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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.

UN Deputy Secretary-General underscores value of public service

Delivering a commencement address in Canada today, the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Louise Fréchette, underscored the value of public service in today's interdependent world.

UN staff feel increasingly vulnerable, Deputy Secretary-General tells Summit

United Nations staff are faced with an increasing feeling of vulnerability, Deputy Secretary-General Louise Fréchette told the Annual Summit on Staff Security held at UN headquarters this morning.

Deputy Secretary-General meets with Bretton Woods officials in Washington

Aiming to enhance the ability of the United Nations to meet global development goals, UN Deputy Secretary-General Louise Fréchette held meetings in Washington, D.C., today with senior officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

No alternative to global cooperation in fight against terrorism, Fréchette says

In the global fight against terrorism, as well as meeting the challenges of economic and social development confronting people around the world, there is simply no alternative to international cooperation, according to United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Louise Fréchette.