Press Releases

In this section you will find press releases and media documentation related to Nepal.

For Human Rights Press Release please contact OHCHR or you can visit on http://nepal.ohchr.org/

Peace and Conflict

Date	Subject	Format
19/09/2006	UNICEF Press release: Nepal a world leader in boosting child survival, despite conflict
16/09/2006	UN agencies concerned that children are again used in demonstrations
09/08/2006	UN Press conference by the Head of UN assessment Mission to Nepal
27/07/2006	Statement of Mr. Staffan de Mistura Head of the Mission to Nepal on UN Assistance to the Peace Process
07/04/2006	UN press release: Secretary-general concerned by the confrontation developing in Nepal
31/03/2006	UNICEF expresses grave concern at reports of explosion in school during SLC
09/01/2006	EU Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union in response to the statement by Maoists to end the unilateral ceasefire

Aid Activities

Date	Subject	Format
15/09/2006	OHCA press release: UN aids Nepal in wake of floods
13/09/2006	UNFPA Press release: Time to Intensify Efforts for HIV/AIDS Services
12/09/2006	WFP Press release: WFP begins major feeding operation for flood victims in Western Nepal
01/09/2006	UN Press release: UN Humanitarian Coordinator visits flood-affected areas.
30/08/2006	OCHA Press release: UN Aid in response to Nepal floods.
09/08/2006	UNHCR Press release: Government of Japan contributes US $ 2 million to UNHCR’s Nepal programme
27/07/2006	UNHCR Press release: Government of Australia contributes US $ 534,351
27/05/2006	UN press release: UN ready to respond to Indonesia earthquake
25/04/2006	WFP press release: WFP urges resumption of food aid deliveries for 1 million Nepalese
05/04/2006	UNHCR press release: Shinnyo-en contributes US $ 38,462 to UNHCR’s Nepal programme

Political Situation/Miscellaneous

Date	Subject	Format
03/05/2006	International Organization for Migration (IOM) Opens Office in Kathmandu, Nepal
03/05/2006	Finland- EU press release: Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union concerning developments in Nepal
26/04/2006	Press releases on the new development in Nepal: Royal Norwegian Embassy,Europen Union Presidency,Japan.
26/04/2006	ICJ press release: ICJ welcomes reinstatement of the House of Representatives