It also expresses grave concern at reports of widespread use of torture and continuing enforced disappearances.

Recalling the widespread concern about the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery,

There is widespread concern that those countries will otherwise miss out on achieving the Millennium Development Goals.

Campaigns also addressed the scope and scale of forced evictions of the poor, which have raised widespread concern.

There has been widespread concern that the tribunals might not meet the standards required for a fair trial.

The Conference expressed concern over the widespread poverty in the LDCs leading to their marginalization in the global economy.

Widespread poverty, illiteracy, discrimination against women, corruption, lack of accountability, and high levels of youth unemployment continue to cause serious concern.

First, with respect to youth and its relationship to the global economy, the disparities and difficulties of integration were of widespread concern.

Expresses its deep concern about continuing reports of systemic, widespread and grave violations of human rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, including

Expresses its deep concern about continuing reports of systemic, widespread and grave violations of human rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, including

In China, the widespread euphoria about the economy is reason for concern. Some universal human weaknesses can result in irrational behavior during an economic boom.

There is widespread concern, as I have said before, that this Conference risks sidelining itself, and a number of Ministers have reminded us of this.

On the global scale, the GIWA assessment has confirmed the widespread concern that pressures from human activity have weakened the ability of aquatic ecosystems to perform critical functions.

We share the Secretary General's concern regarding incitement to hate and violence in the media, which is again increasing, and the widespread threats against United Nations and French peacekeepers.

Owing to widespread concern about insufficient protection for internally displaced persons in several conflict ridden countries, the Division is currently exploring a number of initiatives to enhance their protection.

The Committee notes with concern that even the most basic standard of living is not assured for millions of young children, despite widespread recognition of the adverse consequences of deprivation.

During the mission, the independent expert learned that this widespread sexual violence in IDP camps also fostered a rising concern among aid workers and international organizations about the spread of HIV AIDS.

Members of the Council also expressed their concern at reports of ongoing violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in the Great Lakes region and at the widespread culture of impunity.

The practice of encouraging parents to sign documents by which they agree to give up their children when placing the latter under institutional care, although not widespread, is a matter of concern to the Committee.

A few days ago, some parents said that a grade 6 girl in an elementary school in Suining was beaten by her math teacher for making errors when doing exercises at school, which caused widespread concern.

In the 1980s and 1990s, widespread concern about acid rain pollution in North America and Europe led to extensive research and assessment efforts that greatly enhanced understanding of long distance transport of sulphur and nitrogen oxide pollution.

(e) The assessment of 66 subregions covering international river basins and adjacent seas conducted by GIWA has confirmed the widespread concern that pressures from human activities have weakened the ability of aquatic ecosystems to provide critical services.

Resistance to DDT is also widespread.

And this is a very widespread phenomena.

CA And releasing this caused widespread outrage.

There was widespread panic after the earthquake.

Hunger was widespread, affecting 16 million people.

There was widespread support for such an approach.

Bee keeping is quite widespread there as well.

Household surveys reveal clear symptoms of widespread poverty.

Illegal occupation and use of property remain widespread.

Widespread illegal occupation and use of property continues.

Expressing its concern at the widespread destruction caused by Israel, the occupying Power, to vital infrastructure, including water pipelines and sewage networks, in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, which, inter alia, pollutes the environment and negatively affects the natural resources of the Palestinian people,

Expressing its deep concern at widespread violations of international humanitarian and human rights law committed by Afghan groups, and in this regard reminding all Afghan groups of their commitment to respect human rights in the country as contained in the Bonn agreement,

Expressing its concern at the widespread destruction caused by Israel, the occupying Power, to vital infrastructure, including water pipelines and sewage networks, in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, which, inter alia, pollutes the environment and negatively affects the natural resources of the Palestinian people,

The jury's guilty verdict gave rise to widespread debate.

They are widespread, relatively inexpensive, easily transportable and effective.

Drug abuse is not widespread among Syrian young people.

Welcoming the return of large numbers of refugees and internally displaced persons, while noting with concern that displacement remains a widespread phenomenon and that the conditions in certain parts of Afghanistan are not yet conducive to safe and sustainable returns to places of origin,

The toxic mix of mutual mistrust and tit for tat behavior has brought Sino American ties to their lowest point since the Tiananmen Square massacre of 1989. There is now widespread concern that the US and China may be headed for a new cold war.

The independent expert wishes to reiterate the findings of a 2003 report by UNICEF Somalia, From Perception to Reality A Study on Child Protection in Somalia, which indicates that gender based violence is a problem of concern in Somalia, despite a widespread culture of denial.

One should, however, take note that poverty is more widespread in Bosnia and Herzegovina than in any other former Yugoslav country (it is more widespread only in Kosovo).

It's a widespread phenomenon throughout South Asia, including the Maldives.

Religious marriages (nikokh) are widespread in the Republic of Tajikistan.

We acknowledged the widespread fear and uncertainty generated by terrorism.