Ban addresses top peacekeeping officials amid allegations of sexual abuse by UN 'blue helmets'
New York, Aug 14 (IBNS) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon conducted on Friday an urgent video conference with the heads of United Nations peacekeeping operations, Force Commanders, and Police Commissioners following a series of revelations alleging abuse by UN 'blue helmets' in the field, Including, most recently in the Central African Republic.
Ban hails UN Member States' agreement on 'people's agenda' to end poverty, promote sustainability
New York, Aug 3 (IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has praised UN Member States for reaching agreement on the draft outcome document that will constitute the new sustainable development agenda, which will be formally adopted by world leaders in New York this September.
Afghanistan: UN official expresses deep concern after report reveals children bear brunt of conflict
New York, June 27 (IBNS) Last year saw more children killed or maimed in Afghanistan since monitoring of those statistics began in 2007, reflecting that “children are bearing the brunt of the conflict,†according to United Nations UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s latest report on children and armed conflict in that strife-torn country.
Inclusion and active involvement of youth vital to success of UN sustainability agenda: Ban
New York, May 30 (IBNS): The United Nations General Assembly Friday commemorated the 20th anniversary of the World Programme of Action for Youth with an acknowledgement that young people have been "disproportionately" affected by many global challenges but "are ready and willing to be actively involved in shaping their future.
2015 is a chance to change history, Ban tells UN Youth Forum
New York, Feb 3 (IBNS) This generation of young people – the largest the world has ever seen – has a historic opportunity to end poverty, combat climate change, create jobs and fight injustice, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told a Youth Forum at UN Headquarters in New York this morning as he called on the participants to get involved in shaping a future sustainable development agenda.
'Gaps left by our fallen staff members can never be filled' - UN chief
New York, Jan 9 (IBNS) At a solemn event at United Nations Headquarters this morning,Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon honoured colleagues killed on duty, as he explained that while demand for humanitarian workers is growing at an unprecedented rate, direct attacks against those vital actors are on the rise.
Ban appoints envoy for UN Burundi office ahead of country's elections
New York, Nov 11 (IBNS) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Cassam Uteem as his Special Envoy and Head of the United Nations Electoral Observation Mission in Burundi (MENUB), the UN Spokesperson’s office announced on Monday.
Ban 'deeply troubled' by findings of review of allegations of misreporting by joint Darfur Mission
New York, Oct 30 (IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he is “deeply troubled†by the findings of a review conducted into recent allegations that the UN-African Union peacekeeping force in Sudan’s Darfur region intentionally sought to cover up crimes against civilians and peacekeepers.
Mali: Ban condemns deadly attack against UN peacekeepers
New York, Sept 3 (IBNS) Condemning the latest in a series of recent attacks against United Nations personnel and contractors in northern Mali, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday declared that the latest incident, in which four UN peacekeepers were killed and 15 others injured, would not deter the Organization’s determination to support the Malian Government and people.
Ban lauds Nicaragua's 'forward-looking' energy policy during day-long visit
New York, July 30 (IBNS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday hailed Nicaragua's “forward-looking†energy policy as he arrived on an official visit to discuss how the United Nations and the Central American nation can work together in promoting peace and sustainable development.
During Skype call, Ban voices gratitude for courageous efforts of UN staff in Gaza
New York, July 26 (IBNS) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday spoke with United Nations staff in Gaza via Skype and thanked them for their courageous efforts amid the ongoing conflict, which has now displaced over 140,000 people in the area.
Middle East: Ban urges Israel, Palestinians to find common ground
New York, July 11 (IBNS): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Thursday warned the United Nations Security Council of the “risk of an all-out escalation in Israel and Gaza†and made an urgent appeal for maximum restraint, saying his “paramount concern is the safety and well-being of all civilians, no matter where they are.â€
Efficient public administration central to attaining development goals Ban
New York, June 24 (JEN): Marking United Nations Public Service Day, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon hailed Monday the invaluable contributions of public servants and administrators in the international community’s efforts to build a better world for all.