UN officials propose setting up new fund for education in emergencies
Oct 03, 2015, at 02:06 pm
New York, Oct 3 (IBNS): Two senior United Nations officials on Friday proposed the establishment of a humanitarian fund for education in emergencies that would offer millions of the world's displaced children their first chance of schooling, as well as bridge the gap between relief assistance and development aid.
Colombia: UN envoy welcomes parties' agreement on no amnesty for sexual violence
Oct 03, 2015, at 02:04 pm
New York, Oct 3 (IBNS): A senior United Nations envoy on Friday welcomed an agreement between the Colombian Government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) that includes provisions not to grant amnesties for the most serious crimes, including sexual violence.
At UN, Syrian Minister criticizes world leaders for inaction against terrorism
Oct 03, 2015, at 02:03 pm
New York, Oct 3 (IBNS): With his homeland awash in the blood of its people, who were making a valiant stand against terrorism, Syria's Foreign Minister criticized world leaders at the United Nations on Friday for taking only half-hearted steps to end the crisis in his country and for providing haphazard support to Syria's fight against extremism until the scourge began spreading to Europe.
Island States at UN Assembly call for stronger global partnerships to tackle crises
Oct 03, 2015, at 02:02 pm
New York, Oct 3 (IBNS): Leaders from, small island States took their turn at the podium of the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday to call for the strengthening of cooperation between international organizations in solving global crises, from resolving conflicts to tackling climate change.
UN: UAE calls for international partnerships to achieve Middle East peace
Oct 03, 2015, at 02:00 pm
New York, Oct 3 (IBNS): Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Friday and urged the international community to coordinate and build partnerships to achieve peace and security in the highly volatile Middle East region.
Sudan remains determined to work towards new Global Goals, Minister tells UN
Oct 03, 2015, at 01:58 pm
New York, Oct 3 (IBNS): The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sudan told the UN General Assembly on Thursday that despite his country still being subjected to unilateral economic sanctions "which hinder the realization of its ambitions," it is determined to ensure that the new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) complement the process of peace, stability and growth.
Oregon gunman targeted Christians: a victims tells father
Oct 02, 2015, at 11:39 pm
Washington, Oct 2 (IBNS): thew father of a student, who was injured in the shooting incident at Umpqua Community College in US state of Oregon, said the gunman was targeting Christians during the attack.
UN highlights urban sustainability and inclusiveness of older persons
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:51 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): The United Nations is on Thursday urging countries to improve older persons' accessibility to urban infrastructure, facilities and services as two phenomena – rapid urbanization and ageing populations – are combining to dramatically change the face the world’s cities in the coming decades.
Pacific islands play vital role in advancing action on climate change: Ban
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:49 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): Located on the frontlines of climate change, Pacific island nations have a crucial role to play in efforts to advance a sustainable future, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told the region's leaders as they met on Thursday at United Nations Headquarters.
General Assembly reflects on UN peace and security efforts
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:47 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): As part of the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the United Nations, the General Assembly on Thursday began a two-day debate to draw lessons from the experiences of the past seven decades in the area of peace and security and take stock of present challenges.
UN: Bosnia and Herzegovina calls for comprehensive strategy against terrorism
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:46 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): Terrorism and violent extremism are without any doubt, the most serious of all challenges facing the world on Thursday, Dragan Covic, Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina told the United Nations General Assembly, saying that strategies to tackle the twin scourges musty go beyond military responses and include actions that address the root causes.
Ban urges international support to prevent relapse of Central Africa's violence
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:44 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday underscored the need for concerted action to prevent a relapse of the "horrific" violence that tore the Central African Republic (CAR) apart, while appealing for support from the country's partners to promote long-term peace and development.
UN: Georgian leader warns of region's security threats
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:43 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): In his address at the 70th United Nations General Assembly, Irakli Garibashvili, Georgia's Prime Minister said his country is building democracy even in the face of security threats in the region, and condemned Russia’s ongoing annexation of its territories.
UN official urges Malian parties to adhere to peace accord
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:40 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): Noting the progress that has been made to date to secure stability in Mali, the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General on Thursday urged all parties to adhere to the peace accord signed earlier this year, while also stressing the need to address development challenges.
UN: President of Montenegro urges broader respect for human rights
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:38 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): Addressing the General Assembly on Thursday, President Filip Vujanoviÿ of Montenegro spoke about his country's intensification in efforts to improve human rights for all and to combat rights violations when they occur.
Future of Europe cannot be built on ever-higher walls: Greek Prime Minister
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:37 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, Alexis Tsipras, the Prime Minister of Greece, said his country is striving to bolster regional security and supporting all efforts promoting peace and stability, even as it copes with three complex challenges – an economic crisis, unprecedented migration flows, and huge numbers of refugees from outside the region.
UN envoy condemns deadly shooting attack in West Bank
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:36 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): The United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process has condemned a shooting attack that took place on Wednesday on an Israeli civilian vehicle in the West Bank which resulted in the death of two people and injuries to their four children.
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:34 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): Denouncing the "warped ideology" of the Islamic State or Iraq and the Levant [ISIL], the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato' Sri Mohd Najib Bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak, on Thursday urged the United Nations General Assembly to help spread awareness about the true nature of Islam, "which is nothing like that entity…that usurps its name."
UN: Israeli leader calls on Palestinians to resume peace talks
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:33 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): At the same United Nations podium from which Mahmoud Abbas announced on Wednesday that he would no longer be bound by accords with Israel, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday called on the Palestinian leader to begin immediate unconditional peace talks in a speech largely devoted to denouncing Iran for its threats to annihilate the Jewish State.
UN: South Sudan reaffirms resolve to uphold historic peace accord
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:17 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): Taking to the podium at the 70th United Nations General Assembly, James Wani Igga, Vice-President of the Republic of South Sudan congratulated, among others, UN and its Mission in the country for support towards the historic accord signed between South Sudan and opposition groups, ending the prolonged conflict there.
Burundi leader focuses on recent polls, upcoming dialogue in address to UN Assembly
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:15 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): The Vice-President of Burundi, Joseph Butore, addressed the General Assembly on Thursday, focusing on the elections that took place in his country this year and the upcoming dialogue there.
Given global tensions, Alliance of Civilizations needed more than ever: UN officials
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:14 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): United Nations officials on Thursday stressed the ever-growing importance of the Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), especially in light of the rising xenophobia, intolerance and extremism being witnessed in various parts of the world.
European leaders at UN urge concerted action amid humanitarian crises
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:12 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): Several European leaders took to the podium on Thursday at the UN General Assembly’s annual debate, highlighting that the world is again living in restless times, especially in light of the unprecedented scale of humanitarian crises, including the migrant and refugee crisis.
Ban welcomes submission of climate action plans by 147 nations
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:11 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday welcomed the submission of national climate action plans by 147 countries, accounting for over 85 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, calling it a "positive first step" towards achieving a universal climate change agreement this December.
Timorese leader says reforms will bolster UN's journey ahead to fulfil aims of Charter
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:06 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): Prime Minister Rui Maria De Araújo of Timor-Leste addressed the annual United Nations General Assembly debate on Thursday and called for renewing efforts in fulfilling all UN principles by introducing reform within the Organization including restructuring the Security Council.
New Zealand deplores lack of Security Council action on Syria, calls for limiting veto
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:02 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): The Prime Minister of New Zealand, John Key, took to the podium of the General Assembly on Thursday to deplore the lack of action by the Security Council, the United Nations body with legally binding powers, over its failure to end the bloodbath in Syria, blaming in particular the paralyzing power of veto held by the body’s five permanent members.
Minor provocation can 'freeze' north-south relation on peninsula: DPR Korea leader
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:01 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, Ri Su Yong, Minister for Foreign Affairs of The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) denounced the United States for abusing its powers at the UN Security Council and thereby violating the 'sovereignty, dignity, peace and security of our nation.'
UN: Kyrgyzstan pledges full commitment to combat against terrorism
Oct 02, 2015, at 03:59 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): Addressing a range of issued before the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Erlan Abdyldayev, welcomed the new 2030 Agenda, stressed the right of each State to development and underscored the need to combat terrorism and violent extremism.
UN must be more empowered in global governance, Cambodian leader tells Assembly
Oct 02, 2015, at 03:58 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): The Prime Minister of Cambodia, Namhong Hor highly commended the United Nations on its adoption of Agenda 2030, and stressed that the General Assembly should be more empowered to enhance global governance and managing global issues.
Nepalese Minister calls for enhanced partnerships to address global challenges
Oct 02, 2015, at 03:55 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): Noting that the number of least developed countries (LDCs) has grown from 25 to 48 since 1971, with only four countries "graduating" from this status, the Deputy Prime Minister of Nepal on Thursday told the United Nations General Assembly that their struggle has been "unfairly long."