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.
Somalia: sexual violence must be subject to criminal justice, says UN expert
Apr 26, 2016, at 01:34 pm
New York, Apr 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): A United Nations human rights expert on Monday called on the Government of Somalia to enhance the capacity of the judiciary and police force in handling cases of sexual and gender-based violence, and to prohibit the handling of such cases by traditional clan elders.
On World Malaria Day, UN says world closer to eliminating ‘ancient killer’
Apr 26, 2016, at 01:31 pm
New York, Apr 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): A year after the World Health Assembly resolved to eliminate malaria from at least 35 countries by 2030, a new World Health Organization (WHO) report released on Monday on World Malaria Day shows that the goal, although ambitious, is achievable.
BAKU: youth stress vision of inclusive society at UN forum
Apr 26, 2016, at 01:29 pm
New York, Apr 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Gathering from around the world for a United Nations conference in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku, young people of all walks of life, from an Internet technology intern to a dentist, are working to define future narratives to counter potentially compelling discourse of those who seek to divide society.
Brussels: Maelbeek station reopens
Apr 26, 2016, at 04:26 am
Brussels, Apr 25 (IBNS): Several days after militant attack had rocked Brussels, Maelbeek station, which was one of the spot that was targeted, reopened on Monday, media reports said.
Yemen: UN envoy says 'significant differences' remain in talks, but notes consensus on peace
Apr 25, 2016, at 01:08 pm
New York, Apr 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The fourth day of the United Nations-brokered peace negotiations among Yemeni parties in Kuwait included extensive discussions on security, political and humanitarian issues in meetings in joint sessions as wells as bilateral sessions with each delegation, the UN envoy for Yemen has said on Sunday.
Security Council strongly condemns firing of ballistic missile by DPR Korea
Apr 25, 2016, at 01:06 pm
New York, Apr 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned the firing of a submarine-launched ballistic missile yesterday by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), reiterating that such activities increase tension in the region and beyond.
DR Congo: UN envoy expresses 'serious concern' over rising political tensions
Apr 24, 2016, at 01:00 pm
New York, Apr 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The head of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) has expressed serious concern about rising political tensions in some parts of the country.
Security Council deplores maritime tragedy in the Mediterranean Sea
Apr 24, 2016, at 12:57 pm
New York, Apr 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Security Council has deplored the recent maritime tragedy in the Mediterranean Sea that resulted in up to 500 deaths when an overcrowded boat capsized en route from Libya to Europe, emphasizing the need for better coordination of efforts to deal with the smuggling of migrants.
N. Korea apparently fires ballistic missile from submarine: Reports
Apr 24, 2016, at 01:10 am
Seoul, Apr 23 (IBNS): North Korea on Saturday launched what appeared to be a ballistic missile from a submarine in the East Sea, South Korean officials said.
Syria peace talks to continue ‘as planned’ into next week – UN envoy
Apr 23, 2016, at 01:46 pm
New York, Apr 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The UN envoy mediating a resolution to the crisis in Syria on Friday announced that the latest round of peace talks will continue as planned through Wednesday, despite reports that the opposition delegation could suspend its official participation due to the lack of progress on the humanitarian front.
Ban welcomes South Sudan Government’s decision to accept proposal on return of Riek Machar
Apr 23, 2016, at 01:45 pm
New York, Apr 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Welcoming the decision of the Government of South Sudan to accept the compromise proposal on the arrangements for the return of First Vice President-designate Riek Machar to the country, United Nations Secretary-general Ban Ki-moon on Friday expressed the hope the deal would enable the swift formation of the transitional unity government.
Yemen stands ‘closer than ever to peace,’ says UN envoy, as talks continue in Kuwait
Apr 23, 2016, at 01:44 pm
New York, Apr 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The United Nations envoy for Yemen said that on Friday’s sessions of the UN-brokered peace negotiations among Yemeni parties were “positive and promising,†as both sides continue to work towards achieving an agreement on ending the violence and devastation in the country.
Burundi: one year into political crisis, UN agency warns thousands of people still fleeing country
Apr 23, 2016, at 01:43 pm
New York, Apr 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS):One year after the crisis in Burundi began, the United Nations refugee agency on Friday said that almost 260,000 people have fled the country, warning that the number could increase by thousands throughout the year – unless a political solution is found and a civil war averted.
Baghdad suicide bombing an act of ‘unparalleled criminality’– UN envoy
Apr 23, 2016, at 01:40 pm
New York, Apr 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The most senior UN official in Iraq has strongly condemned a terrorist suicide bombing that targeted worshippers at a mosque in Radwaniya in southern Baghdad on Friday, killing and injuring many innocent civilians.
Somalia: Security Council ‘gravely concerned’ over fragile security situation
Apr 23, 2016, at 01:39 pm
New York, Apr 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Expressing ‘grave concern’ at the fragility of the security situation in Somalia, the United Nations Security Council has called for progress on the constitutional review process in the country, and for the completion of the Federal State formation process to be accelerated.
Ecuador: Government and UN launch emergency appeal to kick-start post-quake assistance
Apr 23, 2016, at 01:38 pm
New York, Apr 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The Government of Ecuador and the United Nations on Friday launched an urgent $72.7 million appeal to respond to the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck coastal provinces of north-west of the country less than a week ago, aiming to kick-start life-saving assistance, protection services and early recovery support to assist approximately 350,000 people over the next three months.
‘On Friday is an historic day,’ says Ban, as 175 countries sign Paris climate accord
Apr 23, 2016, at 01:37 pm
New York, Apr 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS): As 175 world leaders signed the Paris Agreement at United Nations Headquarters on Friday, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said the next critical step is to ensure that the landmark accord for global action on climate change enters into force as soon as possible.
Thailand: UN human rights chief concerned over growing military role in Government
Apr 23, 2016, at 01:36 pm
New York, Apr 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations human rights chief on Friday on expressed growing concern about the military's deepening role in Thailand's civilian administration, as well as tight curbs on dissent, as the country prepares to vote on a final draft Constitution.
Two thirds of unimmunised children live in conflict-affected countries – UNICEF
Apr 23, 2016, at 01:34 pm
New York, Apr 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Almost two thirds of children who have not been immunized with basic vaccines live in countries that are either partially or entirely affected by conflict, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Friday, ahead of World Immunization Week.
Apr 23, 2016, at 01:33 pm
New York, Apr 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS): As the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) prepares for an upcoming global conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, the head of the UN body has stressed the need to leverage ‘soft power’ to curb the rise of violent extremism and prevent conflict.
‘We are in a race against time,’ says Ban, as leaders sign landmark Paris climate accord
Apr 23, 2016, at 01:32 pm
New York, Apr 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS): With their signatures of the landmark Paris climate accord, “governments made a covenant with the future,†Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said at the end of a United Nations ceremony that saw the largest single-day turn-out for such an event, and which puts the world on a path towards low-carbon growth and a more sustainable future.
Fire in Chinese chemical storage warehouse
Apr 22, 2016, at 09:17 pm
Beijing, Apr 22 (IBNS) A warehouse storing chemical products exploded and caught fire in east China's Jiangsu Province on Friday morning, tweeted China Xinhua News.
As UN concludes session on world drug problem, States reaffirm need to tackle the complex issue
Apr 22, 2016, at 02:01 pm
New York, Apr 22 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations General Assembly this afternoon was set to conclude a special session on the world drug problem in which Member States reaffirmed their commitment to tackling the pervasive challenges presented by drugs around the globe and promoting a society free of drug abuse for the well-being of all humanity.
‘Make peace your choice’ urges UN envoy, as Yemen talks begin in Kuwait
Apr 22, 2016, at 01:57 pm
New York, Apr 22 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Following a three-day delay, the United Nations-brokered peace negotiations among Yemeni parties started on Thursday in Kuwait, with the aim of reaching an agreement on a clear way to end the violence and devastation in the country.