Worsening food insecurity forcing more people to migrate, finds new UN report
May 06, 2017, at 04:53 am
New York, May 5 (Just Earth News): Highlighting the complex link between food insecurity and migration – where increase in one forces the other to rise and then spirals back to push the former even higher – the United Nations food relief agency has urged greater investments in food security and livelihoods at places of origin to prevent displacement and reduce forced onward migration.
‘Blue helmet’ killed in attack on UN Mission camp in Timbuktu, Mali
May 05, 2017, at 09:48 pm
New York, May 5 (Just Earth News): A United Nations peacekeeper from Liberia was killed and nine others injured when their camp came under attack in the Malian city of Timbuktu, the UN Integrated Mission in the country, known as MINUSMA, has reported.
UN envoy commends plan to setup de-escalation zones in Syria as ‘promising positive step’
May 05, 2017, at 09:43 pm
New York, May 5 (Just Earth News): Following on Thursday’s signing of a deal to setup so-called ‘de-escalation zones’ in Syria, the United Nations envoy for the war-torn country praised the agreement and said its success could bolster the path towards peace talks.
Peace, human security at forefront of UN intercultural dialogue forum
May 05, 2017, at 09:40 pm
New York, May 5 (Just Earth News): The integration of migrants in cities, countering the rise of violent extremism, as well as youth radicalization on the Internet are just some of the issues being discussed at a United Nations conference opening on Friday in Baku, Azerbaijan.
In Bogota, Security Council pledges support to Colombia’s efforts to implement peace process
May 05, 2017, at 09:38 pm
New York, May 5 (Just Earth News): In Colombia to acknowledge and witness first-hand both the progress and the challenges of carrying out the aims of a hard-won peace deal, a delegation from the United Nations Security Council on Thursday met President Juan Manuel Santos and applauded the country as an example for overcoming difficulties and setbacks to bring to an end more than a half a century of conflict.
Nigeria: UN report details ‘grave violations’ against children by Boko Haram
May 05, 2017, at 09:37 pm
New York, May 5 (Just Earth News): Children in north-east Nigeria continue to be brutalized as a result of Boko Haram’s insurgency in the region and the ensuing conflict, a first-of-its-kind United Nations report has concluded.
In Ethiopia, UN rights chief urges authorities for greater freedoms; space for critical voices
May 05, 2017, at 09:35 pm
New York, May 5 (Just Earth News): Speaking to the press during his mission to Ethiopia, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on Thursday highlighted the need for greater and freer civic space, with “broader latitude for the contributions of critical or dissenting views†to decision-making in the country.
Displaced civilians in South Sudan’s Upper Nile at risk of further violence, UN rights chief warns
May 05, 2017, at 09:31 pm
New York, May 5 (Just Earth News): The United Nations human rights chief on Thursday urged the Government of South Sudan to halt any further military offensives towards Aburoc in the Upper Nile region.
Myanmar: Displaced Rohingya at risk of ‘re-victimization’ warns UN refugee agency
May 05, 2017, at 09:30 pm
New York, May 5 (Just Earth News): The tens of thousands of members of Myanmar’s Rohingya community who fled inter-communal violence in north of the country and sought refuge in Bangladesh remain highly vulnerable and risk being “re-victimized even in exile†unless urgent action is taken, a senior United Nations refugee protection official has warned.
Europe: 24,600 refugee children 'in limbo' at risk of mental distress, UNICEF warns
May 05, 2017, at 09:29 pm
New York, May 5 (Just Earth News): Nearly 75,000 refugees and migrants, including an estimated 24,600 children, currently stranded in Greece, Bulgaria, Hungary and the Western Balkans are at risk of psychosocial distress caused by living in a protracted state of limbo, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) warned on Thursday.
100 underprivileged children to attend Justin Bieber India gig for free
May 05, 2017, at 01:24 am
Mumbai, May 4 (IBNS): Despite being an almost sold out show with the whos-who of India expected to attend , White Fox India, the company behind the JIO Justin Bieber Purpose World Tour will host underprivileged children, who don’t have the resources to purchase a ticket for the hotly anticipated event will be created.
Perpetrators, not victims, should be shamed for conflict-related sexual violence – UN report
May 04, 2017, at 02:14 pm
New York, May 4 (Just Earth News)Survivors of sexual violence in war zones need to be recognized as legitimate victims of conflict and terrorism, and not blamed, stigmatized or shamed, the United Nations has said in an annual report to be presented to the Security Council.
UN envoy urges Syrian parties to ‘press ahead’ after Astana talks suspended
May 04, 2017, at 02:13 pm
New York, May 4 (Just Earth News): A senior United Nations mediator on Wednesday urged the continuation of talks on a Syrian ceasefire being held in the Kazak capital of Astana.
In Lebanon and Syria, UN emergency food chief appeals for humanitarian access
May 04, 2017, at 02:10 pm
New York, May 4 (Just Earth News):I The head of the United Nations emergency food relief agency on Wednesday appealed for “regular, unimpeded and sustained†humanitarian access during meetings with senior government officials and partners in Lebanon and Syria – his first official visit since assuming office.
In 'post truth' era, leaders must defend objective, independent media, UN says on Press Freedom Day
May 04, 2017, at 02:09 pm
New York, May 4 (Just Earth News):In a “post-truth†world with “fake news†on the rise, and media accountability and credibility falling under question, free, independent and professional journalism has never been more important, the United Nations on Wednesday said.
World Economic Forum, South African Government launch push to bridge digital divide
May 04, 2017, at 01:27 am
Durban, May 3 (IBNS): The World Economic Forum, in partnership with the Government of South Africa, will this week announce the launch of a new platform project called South Africa Internet for All, which aims to bring millions of South Africans, including those in rural areas, onto the internet for the first time through new models of public-private collaboration.
Playboy model's nude shoot on Mt Taranaki angers Maori
May 03, 2017, at 11:31 pm
Wellington, May 3 (IBNS): A Playboy model has triggered controversy by posing naked on the top of Mt Taranaki in New Zealand, media reports said.
Philippines: UN reports significant progress in child protection, despite ongoing violations
May 03, 2017, at 04:30 pm
Washington, May 3 (Just Earth News): The Government of the Philippines and a rebel group with which it signed a peace accord have made progress in ending and preventing the recruitment of children on the southern island of Mindanao, according to a new United Nations report.
On World Tuna Day, UN cites importance of sustainably managed fish stocks in achieving 2030 Agenda
May 03, 2017, at 04:28 pm
Washington, May 3 (Just Earth News): As migratory tuna species account for 20 per cent of the value of all marine capture fisheries and over eight per cent of all globally traded seafood, the inaugural celebration by the United Nations of World Tuna Day is an important step in recognizing the critical role of tuna to sustainable development, food security, economic opportunity, and livelihoods of people around the world.
UN chief urges States to disclose information concerning death of Dag Hammarskjöld
May 03, 2017, at 04:25 pm
Washington, May 3 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged Member States to disclose, declassify or allow access to information that they may have regarding the tragic 1961 plane crash that killed former Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld and the members of the party accompanying him, a UN spokesman said today.
May 03, 2017, at 04:21 pm
Washington, May 3 (Just Earth News): The head of the United Nations atomic agency today expressed serious concern about the nuclear program of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), saying all indications suggest that the country is moving ahead with its nuclear efforts.
Somalia: 1.4M children to suffer acute malnutrition this year – UN agency
May 03, 2017, at 03:51 pm
Washington, May 3 (Just Earth News): Some 1.4 million children in Somalia are projected to be acutely malnourished this year, an increase of 50 per cent over last year, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) today announced.
Syria: IS attack on camp, kills 30
May 03, 2017, at 01:21 am
Shaddadi, May 2 (IBNS): ISIS terrorists attacked near Syria's north-eastern border with Iraq on Tuesday, killing at least 30 civilians and injuring 34 others, media reports said.
Syria: UN concerned over worsening security, humanitarian situation in Damascus suburbs
May 02, 2017, at 02:58 pm
Washington, May 2 (Just Earth News): The United Nations on Monday said that it remains deeply concerned by the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in the eastern part of Syria’s Ghouta, where some 400,000 people are trapped.
UN calls for protection of civilians sheltering in South Sudan’s Upper Nile area
May 02, 2017, at 02:51 pm
Washington, May 2 (Just Earth News): A senior United Nations humanitarian official in South Sudan on Monday demanded that parties to the conflict uphold their responsibilities to protect thousands of Shilluk civilians sheltering in and around Aburoc, following the resumption of the government offensive and clashes along the West Bank of the Nile River last week.
Abuses by non-State actors no justification for rights violations by Governments – UN rights chief
May 02, 2017, at 02:47 pm
Washington, May 2 (Just Earth News): Raising alarm over use of rhetoric by States that they can “solve problems†and find ways around lawful safeguards, the United Nations rights chief on Monday urged vigilance to protect and promote human rights of everyone.
Rights of indigenous peoples ‘not in a very good state,’ UN expert says
May 02, 2017, at 02:43 pm
Washington, May 2 (Just Earth News): The rights of indigenous peoples are being abused by authorities and corporations that want access to their land and the resources – such as petrol – that l beneath it, the United Nations expert on the issue on Monday said on the sidelines of the 2017 session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, currently under way in New York.
Middle East peace effort lacks progress on political front – UN reports
May 02, 2017, at 02:26 pm
Washington, May 2 (Just Earth News): The lack of progress in resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is impeding Palestine's development, according to a new United Nations report, which also reiterates the international community's commitment to a two-state solution in the region.
Angola: UN agency airlifts aid to newly-arrived refugees from DR Congo
May 01, 2017, at 03:19 pm
Washington, May 1 (Just Earth News): A plane carrying relief items has arrived in Luanda, Angola, to assist over 11,000 people who fled a recent surge violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the United Nations refugee agency said on Sunday.
South Sudan: UN urges all sides to cease hostilities; regional force starts to arrive
Apr 30, 2017, at 01:49 pm
New York, Apr 30 (Just Earth News): Disturbed by the escalation of violence and subsequent suffering of civilians in South Sudan as a result of the recent government offensive, the United Nations today urged the Government and other warring parties to cease hostilities, uphold their responsibility to protect civilians.