Remarks by the UNIC Director at the “International law and human rights” Conference intended for high-school students and dedicated to the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, at the Moscow Humanitarian University

Briefing on the United Nations for a group of Moscow State University (International Policies Dept.) students

Briefing programme at the Federation Council of Russia (the Upper Chamber of the Parliament) by the UN Resident Coordinator and the UNIC Moscow Director on "Current Priorities of the UN in Russia" for members of the Council’s Commission for International Technical and Humanitarian Cooperation

Presentation, in Russia, of the European regional report produced by the International Disability Rights Monitor (IDRM). The event is jointly organized by UNIC Moscow and the IDRM representative in the Russian Federation, and targets media, NGOs and governmental agencies

Launch of the Information Economy Report 2007-2008, UNCTAD major publication, at INTERFAX News Agency. The report will be presented by Rouben Indjikian, UNCTAD Senior Economic Affairs Officer, to media and academic circles

Meeting of the UNCT Working Group on disability issues. The members will discuss prospects for their actions in 2008, in the context of social development in Russia

Regular meeting of the UN Communications Group/Russia. Communications officers of UN system organizations will review major information events in 2007 at the country level and discuss UNCG/Russia priorities for 2008

Presentation of “World Economic Situation and Prospects 2008” Report

Traditional end-of-the year special event “Bidding Farewell to 2007”, intended for local partners from civil society, governmental institutions, business community and art circles. An exhibition of paintings organized by a Moscow art gallery will be opened

Open-door session for a representative group of Moscow students on “United Nations Information System and work of the UN Information Centre”