South Sudan: UN relief wing reports increase in violence against aid workers
Jun 16, 2016, at 04:50 am
New York, June 15 (Just Earth News):While thousands of vulnerable people in South Sudan have been reached with assistance and protection in recent months, violent incidents against aid workers increased during the month of May, the United Nations humanitarian wing reported on Wednesday.
First-ever UN forum on albinism in Africa to focus on 'less talk, more action'
Jun 16, 2016, at 04:48 am
New York, June 15 (Just Earth News):The first-ever United Nations-sponsored regional forum for Action on Albinism in Africa will take place in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from 17 to 19 June to develop specific measures to tackle the attacks and discrimination faced by persons with albinism in several countries in the region.
Obama, Clinton tear into Trump for anti-Muslim comments
Jun 15, 2016, at 10:53 pm
Washington, June 15 (IBNS) President Barack Obama and Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Wednesday conducted a joint attack on Donald Trump, the presumptive nominee of Republican Party, for his comments on Muslims, media reports said.
Alligator may have dragged away child at a Disney hotel
Jun 15, 2016, at 10:21 pm
Orlando (Florida), Jun 15 (IBNS): Police and other rescue personnel are looking hard for a two-year old kid who has been reportedly attacked and dragged away by an alligator into a lagoon at a Disney hotel near Orlando on Tuesday night, according to media reports.
Jun 15, 2016, at 01:26 pm
New York, June 15 (Just Earth News):Marking the 10th anniversary of a United Nations treaty that protects the rights of persons with disabilities, senior UN officials on Tuesday highlighted the critical role people with disabilities play as invaluable partners to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Prolonged political crisis could erode Guinea Bissau’s development gains, UN envoy warns
Jun 15, 2016, at 01:25 pm
New York, June 15 (Just Earth News):The longer the political crisis continues in Guinea Bissau, the more likely the country could see setbacks to its development and economic gains, warned the head of the United Nations peacebuilding office there, urging the Security Council to pay greater attention to the situation.
UN rights office urges Libyan authorities to investigate death of 12 victims of torture
Jun 15, 2016, at 01:24 pm
New York, June 15 (Just Earth News): The UN human rights office on Tuesday urged the Libyan authorities to undertake an effective, thorough and impartial investigation to bring perpetrators of torture to justice, after 12 people were found dead last Friday.
UN health agency panel sees 'very low' risk of Zika spread from Olympics
Jun 15, 2016, at 01:22 pm
New York, June 15 (Just Earth News):An expert panel of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday concluded that while the Zika virus and its associated disorders continue to be a public health emergency of international concern, there is a “very low†risk of further international spread of the virus as a result of the upcoming Olympic Games.
'Little progress' made on finding viable solution to Darfur conflict – UN peacekeeping chief
Jun 15, 2016, at 01:21 pm
New York, June 15 (Just Earth News):Given the unchanged nature of the conflict in Darfur, Sudan, the mandate of the African Union-United Nations mission there should be extended for another year, without changes to its priorities or its authorized troop and police ceiling, the top UN peacekeeping official said on Tuesday.
In Brussels, Ban urges joint efforts against terrorism and in addressing displacement
Jun 15, 2016, at 01:20 pm
New York, June 15 (Just Earth News):In Brussels, Belgium, on Tuesday, ahead of the start of a forum by the European Commission, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon met with several European officials, discussing such issues as the need for stronger international cooperation in the face of emerging challenges related to terrorism, and also visited with refugees and volunteers working at a soup kitchen
In Op-Ed, UN chief says global community 'must work in new ways to help people in crisis'
Jun 15, 2016, at 01:18 pm
New York, June 15 (Just Earth News):In an opinion piece published on Tuesday by The Guardian, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addressed the outcome of the first-ever World Humanitarian Summit, held in Istanbul, Turkey, last month.
Jun 15, 2016, at 01:17 pm
New York, June 15 (Just Earth News):The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Tuesday authorizing Member States, acting nationally or through regional organizations, to inspect vessels on the high seas off the coast of Libya they believe are carrying illicit weapons.
New UN study identifies small fish with 'big role' to play feeding Africa's drylands
Jun 15, 2016, at 01:15 pm
New York, June 15 (Just Earth News):Small, fast growing wild fish could be crucial allies in the race to end hunger in some of the world's most chronically poor and underfed regions, according to a new report by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on fisheries in the drylands of sub-Saharan Africa.
UNESCO and ICC join forces to end impunity for destruction of cultural heritage
Jun 15, 2016, at 03:35 am
New York, June 14 (Just Earth News):The United Nations cultural agency and International Criminal Court (ICC) are working together in the fight against impunity for deliberate destruction of cultural heritage, which could constitute a war crime.
On World Day, UN health agency calls for rapid increase in voluntary blood donations
Jun 15, 2016, at 03:34 am
New York, June 14 (Just Earth News): On World Blood Donor Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for a rapid increase in voluntary blood donations in more than half of the countries globally in order to ensure a reliable supply of safe blood for patients whose lives depend on it.
UNICEF warns of growing exploitation risk for refugee and migrant children arriving in Europe
Jun 15, 2016, at 03:33 am
New York, June 14 (Just Earth News):More than nine out of 10 refugee and migrant children arriving in Europe this year through Italy are unaccompanied, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) reported on Tuesday, warning of the growing threats of abuse, exploitation and death that such children are facing.
In wake of mass shooting, UN rights chief urges US to consider robust gun control
Jun 15, 2016, at 03:31 am
New York, June 14 (Just Earth News):In the wake of the mass killing of 49 people by a sole gunman in a gay nightclub in Florida, the United Nations human rights chief on Tuesday urged the leadership of the United States to live up to its obligations to protect its citizens from the “horrifyingly commonplace but preventable violent attacks that are the direct result of insufficient gun control.â€
USA unable to confirm reports of Islamic State leader's death
Jun 15, 2016, at 03:22 am
Washington, June 14 (IBNS): Amid reports, the US on Tuesday could not confirm the death of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi during a US airstrike.
Orlando shooter visited nightclub several times claim performer
Jun 14, 2016, at 09:55 pm
Orlando (Floriada), Jun 14 (IBNS): As investigations into one of the worst mass shooting in the United States continues, a performer at the Pulse told the media that Omar Mateen had visited the gay nightclub in Orlando more than a dozen times.
Alleged IS leader killed in air strike in Syria
Jun 14, 2016, at 08:29 pm
New Delhi, Jun 14 (IBNS): The Islamic State's alleged leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been killed during an air raid by the US-led coalition in Syria, according to media reports.
Alleged ISIS attacker kills police personnel in Paris neighbourhood
Jun 14, 2016, at 05:49 pm
Paris, Jun 14 (IBNS): A French police Commander and his wife were stabbed to death on Monday night allegedly by a person claiming allegiance to the Islamic State (ISIS), which prompted President François Hollande to convene crisis talks, media reported.
Jun 14, 2016, at 12:58 pm
New York, June 14 (Just Earth News):Incidence of cholera has gone down by 90 per cent in Haiti from 2011 to last year, and the United Nations will continue to help the country tackle the root causes of the disease, such as lack of clean water and sanitation services, the deputy head of the UN mission there has said.
General Assembly elects Permanent Representative of Fiji as President of 71st session
Jun 14, 2016, at 12:56 pm
New York, June 14 (Just Earth News):The United Nations General Assembly on Monday elected Peter Thomson, Permanent Representative of Fiji, as President of its upcoming 71st session.
Visiting UN food relief agency, Pope Francis shines spotlight on urgent need to end hunger
Jun 14, 2016, at 12:55 pm
New York, June 14 (Just Earth News):In the first papal visit to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), Pope Francis on Monday gave his full support to the goal of eradicating hunger and paid tribute to the organization’s staff, including those who had lost their lives at work.
Jun 14, 2016, at 12:53 pm
New York, June 14 (Just Earth News):Condemning the shooting that occurred early yesterday morning in Orlando, Florida, in which 50 people were reportedly killed and dozens more were injured, United Nations officials have offered deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who were murdered while simply enjoying a night out with their friends at a nightclub.
Security Council extends mandate of UN mission in Libya for six months
Jun 14, 2016, at 12:52 pm
New York, June 14 (Just Earth News):The Security Council on Monday decided to extend until 15 December 2016 the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), encouraging the operation to re-establish a permanent presence in the country through a phased return.
UN rights chief warns of 'preventable calamities' and 'worrying' trends in more than 50 countries
Jun 14, 2016, at 12:51 pm
New York, June 14 (Just Earth News):In a wide-ranging opening speech to the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, the UN rights chief sheds a light on “preventable calamities†and worrying trends around the world, including detailed concerns about the situation in more than 50 countries.
Spotlighting Global Goals, Ban kicks off 100-day countdown to International Day of Peace
Jun 14, 2016, at 12:49 pm
New York, June 14 (Just Earth News):In a kick-off for the 100-day countdown to the International Day of Peace, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on the international community to work together in recognizing that development and peace are interdependent and mutually reinforcing in order to help build a future of peace and prosperity for all.
UN chief condemns 'abhorrent' attack on market in Syria's Idlib city
Jun 14, 2016, at 12:47 pm
New York, June 14 (Just Earth News):Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday condemned the abhorrent attack carried out yesterday in Idlib city, Syria, which hit a vegetable market and the only bakery in the area.
Projected Global Resettlement Needs 2017
Jun 14, 2016, at 03:49 am
New York, June 13 (Just Earth News):On his first visit to Kenya, the chief of the United Nations refugee agency received assurances from the African country that the return of refugees to Somalia would not contravene international obligations.