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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Nepal New!

15 May 2012

The Secretary-General is concerned at the rising tensions and disruption of daily life in parts of Nepal linked to the debate over the future federal system and at the failure, thus far, of political leaders to forge a consensus on their outstanding differences in the

NHRC and UN Raise Concern about Humanitarian Impact of Bandh

10 May 2012

The Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Mr. Kedar Nath Upadhyay, together with the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator (RC/HC), Robert Piper, today drew attention to the humanitarian impact of the continuing bandh in the Far We

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Message from Ms Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO on the Occasion of International Jazz Day 30 April 2012

27 April 2012

Martin Luther King Jr. once said that “jazz speaks for life.” This is the spirit of the first International Jazz Day. Jazz has defied almost every attempt at definition. The music critic John Fordham may have captured it best when he described the music of Miles D

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Director-General calls for full investigation into the killing of Nepali journalist

20 April 2012

Nepali journalist Yadav Poudel and called for light to be shed on this crime. “I condemn the killing of Yadav Poudel,” the Director-General said. “I welcome reports of progress in the investigation into this tragic event. It is essential that the motives for the

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Mr. Robert Piper, UNRCHC, OpEd: Conflicting Signals

14 April 2012

Despite significant advances in dealing with the issue of cantonments and the future of the Maoist army, progress on one structural transformation foreshadowed in the Peace Agreement, that of becoming a country ruled by law rather than wealth, power, connections or in

UN RCHC, Robert Piper OpEd: Conflicting Signals

14 April 2012

Despite significant advances in dealing with the issue of cantonments and the future of the Maoist army, progress on one structural transformation foreshadowed in the Peace Agreement, that of becoming a country ruled by law rather than wealth, power, connections or in

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United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund Allocates US$5 Million to Nepal

12 April 2012

(Nepal, 12 April 2012): More than 200,000 Nepalis will receive help to address food insecurity and support for life-saving response to children under five, thanks to a US$ 5 million allocation this week from the United National Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF).<

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Safeguarding Nepal’s Intangible Cultural Heritage: Capacity building to start next week in Kathmandu

12 April 2012

Nepal’s traditions, performing arts, festive events and the skills of its people to produce traditional crafts are as precious as its many heritage buildings. But often, the capacity to safeguard this intangible heritage is low. UNESCO therefore initiates on 16 Apri

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Enhancing Access to Financial Services Project releases its Project Overview Report 2010-2011

14 March 2012
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UNESCO Press Release: Celebrating Rural Women’s Access to Media and Information

6 March 2012
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Op-Ed on Rehabilitation of Verified Minors and Late Recruits by UN Resident and Humanitarian Cooridnator Robert Piper

13 February 2012
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UNESCO Press Release: 13 February is World Radio Day

6 February 2012

UNESCO invites all radio stations in Nepal to observe World Radio Day on 13 February 2012. The World Radio Day was establi

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UNCDF and UNDP Joint Discussion Paper "Local Governments and Social Protection" is issued

25 January 2012
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Press Release: UK Announces New Support for Earthquake Preparedness in Nepal

16 January 2012

The UK Department for International Development today announces new funding support worth $26m (equivalent to Rs 2 billion) over four years for earthquake preparedness in Nepal.

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UNICEF Press Release: UNICEF Executive Director, Anthony Lake to visit Nepal

10 January 2012

UNICEF Executive Director, Anthony Lake will arrive in Kathmandu to begin a two-day mission to Nepal from 11 January 2012.
Further press releases on his mission will be forthcoming during this week. Please follow the link h

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Closure of Radio Chautari – UNCT's radio in Nepal (English Version)

28 December 2011
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UNHCR welcomes contribution of NPR 330 Million (EURO 2,950,000) from European Commission

28 December 2011
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Closure of Radio Chautari – UNCT's radio in Nepal (Nepali Version)

28 December 2011
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WASH Sector Collaboration between UNICEF-Nepal and SNV-Nepal

15 December 2011

Kathmandu, 15th December 2011: SNV and UNICEF in Nepal have formally expressed their intent to collaborate in supporting the Government of Nepal in achieving universal and sustainable access in WASH through capacity building, knowledg

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EU and UNICEF Press Release: High-level delegation from the EU Parliament visits UNICEF-supported programmes in Nepal

5 December 2011

A high-level delegation from the EU Parliament visited UNICEF-supported Nutrition and Education programmes during a two-day trip in Nepal last week.

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