UN chief urges all parties to refrain from acts that could escalate tension in Cameroon
Sep 29, 2017, at 03:36 pm
New York, Sept 29(Just Earth News): Expressing “deep concern†over the deteriorating security situation in parts of Cameroon as well as heightened tensions related to planned events this Sunday, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called all parties to refrain from acts that could lead to further tensions and violence.
Rohingya refugee crisis a ‘human rights nightmare,’ UN chief tells Security Council
Sep 29, 2017, at 03:35 pm
New York, Sept 29(Just Earth News): Noting that the humanitarian crisis that has resulted in displacement of hundreds of thousands of Rohingyas from Myanmar not only provides a “breeding ground†for radicalization, but also puts vulnerable people – including young children – at grave risk, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for “swift action†to prevent further instability and find a durable solution.
FEATURE: See what happened when the world came together at the UN
Sep 29, 2017, at 03:34 pm
New York, Sept 29(Just Earth News): Every year in September, world leaders gather at the United Nations in New York for the General Assembly’s annual high-level session. The diplomatic confab draws veteran politicians as well as new faces from all corners of the globe in what is always an interesting and intense week for all involved. Also in attendance are representatives from civil society, academia, the private sector, the media, and the arts and entertainment worlds.
Lake Chad Basin: Vulnerable people ‘a step away from starvation,’ says UN aid chief
Sep 29, 2017, at 03:33 pm
New York, Sept 29(Just Earth News): The scale up of international assistance to the Lake Chad Basin this year has averted a famine in north-east Nigeria, even though millions of people are still suffering, according to the United Nations aid chief.
World has 'every interest' in better managed migration – senior UN official
Sep 29, 2017, at 03:32 pm
New York, Sept 29(Just Earth News): The world has every interest in managing migration better, given the expanding global population and the huge increase in people on the move.
Major new UN report sets course towards ‘pollution-free planet’
Sep 29, 2017, at 03:31 pm
New York, Sept 29(Just Earth News): While pollution has considerably negative impacts on human health and ecosystems, it is controllable and avoidable through political leadership, high-level champions and commitments, as well with local level action, says a new report launched on Thursday by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
DR Congo: UN mission deploys ‘blue helmets’ to protect civilians and refugees
Sep 29, 2017, at 03:30 pm
New York, Sept 29(Just Earth News): Responding to the worsening security situation near a major town in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the United Nations mission in the country has deployed peacekeepers to deter any attacks on the city and to prevent escalation in clashes.
Sep 29, 2017, at 03:29 pm
New York, Sept 29(Just Earth News): Addressing the Security Council, the head of the newly-created United Nations counter-terrorism office on Thursday outlined a framework to devise a cohesive, well-coordinated programme to support Member States as well as the priority areas of such work.
On World Day, UN announces global initiative to end deaths from dog-transmitted rabies by 2030
Sep 29, 2017, at 03:28 pm
New York, Sept 29(Just Earth News): The largest global anti-rabies initiative to end human deaths from dog-transmitted rabies by 2030 was announced, on Thursday, World Rabies Day, making it a priority disease for key international organizations and governments, according to the United Nations health agency.
UN maritime agency spotlights link between shipping and sustainable development
Sep 29, 2017, at 03:27 pm
New York, Sept 29(Just Earth News): Marking the World Maritime Day, the head of the United Nations maritime agency on Thursday highlighted contributions the shipping industry can make to the achievement of the global development goals.
Horrific accounts of sexual violence against Rohingya ‘just tip of the iceberg’ – UN agency
Sep 29, 2017, at 03:26 pm
New York, Sept 29(Just Earth News): Warning that the horrific accounts of rape and sexual assault against Rohingya women and girls fleeing unrest in Myanmar could be “just the tip of the iceberg,†the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) underscored the need to ensure that such violence is prevented and called for additional resources so that it can reach all those in need of assistance.
Some 25 million unsafe abortions occur each year, UN health agency warns
Sep 29, 2017, at 03:25 pm
New York, Sept 29(Just Earth News): About 25 million unsafe abortions, accounting for 45 per cent of all abortions, occurred every year from 2010 to 2014 worldwide, with 97 per cent of those unsafe procedures occurring in developing countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America, a new United Nations study has found.
Syrian parties should join next round of Geneva talks ‘without preconditions’ – UN envoy
Sep 28, 2017, at 04:21 pm
New York, Sept 28(Just Earth News): The United Nations is set to convene the next round of the intra-Syrian talks in Geneva by the end of October or in early November, the UN mediator told the Security Council on Wednesday.
France must bring counter-terrorism law in line with international rights obligations – UN experts
Sep 28, 2017, at 04:20 pm
New York, Sept 28(Just Earth News): Warning of possible “discriminatory repercussions," especially for Muslims, two United Nations rights experts expressed concern over a new law that may perpetuate the emergency measures France introduced in 2015 – establishing a permanent state of emergency.
North Africa set to adopt five-year plan to boost youth employment – UN labour agency
Sep 28, 2017, at 04:20 pm
New York, Sept 28(Just Earth News):With a youth unemployment rate at 28.8 per cent – twice the global average – countries in North Africa need to adopt a broader, more concerted response to tackle the crisis, the United Nations labour agency warned on Wednesday.
At Security Council, UN official urges greater cooperation for more effective aviation security
Sep 28, 2017, at 04:19 pm
New York, Sept 28(Just Earth News): Highlighting multifaceted threats to aviation security in the context of international peace and security, the head of the United Nations civil aviation body urged greater cooperation among Member States, at all levels, to make global aviation security more effective.
Sustainable tourism can advance global development, UN agency highlights on World Day
Sep 28, 2017, at 04:18 pm
New York, Sept 28(Just Earth News): On World Tourism Day, the United Nations underscored the potential of sustainable tourism to advance economic, social, environmental and cultural sustainable development.
UN rights office issues business standards on treatment of LGBTI employees; major companies on board
Sep 28, 2017, at 04:17 pm
New York, Sept 28(Just Earth News): Drawing on good practice from around the world, the top United Nation human rights official on Wednesday launched an unprecedented set of global standards to support the business community in tackling discrimination against lesbian, gay, bi, trans and intersex people (LGBTI).
Sep 28, 2017, at 04:13 pm
New York, Sept 28(Just Earth News): To help children and families affected by the series of natural disasters that have devastated countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Wednesday said it has scaled up its humanitarian response the region.
UN chief welcomes Saudi Arabia’s decision to lift ban on women drivers
Sep 28, 2017, at 04:11 pm
New York, Sept 28(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the decision by Saudi Arabia to allow women to drive cars in the country.
Sep 28, 2017, at 04:11 pm
New York, Sept 28(Just Earth News): With tens of millions of human trafficking victims worldwide, “now is the time to stand together and stamp out this abominable practice,†Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday told a high-level meeting at which Member States adopted a political Declaration reaffirming their commitment to implement a United Nations action plan to end the scourge.
Colombia: New UN Mission begins operation; focus on reintegrating ex-fighters
Sep 28, 2017, at 04:09 pm
New York, Sept 28(Just Earth News): The second post-conflict United Nations mission in Colombia has started its operations, succeeding the UN entity which was mandated to verify the implementation agreement between the Colombian Government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People’s Army (FARC-EP) concerning the ceasefire and cessation of hostilities, and laying down of arms.
Hanging of 42 prisoners in Iraq raises concern over flawed due process – UN rights chief
Sep 28, 2017, at 04:07 pm
New York, Sept 28 (Just Earth News): The mass hanging of 42 prisoners on Sunday in a prison in southern Iraq raises massive concerns over the country's use of the death penalty, the UN human rights chief said Wednesday.
Hafiz Saeed and Lashkar liability for us : Pak Foreign Minister
Sep 27, 2017, at 08:29 pm
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IBNS) : Pakistan's Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif has reportedly admitted that Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed and terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba are a "liability" for the country and for the south Asian region, The Times of India reported. but said the country "needs time to get rid of this liability".
Joao Lourenco swears as President of Angola, country gets new head of state after nearly 40 years
Sep 27, 2017, at 05:16 pm
Luanda, Sep 27 (IBNS): Joao Lourenco, 63, was sworn in as president of Angola, according to media reports on Wednesday.
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Joao Lourenco swears as President of Angola, country gets new head of state after nearly 40 years
Sep 27, 2017, at 04:16 pm
Luanda, Sep 27 (IBNS): Joao Lourenco, 63, was sworn in as president of Angola, according to media reports on Wednesday.
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City of Toronto leads in developing Canada's green fleet plan
Sep 27, 2017, at 04:15 pm
Toronto, Sep 27 (IBNS): City of Toronto, Ontario, Canada recently purchased two 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EVs -- level three electric vehicles – in City's response to the development of its Consolidated Green Fleet Plan to combat climate change and poor air quality -- and has become one of the first governments in Canada to include level three electric vehicles in its fleet, a City of Toronto news release said.
Saudi Arabia lifts ban, to let women drive
Sep 27, 2017, at 03:37 pm
Riyadh, Sep 27 (IBNS): In a historic development, Saudi Arabia has decided to lift the ban on women drivers and let them drive, reports said.
Global ‘learning crisis’ threatens future of millions young students – World Bank report
Sep 27, 2017, at 02:47 pm
New York, Sept 27(Just Earth News): Schooling without learning is a terrible waste of precious resources and of human potential, the World Bank said on Monday, warning in a new report that millions of young students in low and middle-income countries face the prospect of lost opportunity and lower wages in later life because their primary and secondary schools are failing to educate them to succeed.
Amid cholera outbreak in north-east Nigeria, UN steps up aid, warns pregnant women most vulnerable
Sep 27, 2017, at 02:46 pm
New York, Sept 27(Just Earth News): Large-scale displacement and a health system in tatters as a result of persistent violence by the Boko Haram terrorist group have left many – most worryingly, pregnant women and their unborn babies – vulnerable to cholera in the wake of an outbreak in August, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has warned.