South Sudan: Ban concerned over escalation of violence
Jun 26, 2016, at 03:40 pm
New York, June 26 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he is deeply concerned about the current escalation of violence between the Sudan's People Liberation Army (SPLA) and armed groups, in Wau town and surrounding areas, in South Sudan.
In Paris, Ban calls for 'humane solution' for refugees and migrants
Jun 26, 2016, at 04:30 am
New York, June 25 (Just Earth News): In Paris on Saturday, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on the countries of Europe as well as the international community at large to work towards a compassionate and humane solution to the problem of refugees and migrants, emphasizing that he counts on the European Union and Britain to continue as strong partners of the UN on development and humanitarian issues.
On World Day, Ban spotlights role of seafarers in meeting sustainable agenda targets
Jun 26, 2016, at 04:29 am
New York, June 25 (Just Earth News): Marking the Day of the Seafarer, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon highlighted the role of the shipping industry in moving forward the international agenda on sustainable development and climate change.
Somalia: Suspected militants attack hotel, 7 killed
Jun 26, 2016, at 03:49 am
Mogadishu, June 25 (IBNS): At least seven people were killed in a suspected attack by militant group al-Shabab on a hotel in the Somali capital Mogadishu on Saturday, media reports said.
Somalia: Suspected militants attack hotel
Jun 26, 2016, at 03:12 am
Mogadishu, June 25 (IBNS): Suspected militants belonging to Al Shabaab Islamist group attacked a hotel in Somalia's Mogadishu city on Saturday which left several people dead, media reports said.
Hillary pledge support to equal pay, LGBT rights
Jun 25, 2016, at 05:33 pm
Washington, Jun 25 (IBNS): US Presidential candidate and former first lady, Hillary Clinton on Friday pledged her support towards LGBT rights and equal pay.
Obama honours LGBT movement, designates Stonewall National Monument
Jun 25, 2016, at 05:18 pm
Washington, Jun 25 (IBNS): US President Barack Obama on Friday honoured the LGBT movement by designating the Stonewall National Monument, the newest monument in the US and the first after the LGBT community.
West Virginia: Floods kill at least 23 people, 1000 left stranded
Jun 25, 2016, at 04:34 pm
Charleston, Jun 25 (IBNS): At least 23 people were killed and another 1000 were left stranded without power as floods swept across West Virginia on Friday, reports said.
Crooked Hillary a disaster, people want their country back: Donald Trump says after Brexit
Jun 25, 2016, at 04:18 pm
Washington, Jun 25 (IBNS): A front runner among the US Presidential candidates, Donald J Trump, who had supported Brexit, said that the situation in the US is similar and people want their country back.
Libya: Senior UN humanitarian official strongly condemns attacks on medical facilities
Jun 25, 2016, at 03:45 pm
New York, June 25 (Just Earth News): The acting United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in Libya, Dr. Syed Jaffar Hussain expressed deep concerns at recent attacks in Benghazi that put medical facilities at risk and urged all parties to take all feasible precautions to prevent casualties among patients and medical personnel.
Economic and Social Council President urges closer ties with UN peacebuilding body
Jun 25, 2016, at 03:18 pm
New York, June 25 (Just Earth News): Closer collaboration between the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the UN Peacebuilding Commission is imperative in order to move forward on commitments in the sustainable development agenda and effectively address the specific challenges and needs of countries emerging from conflict, the President of ECOSOC said on Friday.
UN experts urge Israeli lawmakers to halt proposed legislation targeting civil society groups
Jun 25, 2016, at 03:08 pm
New York, June 25 (Just Earth News): Three United Nations human rights experts today urged Israeli lawmakers not to approve the bill that would, in effect, target non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that are critical of Government policy.
Detention, heavy fines for artistic expression in Iran ‘unacceptable,’ say UN rights experts
Jun 25, 2016, at 04:39 am
New York, June 24 (Just Earth News):UN human rights experts on cultural rights and on freedom of expression have expressed concern at the imprisonment and imposition of heavy fines against three artists in the Islamic Republic of Iran earlier this month and have called for their immediate release.
In Cannes, Ban pitches ad agencies on Global Goals, announces ‘Common Ground’ partnership
Jun 25, 2016, at 04:37 am
New York, June 24 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday called on advertising and creative communication professionals to wage “the biggest-ever campaign for humanity†by supporting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a 15-year anti-poverty, pro-planet action plan, adopted by 193 Member States last year.
South Sudan: UN food relief agency warns of worsening food, nutrition status
Jun 25, 2016, at 04:36 am
New York, June 24 (Just Earth News):Despite some recent political progress in South Sudan, a deteriorating food and nutrition situation, economic decline and sporadic violence are continuing to significantly impact the humanitarian needs within the country, the United Nations food relief agency cautioned on Friday.
In wake of UK vote to leave EU, Ban says UN to continue to work with both 'important partners'
Jun 25, 2016, at 04:35 am
New York, June 24 (Just Earth News): Following the vote in the United Kingdom to leave the European Union, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Friday that the UN looks forward to continuing to work with both “important partners.â€
Britain votes to leave EU, Cameron announces to resign
Jun 24, 2016, at 10:00 pm
London, June 24 (IBNS):In a historic day of geo-political bloodbath, Britain on Friday chose to leave the European Union after a majority of 52 percent voted in its favour in a referendum on Thursday, severing a tie since 1973, thus forcing Prime Minister David Cameron who had put his neck on the line by an aggressive pro-EU campaign, to resign.
United Kingdom's position in NATO will remain unchanged: NATO
Jun 24, 2016, at 09:50 pm
London, June 24 (IBNS) NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Friday reacted to the Brexit issue and said the United Kingdom's position in NATO will remain unchanged.
British celebs react to Brexit victory
Jun 24, 2016, at 08:31 pm
London, June 24 (IBNS): British celebrities reacted to the Brexit victory as they shared their thought on various social networking sites on Friday.
David Cameron bites Brexit bullet, announces to resign as Prime Minister
Jun 24, 2016, at 07:24 pm
London, Jun 24 (IBNS): David Cameron, who fought for the remain campaign in the EU referendum and had put his neck on the line almost in his impassioned plea to voters to keep Britain in the EU, announced on Friday to resign in three months as the British Prime Minister.
EU referendum: Britain votes to leave
Jun 24, 2016, at 04:30 pm
London, June 24 (IBNS) Despite a close battle, Britain has voted to leave the European Union in a historic referendum on Thursday as results were declared on Friday, thus severing a tie of decades and dealing a blow to the European unity.
Security Council strongly condemns DPRK’s ballistic missile launches
Jun 24, 2016, at 03:33 pm
New York, June 24 (Just Earth News): The Security Council on Thursday strongly condemned the ballistic missile launches conducted by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on 21 June, noting that these repeated acts are in grave violation of obligations under the relevant resolutions adopted by the 15-nation body.
Jun 24, 2016, at 03:30 pm
New York, June 24 (Just Earth News): Marking the tenth anniversary of the first meeting of the Peacebuilding Commission –which has become known as ‘Peacekeeping Day’ – United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson on Thursday urged Member States, particularly those with membership in the Security Council, to make full use of the Commission and its role in preventing violent conflict.
In Havana, Ban hails Colombia ceasefire pact as example of peace with dignity
Jun 24, 2016, at 03:28 pm
New York, June 24 (Just Earth News):In Havana, Cuba, on Thursday to witness the signing of a bilateral ceasefire agreement and laying down of weapons between the Government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People’s Army (FARC-EP), United NationsSecretary-General Ban Ki-moon underscored the importance of the historic event as an exemplary implementation of peace.
Ban appoints Ivan Å imonovic as special adviser on the responsibility to protect
Jun 24, 2016, at 03:25 pm
New York, June 24 (Just Earth News):United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday announced the appointment of Ivan Šimonović of Croatia as his Special Adviser on the Responsibility to Protect.
UN rights experts stress need for protection of LGBT people in places of detention
Jun 24, 2016, at 03:22 pm
New York, June 24 (Just Earth News):Ahead of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, UN human rights experts highlighted the lack of policies and methods to recognise people’s self-identified gender, and the need to carry out proper risk assessments in order to protect LGBTI people from stigmatization and violence in detention.
‘Medieval’ sieges, barrel bombs are ‘disgusting reality’ in Syria – senior UN officials
Jun 24, 2016, at 03:19 pm
New York, June 24 (Just Earth News):The recent “stuttering momentum†in delivering humanitarian aid to Syria’s besieged and hard-to-reach populations must be significantly expanded in the second half of 2016, the United Nations humanitarian chief told the Security Council today, warning that progress made to date was only “a trickle†of the country’s overwhelming needs.
‘Strong collaboration’ needed to help end violence against children in Viet Nam, says UN envoy
Jun 24, 2016, at 03:16 pm
New York, June 24 (Just Earth News):Concluding a three-day visit to Viet Nam, a United Nations envoy has called on the government, civil society and all stakeholders to take united action to eliminate violence against children.
Ban marks UN Public Service Day with call for shared drive to achieve sustainability agenda
Jun 24, 2016, at 03:12 pm
New York, June 24 (Just Earth News):The efforts of women and men engaged in public service are crucial to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, United NationsSecretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, paying tribute to public servants on the day set aside by the General Assembly to spotlight their invaluable contributions.
EU referendum: Leave campaign ahead
Jun 24, 2016, at 02:54 pm
London, June 24 (IBNS): In a close battle, the UK's EU referendum is seeing the 'leave' campaign is leading even as London has overwhelmingly voted in favour to remain in the European Union (EU).