Also, may I convey our deepest sympathies to the people and the Government of Monaco on the demise of His Serene Highness Prince Rainier III.

Among other measures undertaken with a view to building civil society institutions, Qatar, under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser Al Misnad, the First Lady, and the President of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, had set up the Qatari Foundation for the Protection of Women and Children, the Qatari Orphan Foundation and the Cultural Centre for Motherhood and Childhood.

The Co Chairperson (Gabon) (spoke in French) The Assembly will now hear an address by His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar.

Mr. Mackay (New Zealand) May I associate New Zealand with the expressions of condolence that have been made on the passing away of His Holiness Pope John Paul II and His Serene Highness, sovereign Prince Rainier III of Monaco.

Mr. Butagira (Uganda) Permit me to join those who have spoken before me in mourning the untimely deaths of His Holiness Pope John Paul II and His Serene Highness Prince Rainier III of Monaco.

Once again, on behalf of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II, I wish to pay tribute to the President of the General Assembly at its fifty ninth session and to you, Sir, on your election to the presidency at the sixtieth session.

Through the initiative of the Sovereign Prince of Monaco, our small country has, to the best of its ability, participated greatly in the immense outpouring of generosity shown by Governments, organizations, associations and the public.

In situations of unjustified loss of life the elevated concept of the martyr in Palestinian society has become survival and coping mechanism for women.

Mr. Vohidov (Uzbekistan) (spoke in Russian) Allow me at the outset, on behalf of the Government and the people of Uzbekistan, to express our profound condolences on the occasion of the passing of His Holiness Pope John Paul II and on the occasion of the passing of His Serene Highness Prince Rainier III.

Anyone who alleges that any of the rights guaranteed to him by law have been violated is entitled to bring this matter to the attention of the Amir himself, since the Amir's Office and Council are open to all citizens.

Expressing satisfaction at the successful efforts aimed at protecting Tsunami Child Victims in Indonesia

ولكن من وجهة نظري البسيطة فإن أهم عمل قام به الأمير الراحل بعد بطولات التحرير هو اعـــــــــادة بــــنـــــاء الــــدولـــــــة When study Kuwait's contemporary history and search for the beginnings of the modern state, we will see different images of the former Amir Shaikh Saad Al Abdulla, especially when we dig deep into the establishment of the ministries of Interior and Defence.

More explicit legislation about the primacy of the Covenant in the Greek legal system might help to guarantee that the Covenant was observed by judges at all levels, even those in the most remote rural areas.

Consequently, to carry out this vision, her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser al Missnad, Consort of His Highness the Emir of the State of Qatar, established the above mentioned trust fund, which provides opportunities for non governmental organizations to buttress their pivotal roles in development activities.

The infrastructure of the RNoAF includes seven airbases (at Andøya, Bardufoss, Bodø, Gardermoen, Rygge, Sola and Ørland), two control and reporting centres (at Sørreisa and Mågerø) and three training centres (at Kjevik in Kristiansand and Persaunet in Trondheim) and at KNM HH Madlaleiren (Stavanger).

The Emir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, and Her Highness Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned, consort of His Highness the Emir, are among the eminent persons who believe in the common humanity of all and who dream of a world where we can all live in dignity and security.

Hence the taboo on certain words, phrases, and arguments that imply that certain individuals, groups, or practices are superior or inferior, normal or abnormal hence the search for ever more neutral ways to label social phenomena, thereby draining language of its vigor and interest.

As the United Nations reaches its sixtieth anniversary, we give thanks for its work in peacemaking and global reconciliation, particularly the historic commitment to eradicate poverty in the Millennium Declaration of 2000.

The Special Committee welcomes the prompt submission by the Secretary General of the comprehensive report on sexual exploitation and abuse by United Nations peacekeeping personnel (see A 59 710), prepared by the Adviser to the Secretary General on this question, His Royal Highness Prince Zeid Ra'ad Zeid Al Hussein, Permanent Representative of Jordan.

Under the generous sponsorship Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al Misnad, President of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs and wife of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the beloved Emir of Qatar, the State of Qatar hosted the first international conference on older persons, the Doha International Conference on Ageing in View of Present Day Changes.