Deputy UN chief pledges to spotlight situation of quake-affected Nepal at World Humanitarian Summit

New York, May 3 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Just three weeks away from the World Humanitarian Summit in Turkey, the United Nations deputy chief on Monday ended a three-day mission to Nepal after meeting with people affected by the 2015 earthquake as well as with senior government officials.

Nepal: UN continues to support sustainable post-disaster earthquake recovery

New York, Apr 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): A year after a series of major earthquakes devastated large areas of Nepal, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and partners are continuing to support green and sustainable post-disaster recovery in the country.

Nepal: one year after earthquake, UN food relief agency focuses on most vulnerable

New York, Apr 22 (Just Earth News/IBNS): A year after an earthquake in Nepal that killed more than 9,000 people and led to damages and losses estimated at $7 billion, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said on Thursday that it is working with the Government so those most vulnerable to food insecurity are not left behind.

As UN marks Buddhist holiday, Ban pays tribute to the victims of Nepal earthquake

New York, Jun 2 (IBNS): On the Day of Vesak, which acknowledges the contribution of Buddhism to the spirituality of humanity, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is paying special tribute to the victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Nepal over a month ago.

Nepal earthquake: Govt. rules out finding more survivors

Kathmandu, May 2 (IBNS) The Nepal government has ruled out finding more survivors from the rubble of the earthquake that shook the Himalayan nation last week.