Several speakers commented, expressing general support for the progress made to date while noting that further improvements were needed.

Noting with satisfaction that, while significant work remains to be done, interested parties have made real progress towards sustainable fisheries management,

However it is worth noting that women can be admitted to all universities while men cannot be admitted to women's universities.

The observer for Argentina, while noting the progress made during the First Decade, recognized that its objectives have not been fully achieved.

1. Welcomes the report of the Secretary General,A 58 344. while noting that it does not cover developments after 30 June 2003

UNDP shared this view while noting that the Urban Governance Index, a tool being developed to measure good urban governance, required further refinement.

Noting that contemporary forms of victimization, while essentially directed against persons, may nevertheless also be directed against groups of persons who are targeted collectively,

Noting that contemporary forms of victimization, while essentially directed against persons, may nevertheless also be directed against groups of persons who are targeted collectively,

While noting the efforts undertaken to develop guidelines for alternative care placements, the Committee is concerned at

Welcoming the progress that has been made in alleviating the humanitarian assistance needs of East Timor, while noting continuing requirements for food and shelter assistance,

Welcoming the progress that has been made in the implementation of this undertaking by the target date of 2005 while noting the need for further progress

(b) The absence of a human rights institution with a broad mandate, while noting the position of HKSAR that the Equal Opportunities Commission has comparable functions

(d) The release by the Government of Myanmar of some two hundred forty nine political prisoners, while noting that over eleven hundred political prisoners remain incarcerated

Noting with satisfaction that

12. Notes the efforts of the Secretariat to clear the backlog in the issuance of summary records, while noting with concern that some delays in issuance still occur

It is worth noting that no woman serves as an Ambassador, while women's participation in the positions of Minister Plenipotentiary of Α and Β ranks is very low.

While noting the statistical data provided by the Government, the Committee observed that these data did not refer to the various occupational categories of men and women workers.

While noting that the State party has raised the minimum age of criminal responsibility in the Hong Kong SAR, the Committee remains concerned that the age of 10 years is too low.

Underlining, in this regard, the validity of the settlement plan, while noting the fundamental differences between the parties in its implementation,

Underlining, in this regard, the validity of the settlement plan, while noting the fundamental differences between the parties in its implementation,

Underlining, in this regard, the validity of the settlement plan, while noting the fundamental differences between the parties in its implementation,

Noting with concern that contributions to the General Fund have not increased, while the participation of the developed countries in training programmes in New York and Geneva is increasing,

While noting that UNHCR did not intend to assume a similar responsibility for persons displaced by natural disasters, he urged it to make its expertise available for needs assessments.

While noting that persons held in detention in Bangladesh were often subjected to mistreatment by police personnel, the Board expressed its view that this was not an abuse that was sanctioned by the Bangladeshi authorities.

The Subcommittee held the view that local content creation and connectivity were critical to expanding ICT penetration, while noting that universal access, affordability and skills development were essential for broad based ICT adoption.

While noting the increasing number of countries which have signed or ratified such protocols, Japan calls on all States that have not yet signed and ratified one to do so.

Noting that the epidemic affects every region and, while sub Saharan Africa remains worst affected, serious epidemics are present or emerging in the Caribbean, Eastern Europe and Asia and the Pacific,

Several members, while noting overall satisfactory ratings, expressed concern about country offices' weaknesses in financial and programme management, cash assistance and supply operations.

(d) The release by the Government of Myanmar of two hundred and forty nine political prisoners on 6 July 2005, while noting that over one thousand, one hundred political prisoners remain incarcerated

(f) The negotiations to conclude a ceasefire agreement between the Government of Myanmar and the Karen National Union, while noting that there have been a limited number of contacts since October 2004

The Panel, while noting that humanitarian assistance has been critical in saving lives, urges development partners to provide assistance on a long term basis, rather than responding only when a crisis arises.

While noting that the State party defines minors as those under 18 years of age, the Committee is aware that numerous legislative acts contain differing definitions for the cut off age for a minor . The Committee is concerned that

Encouraged that an increasing number of companies in the private sector are offering prevention, care and treatment services to employees and their families, while noting the need for continued efforts in this regard,

Welcoming the continuous return of refugees and internally displaced persons, while noting with concern that conditions in parts of Afghanistan are not yet conducive to safe and sustainable returns to places of origin,

The Committee, while noting the generally high level of enjoyment to health in HKSAR, remains concerned that spending on public hospitals has been on the decline, resulting in longer waiting lists for patients.

While noting that members of the border police receive training on international human rights standards and refugee law, the Committee is concerned about reports that asylum requests are not always properly handled by border guards (art. 5).

Noting that only a few issues remain outstanding,

While noting the existence of an Ombudsman, the Committee regrets the insufficiency of detailed information regarding the independence, competencies and effectiveness of this institution (art.

While noting efforts made to increase the number of social workers in the Hong Kong SAR, the Committee is concerned that policies and programmes to assist child victims of violence are not fully effective.

It is worth noting that the committees within the United Nations system generally report to their executive heads, while the committees within the multinational financial institutions and other international organizations report to their executive boards.

While noting that the processes adopted by the Committee were practical and appropriate, one observer noted the need to clarify the distinction between trade names and brand names (or trademarks) when preparing decision guidance documents.

While noting the State party's efforts to protect children from harmful information, the Committee remains concerned about pornographic and other harmful material in printed and electronic media that is easily available and accessible to children.

Noting that poverty and inequality increase people's vulnerabilities to HIV, posing increased risks of infection to populations in every region, while at the same time undermining the socio economic conditions of people living with HIV,

However, she commended the UNICEF contribution to the return, repatriation and reintegration of IDPs and refugees, while noting that UNICEF should consider providing assistance to those IDPs who chose not to return at this time.

He predicted that hydrocarbons were likely to be the predominant blowing agent in the medium term, while noting that reliance on limited numbers of production sites for key HFCs was posing a challenge to the transition from HCFCs in some regions.