Major UN Conference Underscores Universal Stake In Ending Corruption
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The rule of law, governance, profits and livelihoods all suffer from corruption's corrosive effects, a senior United Nations official said at the conclusion of the world's largest biennial anti-corruption gathering, which this year took place in Panama City.
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Good Governance Critical For Development UN Stresses On Anti-Corruption Day
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Corruption is a barrier to achieving universally accepted development goals, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, calling on Governments, the private sector and civil society to take a collective stand against a social, political and economic disease affecting all countries.
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Sudan: UN Strengthens Support To Combating Human Trafficking Smuggling
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The United Nations refugee agency is working with the Government of Sudan and partners to reduce the number of kidnappings and incidents of trafficking and smuggling in, through and out of the country.
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Somalia: UN Envoy Welcomes Appointment Of New Prime Minister
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The top United Nations official in Somalia congratulated Prime Minister Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed, who was appointed today following a vote in the Federal Parliament, calling the process a key step heading into 2014, which will be “pivotal year” for the country.
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As Tribunal Closes UN Chief Hails Achievements In Ensuring Accountability In Sierra Leone
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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has congratulated the staff of the United Nations-backed Special Court for Sierra Leone (SCSL), which closes today, on their important achievements over the past 11 years in ensuring accountability for crimes committed during the country's decade-long civil war.
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As Tribunal Closes UN Chief Hails Achievements In Ensuring Accountability In Sierra Leone
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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has congratulated the staff of the United Nations-backed Special Court for Sierra Leone (SCSL), which closes today, on their important achievements over the past 11 years in ensuring accountability for crimes committed during the country's decade-long civil war.
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New UN Campaign Spotlights Links Between Organized Crime And Counterfeit Goods
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The United Nations today launched a new campaign to raise awareness about the links between organized crime and the trade in counterfeit goods, which amounts to $250 billion a year.
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New UN Campaign Spotlights Links Between Organized Crime And Counterfeit Goods
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The United Nations today launched a new campaign to raise awareness about the links between organized crime and the trade in counterfeit goods, which amounts to $250 billion a year.
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