Press Releases

New York, 3 May 2010 - Freedom of expression is a fundamental human right, enshrined in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. But around the world, there are governments and those wielding power who find…

N'Djamena, 23 April 2010 – Following earlier consultations, Representatives from the Government of Chad and from the United Nations Secretariat on 23 March 2010, initiated a third round of talks regarding the mandate and the…

Baucau, 16 April 2010 – Today the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for Timor-Leste (DSRSG) Finn Reske-Nielsen and Guilhermina Ribeiro, Director General of the Secretariat of State…

Dili, 12 April 2010 - Today the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for Timor-Leste (DSRSG) Finn Reske-Nielsen and Guilhermina Ribeiro, Director General of the Secretariat of State for…

Dili, 9 April 2010 - The United Nations Asian and Pacific Training Centre for Information and Communication Technology for Development, a regional institute of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and…

Khartoum, 31 March 2010. " This work requires constant vigilance, diligence and collective action on many fronts. On this International Day, I salute the mine action workers who brave dangerous conditions and risk their lives…

30 March 2010 - Radio Miraya is launching today a drama series called "Tehed Shedjera Ardeb", meaning in simple Arabic "Under the Tamarind Tree." The ten-minute drama episodes, which are written and recorded exclusively for…

Dili, 25 March 2010 - The United Nations will observe "Earth Hour", at its Headquarters in New York and other facilities around the world to show its continuing commitment to action on climate change. Earth Hour, promoted by…

Dili, 15 March 2010 - It is with great sadness that the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) announces the untimely death of our dear colleague Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary…

Dili, 11 March 2010 - SRSG Ameerah Haq and Deputy Prime Minister José Luís Guterres held a joint press conference to discuss the results of the 23 and 26 March Security Council meetings on Timor-Leste, the 12-month extension…