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New Zealand ratifies international Disability Convention

26.09.2008

New Zealand Government Minister Phil Goff today ratified the United Nations Disability Convention at the UN General Assembly in New York.

"The UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities marks a new status for disabled people. As an international legal framework, states must e... more +

NZ pushes for action on nuclear test ban treaty

Phil Goff

25.09.2008

New Zealand alongside more than 30 other countries today urged those who have not signed the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty to ratify it as soon as possible, Disarmament and Arms Control Minister Phil Goff says.

"Ministers from the countries met in New York today to discuss ways to promote entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and reaffirm their strong commitment to the CTBT," Phil Goff said.

"The meeting was also attended by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, former ... more +

NZ pushes for action on nuclear test ban treaty

Phil Goff

25.09.2008

Those who haven't yet signed the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty should ratify it as soon as possible

New Zealand alongside more than 30 other countries today urged those who have not signed the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty to ratify it as soon as possible, Disarmament and Arms Control Minister Phil Goff says.

"Ministers from the countries met in New York today to discuss way... more +