UN hails landmark pricing deal for faster rollout of ‘game-changing’ HIV treatment
Sep 22, 2017, at 04:58 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): Senior United Nations officials on Thursday welcomed a breakthrough pricing agreement by global partners to accelerate the availability in low- and middle-income countries of the first affordable, generic, single-pill HIV treatment regimen.
‘We are in it together,’ Ghana tells UN Assembly, reaffirming Global Goals for planet and people
Sep 22, 2017, at 04:56 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): While sceptics feared the landmark Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were “too many and too complex†to be tackled, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of Ghana told the United Nations on Thursday that the Organization’s experience has proved that “once the world puts its collective mind to something, the chances are, we would get it right.â€
Countering extremism in Middle East requires socio-economic measures, Lebanese leader tells UN
Sep 22, 2017, at 04:55 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): Recalling the tragic 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States that sparked the global ‘war on terror’ – which has since “lost its way†– the President of Lebanon on Thursday told the United Nations that the while many Middle East had borne the brunt, terrorism has spread like wildfire to all continents and must be tackled at its roots.
Nepal: UN chief welcomes holding of local elections as ‘crucial step’ for upcoming polls
Sep 22, 2017, at 04:54 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the holding of the third phase of the local elections in Nepal earlier this week and congratulated the people of the South Asian nation for the peaceful conduct of the polls.
UN chief calls for ‘meaningful’ youth engagement in peace efforts, not just symbolism
Sep 22, 2017, at 04:37 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): Young people must be meaningful partners in conflict prevention and sustaining peace, and the United Nations should think outside the box on how to relate to youth globally, Secretary-General António Guterres told a ministerial event held on Thursdayon the margins of the General Assembly’s annual debate.
Haitian President backs Paris climate accord, calls on UN to honour commitments on tackling cholera
Sep 22, 2017, at 04:34 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): Addressing the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, Jovenel Moise, President of Haiti, expressed deep commitment to the environmental targets in the global goals on sustainable development and said his island nation is seeking to build its resilience against the natural disasters and extreme weather events that consistently beleaguer its people and other countries in the Caribbean.
UN officials urge sustained support for humanitarian efforts in Lake Chad Basin
Sep 22, 2017, at 04:33 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): United Nations officials on Thursday underscored the need for sustained international support for the humanitarian response in Nigeria and the Lake Chad region, where millions are in need of emergency assistance.
Multilateralism is pathway forward to a better world, Cyprus tells UN Assembly
Sep 22, 2017, at 04:32 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): As the high-level segment of the United Nations General Assembly continued on Thursday, Nicos Anastasiades, President of Cyprus, spoke extensively about multilateralism as the only way to preserve the planet; peacefully resolve conflicts; end terrorism and extremism; prevent natural disasters and alleviate humanitarian crises around the world.
Republic of Korea, at General Assembly, calls for more active UN role in solving nuclear crisis
Sep 22, 2017, at 04:31 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): The United Nations must play a more active role in resolving the crisis posed by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) nuclear and missile programmes, both by promoting dialogue and through sanctions, Republic of Korea (ROK) President Moon Jae-in told world leaders on Thursday.
At UN, Serbian President discusses future of peaceful, prosperous Western Balkans region
Sep 22, 2017, at 04:30 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): Kicking off the third day of the high-level segment of the United Nations General Assembly, Aleksandar Vucic, the President of Serbia, drew attention to the future of the Western Balkans region – with a focus on how to preserve peace and ensure prosperity.
Security Council approves probe into ISIL’s alleged war crimes in Iraq
Sep 22, 2017, at 04:29 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council on Thursdayauthorised the establishment of an investigation team to support Iraq’s domestic efforts to hold the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da’esh) accountable for acts that may amount to war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide committed in the country.
UNICEF urges countries to prioritize early childhood development
Sep 22, 2017, at 04:28 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): There is no period more critical in a child's development than the first 1,000 days of life, and yet 32 countries – including Bangladesh and the United States – lack three basic national policies to support parents of babies and young children, says a new United Nations report issued on Thursday.
More than half of children and youth worldwide 'not learning' – UNESCO
Sep 22, 2017, at 04:27 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): About 617 million children and adolescents worldwide are not achieving minimum proficiency levels in reading and mathematics, signalling “a learning crisis†that could threaten progress on global development goals, a report from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) shows.
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Sep 21, 2017, at 10:34 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): Transnational terrorism and use of force international relations, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, human rights violations and environmental fragility are but a few of on Thursday’s global challenges, the President of Ukraine to the United Nations General Assembly, calling on the world body to “act now†to tackle those and pressing concerns.
European Union and UN launch new initiative to eliminate gender violence
Sep 21, 2017, at 10:30 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): The European Union and the United Nations on Thursday launched a joint initiative to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls, one of the most widespread and devastating human rights violations across the globe.
At UN Assembly, South American leaders urge commitment with global development goals
Sep 21, 2017, at 10:28 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): Addressing the general debate at the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly, leaders from South American countries urged the global community for greater cooperation and collaboration in addressing a range of pressing issues – from poverty to security challenges.
UN must lead global battle against counterfeit medicines, Congo tells General Assembly
Sep 21, 2017, at 10:26 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): The Republic of Congo on Thursday called for a United Nations-wide global battle against the proliferation of counterfeit and sub-standard medicines, warning the General Assembly on the second day of its 72nd annual General Debate that Africa was particularly vulnerable.
UN rights chief urges all States to outlaw discrimination against LGBTI people
Sep 21, 2017, at 10:25 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): While many governments are moving in the right direction, too many are falling short when it comes to protecting the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people, the United Nations human rights chief said on Thursday, urging all States to outlaw discrimination against this community.
Palestinian leader, at General Assembly, calls on ‘duty-bound’ UN to end Israeli occupation
Sep 21, 2017, at 10:16 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): From the podium of the United Nations General Assembly Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday called on the world Organization to face up to its responsibilities to end Israel’s “relentless†occupation ensure the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
Conflict prevention, migration and terrorism key concerns for EU and member countries at UN
Sep 21, 2017, at 10:15 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): On the second day of the United Nations General Assembly’s high-level debate, Donald Tusk, President of the European Council, underscored that the UN must rise to address many global challenges, including forced displacement and terrorism.
Addressing Assembly, Portugal highlights need for UN reform, conflict prevention measures
Sep 21, 2017, at 10:12 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): Portugal’s Prime Minister António Luis Santos da Costa took the podium of the General Assembly to reiterate his country’s support of the Secretary-General’s agenda, which includes boosting conflict prevention activities and creating a stronger more adaptable world Organization.
International community must remain united to address global challenges, stresses Italian leader
Sep 21, 2017, at 10:11 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): Stressing that terrorism and violent extremism continue to cause much suffering around the globe, Paolo Gentiloni, the President of the Council of Ministers of Italy, called for broad collaboration among countries as well as regional and global organizations to successfully tackle the threat.
World leaders gathered at UN commit to boosting investment in education
Sep 21, 2017, at 10:10 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): World leaders on Thursday pledged to tackle the education crisis that is holding back millions of children and threatening economic development, at a high-level event at United Nations Headquarters in New York aimed at securing finance for this critical goal.
Window of opportunity for peace in Mali ‘slowly narrowing,’ warns Secretary-General
Sep 21, 2017, at 09:50 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): Speaking at a ministerial meeting at United Nations Headquarters, Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday voiced concern over the delayed implementation of the peace agreement in Mali.
Time to translate nuclear test moratorium into legally binding obligation – UN chief
Sep 21, 2017, at 09:49 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday expressed the readiness of the United Nations to help bring into force the global treaty banning nuclear tests, adopted more than 20 years ago, while noting that the “destabilizing and provocative†actions by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) seek to undermine the global norm against nuclear explosions.
UN must reform, ‘win our trust’ by proving it can deliver, UK leader tells General Assembly
Sep 21, 2017, at 09:48 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): The world is currently facing a raft of challenges “that test who we are,†the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom told the General Assembly, noting that while many, such terrorism – which struck her country five times this year – did not recognize international borders, they could be addressed by a strong, agile United Nations that upholds global order and values.
Sep 21, 2017, at 09:48 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): Catastrophes such as the most recent devastating earthquake in Mexico and the successive hurricanes that have hit the Latin American and Caribbean region “remind us that we are at a key moment in human history in which the notion of development that has prevailed until now has been shaken by the relentless reality of climate change,†the President of Chile told the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday.
‘We bear responsibility for a fruitful future,’ says Argentine leader at UN Assembly
Sep 21, 2017, at 09:47 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): Addressing the 72nd annual general debate at the United Nations General Assembly, the Vice-President of Argentina, Gabriela Michetti, set out her vision for the future, expressed her passion for human rights and hope for a prosperous global society.
Southern African leaders, at General Assembly, call for levelling the economic playing field
Sep 21, 2017, at 09:46 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): Warning that Africa is beset by the double scourge of the disparity of the global economy and illicit financial outflows, South African President Jacob Zuma on Thursday called on the United Nations to play a central role in tackling both issues, which are major obstacle to full development.
Sep 21, 2017, at 09:46 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): Reiterating Montenegro’s strong commitment to multilateral cooperation, President Filip Vujanović told the Assembly on Thursday that his country puts good neighbourly relations and regional cooperation in the Balkans at the top of its foreign policy agenda.