Europe

UN report identifies reforms to help private sector flourish in developing world

1 March 2004
From small measures such as cheaper fees for registering businesses to large steps such as liberalizing financial and capital markets, there are many potential ways to unlock the private sector in poorer countries, the authors of a landmark United Nations report said today.

UN announces new measures to boost safety in trade of genetically modified organisms

27 February 2004
Efforts to promote the safety of international trade in genetically modified organisms received a new boost this week with the adoption of labelling and documentation requirements, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) announced today.
Kofi Annan (R) with President Trajkovski (2003)

UN mourns death of former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia's President

26 February 2004
The United Nations today mourned the death of President Boris Trajkovski of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, with Secretary-General Kofi Annan recalling the crucial role he played in preserving the unity of his country and laying down the basis for the stability of a multi-ethnic State.
President Saakashvili addresses Security Council

Georgia's new President assures Security Council of commitment to peace in Abkhazia

26 February 2004
Pledging his unwavering commitment to the peaceful resolution of the separatist conflict in Abkhazia, Georgia's new President Mikhail Saakashvili appealed to the United Nations Security Council today to enhance its efforts to advance lasting peace and stability in his country.

UN tribunal reduces jail term of Bosnian Serb after upholding part of appeal

25 February 2004
The United Nations war crimes tribunal for the former Yugoslavia today reduced the prison sentence of a Bosnian Serb after upholding part of his appeal against convictions for his role in the killings of five Muslim men in June 1992.

Prosecution case ends in Miloševic trial at UN war crimes tribunal

25 February 2004
The United Nations war crimes tribunal for the former Yugoslavia confirmed today that prosecutors have closed their case in the trial of Slobodan Miloševic, ex-President of Yugoslavia.

UNICEF and Real Madrid form partnership to work for children's rights

25 February 2004
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and celebrated Spanish football club Real Madrid today formed a formal partnership to draw attention to children’s issues and improve the observance of children’s rights.

Globalization must be harnessed to benefit rich and poor alike, UN labour agency says

24 February 2004
The world's interdependent economy benefits few and disenfranchises many, according to a new report presented today by the United Nations International Labour Organization (ILO) which calls for building an “inclusive” globalization.

UN war crimes tribunal for Yugoslavia pays tribute to judge who has resigned

23 February 2004
The United Nations war crimes tribunal for the former Yugoslavia has paid tribute to Judge Richard May of the United Kingdom, who has had to resign from his post because of health reasons.

UN agencies urge European ministers to take immediate action on AIDS

23 February 2004
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) today urged European ministers attending an AIDS conference to take immediate action to halt the spread of the disease across the continent and to treat those in need.