ENVOY PLEDGES UN SUPPORT FOR NIGERIA'S EFFORTS TOWARDS RELEASE OF ABDUCTED SCHOOLGIRLS

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Web version   New York May 15 2014 4:00PM   UN News Centre with breaking news from the UN News Service  Special Representative Said Djinnit. UN Photo/Jean-Marc Ferré ENVOY PLEDGES UN SUPPORT FOR NIGERIA’S EFFORTS TOWARDS RELEASE OF ABDUCTED SCHOOLGIRLS The United Nations is committed to supporting Nigeria’s efforts to ensure the release of the schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram militants, the world body’s newly-appointed envoy to the country said today, as he announced that the UN has initiated preparation of a “support package” that will include assistance for affected families and the girls after their release. Read more RELATED One month on, UN rights body urges release of abducted Nigerian school girls The United Nations expert committee tasked with monitoring discrimination against women today added its voice to the chorus of condemnation of the abduction of over 200 girls from their school in north-eastern Nigeria and called for their immediate release. Read more TOPICS Peace and Security -  Economic Development -  Humanitarian Aid -  Environment -  Human Rights -  UN Affais, Secretary-General -  Women, Children, Population -  Law, Crime Prevention -  Health, Poverty -  Culture, Education United Nations News Center mailing system If you have problems reading this, please consult the web version Click here to unsubscribe from the UN mailing list. UN News Service Contact Radio News and Media