Bureau of International Organization Affairs (IO)Why the United Nations Matters to U.S. Foreign Policy: The United Nations is still a vital institution and is an important tool of U.S. foreign policy, according to Assistant Secretary Kim R. Holmes. While the UN has significant problems, the U.S. remains committed to the organization and will strive to make it as effective as possible to meet the threats of our time. [more] Click on photo for larger version and caption. A New Commitment to Shared Democratic Values: Assistant Secretary Kim R. Holmes says that the UN and its democratic members states must be more effective in spreading democracy and freedom around the world. [more] Democracy and Accountability are Essential to UN Reform: Assistant Secretary Holmes Reviews Peacekeeping Operations: Assistant Secretary Kim R. Holmes visited the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo October 24-28, 2004. [more] Peacekeeping, Human Rights Dominate U.S. Presidency of November UNSC Session: The United States was UN Security Council President for the month of November and led the Council in dealing with a number of important issues. [more] UN Reform: Assistant Secretary Holmes writes that the UN is a unique multilateral forum and advocates thoughtful reform of the organization as a means to strengthen the UN's ability to serve its crucial goals. [more]
Assessing the Humanitarian Aid Situation for Darfur and Chad: Tony Hall, U.S. Ambassador to the UN Agencies for Food and Agriculture traveled to Libya and Sudan November 18-23 to assess the security situation and its impact on the delivery of food aid in the region. [background and photo gallery] |
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