Wed 25 Nov 2009
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Ban launches new Network of Men Leaders to combat violence against women
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today marked the 10th anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women by launching a Network of Men Leaders, a major new initiative bringing together current and former politicians, activists, religious and community figures to combat the global pandemic.
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Secretary-General deplores ‘brutal’ political violence in the Philippines
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Israeli-Palestinian peace moves at ‘deep and worrying impasse,’ UN official warns
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In face of Abbas’ electoral withdrawal, UN again urges Israeli settlement freeze
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