Ban strongly condemns violent demonstrations in northern Mali
New York, Apr 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has strongly condemned the violent demonstrations that took place on Monday 18 April, in Kidal, in the north of Mali, which, according to preliminary information, left two protesters dead and several others injured.
In Washington, Ban urges multilateral action to aid refugees, close infrastructure gaps
New York, Apr 17 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Addressing the global challenge of forced displacement and fostering greater investment in infrastructure were the main topics of discussion on Saturday as United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon spoke to leaders in Washington, D.C., at the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group.
In Washington at Nuclear Security Summit, Ban highlights role of UN watchdog agency
New York, Apr 2 (Just Earth News/IBNS): At the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, D.C., Secretary-General Ban Ki moon has attended a working lunch with other dignitaries and in his remarks, he is expected to spotlight the crucial role played by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in the area of nuclear security.
‘Raise your voices’ to create a better world, Ban urges students at New York’s Lehman College
New York, Mar 18(Just Earth News/IBNS):Delivering a lecture at Lehman College in New York, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday urged students to join the global fight against conflicts, poverty, inequality, migration crisis, diseases, and climate change.
Lauded for his advocacy, Ban urges renewed pledges to improving lives of women and girls
New York, Mar 16(Just Earth News/IBNS):Committed to improving the health and well-being of women, children and adolescents, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday urged everyone to join the Every Woman Every Child movement for “greater health, equality and prosperity†around the world.
Ban welcomes Security Council action to combat sexual exploitation by UN peacekeepers
New York, Mar 13 (Just Earth News/IBNS):United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed yesterday's adoption by the Security Council of special measures to prevent and combat sexual exploitation and abuse by UN peacekeepers, his spokesman said.
UN chief appoints French national to head new political ion in Colombia
New York, Mar 10 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday announced the appointment of Jean Arnault of France as the head of the United Nations political ion that will be deployed in Colombia.
Ban marks UN’s 20th year in Bonn, stresses need for ‘shared responsibility’ on migration
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.
UN chief deplores terrorist attacks against security forces in Tunisia
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
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.
Ban highlights Algeria's 'great progress' while raising alarm on situation in Libya
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.
Amid signs of hope in Syria, UNICEF chief sees 'harsh evidence' of war's toll on children
New York, Mar 3 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Wrapping up his visit to Syria, the head of the United Nations children's agency has urged both the Government and armed opposition groups to facilitate access to all children in need, especially so the UN and its partners can implement a nationwide immunization programme.
Libya 'needs to move ahead now, or risk division and collapse,' UN envoy tells Security Council
New York, Mar 3 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Libya needs to move ahead now or risk division and collapse, the top United Nations official in the country warned the UN Security Council on Wednesday, while presenting the latest report on political and humanitarian developments.
Ban says Europe's border restrictions not in line with international law 'or human decency'
New York, Mar 2 (Just Earth News/IBNS): In Spain on Tuesday evening, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon praised the country's efforts to address some of “the most urgent issues on the international agenda,†including the plight of asylum seekers fleeing across the Mediterranean, and the devastating war in Syria.
UN development agenda seeks to reach 'those farthest behind,' Ban tells Human Rights Council
New York, Mar 1 (Just Earth News/IBNS): At the opening of the 31st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, senior UN officials emphasized the powerful link between the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the right to development, highlighting that people on the front lines of armed conflict and humanitarian need are hoping the Organization can help ease their suffering.