Violence and persecution uprooted record 65.6 million people in 2016, UN agency reports
Jun 20, 2017, at 05:05 am
New York, June 19(Just Earth News): Nearly 66 million people were forcibly displaced from their homes last year, the United Nation refugee agency on Monday reported, stressing the “very high†pace at which conflict and persecution is forcing people to flee their homes.
UNICEF appoints 19-year-old education activist and Syrian refugee as Goodwill Ambassador
Jun 20, 2017, at 05:03 am
New York, June 19(Just Earth News): In a historic first, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has appointed 19-year-old Muzoon Almellehan, who has been advocating for girls' education since fleeing war-torn Syria in 2013, as its newest – and youngest – Goodwill Ambassador.
UN urges Thailand to amend punishments for violating lese-majeste laws
Jun 20, 2017, at 04:22 am
Bangkok, June 19 (IBNS): The United Nations has urged Thailand on Monday to amend its harsh punishments offered to people for insulting monarch (lese majeste).
Following mosque attack, Whatsapp group wants war against Christians, Jews
Jun 19, 2017, at 11:53 pm
London, Jun 19 (IBNS): Following the London mosque attack, in which a person was killed, a Whatsapp group is urging Muslims to wage war on Christians and Jews.
UK: One dies, several hurt as van mows down worshipers near Finsbury Park Mosque
Jun 19, 2017, at 03:40 pm
London, Jun 19 (IBNS): At least one person died and 10 others have reportedly sustained injuries after a van ran over worshipers near Finsbury Park Mosque in north London, reports said.
UN chief 'deeply saddened' by the many lives claimed by raging wildfires in Portugal
Jun 19, 2017, at 02:41 pm
New York, June 19(Just Earth News): 'Shocked and horrified' at the many lives claimed by the devastating fires that hit the Pedrógão Grande region of Portugal, United Nations Secretary-GeneralAntónio Guterres on Sunday expressed his deep sadness and condolences to the Portuguese Government and people.
Jihadists attack luxury resort near Mali capital
Jun 19, 2017, at 06:20 am
Bamako, Mali, June 19 (IBNS) Suspected jihadists on Sunday attacked a luxury resort in Mali, a landlocked country in West Africa.
Jun 18, 2017, at 09:20 pm
Lisbon, June 18 (IBNS): A forest fire incident in Portugal has claimed at least 57 lives so far, media reports said.
Father films daughter on first day of school every year, video goes viral
Jun 18, 2017, at 02:59 pm
Los Angeles, June 18 (IBNS): A father has probably presented one of the most precious and memorable gifts to her daughter as she graduated and entered a new phase of her life.
Help preserve land – our 'home and future' – UN urges on World Day to Combat Desertification
Jun 18, 2017, at 04:11 am
New York, June 17(Just Earth News): With hundreds of millions of people around the globe directly affected by desertification – the degradation of land ecosystems due to unsustainable farming or mining practices, or climate change – United Nations agencies have called for better management of land so that it can provide a place where individuals and communities “can build a future.â€
UN Middle East envoy condemns attack that leaves Israeli police officer dead, four others injured
Jun 18, 2017, at 04:09 am
New York, June 17(Just Earth News): The United Nations envoy on Middle East peace has condemned yesterday's shooting and stabbing attack by Palestinian assailants near Jerusalem's Old City that killed an Israeli Border Police Officer and wounded at least four others including civilians.
Jun 18, 2017, at 03:01 am
London, June 17 (IBNS): The police have presumed that the 58 people missing in the London fire incident as dead.
Vanuatu president Baldwin Lonsdale dies after heart attack
Jun 17, 2017, at 11:59 pm
Port Vila, June 17 (IBNS): Vanuatu president Baldwin Lonsdale died after heart attack on Saturday midnight, according to media reports.
'No limit' to cruelty of traffickers, says UN agency, as video surfaces of abused migrants in Libya
Jun 17, 2017, at 01:44 pm
New York, June 17(Just Earth News): Two United Nations agencies have voiced 'deep concern' for the safety of hundreds of migrants and refugees – including many children – held captive by smugglers or criminal gangs at an unknown location in Libya after videos showing their abuse was posted on Facebook.
Terrorist attacks 'major' hurdle to peace in Mali, UN mission chief tells Security Council
Jun 17, 2017, at 01:43 pm
New York, June 17(Just Earth News): Despite progress towards peace in Mali, terrorist attacks remain a major obstacle, the head of the United Nations peacekeeping operation there told the Security Council on Friday.
UN chief praises 'vision, tenacity' of the late Helmut Khol, chancellor who reunited Germany
Jun 17, 2017, at 01:42 pm
New York, June 17(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has lauded the vision and tenacity of the former Chancellor of Germany, Helmut Kohl, who died on Friday at the age of 87.
UN refugee agency urges sustained access as civilians flee Raqqa fighting
Jun 17, 2017, at 01:39 pm
New York, June 17(Just Earth News): As fighting in and around the Syrian city of Raqqa continues to take a toll on civilians and displaces thousands every day, the United Nations refugee agency has called for greater and sustained access to that it can reach those in desperate need of humanitarian assistance.
Ukraine: 750,000 children at risk of losing access to safe drinking water, warns UN
Jun 17, 2017, at 01:38 pm
New York, June 17(Just Earth News): With the recent escalation of hostilities damaging vital water infrastructure in eastern Ukraine, at least 750,000 children are at imminent risk of being cut off from safe drinking water, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) warned on Friday.
DR Congo: UN peacekeeping chief expresses solidarity with people of troubled Kasai region
Jun 17, 2017, at 01:37 pm
New York, June 17(Just Earth News): As part of his five-day visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the top United Nations peacekeeping official visited the vast country's troubled Kasai region and expressed "deep concern" about the ongoing violence there.
Fire: Protests take place across London
Jun 17, 2017, at 01:20 pm
London, June 17 (IBNS): Demanding support for those hit by Grenfell Tower fire, demonstration was held in London on Friday, media reports said.
Ahead of Father's Day, UNICEF cites critical role fathers play in early childhood learning
Jun 17, 2017, at 04:43 am
New York, June 16(Just Earth News): A majority of children aged between three- and four-years-old in 74 countries, or about 40 million, have fathers who do not play or engage in early learning activities with them, according to a new study released on Friday by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).
'BRICS' countries well place to help lead global hunger eradication charge – UN agency
Jun 17, 2017, at 04:42 am
New York, June 16(Just Earth News): As the clock ticks towards the 2030 deadline for meeting global goals to eradicate hunger and poverty, the United Nations agriculture agency on Friday asserted that five vitally important emerging economies, known collective as the 'BRICS' countries, are well positioned to take a leading role in helping the world achieve these targets.
UNICEF-backed projects for millions of children in Syria on verge of being 'cut off'
Jun 17, 2017, at 04:41 am
New York, June 16(Just Earth News): Programmes supported by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to assist more than nine million children in Syria and neighbouring countries are on the verge of being cut off due to a critical funding shortage.
Columbia nurse falls from sixth floor, survives
Jun 16, 2017, at 11:46 pm
Cali, June 16 (IBNS): A student nurse, who had fallen from the sixth floor of a hospital, survived after receiving injuries, media reports.
London fire: Queen visits Grenfell Tower centre
Jun 16, 2017, at 10:47 pm
London, June 16 (IBNS): Queen Elizabeth II and Prince William visited a relief centre and met victims of the Grenfell Tower fire here.
Australian government announces new gun amnesty
Jun 16, 2017, at 03:18 pm
Melbourne, June 16 (IBNS): In a major development, the Australian government on Friday said it will implement a three-month gun amnesty from July 1.
China kindergarten explosion: Death toll touches 8
Jun 16, 2017, at 02:25 pm
Jiangsu, June 16 (IBNS): The death toll in Thursday's explosion near a kindergarten in China has touched 8, media reports said on Friday.
UN expert urges 'bold action' to address raft of human rights abuses in Eritrea
Jun 16, 2017, at 01:38 pm
New York, June 16(Just Earth News): Actions against severe human rights abuses meted out to Eritrean citizens must not be delayed, a United Nations rights expert has warned in a new report to the Human Rights Council.
Yemen: As humanitarian crisis deepens, Security Council urges all parties to engage in peace talks
Jun 16, 2017, at 01:37 pm
New York, June 16(Just Earth News): Expressing grave concern about the humanitarian situation in Yemen, the United Nations Security Council on Thursday adopted a Presidential Statement calling on all parties to engage constructively and in good faith to find a peaceful solution to the conflict in that country.
General Assembly approves creation of new UN Counter-Terrorism Office
Jun 16, 2017, at 01:36 pm
New York, June 16(Just Earth News): The General Assembly on Thursday approved the establishment of a new United Nations office to help Member States implement the Organization's global counter-terrorism strategy.