Burundi: UNICEF concerned over arrests, school expulsion of students
Jun 08, 2016, at 01:32 pm
New York, June 8 (Just Earth News):The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday it is concerned about the arrests, expulsions from school and injuries of students in Burundi schools, and has called for all parties involved in the political conflict in the country to fully respect the rights of children to education and to protect them from violence.
Selecting the next UN Secretary-General: informal briefings reopen
Jun 08, 2016, at 01:30 pm
New York, June 8 (Just Earth News):Two more candidates for the position of the next United Nations Secretary-General will be heard on Tuesday, answering questions on how they would promote sustainable development, improve efforts to create peace, protect human rights, and deal with huge humanitarian catastrophes should they be selected to lead the 193-member Organization.
Thousands continue to flee Boko Haram attacks on Niger town – UN refugee agency
Jun 08, 2016, at 05:10 am
New York, June 7 (Just Earth News):Tens of thousands of people have fled their homes in south-east Niger following near back-to-back attacks since this past Friday by Boko Haram insurgents on the town of Bosso in the troubled Diffa region, the United Nations refugee agency said on Tuesday.
UN human rights expert deplores sentencing of Tajikistan opposition leaders
Jun 08, 2016, at 05:02 am
New York, June 7 (Just Earth News): A United Nations human rights expert on Tuesday expressed dismay at the lengthy sentences imposed last week on the leadership of the Islamic Renaissance Party of Tajikistan (IRPT).
UNICEF launches poll and #ReplyforAll campaign on Internet safety for adolescents
Jun 08, 2016, at 05:01 am
New York, June 7 (Just Earth News):Eight out of ten 18-year-olds believe that young people are in danger of being sexually abused or taken advantage of online, and more than five out of 10 think friends participate in risky behaviours while using the Internet, a new report released on Tuesday by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) shows.
UN announces first-ever global standard to measure food loss and waste
Jun 08, 2016, at 04:57 am
New York, June 7 (Just Earth News): A partnership of leading international organizations, including the United Nations, has announced the launch of a first-ever global standard to measure food loss and waste while at the Global Green Growth Forum (3GF) 2016 Summit currently underway in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Civilians fleeing Fallujah ‘facing double jeopardy’ – UN rights chief
Jun 08, 2016, at 04:56 am
New York, June 7 (Just Earth News):The United Nations human rights chief on Tuesday urged the Iraqi Government to take immediate measures to ensure that all people fleeing the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)-occupied city of Fallujah are treated in strict accordance with international human rights and international humanitarian laws.
NATO condemns Turkey 'terror' attack
Jun 08, 2016, at 01:15 am
New York, June 7 (IBNS): NATO on Tuesday condemned the terrorist attack targeting a police vehicle in Istanbul that killed several people.
11 killed in Istanbul bomb attack
Jun 07, 2016, at 08:55 pm
Istanbul, June 7 (IBNS) At least 11 people were killed in a car bomb attack which targeted a police bus in central Istanbul on Tuesday, reports said.
Turkey : Car bomb explosion injures five
Jun 07, 2016, at 06:00 pm
Istanbul, June 7 (IBNS) Five people were injured in a car bomb explosion in central Istanbul district on Tuesday, broadcaster CNN Turk said.
Ban announces three senior personnel appointments at UNICEF
Jun 07, 2016, at 12:44 pm
New York, June 7 (Just Earth News):United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday announced three senior personnel appointments at the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
UN-backed report finds increase in international transfers of small arms
Jun 07, 2016, at 12:42 pm
New York, June 7 (Just Earth News):Germany, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands are the most transparent top and major small arms exporters, a new report backed by the United Nations has found.
Jun 07, 2016, at 12:40 pm
New York, June 7 (Just Earth News): The top United Nations official for Libya on Monday told the Security Council about the “tragic†humanitarian situation there, underlining that “personal tragedies and collective suffering†are the consequence of the continued lack of State authority in most parts of the North African country.
Americas: Regional meeting aims to aid overall UN disaster reduction efforts
Jun 07, 2016, at 12:38 pm
New York, June 7 (Just Earth News):With efforts under way to assist countries to take up a comprehensive strategy with achievable targets, the United Nations is seeking to drastically reduce the number of people affected by natural and man-made disasters from the 100 million who suffered last year.
Unity at the core of global peace and security, top EU official tells Security Council
Jun 07, 2016, at 12:36 pm
New York, June 7 (Just Earth News):In order to face and overcome the various political and humanitarian crises occurring around the world, working together in a spirit of cooperation and multilateralism must be a priority for both the United Nations and the European Union (EU) – and indeed, all countries worldwide – a top EU official told the Security Council today.
Jun 07, 2016, at 12:35 pm
New York, June 7 (Just Earth News):The United Nations and partners on Monday warned they are “in a race against time†to provide life-saving assistance to people fleeing escalating violence in Anbar, particularly around the battle for Fallujah, while the UN envoy for Iraq reiterated his call to ensure civilians have unhindered access to medical facilities and humanitarian assistance.
UN urges collective action ahead of forum to fast-track AIDS response over next five years
Jun 07, 2016, at 12:33 pm
New York, June 7 (Just Earth News):While much has been done over the past few years to halt and reverse the AIDS epidemic, the international community is set to gather for a three-day meeting at United Nations Headquarters in New York later this week in order to propel the global response on a fast-track approach and chart the way towards ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 as part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Jun 07, 2016, at 12:31 pm
New York, June 7 (Just Earth News):Four international organizations, including the United Nations, on Monday reaffirmed their support to the political dialogue in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and called on all Congolese stakeholders to work towards its successful holding.
Benefits of technology and innovation must be shared ‘with those who stand to gain most’ – Ban
Jun 07, 2016, at 12:28 pm
New York, June 7 (Just Earth News):Speaking at the first multi-stakeholder forum on science, technology and innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged leaders to share their benefits with those who stand to gain most.
35 Syrian soldiers during clashes with ISIS near Raqqa
Jun 07, 2016, at 05:08 am
Raqqa, Jun 6 (IBNS): At least 35 Syrian army soldiers were killed and dozens others were injured as they clashed with Islamic State's (ISIS) fighters near the border of Raqqa province in northeastern Syria, media reports said.
At governing body, UN atomic agency chief spotlights development support, nuclear security
Jun 07, 2016, at 04:17 am
New York, June 6 (Just Earth News):Support for countries that are fighting the Zika virus and the verification and monitoring of activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Iran were among the key issues highlighted by Director General Yukiya Amano to the agency’s Board of Governors in Vienna on Monday.
Attacks by Boko Haram continue in Niger’s Diffa region, forcing more people to flee – UN
Jun 07, 2016, at 04:14 am
New York, June 6 (Just Earth News): People living in the region of Diffa in Niger continue to be affected by insecurity related to activities by the terrorist group Boko Haram around the Lake Chad, according to reports by the United Nations relief wing.
French national planned to attack during Euro?
Jun 07, 2016, at 04:04 am
Kiev, June 6 (IBNS): Ukraine on Monday claimed that it has prevented terrorists attack in France during the Euro 2016.
UN agency announces world's first illegal fishing treaty now in force
Jun 06, 2016, at 12:17 pm
New York, June 6 (Just Earth News):The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has announced that a groundbreaking international accord aimed at stamping out illegal fishing went into effect on Sunday and is now legally binding for the 29 countries and a regional organization that have adhered to it.
'Go wild for life,' UN says on World Environment Day
Jun 06, 2016, at 03:45 am
New York, June 5 (Just Earth News): Marking World Environment Day, which this year focuses on the illegal trade of wildlife, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is calling on everyone to “go wild for life†and take action to help safeguard species under threat for future generations.
UN chief condemns attacks in Yemen's Taiz, calls on parties to negotiate 'in good faith'
Jun 05, 2016, at 05:50 am
New York, June 5 (Just Earth News):United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday condemned attacks in the Yemeni city of Taiz, which were carried out with heavy weapons, including rockets, mortars and artillery.
Ban ‘shocked’ at scale of grave violations against children detailed in latest report
Jun 04, 2016, at 03:48 pm
New York, June 4 (Just Earth News): In his annual report on children and armed conflict covering the year 2015, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed his shock at the scale of grave violations against children in countries, including Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria and Yemen.
UN urges prevention efforts to address threats of violent extremism to children and youth
Jun 04, 2016, at 03:42 pm
New York, June 4 (Just Earth News): Children and youth are often the most vulnerable victims of the scourge of radicalization and violence, the President of the United Nations General Assembly emphasized today, urging the international community to advance its own thinking and refine its responses to addressing the challenges of violent extremism.
At first-ever summit, speakers stress central role of police in UN peace operations
Jun 04, 2016, at 03:30 pm
New York, June 4 (Just Earth News): United Nations Police (UNPOL) has become a central pillar of the Organization’s peace operations and therefore must be “fit for purpose†to meet the security threats in today’s volatile world, senior UN officials told the first-ever gathering of national police leaders on Friday.
Jun 04, 2016, at 03:27 pm
New York, June 4 (Just Earth News): The top United Nations relief official said on Fridayhe remains extremely concerned about the welfare of civilians across Syria, who he said continue to face “horrific deprivation and violence,†particularly those trapped in besieged areas.