However, despite the passage of several years since the adoption of resolution 1379 (2001), there seems to be little progress.

Despite the continuing divergences of view, we were able to come to an agreement, and the resolution was adopted unanimously.

The Government of Georgia, like other sponsors of this draft resolution, remains committed to meeting its financial obligations under the Charter, despite the difficult challenges facing it.

Five years after the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), and despite the efforts made to implement it , we are far from achieving the goals that we committed ourselves to therein.

All of this to say, that despite the horror, and despite the death, women are never really counted.

Despite his riches, he's not contented.

Despite this institutional structure, problems remain.

But despite that, and despite the Group of Eight's important debt relief initiative, there is an urgent need to do more.

We are disappointed that, despite the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), there seems to have been a merely nominal increase, if any at all, in the number of women participating in formal peace processes.

This is despite anticipated savings expected from the downsizing of the Force from a troop strength of 1,230 to 860 military contingent personnel, subsequent to Security Council resolution 1568 (2004) of 22 October 2004.

Despite adversity, the architect achieved worldwide fame.

History suggests otherwise, despite a vulnerable dollar.

Despite all his faults he is popular.

Despite everything he is still playing dumb.

Despite some improvements, the answer remains mixed.

Despite that fact, we voted in favour of the resolution, and we hope that in future it would be more inclusive and also condemn intolerance towards minorities whose religion is not the official State religion.

Despite this, you deny the Day of Judgment,

Despite this, you deny the Day of Judgment,

However, despite Lomé, the country plunged into war.

Despite the emphasis on improving the Organization's efficiency and effectiveness, and despite the human resources management reforms under way, the resources allocated to training seemed insufficient.

But despite our verbal assurances, they wanted some proof.

Despite different languages and cultures, everyone still became friends.

Despite this, the human being still tends to rebel

Despite this, the human being still tends to rebel

Despite certain improvements, China's human rights record remained poor.

Despite continuing economic recovery, economic fundamentals remain, however, inadequate.

Despite those impressive accomplishments, much remains to be done.

Despite the constitutional guarantee, its implementation still is precarious.

Now, this despite the fact that I lived in Nigeria.

Shanghai, Taipei to hold forum despite cross Strait communication suspension

And Ground Zero, despite all its difficulties, it's moving forward.

But despite this amazing longevity, they're now considered critically endangered.

Despite a lot of difficulties, he still completed the task.

Despite the progress achieved, a lot remains to be done.

Despite some security concerns beforehand the ceremony was conducted peacefully.

Despite these improvements, the situation remains tense in many places.

But, despite that difficult context, the results are not negligible.

Despite the positive influence of UNIFIL's presence on the ground, we must not forget that, as stated in operative paragraph 8 of the resolution, Israel and Lebanon bear the primary responsibility for maintaining the ceasefire and respecting the withdrawal line.

No, we may hang on, despite the huge burdens of debt that we've accumulated, despite the evidence that we've lost our work ethic and other parts of our historical mojo.

And, despite being cursed with my athletic inability, he plays soccer.

Despite that, these animals grow back in about a year's time.

Despite the measures taken, the security situation remains volatile and unpredictable.

However, despite relative stability, the overall security situation remains very fragile.

Despite this relative stability, the overall security situation remains very fragile.

Despite several peace proposals, Kony and his gang have not responded.