At regional session, UN agricultural agency urges sustainable development for better nutrition
May 05, 2016, at 01:41 pm
New York, May 5 (Just Earth News/IBNS): While many countries in Europe and Central Asia have made progress in reducing the prevalence of hunger, other forms of malnutrition still exist in the region and can only be combated by prioritizing food security, agriculture and rural development, the head of the United Nation’s agricultural agency said on Wednesday
May 05, 2016, at 01:40 pm
New York, May 5 (Just Earth News/IBNS): A consequence of failing to fund the activities of the United Nations agency tasked with ensuring the wellbeing of Palestinian refugees across the Middle East would be an increased risk of extremism, more poverty, and a region even more riven by conflict, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned on Wednesday , urging donors to step up their financial support.
UN agencies boost partnership on visualization of food security data for Yemen
May 05, 2016, at 01:39 pm
New York, May 5 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) are boosting wider understanding of how families in conflict-torn Yemen struggle with persistent food insecurity, through a new interactive visualization of data captured by mobile technology and shared on an open source platform.
UN sanctions: what they are, how they work, and who uses them
May 05, 2016, at 01:38 pm
New York, May 5 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Counter-terrorism and non-proliferation are on the agenda on Wednesday at the Security Council, where at least seven sanctions committees will brief the main United Nations body responsible for maintaining international peace and security. We’ve prepared a quick snapshot covering the basics of UN sanctions and how Sanctions Committees work.
Good governance of natural resources vital for post-conflict recovery – UN-backed study
May 05, 2016, at 01:36 pm
New York, May 5 (Just Earth News/IBNS): A new United Nations-backed study finds that meeting the essential needs of people after armed conflict while sustaining peace requires more than a forum for governing natural resources — it also requires good governance.
Nearly a quarter of the world’s school-age children live in crisis-hit countries – UNICEF
May 05, 2016, at 01:35 pm
New York, May 5 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Almost one quarter of the world’s school-age children – 562 million – live in countries affected by humanitarian emergencies – a new report by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and partners has revealed.
Security Council demands protection for hospitals and health workers in conflict zones
May 04, 2016, at 01:51 pm
New York, May 4 (Just Earth News/IBNS): With increasing wartime assaults on and patterns of systematic destruction of health facilities in countries affected by conflict, the United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Tuesday to strengthen protection for health care workers, the sick and wounded, hospitals and clinics, in war zones.
Syrian refugee begins Olympic torch relay in Brasilia – UN agency
May 04, 2016, at 01:45 pm
New York, May 4 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Flanked by cheering crowds, a 12-year-old Syrian refugee girl ran with the Olympic flame through Brasilia on Tuesday, kicking off a relay across the host country ahead of the Olympic Games in August, the United Nations refugee agency announced.
Ban announces intention to appoint seasoned Mexican diplomat to head UN climate framework
May 04, 2016, at 01:44 pm
New York, May 4 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has started the process of consultation with the Conference of Parties through its Bureau, and has informed of his intention to appoint Patricia Espinosa Cantellano of Mexico as Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Ban announces intention to appoint expericed Norwegian offical to head up UN environment office
May 04, 2016, at 01:43 pm
New York, May 4 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Following consultations with the chairpersons of the regional groups of Member States, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has informed the General Assembly of his intention to appoint Erik Solheim of Norway as the new Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).
Ban welcomes launch of UN inspection to facilitate flow of commercial goods to Yemen
May 04, 2016, at 01:41 pm
New York, May 4 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed yesterday’s official launch of the operations of a UN inspection mechanism to facilitate the unimpeded flow of commercial goods and services to Yemen, while ensuring compliance with the arms embargo created by the Security Council, his spokesman said on Tuesday.
UN envoy ‘cautiously hopeful’ for re-launch of truce in Syria
May 04, 2016, at 01:39 pm
New York, May 4 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Following discussions in Moscow on the intra-Syria talks, the United Nations envoy facilitating the process has said that he is cautiously hopeful that the cessation of hostilities pact will be re-launched, “perhaps even later on Tuesday.â€
UN expert warns combat against violent extremism could be used as ‘excuse’ to curb free speech
May 04, 2016, at 01:38 pm
New York, May 4 (Just Earth News/IBNS): A United Nations human rights expert on Tuesday signaled concern that efforts to counter “violent extremism†may be construed as the “perfect excuse†for democratic and authoritarian governments to restrict free expression and control access to information.
At high-level forum, UN spotlights power of information technology in advancing development
May 04, 2016, at 01:37 pm
New York, May 4 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have the power to help people around the world bridge the digital divide and accelerate innovation as world leaders continue to work towards implementing the United Nations development agenda, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon underlined on Tuesday at the opening of a high-level forum of the ICT for development community.
May 04, 2016, at 01:35 pm
New York, May 4 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Speaking ahead of United States President Barack Obama’s visit to Flint, Michigan, three United Nations experts are calling for immediate action to address the serious human rights concerns related to the contamination of the city’s water supply and the devastating consequences for residents there, who have been dealing with water-related crises since April 2014.
Greater assistance needed to help tackle Iraq’s humanitarian crisis – UN refugee agency
May 04, 2016, at 01:34 pm
New York, May 4 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The United Nations refugee agency has reported that Iraq will continue to need greater humanitarian assistance as the country’s displacement crisis shows no sign of easing, with more than 3.4 million people displaced and ongoing conflict causing thousands more families to leave their homes in search of safety.
On World Day, UN highlights link between press freedom and development
May 04, 2016, at 01:33 pm
New York, May 4 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Top United Nations officials on Tuesday highlighted the dependency of human rights, democratic societies and sustainable development on the free flow of information and press freedom, stressing that these fundamental rights are vital in providing information to citizens around the world and for progress itself.
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If funding not arranged then Pakistan will get jets from elsewhere: Aziz
May 04, 2016, at 04:01 am
Islamabad, May 3 (IBNS): Clearing its stand, Sartaj Aziz, the Pakistani prime minister's adviser on foreign affairs, said the Asian country will acquire jets from elsewhere in case the United States (US) does not arrange funding for a previously agreed upon F-16 fighter jet sale.
Kenya building collapse: Baby girl rescued from debris
May 03, 2016, at 10:56 pm
Nairobi, May 3 (IBNS): Days after a building collapsed in Kenya's capital Nairobi, a seven-month-old girl was rescued from the debris of the collapsed structure, media reports said on Tuesday.
UN refugee agency appoints Cate Blanchett as global Goodwill Ambassador
May 03, 2016, at 01:03 pm
New York, May 3 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations refugee agency on Monday announced the appointment of Academy Award-winning actress Cate Blanchett as a global Goodwill Ambassador.
'Now is the time for implementation,' Ban urges session on integrating UN sustainability agenda
May 03, 2016, at 01:00 pm
New York, May 3 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday underlined the importance of devising creative and coherent approaches in linking the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development as world leaders continue to work towards successfully implementing the UN development agenda.
Syria: UN chief calls on warring parties to put cessation of hostilities 'back on track'
May 03, 2016, at 12:59 pm
New York, May 3 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on the warring Syrian sides to immediately recommit to the cessation of hostilities and uphold their responsibility to protect civilians, his spokesman said on Monday.
Kenya stages largest-ever ivory destruction as UN reaffirms ‘zero tolerance’ on poaching
May 03, 2016, at 12:58 pm
New York, May 3 (Just Earth News/IBNS): As African leaders soundly rejected “those who think our natural heritage can be sold for money,†senior United Nations officials expressed support for Kenyan-led efforts to end illegal wildlife trade during a weekend ceremony in Nairobi where tonnes of elephant tusks and rhino horns were burned to protest poaching, which is pushing several iconic species to the brink of extinction.
UN food relief agency provides logistics support to boost earthquake response in Japan
May 03, 2016, at 12:56 pm
New York, May 3 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said on Monday that it is providing logistics support to Kumamoto prefecture in south-western Japan as part of assistance to people affected by strong earthquakes in April.
Iraq: with hundreds killed in April, UN expresses deep concern at ‘incessant violence’
May 03, 2016, at 12:55 pm
New York, May 3 (Just Earth News/IBNS): A total of 741 Iraqis were killed and another 1,374 were injured in acts of terrorism, violence and armed conflict in Iraq last month, according to casualty figures recorded by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI).
Yazidi teenager claims she was held by 'New Jihadi John' Siddhartha Dhar
May 03, 2016, at 01:19 am
London, May 2 (IBNS): An Indian-origin ISIS terrorist from Britain Siddhartha Dhar has become the commander of the militant group, media reports said.
Britain's Princess Charlotte celebrates first birthday
May 02, 2016, at 10:45 pm
London, May 2 (IBNS) Britain's Princess Charlotte turned a year older as she celebrated her birthday on Monday.
Despite 'positive atmosphere,' Government of Yemen suspends participation from joint peace talks
May 02, 2016, at 12:44 pm
New York, May 2 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Despite the positive atmosphere of the Yemeni peace talks which prevailed during the past few days, the United Nations envoy for Yemen announced on Sunday that the Government's delegation suspended its participation in the plenary sessions because of reports received from Amran governorate.
Iraq: PM orders arrest of parliament protesters
May 02, 2016, at 01:14 am
Baghdad, May 1 (IBNS) A day after Shia Muslim activists stormed into the country's parliament, clashed with police and broke the barricades of Baghdad's Green Zone, Iraq Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has ordered to arrest demonstrators, media reports said.
New pictures of Princess Charlotte released
May 02, 2016, at 12:47 am
London, May 1 (IBNS): Ahead of her first birthday, several new photographs of Britain's Princess Charlotte have been released on Sunday.