LGBT detainees suffer higher rates of violence, states new UN report
Mar 10, 2016, at 02:57 pm
New York, Mar 10(Just Earth News/IBNS):Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) detainees suffer more acts of violence than the general population in custody, according to a new United Nations human rights report that explored the link between gender and torture.
Hunger intensifies in areas suffering from drought, flooding and conflict – UN report
Mar 10, 2016, at 02:52 pm
New York, Mar 10(Just Earth News/IBNS):Thirty-four countries, including 27 in Africa, are currently in need of external assistance for food due to drought, flooding and civil conflicts, according to a new United Nations report released on Wednesday.
'No terrorist attack can reverse Tunisia's democracy,' UN Security Council says
Mar 10, 2016, at 02:37 pm
New York, Mar 10 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Strongly condemning the 7 March terrorist attack in Tunisia, the United Nations Security Council last night stressed that “no terrorist attack can reverse Tunisia's democracy and its efforts towards economic recovery and development.â€
Top IS commander targeted in US airstrike in Syria
Mar 09, 2016, at 03:14 pm
Washington, Mar 9 (IBNS) A U.S. airstrike on Mar 4, near al Shaddadi, Syria, targeted senior ISIL leader Tarkhan Tayumurazovich Batirashvili, also known as Abu Umar al-Shishani, and "Omar the Chechen", the Pentagon has said.
UN rights expert calls on Turkey to reverse seizure of independent media group
Mar 09, 2016, at 02:55 pm
New York, Mar 9 (IBNS):An independent United Nations human rights expert on Tuesday called on the Government of Turkey to relinquish State control over Feza Media Group, which includes the Zaman newspaper.
Ban marks UN’s 20th year in Bonn, stresses need for ‘shared responsibility’ on migration
Mar 09, 2016, at 02:50 pm
New York, Mar 9 (IBNS):Continuing his visit to Germany, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday celebrated the 20th anniversary of the United Nations offices in Bonn, praising the work of the Organization’s agencies based there, and discussed a range of issues with the country’s leaders, including the challenges associated with mass migration.
In boost to relief effort, UN-chartered jet brings life-saving supplies to Fiji
Mar 09, 2016, at 02:46 pm
New York, Mar 9 (IBNS):A large plane carrying life-saving supplies arrived in Fiji on Monday, in a big boost to the United Nations emergency response to Cyclone Winston, one of the strongest storms in history.
With 2.4 million forcibly displaced, UN concerned situation in Yemen could worsen
Mar 09, 2016, at 02:39 pm
New York, Mar 9 (IBNS):The conflict in Yemen has forcibly displaced more than 2.4 million people and the situation is likely to worsen, the United Nations refugee agency on Tuesday reported, calling for humanitarian access to the hardest-hit areas in the country.
UN expert urges Iraqi Government to protect marginalized ethnic, religious groups
Mar 09, 2016, at 02:36 pm
New York, Mar 9 (IBNS):A clear message must be sent to all of Iraq’s diverse communities that they have a future in the country, an independent United Nations human rights expert on Tuesday said, calling on the Government to ensure the protection of the most threatened and marginalized ethnic and religious groups.
New UN initiative aims to protect millions of girls from child marriage
Mar 09, 2016, at 02:29 pm
New York, Mar 9 (IBNS): The United Nations announced a new initiative on Tuesday to advance efforts to end child marriage by 2030 and protect the rights of millions of the most vulnerable girls around the world.
UN official explains why new global development agenda is good news for women
Mar 09, 2016, at 02:25 pm
New York, Mar 9 (IBNS): From economic exclusion to violence targeting women and girls, the head of the United Nations entity tasked with promoting gender equality believes such challenges make it all the more critical to push ahead with the new global development agenda, which contains many targets specifically recognizing women's equality and empowerment.
UN refugee agency 'concerned' about proposed EU deal to send migrants back to Turkey
Mar 09, 2016, at 02:20 pm
New York, Mar 9 (IBNS): The United Nations refugee agency on Tuesday expressed a concern about any European response to the migrant crisis that involves the blanket return of all individuals from one country to another without sufficiently spelling out refugee protection safeguards under international law.
On International Women's Day, UN officials call to 'Step It Up' for gender equality
Mar 09, 2016, at 02:15 pm
New York, Mar 9 (IBNS): Senior United Nations officials from around the world are marking International Women's Day with calls to “Step It Up†with more resources and greater political action to achieve gender equality by 2030.
UN chief deplores terrorist attacks against security forces in Tunisia
Mar 08, 2016, at 02:59 pm
New York, Mar 8 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned the terrorist attacks carried out Monday on police and army posts in the town of Ben Guerdane in Tunisia.
Ban calls for more female police in UN peace operations to combat violence against women
Mar 08, 2016, at 02:56 pm
New York, Mar 8 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday called on Member States to contribute more female police, especially French-speaking women, to serve in UN peace operations.
Central African Republic: UN chief ‘deeply troubled’ by scale, nature of harm to children
Mar 08, 2016, at 02:51 pm
New York, Mar 8 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Conflict and instability in the Central African Republic (CAR) have had a devastating impact on children, according to a new United Nations report that calls on all parties involved in the conflict in the country to immediately halt grave violations against children and abide by international humanitarian and human rights law.
Large gender gaps remain across global labour market, UN agency reports
Mar 08, 2016, at 02:47 pm
New York, Mar 8 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Despite some modest gains in some regions in the world, millions of women are losing ground in their quest for equality in the world of work, according to a new report prepared by the United Nations International Labour Organization (ILO) as part of the its Women at Work Centenary Initiative .
UN atomic energy chief prioritizes verification, monitoring in Iran for 2016
Mar 08, 2016, at 02:42 pm
New York, Mar 8 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Noting that 2016 will be an important year for nuclear security, the head of the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Monday presented the Agency’s plan for the year, which includes verification and monitoring work in Iran among its top priorities.
Ethiopian farmers need urgent assistance amid major drought, warns UN agency
Mar 08, 2016, at 02:39 pm
New York, Mar 8 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on Monday announced that timely agricultural assistance for the upcoming rainy season is essential to help the drought-affected people of Ethiopia, as one of the strongest El Niño events on record continues to have devastating effects on the lives and livelihoods of farmers and herders.
Syria: Water restored in Aleppo after a 48-day shutdown, UNICEF reports
Mar 08, 2016, at 02:37 pm
New York, Mar 8 (Just Earth News/IBNS): A facility that provides drinking water to more than two million people in and around the Syrian city of Aleppo has resumed its operations over the weekend, following a 48-day deliberate shutdown, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) reported.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to meet Minister of Defence of Ukraine tomorrow
Mar 08, 2016, at 01:44 am
New York, Mar 7 (IBNS) NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will meet with the Minister of Defence of Ukraine, General Stepan Poltorak on Tuesday.
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16 killed in Pakistan suicide attack
Mar 08, 2016, at 01:41 am
Islamabad, Mar 7 (IBNS): At least 16 people were killed as a suicide bomber hit the gates of a local court building in Shabqadar tehsil of Charsadda district in northwestern Pakistan on Monday, media reports said.
Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif to visit Saudi Arabia
Mar 08, 2016, at 12:42 am
Islamabad, Mar 7 (IBNS) Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will visit Saudi Arabia on Mar 9, officials said on Monday.
Former US first lady Nancy Reagan passes away
Mar 07, 2016, at 02:59 pm
Washington, Mar 7 (IBNS): Former US first lady Nancy Reagan passed away on Sunday.
US, South Korea begin military exercises
Mar 07, 2016, at 02:10 pm
Seoul, Mar 7 (IBNS) The US ans South Korea commenced their annual joint military exercises on Monday.
Iraq: Senior UN official condemns Hilla bombing, deplores continuing loss of life
Mar 07, 2016, at 01:55 pm
New York, Mar 7 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The most senior Unite Nations official in Iraq has strongly condemned the terrorist bombing near the city of Hilla in the Governorate of Babylon in the south of the country, which on Sunday caused scores of casualties, including women and children.
Ban highlights Algeria's 'great progress' while raising alarm on situation in Libya
Mar 07, 2016, at 01:54 pm
New York, Mar 7 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Visiting Algeria for the second time as United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon on Sunnday said great progress has been made in the country since terrorist attacks in 2007 devastated UN Headquarters in Algiers, while underlining “alarming†developments in Libya that could amount to war crimes.
Turkey: Boat sinks off Aegean coast, 18 killed
Mar 07, 2016, at 03:27 am
Ankara, Mar 6 (IBNS) A boat carrying refugees sank in the Aegean Sea off Turkey's western province of Aydin which left 18 people killed, media reports said.
Mar 06, 2016, at 03:52 pm
New York, Mar 6 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Calling to alleviate the plight of Sahrawi refugees in Algeria who are dealing with an "unacceptable situation," United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today said the parties to the Western Sahara conflict have not made any real progress in the negotiations towards a just, lasting and mutually acceptable political solution.
UN Security Council arrives in Mali, vows to support country during 'key moment' in history
Mar 06, 2016, at 03:50 pm
New York, Mar 6 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Security Council is in Mali, the first stop of its visit to the African continent, where it underlined that the 15-member body is united in supporting the country's peace and reconciliation efforts.