UN Documents, all PDFs — Last Added
  • 30 December 2003 View: S/2003/1212

    Abstract: This report noted the beginning of several potentially divisive initiatives, including DDR, and the pilot phase of electoral registration. Security concerns were highlighted.

  • 29 December 2003 View: S/2003/1209

    Abstract: This was a report of the Secretary-General on the situation in the Central African Republic and the activities of BONUCA.

  • 23 December 2003 View: A/RES/58/241

    Abstract: This resolution was on the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects.

  • 22 December 2003 View: S/PV.4888

    Abstract: These were briefings by chairmen of Security Council committees and working groups.

  • 22 December 2003 View: S/RES/1521

    Abstract: This resolution imposed sanctions.

  • 22 December 2003 View: A/RES/58/138

    Abstract: This resolution was on the preparations for the eleventh United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice.

  • 19 December 2003 View: S/2003/1197

    Abstract: This letter transmitted its final report on the work of the Security Council Informal Working Group on General Issues of Sanctions for the period 2002-2003.

  • 19 December 2003 View: S/2003/1186

    Abstract: This was the progress report of the Secretary-General on Ethiopia and Eritrea.

  • 18 December 2003 View: S/PRST/2003/28

    Abstract: This presidential statement expressed the Council's continued support for Vorontsov's work, while announcing its intention to keep his mandate under review.

  • 18 December 2003 View: S/2003/1185

    Abstract: This note extended the mandate of the Working Group on Sanctions until 31 December 2004.

  • 18 December 2003 View: S/2003/1188

    Abstract: This was a letter from the Chairman of the Ad Hoc Working Group on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa transmitting the 2003 report on the activities of the Working Group.

  • 18 December 2003 View: S/2003/1183

    Abstract: This note by the President of the Security Council extended the mandate of the Working Group on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa until the end of 2004.

  • 17 December 2003 View: S/PV.4886

    Abstract: This was a briefing by Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Jean-Marie Guéhenno launched the "standards before status" policy.

  • 16 December 2003 View: S/RES/1519

    Abstract: This resolution established the Monitoring Group to be based in Nairobi, Kenya to investigate violations of the arms embargo and make recommendations and prepare a draft list of violators subject to possible future measures by the Council.

  • 15 December 2003 View: S/PRST/2003/27

    Abstract: This statement contained an updated aide-mémoire .

  • 15 December 2003 View: S/2003/1175

    Abstract: This was the first progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission in Liberia.

  • 12 December 2003 View: S/PRST/2003/26

    Abstract: This presidential statement endorsed "Standards for Kosovo".

  • 12 December 2003 View: S/PV.4880

    Abstract: The Council expressed support for the "Standards for Kosovo."

  • 9 December 2003 View: S/PV.4877

    Abstract: This meeting contained discussions on a 10-point action plan introduced by then Under Secretary-General Jan Egeland on the basis of the “road map” on measures to increase civilian protection suggested in a report of the Secretary-General.

  • 8 December 2003 View: A/RES/ES-10/14

    Abstract: This was a General Assembly resolution on the item "Illegal Israeli actions in Occupied East Jerusalem and the rest of the Occupied Palestinian Territory".

  • 5 December 2003 View: S/2003/1149

    Abstract: This was a report pursuant to resolution 1483.

  • 26 November 2003 View: GOV/2003/81

    Abstract: This was a resolution from the IAEA board.

  • 24 November 2003 View: S/RES/1518

    Abstract: This resolution established a sanctions committee.

  • 20 November 2003 View: S/PRST/2003/24

    Abstract: This presidential statement emphasised the important humanitarian role of the oil-for-food program as the program ended.

  • 19 November 2003 View: S/PRST/2003/22

    Abstract: This was a presidential statement on the issue of landmines.

  • 19 November 2003 View: S/RES/1515

    Abstract: This resolution stated the necessity for a two state solution and unanimously endorsed the Quartet’s Road Map.

  • 17 November 2003 View: S/2003/1099

    Abstract: This was a report of the Secretary-General on preparations for an international conference on the Great Lakes region.

  • 13 November 2003 View: S/PV.4858

    Abstract: This was an open debate on the issue of mine action for peacekeeping.

  • 11 November 2003 View: S/PV.4855

    Abstract: The Council was briefed on Council mission to Afghanistan.

  • 11 November 2003 View: S/2003/1074

    Abstract: This was the report of the Security Council mission to Afghanistan from 31 October to 7 November 2003.

  • 10 November 2003 View: GOV/2003/75

    Abstract: This was an IAEA report.

  • 10 November 2003 View: S/2003/1053

    Abstract: This report suggested that six egregious violations against children should receive priority in monitoring operations. It also attached for the first time a list of other parties to armed conflict that recruit or use children in Annex II.

  • 4 November 2003 View: S/2003/1035

    Abstract: This was the second report of the Panel of Experts.

  • 30 October 2003 View: S/PV.4853

    Abstract: Harri Holkeri noted an unclear short-term outlook, but positive future for Kosovo. Council was keen to have dialogue between Priština and Belgrade.

  • 29 October 2003 View: S/PV.4852

    Abstract: This was a debate on women, peace and security recognising that gender inequalities are heightened in conflict zones.

  • Abstract: This was the resumption a debate on women, peace and security recognising that gender inequalities are heightened in conflict zones.

  • 24 October 2003 View: S/PV.4848

    Abstract: The Council was briefed by Jean-Marie Guéhenno on the challenges insecurity poses to the peace process.

  • 23 October 2003 View: S/2003/1027

    Abstract: This was a letter by the Secretary-General transmitting the final report of the Panel of Experts on the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources and Other Forms of Wealth of the DRC.

  • 16 October 2003 View: S/RES/1511

    Abstract: This resolution reaffirmed the temporary nature of the Coalition Provisional Authority, endorsed the interim administration, called for a political timetable, authorised the MNF to maintain security and stability during 12 months. It also determined the status of the MNF and its relation to the UN, and asked the US to report every six months.

  • 15 October 2003 View: S/2003/996

    Abstract: This report reaffirmed key priorities: improving the rule of law and the security situation; furthering returns and minority rights; and strengthening economic development in order to promote substantial autonomy and self-government in Kosovo in accordance with resolution 1244.

  • 14 October 2003 View: S/2003/980

    Abstract: This was a vetoed Guinean, Malaysian, Pakistani and Syrian resolution claiming the construction of the Israeli security wall is illegal.

  • 13 October 2003 View: S/2003/987

    Abstract: This report of the Secretary-General was on Somalia.

  • 13 October 2003 View: S/PV.4840

    Abstract: The Council authorised the expansion of ISAF beyond Kabul.

  • 13 October 2003 View: S/2003/986

    Abstract: The Secretary-General shared a letter from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, requesting the Council to consider the expansion of ISAF.

  • 13 October 2003 View: S/RES/1510

    Abstract: This resolution expanded ISAF's mandate beyond Kabul.

  • 9 October 2003 View: ST/SGB/2003/13

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's Bulletin containing definitions of sexual exploitation and abuse, classifying such acts as serious misconduct for all UN staff, including UN agencies, and stressing that these rules should also apply to entities and individuals working in cooperative arrangements with the UN.

  • 7 October 2003 View: S/2003/970

    Abstract: Following NATO's assumption of control of ISAF in August 2003, the letter contained the NATO strategy for addressing the long-term security needs in Afghanistan, including benchmarks for progress.

  • 30 September 2003 View: S/PV.4835

    Abstract: This was a Council debate on the UN’s role in promoting justice and the rule of law in post-conflict situations.

  • 24 September 2003 View: S/PRST/2003/15

    Abstract: The Council welcomed the offer by the Secretary-General to provide a report to guide further consultations on justice and the rule of law.

  • 24 September 2003 View: S/PV.4833

    Abstract: This was an open meeting on the role of the United Nations with regard to justice and the rule of law.