UN envoy calls for concerted efforts to eliminate bullying in all regions
New York, Oct 17 (IBNS): Speaking at a panel discussion on protecting children from bullying, the United Nations envoy on violence against children said bullying is a "serious concern" for millions of children all over the world and it is compromising their right to education.
UN envoy urges action to make roads safe for children
New York, Oct 8 (IBNS): Marking International Walk to School Day, Jean Todt, the United Nations Special Envoy for Road Safety, has is calling for urgent action to halt road deaths and traffic accidents, which, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), kill some 500 children a day.
UN envoy condemns deadly shooting attack in West Bank
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): The United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process has condemned a shooting attack that took place on Wednesday on an Israeli civilian vehicle in the West Bank which resulted in the death of two people and injuries to their four children.
UN envoy urges constructive steps for Palestinian unity
New York, Sep 10 (IBNS): The United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process urged all Palestinian leaders and factions to use the opportunity provided by the postponement of the meeting of the Palestine National Council to take constructive steps towards achieving unity.
UN envoy hails opening of ICC trial against Congolese rebel leader
New York, Sep 3 (IBNS): As the International Criminal Court (ICC) trial of Congolese rebel leader Bosco Ntaganda opened on Wednesday, the UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict said that it served as a powerful reminder to military leaders accused of similar acts that justice will ultimately prevail.
UN envoys urge Burundi Government to forge ‘new path’ through dialogue
New York, Aug 13 (IBNS): The Government of Burundi should immediately seize the opportunity for dialogue and forge a “new path,†United Nations and international envoys declared on Wednesday, condemning the wave of recent attacks in the crisis-torn country and urging parties to show “restraint, leadership, and vision.â€
With political will, Libyan parties can reach settlement by month’s end: UN envoy
New York, Aug 12 (IBNS): With Libya’s disparate factions starting to coalesce around United Nations-backed proposals on a comprehensive settlement and a unity government, UN special envoy Bernardino León previewed the latest round of talks opening in Geneva on Tuesday, telling reporters that with political will, the parties could wrap up “this very difficult process†with an agreement by the end of August.
Parties continue progressing towards ‘vision’ of united Cyprus: UN envoy
New York, Jul 28 (IBNS): The positive and results-oriented climate of the talks between the Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot leaders continues to foster the progress required towards conclusion of a settlement as soon as possible, the United Nations Special Adviser on Cyprus, Espen Barth Eide, confirmed on Monday.
With all parties now signed onto Mali peace accord, world must back implementation-UN envoy
New York, June 24 (IBNS) Welcoming the signature last Saturday by all parties to the conflict in Mali of the Accord for Peace and Reconciliation, the top United Nations envoy for the country on Tuesday told the Security Council that now the implementation phase must start.
Tackling Sahel challenges requires cooperation: UN envoy
Washington, June 20 (IBNS) The countries of Africa’s Sahel region – struggling to cope with terrorism, weak governance and recurrent droughts - need assistance to lay the foundations for stability and sustainable development, a United Nations special envoy told the Security Council on Thursday, urging greater cooperation between the region’s Governments, neighbours and international partners.