UN agency to train dozens of experts on nuclear-related techniques to identify Zika
New York, Apr 6 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations atomic energy agency plans to train dozens of participants this month from mostly Latin America and Caribbean countries on how to use nuclear-derived techniques to detect the Zika virus in as short a time as three hours.
Rwanda: chronic malnutrition rates drop but remain ‘stubbornly high,’ UN-backed study reveals
New York, Apr 6 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Chronic malnutrition in Rwanda have fallen significantly in the last three years, but still remain stubbornly high, especially in rural areas, finds a new study conducted over three years by the Rwandan Ministry of Agriculture with support from the World Food Programme (WFP).
Surge in mob killings in Malawi draws serious concern of UN human rights office
New York, Apr 6 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The United Nations human rights office on Tuesday expressed concern over the increased number of mob attacks in Malawi since the beginning of the year, in 2016 and called for Government agencies to support police and for the strengthening of the rule of law in the country to combat such violence.
First-ever World Humanitarian Summit must usher in new era of global solidarity – UN chief
New York, Apr 5 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Briefing Member States on preparations for the upcoming World Humanitarian Summit, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday called on Heads of State and Government to come to the event and deliver a strong message that “we will not accept the erosion of humanity which we see in the world on Monday.â€
New York, Apr 5 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Despite a “deepening paralysis and divisions within multilateral disarmament bodies,†and the fact that many are looking outside traditional United Nations forums for progress, the top official on the issue stressed on Monday that the UN Disarmament Commission has considerable potential to demonstrate that the existing disarmament machinery can produce results.
UN agency launches school meals programme for Lebanese and Syrian children
New York, Apr 5 (Just Earth News/IBNS): A carton of milk or juice, locally-baked snacks and a piece of fruit are included in a school lunch that some children in Lebanon are receiving, as part of a meals programme launched by the United Nations food relief agency.
Two years of conflict leaves 1.5 million people hungry in eastern Ukraine – UN agency
New York, Apr 5 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The two-year long conflict in eastern Ukraine has left around 1.5 million people hungry, including almost 300,000 people who are severely food insecure and in need of immediate food assistance, the United Nations food relief agency said on Monday.
As Nagorno-Karabakh violence flares, Ban urges 'immediate end to fighting'
New York, Apr 3 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Deeply disturbed by the recent reports of large-scale ceasefire violations along the Line of Contact in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday urged all relevant parties to put an immediate end to the fighting and take urgent steps to de-escalate the situation.
Marking Autism Awareness Day, UN officials call for inclusive societies
New York, Apr 2 (Just Earth News/IBNS): On the eve of the World Autism Awareness Day, United Nations officials highlighted the contributions to humanity by people with autism, noting that shunning them is a “violation of human rights†and a “waste of human potential.â€
Iraq: UN envoy voices alarm at ongoing violence, 'unacceptable' loss of civilian lives
New York, Apr 2 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The top United Nations official in Iraq has expressed concern over the continuing acts of violence in the country, which last month took 1,119 lives and injured another 1,561 – according to casualty figures recorded by the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI).
UN peacekeeping chief condemns sexual exploitation; says victims' needs are 'top priority'
New York, Apr 2 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The top United Nations peacekeeping official has underscored that the protection of and assistance to victims of sexual exploitation and abuse in the Central African Republic remains the Organization's top priority.
Partnership Forum spotlights UN's catalytic role in multi-stakeholder engagement for 2030 Agenda
New York, Apr 1 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Addressing the Partnership Forum convened by the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), senior United Nations officials on Thursday highlighted the Organization's critical role in facilitating the establishment of partnerships, which are necessary to implement the world's new development goals by 2030.
New York, Apr 1 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations human rights chief on Thursday described the latest reports of sexual exploitation and abuse in the Central African Republic as “sickening,†calling for a thorough investigation into alleged conducts by UN and French troops, as well as local armed groups.
UN report aims to equalize health conditions amidst exploding metro populations
aims to equalize health conditions amidst exploding metro populations New York, Apr 1 (Just Earth News/IBNS): With nearly 4 billion people living in cities and the urban population growing, there is an urgent need to address health disparities and identify creative ways to ensure universal health coverage, according to the United Nations agencies on health and urban development.
Security Council calls for regional solutions to challenges facing Africa's Great Lakes nations
New York, Apr 1 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The Security Council on Thursday expressed regret over the limited progress in implementing national and regional commitments under the peace, security and cooperation framework for Africa's Great Lakes region, stressing that signatory States must carry out those obligations in order to achieve lasting peace.