Ecuador: quake damage to schools impacts 120,000 children – UNICEF
Apr 28, 2016, at 01:33 pm
New York, Apr 28 (Just Earth News/IBNS): More than 280 schools have been damaged by the earthquake that hit Ecuador on 16 April, leaving up to 120,000 children temporarily without education, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has said.
UNESCO team assesses damages to Syria's Palmyra world heritage site
Apr 28, 2016, at 01:31 pm
New York, Apr 28 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has completed a visit to the ancient city of Palmyra in Syria as part of a technical rapid assessment mission to take preliminary stock of destruction at the World Heritage site.
BAKU: at UN forum, Arab entrepreneur touts potential of virtual games to make real-world impact
Apr 28, 2016, at 01:30 pm
New York, Apr 28 (Just Earth News/IBNS): “In a virtual world, everyone can be a world-saving hero,†an Arab entrepreneur from Israel told the UN News Centre in Baku, underscoring the potential of online games to bridge the divide between young adults in conflict zones and foster inclusive society.
Investigate LGBT murders in Bangladesh: Human Rights Watch
Apr 27, 2016, at 09:19 pm
New York, Apr 27 (IBNS) The Bangladeshi authorities should immediately investigate the killings of two lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) human rights activists, Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday.
BAKU: German community integration project wins UN intercultural innovation award
Apr 27, 2016, at 01:42 pm
New York, Apr 27 (Just Earth News/IBNS): A project platform and network that makes social engagement and neighbourhood work accessible to Berlin's large non-German speaking population – winner of an intercultural innovation award at a United Nations forum in Baku on Tuesday – was sparked by one woman's own migrant experience and the rise of xenophobia in Europe.
In Vienna, Ban to discuss how UN can deliver on world’s expectations
Apr 27, 2016, at 01:41 pm
New York, Apr 27 (Just Earth News/IBNS): While on a visit to the capital of Austria, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will be leading discussions on how the UN system can work together in unity so that it can deliver on the expectations of the international community.
Security Council extends mandate of UN Mission in Central African Republic
Apr 27, 2016, at 01:37 pm
New York, Apr 27 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday extended until 31 July the mandate of the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), determining that the situation in the country constitutes a threat to international peace and security.
On World Intellectual Property Day, UN agency spotlights role of digital creativity
Apr 27, 2016, at 01:35 pm
New York, Apr 27 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The way in which creative works are produced, distributed and enjoyed around the world has been reimagined as a consequence of digital technology, the head of the United Nations World Intellectual Property organization (WIPO) said on Tuesday.
Apr 27, 2016, at 01:34 pm
New York, Apr 27 (Just Earth News/IBNS): With 60 million people across the world affected by droughts, floods and other extreme weather events triggered by El Niño, the top United Nations relief official on Tuesday called on the international community to act now to address urgent humanitarian needs and support building communities’ resilience to future shocks.
Apr 27, 2016, at 01:33 pm
New York, Apr 27 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The arrival in Juba of First Vice-President-designate Riek Machar should open a new chapter for South Sudan and allow “the real transition to begin,†the United Nations peacekeeping chief said on Tuesday, stressing that the security situation in the country, however, remains precarious amid a worsening humanitarian and human rights situation.
Apr 27, 2016, at 01:32 pm
New York, Apr 27 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Marking 30 years since the Chernobyl nuclear accident, senior United Nations officials on Tuesday underlined the need to take stock of the lessons learned from the disaster and the many problems that still linger, while renewing their commitment to a safer future.
South Sudan: Ban welcomes swearing in of Riek Machar as First Vice-President
Apr 27, 2016, at 01:31 pm
New York, Apr 27 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the return of Riek Machar to Juba and his swearing in as the First Vice-President of South Sudan, calling it a “new phase†in the implementation of the peace agreement.
Fastest population shift in history means ‘make or break’ for Asia-Pacific – UN agency
Apr 27, 2016, at 01:29 pm
New York, Apr 27 (Just Earth News/IBNS): If Asia-Pacific countries do not start planning for demographic changes, they will miss out on a unique opportunity to boost growth and investments for the future, risking a surge in youth frustration and exacerbating instability, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) underlined on Tuesday in its latest Regional Human Development Report.
UN rights office deplores death sentence against Mauritanian blogger
Apr 27, 2016, at 01:28 pm
New York, Apr 27 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The United Nations human rights office on Tuesday deplored the confirmation of the death sentence for apostasy against a Mauritanian blogger, Mohammad Ould M’Kaitir, by the appellate court on 21 April.
Mali: UNICEF condemns withdrawal of children from schools in Kidal
Apr 27, 2016, at 01:26 pm
New York, Apr 27 (Just Earth News/IBNS):In the wake of the violent protests on 18 and 19 April in Kidal, northern Mali, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is warning that the events disrupted children’s education in the region and endangered their safety.
UN rights office urges Mexico to consider recommendations on case of missing students
Apr 27, 2016, at 01:25 pm
New York, Apr 27 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on Tuesday urged the Government of Mexico to take into serious consideration the recommendations made recently by a group of independent experts regarding the case of the enforced disappearance in Iguala of 43 students and the killing of six others in 2014.
BAKU: violent extremism 'affront' to UN principles, Global Forum told in opening session
Apr 27, 2016, at 01:24 pm
New York, Apr 27 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The head of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), a body mandated to promote harmony among nations, on Tuesday emphasized the need to counter narratives of hatred and mistrust in order to prevent violent extremism.
Apr 27, 2016, at 01:39 am
Kabul, Apr 26 (IBNS): Afghanistan's Foreign Minister, Salahuddin Rabbani on Tuesday met Managing Director of Asia and Pacific Division of European External Action Service Gunnar Wiegand.
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau condemns killing of hostage by Islamic militants
Apr 27, 2016, at 12:26 am
Toronto, Apr 26 (IBNS): Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has condemned the killing of a national by Abu Sayyaf militants in the Philippines and called the act as a 'cold-blooded murder'.
Ansar Al Islam claims responsibility for killing of Bangladeshi gay rights activist
Apr 26, 2016, at 09:34 pm
Dhaka, Apr 26 (IBNS): Bangladesh unit of al-Qaeda in the Indian Sub-Continent, Ansar Al Islam, has claimed responsibility for the killing of two men, including an LGBT magazine editor, in Bangladesh capital, Dhaka, on Tuesday.
Bangladesh: Authorities fail to curb brutal killing spree as LGBTI editor hacked to death
Apr 26, 2016, at 02:59 pm
Dhaka, Apr 26 (IBNS): The Amnesty International on Tuesday slammed the Bangladesh government as it failed to curb the brutal killing spree in the country and a LGBTI editor was hacked to death by miscreants on Monday.
Haiti: UN chief ‘deeply concerned’ as agreed upon election deadline goes unmet
Apr 26, 2016, at 01:48 pm
New York, Apr 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Deeply concerned that the agreed upon date for holding elections in Haiti was not met over the weekend and that no alternate electoral calendar was announced, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday reiterated his strong support for the completion, “without delay,†of the 2015 polls.
Yemen: Security Council calls for parties in talks to develop road map for security measures
Apr 26, 2016, at 01:47 pm
New York, Apr 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Security Council on Monday called on all parties involved in the intra-Yemeni peace talks to develop a road map for the implementation of interim security measures as they work towards a comprehensive agreement that will bring a permanent end to the political crisis in the country.
Security Council urges stronger regional approach on eradicating piracy in Gulf of Guinea
Apr 26, 2016, at 01:46 pm
New York, Apr 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations officials on Monday reiterated a call for a comprehensive regional framework to eradicate piracy and armed robbery at sea in the Gulf of Guinea, with the Security Council stressing the importance of addressing underlying causes and strengthening justice systems and judicial cooperation in the region.
BAKU: UN officials call on business leaders to help build inclusive societies
Apr 26, 2016, at 01:44 pm
New York, Apr 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): At a United Nations Forum under way in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku, senior UN officials on Monday stressed the important role the private sector plays in creating inclusive communities, underscoring that companies cannot operate successfully in societies that fail.
UN chief condemns murder of Burundian General and his family in Bujumbura
Apr 26, 2016, at 01:43 pm
New York, Apr 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the assassination of Brigadier General Athanase Kararuza, his wife and daughter on Monday in the crisis-torn country’s capital, Bujumbura.
Legal framework key to realizing right to food for the most vulnerable in Poland – UN expert
Apr 26, 2016, at 01:41 pm
New York, Apr 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): An overall legislative framework is critical to ensure accessibility and affordability to food in Poland, an independent United Nations human rights expert said on Monday, urging the Government to strengthen the protection of the right to food especially for small farmers.
UN report reveals increasing incidents of female genital mutilation in Guinea, including on infants
Apr 26, 2016, at 01:39 pm
New York, Apr 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Despite being forbidden by national and international law, according to a new United Nations report, female genital mutilation shows no sign of abating in Guinea – with more infants and very young girls undergoing the excisions than before.
Ecuador: UN agency to scale up emergency operation to reach 260,000 in earthquake zone
Apr 26, 2016, at 01:38 pm
New York, Apr 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) announced on Monday the start of an emergency operation to assist 260,000 vulnerable and food insecure people seriously affected by the earthquake in Ecuador and in desperate need of food and other basic necessities.
Apr 26, 2016, at 01:36 pm
New York, Apr 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Iraq must immediately take concrete steps to plan for “the day after†the defeat of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), a senior United Nations human rights official urged on Monday, calling for measures grounded in equality, the rule of law and a vision that has earned the confidence of all the country’s diverse communities.