56 286 Strengthening the security and safety of United Nations premises

UNICEF supports the establishment of common premises wherever security permits, and where they are cost effective.

His delegation attached great importance to the safety and security of United Nations staff and premises.

2. Reaffirms the importance of ensuring the safety and security of United Nations staff, operations and premises

Status of work in the implementation of infrastructure projects to strengthen the security and safety of United Nations premises

b Includes the amount of 2,176,900 for strengthening the security and safety of the staff and premises of the Force.

Turning to physical security measures at main headquarters locations, he said that the term physical security encompassed all construction, fixtures, equipment and procedures that were designed to prevent unwanted access to United Nations premises and to ensure the safety and security, in both routine and emergency situations, of persons authorized to be on the premises.

While that task was formidable, it was of vital importance for ensuring the safety and security of all United Nations personnel, operations and premises.

Common Premises

Basic premises

Premises of the training programme

Improvement of premises (increase 299,800)

United Nations General Assembly resolution 58 295 on strengthening the security and safety of United Nations operations, staff and premises approved the initial measures of security enhancements at the Vienna International Centre.

a Includes expenditures of 2,057,400 for the strengthening of the security and safety of the staff and premises of the Force against the apportionment of 2,149,900.

b Includes expenditures of 31,800 for the strengthening of the security and safety of the staff and premises of the Force against the apportionment of 27,000.

11. Stresses the need to ensure the security and freedom of movement of humanitarian personnel, and of United Nations and associated personnel, as well as the safety and security of their premises, equipment and supplies

12. Stresses the need to ensure the security and freedom of movement of humanitarian personnel, and of United Nations and associated personnel, as well as the safety and security of their premises, equipment and supplies

11. Stresses the need to ensure the security and freedom of movement of humanitarian personnel, and of United Nations and associated personnel, as well as the safety and security of their premises, equipment and supplies

Elsewhere, WFP continued to encourage country offices to move into common premises with other agencies, where security and financial issues are favourable.

The mission is implementing specific measures to ensure the safety and security of all personnel in the mission area, including by acquiring premises that would meet or exceed minimum operating residential security standards.

The General Assembly had emphasized that the primary responsibility for ensuring the safety and security of United Nations staff and premises rested with host countries.

Common Services and Premises

Common premises and services

The first registration office opened in Gonaïves other centres are opening in a staggered manner as premises become available and security can be provided.

Increases in charges related to premises are reported for the Islamic Republic of Iran ( 70,000), Nigeria (related to the move to Abuja, 138,400), the Russian Federation ( 139,800), Senegal (for refurbishment of premises, 47,700) and Uzbekistan (for repair of office premises, 28,000).

Requirements for the permanent premises

On 1 December, UNMIL assumed command of the company sized Nigerian military unit that is currently providing security protection at the premises of the Special Court for Sierra Leone.

The increased requirements also reflect the establishment of 32 additional General Service (Local level) positions required for strengthening the security and safety of the Tribunal's staff and premises ( 200,000).

Thus an inspection of the premises after a wedding ceremony on 25 May 2002 revealed that open fires had been used on the premises.

UNICEF advocates for joint premises where they maintain or improve cost effectiveness and security and where their negotiation does not impede the response of UNICEF to the humanitarian crisis.

(2) having fixed premises for operation

(c) The Logistics Committee, chaired by a Deputy Prime Minister, is responsible for all logistical arrangements, including conference premises, public relations, receptions, security and medical services.

The Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2002 regulation 24A enables information to be withheld from the public register of GM premises and activities, in the interests of national security.

A number of measures on physical security of office premises and assets have been implemented and are ongoing, along with the training of staff, including senior managers and local field safety personnel.

a Estimated rental value of Government provided lands and premises.

change of business premises of the company or its branch offices

Seizure and confiscation of goods and proceeds, and closure of premises

On the other hand, a decrease is reported for the office in Mexico, which will move from rented premises to government provided premises.

Mr. Elnaggar (Egypt) recalled that, pursuant to General Assembly resolution 59 276, a number of new posts had been created with a view to strengthening the safety and security of United Nations premises.

Older children of the family are also allowed in those premises.

4. Recognizes the need for the urgent implementation of a unified and strengthened security management system in order to ensure the safety and security of United Nations staff, operations and premises at United Nations Headquarters and main duty stations, as well as in the field

With regard to the office in the Islamic Republic of Iran, the United Nations Security Coordinator established that the office premises that were provided free of charge by the Government were not earthquake resistant and therefore did not comply with the minimum operating security standards.

Matters related to access to United Nations premises.

Mr. Veness (Under Secretary General for Safety and Security), introducing the report of the Secretary General on a strengthened and unified security management system for the United Nations (A 60 424), said that the primary responsibility for ensuring the safety and security of United Nations staff and premises lay with host countries.

Lastly, it looked forward to discussing the recommendations made in the report of OIOS on the utilization and management of funds approved for strengthening the security and safety of United Nations premises (A 60 291).