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In Afghanistan, Deputy Secretary-General stresses importance of protecting human rights

Human rights in Afghanistan topped the agenda of activities today by United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Louise Fréchette as she continued her official visit to the war-ravaged nation.

Deputy Secretary-General stresses need for dialogue among cultures

A dialogue among cultures based on respect for the dignity of all can help to foster peace and international cooperation, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Louise Fréchette said today in an address to a meeting of the Francophonie Organization in Beirut.

UN Deputy Secretary-General heads to Beirut and Kabul

The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Louise Fréchette, is scheduled to depart New York tonight for a week-long trip that will take her to Lebanon and Afghanistan, a UN spokesperson announced today in New York.