December 2003
First High-Level Conference on Information Technology with the Presence of Leaders and Officials from 175 Countries - 2003-12-10
The first high-level UN conference on information technology took place in Geneva, involving leaders from 175 countries. Discussions centered on reducing the technology gap and…
Meeting between Mohammad Khatami and Hosni Mubarak in Geneva - 2003-12-10
Mohammad Khatami of Iran met with Hosni Mubarak of Egypt in Geneva, marking the first presidential meeting between the two nations since 1979. They attended…
Cyber Oscars Awards for ICT Activists
The inaugural Cyber Oscars will be awarded to 23 global winners for their innovative use of ICTs to address community issues during the WSIS in…
Shirin Ebadi's Speech at the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony - 2003-12-10
Shirin Ebadi delivered a speech upon receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, advocating for human rights and criticizing Western democracies for using terrorism as a justification…
Kofi Annan Appoints Temporary Special Representative in Iraq - 2003-12-10
Kofi Annan has appointed Ross Mountain as the temporary special representative in Iraq following the assassination of Sergio Vieira de Mello. This appointment is crucial…
Ariel Sharon May Meet with His Palestinian Counterpart in the Coming Days - 2003-12-10
Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom announced that Prime Minister Ariel Sharon might meet with the Palestinian leader soon, contingent on the Palestinians not imposing preconditions…
Human Rights Caucus Concerned About WSIS Outcome
The Human Rights Caucus, comprising over forty organizations, has expressed significant concerns regarding the lack of political will to address human rights at the upcoming…
Statement of Principles of the Information Society Summit Approved
The Statement of Principles for the Information Society Summit was approved after lengthy negotiations involving representatives from 190 countries, despite U.S. opposition. This agreement emphasizes…
Kofi Annan Encouraged by the Presentation of an Informal Middle East Peace Plan
Kofi Annan has expressed optimism about the Geneva Accord, an informal peace plan that has encouraged dialogue between Palestinians and Israelis. This development follows discussions…
U.S. Secretary of State Encourages Geneva Peace Designers
Colin Powell met with Israeli and Palestinian designers of the Geneva Accord, encouraging their efforts to advance a U.S.-backed peace roadmap. The Israeli government criticized…
Colin Powell Meets with Israeli and Palestinian Writers in Washington - 2003-12-05
Colin Powell met with Israeli and Palestinian writers to discuss an informal peace plan, which Israel opposes. The Geneva Accord proposes a Palestinian state in…
U.S. Secretary of State: The Roadmap for Middle East Peace is Not Dead
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell asserts that the Roadmap for Middle East peace is still viable while also engaging with proponents of the Geneva…
Israel Condemns Informal Middle East Peace Plan
Israel has condemned an informal peace plan for the Middle East and urged U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell not to engage with its creators.…
USA: The Geneva Accord is a Valuable Initiative, Not a Replacement for the 'Roadmap for Peace in the Middle East'
The U.S. has acknowledged the Geneva Accord as a valuable initiative for Middle East peace but insists it cannot replace the official Roadmap for Peace.…
Israeli Deputy Prime Minister: Powell's Meeting with Informal Middle East Peace Designers Would Be a Mistake - 2003-12-02
Israeli Deputy Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has urged U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell not to engage with informal peace plan designers, claiming it would…
International Politicians' Meeting in Geneva on Middle East Peace Plan - 2003-12-01
An international meeting in Geneva has brought together prominent politicians, including Jimmy Carter, to endorse an unofficial peace plan for the Middle East. The plan,…