Conflicts in several African countries showed signs of abatement in 2002, due in part to United Nations involvement in the peace processes and mediation efforts. While the most remarkable progress was seen in Angola and ...

In 2000, the United Nations, through the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs(OCHA), continued to coordinate humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors to alleviate human ...

In 2003, Africa continued to be beset by conflicts and political dissension and the United Nations remained involved in the search for solutions. Two regions in particular were the focus of UN attention—the Great Lakes ...

In 2002, the United Nations, through the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), continued to mobilize and coordinate humanitarian assistance to respond to the world's most pressing emergencies. During ...

In 2002, the total number of persons of concern to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) stood at 20.8 million, an increase over the 2001 figure of 19.8 million. Of that number, some 11.5 ...

In 2003, the United Nations, through the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA),continued to mobilize and coordinate humanitarian assistance to respond to international emergencies. During the year, ...

Alleged violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in a number of countries were examined in 2003 by the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council, the Commission on Human Rights and its ...

In 2003, the total number of persons of concern to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) dropped to approximately 17 million, from20.8 million in 2002, due largely to the return home of ...

In 2006, human rights situations of concern, particularly regarding alleged violations and how best to assist and guide Governments and national institutions in combating them, were addressed by the General Assembly and ...

In 2004, Africa remained a priority concern for the United Nations, whose efforts to restore the conflict zones, especially the Great Lakes region and West Africa, to peace and stability were marked by progress and setbacks. ...