To commemorate the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (October 17th) and the First Decade for the Eradication of Poverty (1997-2006), the United Nations Department for Economic and Social Affairs, in collaboration with the Department of Public Information and the United Nations Postal Administration is pleased to announce

Nairobi, 6 February 2007—The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) reinforced the bond between fighting poverty and protecting the environment today by launching the joint Poverty and Environment Facility in Nairobi during the 24th session of the UNEP Governing Council.

What: The UN Special Rapporteur on the adverse effects of the illicit movement and dumping of toxic and dangerous products and wastes on the enjoyment of human rights Mr. Okechukwu IBEANU pays a visit to Ukraine on 22-30 January, 2007. Following the invitation of the Government of Ukraine, Mr. Ibeanu will meet with the representatives of the respective ministries and civil society organizations to discuss the state of affairs in Ukraine with the transboundary movement and dumping of dangerous products and their effects on human rights. The press-conference on the results of this visit will be held on January 30.