In one report, the Assembly would ask its Committee on Contributions to submit 12 proposals for a scale of assessments for apportioning the expenses of the Organization for the period 2001-2003. Three reports pertain to peacekeeping operations. One draft resolution deals with resource requirements for two conferences to be held in 2001 the Third United Nations Conference for Least Developed Countries and the High-level Intergovernmental Event for Financing for Development. In it, the Assembly would request the Secretary-General to explore ways of providing resources for the two events. Other draft resolutions deal with reports of the Joint Inspection Unit and the Office of Internal Oversight Services, guidelines for outsourcing United Nations activities and with enhancing the cost effectiveness of United Nations publications.
Today is World Health Day.
As world citizens and fellow human beings, we have a responsibility to do whatever we can to contribute to sufficient and safe blood supplies, he said. There was no known risk factor in donating blood, and he encouraged people everywhere to give generously. When that happens, we would want to know that blood is available and that it is safe. Because there is no protection against unsafe blood, the time to act is now. Together, we can work to ensure that the blood we give or the transfusion we receive is safe.