UN Security Council
UN Security Council
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the principal organs of the United Nations and is charged with the maintenance of international peace and security. Its powers, outlined in the United Nations Charter, include the establishment of peacekeeping operations, the establishment of international sanctions, and the authorization of military action. Its powers are exercised through United Nations Security Council Resolutions. The Security Council held its first session on 17 January 1946 at Church House, London. Since its first meeting, the... read more
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UN Security Council 1325 and Peace Negotiations and Agreements
From HD Centre Dated 28 February 2011 By Christine Belle aamp; Catherine Oa#039;Rourke - Ten years since the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution which called for women to be better represented in peacemaking, slow progress is being made on including substantive gender-specific content and language in...
UN Security Council 1325 and Peace Negotiations and Agreements
From HD Centre Dated 28 February 2011 By Christine Bell aamp; Catherine Oa#039;Rourke - Ten years since the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution which called for women to be better represented in peacemaking, slow progress is being made on including substantive gender-specific content and language in...
Nepali Women seize the new political dawn: Resisting marginalisation after ten years of war
From HD Centre Dated 6 December 2010 By Rita Manchanda - In this opinion, Rita Manchanda takes a look atnprogress made in the representation of Nepali women in politics and in the recognition of their rights, since the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in 2006. She...
The importance of autonomy: Women and the Sri Lankan Peace Negotiations
From HD Centre Dated 29 November 2010 By Kumudini Samuel - In this opinion, Kumudini Samuel examines the role of the Sub Committee on Gender Issues (SGI) created in 2002 as part of the 2002-2003 Sri Lankan peace process. Ms. Samuel, who was a member of the...
The importance of autonomy: Women and the Sri Lankan Peace Negotiations
From HD Centre Dated 29 November 2010 By Kumudini Samuel - In this opinion, Kumudini Samuel examines the role of the Sub Committee on Gender Issues (SGI) created in 2002 as part of the 2002-2003 Sri Lankan peace process. Ms. Samuel, who was a member of the...
Peace agreements, DDR and weapons control: Challenges and opportunities
From HD Centre Dated 16 March 2006 By Cate Buchanan - This paper was presented to the UN Security Council, at the Arria Formula Meeting, on 16 March 2006
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UNITED NATIONS: Russia cites 'crucial' issues with UN draft as vote nears
From France 24 Dated 4 February 2012 Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscow remains concerned over "crucial" problems with a draft UN resolution on Syria to be voted on Saturday, including its support for an Arab League demand for President Bashar al-Assad to step down.
Syrian forces blamed for Homs 'massacre'
From CBC News Dated 4 February 2012 Opposition groups and activists say more than 200 people were killed by artillery and mortars fired by Syrian forces in the city of Homs overnight, ahead of a UN Security Council meeting to consider a resolution condemning the crackdown on...
Vote on UN Syria resolution expected today
From CTV Dated 4 February 2012 Russia was vowing to veto any resolution that calls for Syria's president to step down as the UN Security Council entered last-minute negotiations to reach a draft agreement Saturday.
UN council to vote on Syria amid new assault
From ABC7.com Dated 4 February 2012 The U.N. Security Council is meeting Saturday to take up a resolution condemning the growing violence in Syria.
Activists report Homs massacre, as U.N. Security Council mulls vote
From WDIV Dated 4 February 2012 As international anger grows over reports of mass carnage at the hands of the Syrian regime, the U.N. Security Council could vote Saturday on a draft resolution that would pressure the government to stop a crackdown on dissidents. Government forces "c...
SYRIA: Syria resolution redrafted to head off Russian veto
From France 24 Dated 4 February 2012 A draft UN resolution condemning Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was revised on Thursday in an attempt to avoid a Russian veto. Moscow objects to language stating that the Security Council "fully supports" an Arab League plan for Assad to step...
Activists Report Homs Massacre, As U.N. Security Council Mulls Vote
From Boston Channel.com Dated 4 February 2012 As international anger grows over reports of mass carnage at the hands of the Syrian regime, the U.N. Security Council could vote Saturday on a draft resolution that would pressure the government to stop a crackdown on dissidents. ...
Russia: still 2 big problems with Syria resolution
From The State Dated 4 February 2012 Moscow still sees two problems of "crucial importance" with a draft U.N. resolution on the violence in Syria, Russia's foreign minister said Saturday amid Western attempts to head off a Russian veto in the Security Council.Sergey Lavrov said the resolution...
Russia: still 2 big problems with Syria resolution
From Wichita Eagle Dated 4 February 2012 Moscow still sees two problems of "crucial importance" with a draft U.N. resolution on the violence in Syria, Russia's foreign minister said Saturday amid Western attempts to head off a Russian veto in the Security Council.Sergey Lavrov said the resolution...
UN Security Council takes up resolution on Syria as government launches assault on Homs
From Star Tribune Dated 4 February 2012
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