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Jackie Chan with members of a martial arts group in Ainaro (Timor-Leste)

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Jackie Chan visits Timor-Leste

25 June 2008
The action film star and kung fu expert Jackie Chan today urged young people in Timor-Leste to build peace in their tiny nation as he wrapped up a three-day visit as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

Timor-Leste to review security sector with UN help

13 June 2008
The United Nations will assist the Timorese Government in carrying out a review of its security sector, a priority for the young nation which has already faced major security-related challenges since the world body helped it gain independence in 2002.

To support Timorese economy, UN mission aims to increase local purchasing

12 June 2008
The United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) is aiming to increase its support for long-term economic recovery in the fledgling nation by increasing purchasing of goods and services available in the country.