07 Apr 2011 - 7 April 2011 - Drug resistance is becoming more severe and many infections are no longer easily cured, leading to prolonged and expensive treatment and greater risk of death, warns the World Health Organization (WHO) on World Health Day.
07 Mar 2011 - NEW YORK - One hundred years ago, when the world first commemorated International Women’s Day, gender equality and women’s empowerment were largely radical ideas. On this centenary, we celebrate the significant progress that has been achieved through determined advocacy, practical action and enlightened policy making.
28 Feb 2011 - KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the international community welcome the Wolesi Jirga's election of a Chairperson, Abdul Raouf Ibrahimi.
15 Feb 2011 - KABUL - UNAMA and the international community reconfirm their commitment to work with the Afghan Government and the Afghan people to promote principles of a democratic state including rule of law, good governance, political, civil and human rights in Afghanistan.UNAMA and the international community express their concern at recent events that could undermine the independence of electoral and judicial institutions in Afghanistan.
26 Jan 2011 - NEW YORK - The Secretary-General welcomes the inauguration earlier today of the Wolesi Jirga, the Lower House of the Afghan Parliament, presided over by President Hamid Karzai.