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Democracy and the UN

The International Day of Democracy will be observed around the world on 15 September. This will be the third commemoration of the Day in accordance with General Assembly resolution 62/7 of 8 November 2007 entitled “Support by the United Nations system of the efforts of Governments to promote and consolidate new or restored democracies”.

Forthcoming events

8 September: End of 24 days of the Elimination of all forms of discrimination against the girl child
9-10 September: Dialogue on the implications of SACU to development in Swaziland
9-11 September: Swaziland hosts five countries in UN Southern Africa regional sports day.
14 Septermber: Opening of the 65th Session of the General Assembly
15 September: International Day for Democracy
21 September: International Day of Peace
1 October: International Day of the Elderly
 16 October: World Food Day:
 17 October: International Day for Eradication of Poverty: Stand Up for Poverty
24 October: United Nations Day
 9 December: Anti Corruption Day
 10 December: Human Rights Day

Country Key Documents



 


Quick Facts About Swaziland PDF Print E-mail
Category Information
Population 1,018,449 (2007)
Administrative Divisions 4 districts; Hhohho, Lubombo, Manzini, Shiselweni
Capital City Mbabane
Languages English (official, government business conducted in English), siSwati (official)
Currency Lilangeni (SZL) = 1 South African Rand
Main Economic Activities Agriculture, Textiles, Tourism
GDP per Capita $4963.634 (PPP - 2008 Est.)
Percentage below the Poverty Line 69% (2001)
Unemployment rate 40.6% (2007 est.)
Human Development Index 0.547 (2007)
Gender-related Development Index 0.529 (2007)
Percentage of Population below 20 years of age 51.9% (2007)
HIV & AIDS prevalence rate 18.8% (2007)
Primary Environmental Hazard Drought
Head of State His Majesty King Mswati III
Head of Government Prime Minister Dr. Barnabas Sibusiso Dlamini
Government Type Monarchy/Parlimentary System
  		 

Millenium Development Goals

 

Sample Images		 Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger

Achieve Universal Primary Education
Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women
Reduce Child Mortality
Improve Maternal Health
Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other Diseases
Ensure Environmental Sustainability
Develop a Global Partnership for Development

Links to key institutions

 U.N PRINCIPAL ORGANS
  Peace and Security
  Development
  Human Rights
  Humanitarian Affairs
  International law

  DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS
  Government of Swaziland
  NERCHA
  International Monetary Fund
  World Bank
  African Development Bank