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Five Other Texts Adopted, Including One Encouraging Strengthening Kimberly Process for Removing Conflict Diamonds from Global Supply Chain
The General Assembly adopted six draft resolutions today, including one by a recorded vote that underscored cooperation between the United Nations and the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).
By a recorded vote of 109 in favour to 3 against (China, Russian Federation, Syria), with 11 abstentions, it adopted the draft resolution titled “Cooperation between the United Nations and the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons” (document A/75/L.56).
By doing so, it noted with appreciation OPCW’s ongoing efforts to implement the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction. Among other things, it also took note of the decision of the OPCW Executive Council on 9 July 2020 titled “Addressi
In Recorded Vote, General Assembly Adopts Resolution Underlining United Nations Cooperation with Chemical Weapons Prohibition Organization
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Seventy-fifth Session, 56th Meeting (AM)
Five Other Texts Adopted, Including One Encouraging Strengthening Kimberly Process for Removing Conflict Diamonds from Global Supply Chain
The General Assembly adopted six draft resolutions today, including one by a recorded vote that underscored cooperation between the United Nations and the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).
By a recorded vote of 109 in favour to 3 against (China, Russian Federation, Syria), with 11 abstentions, it adopted the draft resolution titled “Cooperation between the United Nations and the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons” (document A/75/L.56).
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World Wildlife Day proclaimed at the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly on 20 December 2013 is marked on March 3 each year.
The International Writers Day observed every March 3 all around the world. The Day was proposed by the International Congress of PEN Club.
World Hearing Day is observed on March 3. Its objectives are to share information and promote actions towards the prevention of hearing loss and improved hearing care.
Environmental activism begins to make its mark in Central Asia
February 27, 2021
Grassroots environmental groups often have a tough time making their mark in autocratic states. But in Central Asia, there are signs that civil society is finding its voice, raising awareness about the region’s many environmental issues.
The Aral Sea (or what’s left of it) spans the countries of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan and was once the fourth largest lake in the world. Its shrinking has been described as one of history’s biggest environmental disasters.
The tragedy is arguably the first time the deteriorating environment in Central Asia has caught international attention and concerns have been raised over what local governments and societies are doing to prevent the same harm being done to other important natural formations in the region, such as the Caspian Sea.