Cannabis was mentioned as a matter of special concern in Africa.

(d) Concern was expressed that prison populations were a vulnerable group that required special kinds of intervention

Despite all the difficulties of the transition period, concern for mother and child occupies a special place in the country.

Expressing concern that there are currently no women acting as special representatives or envoys,

Expressing concern that there is still only one female special representative of the Secretary General,

Of special concern is the transportation of nuclear waste materials, which we have consistently opposed.

The fact that the Secretary General had developed a special action plan and had appointed a Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide amply demonstrated the concern that the phenomenon aroused in the international community.

Mr. Lavalle (Guatemala) expressed concern at the limited outcome of the Special Committee's work over the years.

The work of the United Nations development agencies and funds has been a concern for the Special Rapporteur since the beginning of her mandate.

As at 31 March 2005, unpaid assessed contributions to the special account for MINURSO amounted to 48.9 million, which is a matter of concern.

The Committee notes with concern a concentration of functions, leading to organizational top heaviness, in the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary General.

There should also be an opportunity for groups or panels of special procedures to discuss issues of common concern.

In addition, safer alternatives, affordable sustainable technologies and alternatives to chemicals of special concern are not being developed fast enough.

Like the Special Rapporteur's preceding report to the General Assembly (A 59 258), it underscores certain issues of concern which, in his view, require urgent and immediate attention.

Expresses its concern that a number of States mentioned in the report of the Special Rapporteur have not replied to specific allegations, based on credible information, and reports of extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions transmitted to them by the Special Rapporteur

Expresses its concern that a number of States mentioned in the report of the Special Rapporteur have not replied to specific allegations, based on credible information, and reports of extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions transmitted to them by the Special Rapporteur

Is that a concern?

Expressing concern about the financial instability of the Office of the Special Representative and its adverse impact on the implementation of the mandate,

So this is not just a concern about lions it's a concern about communities in Africa as well.

Literacy is a crucial concern.

In Libya, we are deploying a new UN support mission to assist the country s transitional authorities in establishing a new government and legal order, consistent with the aspirations of the Libyan people. Syria is a special concern.

It is a matter of serious concern to the Secretary General that, since the submission of the last report, his Special Envoy, Razali Ismail, has visited Myanmar only once in March 2004.

Noting with concern that the non participation of certain administering Powers has adversely affected the implementation of the mandate and work of the Special Committee,

Referring to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification and its special relevance to Africa, he expressed concern about oversubscription to the Global Environment Facility.

Reciprocity would also be a concern.

Urbanization also became a major concern.

While the fiscal situation is not currently a matter of concern in most countries of the subregion, steps to ensure fiscal soundness may be necessary in Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China.

Noting that the Conference had provided a forum for countries in the region to peacefully discuss issues of common concern, the Special Representative stressed that a significant postponement of the summit would affect the momentum of the process.

And there was a sincere concern there.

Significance addresses a problem of public concern

Protecting the environment is a fundamental concern.

However, funding remains a cause of concern.

Security remains a concern throughout rural Liberia.

It is more than a mere concern.

Expresses its grave concern that the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea has not accepted the mandate of the Special Rapporteur, as contained in Commission resolution 2004 13, and has not extended any cooperation to the Special Rapporteur

Accession to membership by the least developed countries was a special concern for UNCTAD, which was pleased that two such countries, which had been supported by UNCTAD in the negotiations, had become members of WTO.

Naturally, such a diagnosis is a cause for concern.

The right to education, as a fundamental human right, and education as an activity that carries the attribute of an activity of special social interest cannot be exclusively a concern of the Government at the regional or local level.

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions had voiced its concern regarding the treatment of domestic workers, and it was true that migrant workers might need to be considered as a special case, but the issue was a complex one.

At the same time, however, he wishes to articulate his deep concern at the Myanmar authorities' continued unwillingness to cooperate with his Special Envoy over the past year.

The Special Rapporteur is aware of African Governments' concern about the situation of these people, who are not involved in the conflicts but are often their most vulnerable victims.

The Special Committee expresses its deep concern regarding instances of intimidation of persons contributing to disclosing sexual exploitation and abuse, and calls for appropriate measures to protect such persons.

The lack of due process, particularly in political trials, and the abuse of the justice system to silence peaceful political dissent are of serious concern to the Special Rapporteur.

This is a matter of serious concern for WFP.

The security of UNOMIG personnel remains a major concern.