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Yemen: UN food agency airlifts supplies to flood victims

UN News Center - 29 October 2008
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has today airlifted 17 tons of high-energy biscuits to assist Yemenis affected by a tropical storm that struck last Thursday, killing 180 people and displacing some 10,000 others from their homes.

UNV encourages volunteerism among Yemeni youth

27 August 2008 Sana'a, Yemen:
UNV and its partners promoted volunteerism for young people in Yemen during celebrations on International Youth Day (IYD).

ESCAP Joined Ban Ki-moon’s “Cool UN” Initiative to Cut Emissions at Bangkok UN Compound

Bangkok, 1 August (ESCAP Information Services) -- The main United Nations premises in Bangkok joined the New York Headquarters today to turn up thermostats by 2°C in an effort to reduce the use of air conditioning and cut greenhouse gas emissions. Most staff members came to work wearing lighter clothing, including national dress.

Press launch of World Economic and Social Survey 2008

Bangkok (UN Information Services) --
The United Nations will hold a press briefing for the launch of the World Economic and Social Survey 2008, published by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA). This year's Survey considers means for overcoming economic insecurity, and it also assesses insecurity posed by weather, natural disasters and climate change.
The press briefing will be on Tuesday, 1 July, 11:00 - 12:00 hours, at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand (FCCT), Maneeya Center Building, 518/5 Ploenchit Road, Bangkok.
*Please note: The World Economic and Social Survey 2008 will be under embargo until 14:00 New York time/19:00 GMT, 1 July, 2008.

Address to the first retreat of the Peacebuilding Commission at Greentree, New York

18 January 2008
It is a pleasure to meet with you on the eve of your important discussions on the future of the Peacebuilding Commission. I would like to congratulate you on a successful first year and offer some thoughts on the challenges ahead.
The Peacebuilding Commission embodies all aspects of the UN’s work: peace, development and human rights. By integrating them into one coherent approach you are helping to close gaps in the international response to countries emerging from conflict.

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