World's oft-marginalized widows must be part of sustainable development agenda – UN chief
New York, June 23 (Just Earth News):With nearly half the world’s 259 million widows living poverty, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday urged greater efforts to “make them more visible in our societies†and ensure they are a vital part of the UN Sustainable Development Agenda’s pledge to ‘leave no one behind.’
Ban underlines progress towards strengthening responses to global health crises
New York, June 21 (Just Earth News):With the continued increase in the number and gravity of health emergencies globally, the international community must continue to work towards charting a path for how nations and communities can proactively prepare for and respond to such challenges in the future, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon emphasized on Monday.
Ban underlines progress towards strengthening responses to global health crises
New York, June 21 (Just Earth News):With the continued increase in the number and gravity of health emergencies globally, the international community must continue to work towards charting a path for how nations and communities can proactively prepare for and respond to such challenges in the future, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon emphasized on Monday.
In Brussels, Ban urges EU Member States to meet development assistance targets
New York, June 16 (Just Earth News):On the second day of his visit to Brussels, Belgium, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addressed the opening ceremony of the European Development Days forum and participated in a commemoration for the victims of the March airport bombing attacks in the city.
On World Day, Ban calls for ending elder abuse as a pathway towards Global Goals
New York, June 15 (Just Earth News):Marking World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday emphasized that ending neglect, abuse and violence against older people is crucial as the international community continues to work together towards achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and fulfil their underlying pledge to leave no one behind.
New York, June 15 (Just Earth News):Marking the 10th anniversary of a United Nations treaty that protects the rights of persons with disabilities, senior UN officials on Tuesday highlighted the critical role people with disabilities play as invaluable partners to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
On Albinism Awareness Day, Ban urges all countries to break cycle of attacks and discrimination
New York, June 13 (Just Earth News):United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday called on all countries to end the discrimination that threatens the well being, health and even the lives of people with albinism, and to provide programmes that will enable them to play a full part in society.
UN chief condemns attacks in Yemen's Taiz, calls on parties to negotiate 'in good faith'
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
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.
Ban ‘saddened’ by death of Polisario Front leader
New York, June 2 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed his sadness over the death on Wednesday of Mohamed Abdelaziz, who had led the Polisario Front independence movement in the Western Sahara as its leader since 1976.
New York, June 1 (Just Earth News): The verdict announced by a special court in Senegal on the conviction of the former President of Chad, Hissène Habré, of crimes against humanity sent “a strong signal†to those who perpetrate serious crimes of international concern, United NationsSecretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said.
WHS: Humanitarian summit has ‘set new course,’ says Ban, calling for action on commitments
New York, May 25 (Just Earth News): Hailing the global community’s achievements at the first-ever World Humanitarian Summit, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday called for commitments made to be taken forward for transformative change from the top down and from the ground up.
WHS: UN humanitarian summit to 'shape a different future,' Ban tells thousands at opening ceremony
New York, May 24 (Just Earth News): At the opening of the World Humanitarian Summit (WHS) in Istanbul on Monday, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon joined the President of Turkey, relief activists and international celebrities to urge the global community to shape a different future for the world.
WHS: at screening of new Sean Penn film, Ban says movie industry can spotlight humanitarian work
New York, May 23 (Just Earth News): Spotlighting a new film by director Sean Penn, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday underlined the importance of the entertainment industry to help raise awareness about the state of humanitarian affairs worldwide.
On Day of Vesak, UN chief says Buddhism can help enlighten world about pressing issues
New York, May 21(Just Earth News):Observing the Day of Vesak, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon highlighted how the teachings of Buddhism can help the international community tackle pressing challenges, including mass population movements, violent conflicts, atrocious human rights abuses and hateful rhetoric aimed at dividing communities.