note: A complete summary will be available following the conclusion of today’s meetings.Panel DiscussionThe Economic and Social Council held a panel discussion on the theme “Strengthening global‑level accountability, transparency and oversight of the U…
Non-Governmental Organizations Committee Takes Note of Nearly 400 Quadrennial Reports, Postpones Action on Several Others
On the seventh day of its 2018 regular session, the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations today took note of 394 quadrennial reports from various organizations, while postponing action on several other reports after members of the body …
Secretary-General Appoints Members of International Commission of Inquiry for Mali
United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres announced today his decision to establish the International Commission of Inquiry envisioned by the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. He appointed Lena Sundh (Sweden), Vinod Bool…
First Regular Session of the Executive Board
As prepared for delivery.Mr. President,Members of the Executive Board,Colleagues and friends,I am delighted to wish you all a happy new year and to welcome you to the first regular session of the UNDP Executive Board for 2018.Let me begin by congratula…