UN chief hails victory of ‘political will’ in historic Republic of North Macedonia accord

New York, Feb 15 (IBNS): The UN-brokered agreement between Athens and Skopje to formally recognize the “Republic of North Macedonia”, is a welcome, “historical” step that should be supported by regional and international Member States, António Guterres has announced.

Pervasive corruption costs $2.6 trillion; disproportionately affects ‘poor and vulnerable’ says UN chief

New York, Sept 11 (IBNS): Corruption is present in all countries, “rich and poor, North and South, developed and developing,” United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Monday, at a session on tackling corruption for the sake of peace and international security.

UN chief condemns DPR Korea’s ballistic missile launch

New York, May 16 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday urged Pyongyang to return to the path of denuclearization saying the latest ballistic missile launch by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is a threat to peace and security in the region.

Lebanon: UN chief welcomes new Government led by Saad Hariri

New York, Dec 20 (Just Earth News): Welcoming the announcement of new Cabinet members in Lebanon, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed hope that the new Government will ensure that the country's forthcoming parliamentary election is successfully conducted within the timeframe set by the constitution, according to his spokesman.

Taking oath of office, António Guterres pledges to work for peace, development and a reformed United Nations

New York, Dec 13 (Just Earth News): Sworn in on Mondayas the ninth and next United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres pledged to reposition development at the centre of the Organization’s work and ensure that the UN can change to effectively meet the myriad challenges facing the international community.

UN chief urges European Parliament to approve process on Paris Agreement ratification

New York, Oct 4(Just Earth News): Addressing the plenary of the European Parliament, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday called its members to approve a speedy ratification by the European Union (EU) of the Paris Agreement on climate change and to help lead the world to a better future.

'We cannot and will not leave anyone behind,' says UN chief on World Humanitarian Day

New York, Aug 19 (Just Earth News): With a record 130 million people worldwide now dependent on humanitarian assistance, Secretary-GeneralBan Ki-moon stressed that though solutions to the crises that plunged these people into such desperate hardship are neither simple nor quick, “there are things we can all do – on Friday, and every day. We can show compassion, we can raise our voices against injustice, and we can work for change.”

UN chief condemns suicide attack in northern Cameroon, urging support to counter Boko Haram

New York, July 1 (Just Earth News): Condemning a deadly terrorist attack in Cameroon’s Far North Region,Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday also reiterated his call for international partners to provide support to the countries threatened by Boko Haram.

UN chief: Haiti can 'ill afford' prolonged period of transitional governance

New York, June 3 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, taking note of the release of the report on the verification of the electoral process in Haiti, has underlined that Haiti can "ill afford" a prolonged period of transitional governance.

Addressing violent extremism ‘urgent human rights priority,’ warns UN chief

New York, Mar 18(Just Earth News/IBNS):Top United Nations officials on Thursday urged the international community to develop effective, rights-based responses to violent extremism by examining its drivers and shifting away from the “security only” approach to dealing with the scourge.

UN chief condemns double suicide bombing in north-east Nigeria

New York, Mar 18(Just Earth News/IBNS):United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned yesterday’s double suicide attacks in Maiduguri in Nigeria’s restive Borno state by suspected Boko Haram elements, which left 20 people dead and many injured.

Myanmar: UN chief welcomes election of first civilian President in more than 50 years

New York, Mar 17 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Following the historic national polls last 8 November, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon congratulated Htin Kyaw, who was elected on Wednesday by the Myanmar Parliament as the first civilian President in more than five decades.

Voices of survivors must be heard, UN chief says after meeting ‘comfort women’ victim

New York, Mar 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday stressed the need to put the victims who were drafted by Japan as so-called “comfort women” during the Second World War at the centre of any resolution of the issue, following a meeting at United Nations Headquarters with one of the victims.

UN chief delivers impassioned plea to Israelis and Palestinians to compromise for peace

New York, Jan 27 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Condemning Palestinian attacks against Israeli civilians, highlighting growing Palestinian frustration at a half century of occupation, and calling on Israel to change its settlement and other policies, United Nations Secretary-General on Tuesdayurged both sides to seize the “historic challenge” of compromise to secure a two-state solution.

UN chief says humanitarian finance gap is a 'solvable problem'

New York, Jan 18 ( Just Earth News/IBNS): Highlighting that people around the world are living at an age of "mega-crises," United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday welcomed the launch of a new report on finding solutions to the growing gap between the increasing numbers of people in need of assistance and sufficient resources to provide relief.