UN Chronicle : Issue 4, 1997 : Contents

Volume XXXIV
Number 4 1997

In this Issue ...
Regret and Resolution

30 Within the space of this year, the world has moved swiftly forward to address two critical concerns that have maimed its history. An International Criminal Court is on the anvil and a Convention prohibiting landmines has opened for signature. We look at their provisions and prospects, and hear a vivid personal recollection of the legacy landmines leave the living, from Marianne Holtz (37). These initiatives coincide with the start of the commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

24 Essay: In her contribution, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Mary Robinson speaks of the partnerships needed to fulfil its principles and ideals. Her predecessor, José Ayala Lasso, writes on the necessity of a culture of human rights (28).

3 From the Secretary-General: Mr. Kofi Annan sees "the role of the United Nations, and my own as Secretary-General, as central in expressing, promoting and safeguarding" fundamental human rights.

11 The Chronicle Interview: George F. Saddler, President of AFICS, observes that "most of us have forgotten that at least there has not been another world war since we've had a United Nations".
16 The Public Projection: Ambassadors Inocencio F. Arias of Spain and Hans Dahlgren of Sweden on coverage of the United Nations in national media.
5 Reform: The General Assembly acts on the Secretary-General's initiative.
75 Opinion: Iqbal Haji on "voluntary funding".
42 The Economy: Rubens Ricupero of UNCTAD on growth and globalization. Addressing the needs of Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (46); J. Victor Angelo on Poverty Eradication in Tanzania (48).

49 Agencies of Change: E.M. Samba describes a new WHO initiative in the Great Lakes region of Africa.
Departments:
21 UNreported
23 Other News
50 Healthwatch: Children in the age of AIDS.
76 Quote-UNquote
78 The Chronicle Library Shelf

14 Systemwatch: The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.
52 Childwatch: A global conference on child labour. Souren Teghrarian writes on the effect of the urbanization of the developing world on children (53); plus a report by Arabela Rota on child prostitution in Brazil (56).
57 Womenwatch: Sandra Teissedre on the Congress of Mayan women in Mexico; plus a feature on lives of women in rural areas (58).
62 Peacewatch: Spot reports on UN peacekeeping and peacemaking throughout the world.
71 UNKnown: The Make Difference People.
72 NGOwatch: Shomik Chaudhuri on a grassroots organization in Calcutta, India.
73 Globeglance: Environmental issues.
74 First Person: Emin Z. Huseynov recalls his internship at the United Nations.
80 Passing By: Francesca Tempestini visits the United Nations Information Fair.
79 coUNterpoint: Readers react.

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