Future of Liberia and UN presence in the country discussed at Security Council
New York, Mar 18(Just Earth News/IBNS):One year since Liberian authorities launched a “historic undertaking†to assume full responsibility of the country’s security by the end of next June, top United Nations officials on Thursday discussed what measures are needed to support the implantation of the plan.
Ukraine: UN calls on all parties to ensure access to safe drinking water in eastern region
New York, Mar 18(Just Earth News/IBNS):Concerned about the continuing impact of the armed conflict in eastern Ukraine on civilians, the United Nations on Thursday called on all parties to ensure access to safe water in Donetsk, after security concerns forced the evacuation of staff from a water treatment facility that serves thousands of people in the area.
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.
New York, Mar 18(Just Earth News/IBNS):IMAX Corporation, the company that creates entertainment technology best known for its big-screen IMAX theatres, has partnered with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to launch an ambitious corporate social responsibility initiative called ‘Big Picture,’ which aims to address the host of environmental, societal and economic issues.
UN confirms Sierra Leone’s Ebola flare-up is over, but cautions more are possible
New York, Mar 18(Just Earth News/IBNS):The latest flare-up of Ebola in Sierra Leone is over, the United Nations health agency on Thursday reported, but cautioned that the West African region remains at risk and should remain on alert.
UN agency expands relief programme in Zimbabwe after El Niño deepens food insecurity
New York, Mar 18 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has announced that – for the first time – it would not suspend relief operations to vulnerable people in Zimbabwe during the spring and summer but continue food and cash assistance throughout the year.
New York, Mar 17 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The United Nations is sending a very strong signal that the days of silence and comproion with behaviour related to sexual exploitation and abuse by its troops are over, according to the UN envoy in the Central African Republic (CAR).
As UN Human Rights Council marks 10th anniversary, Ban urges body to increase 'impact'
New York, Mar 16(Just Earth News/IBNS):Human rights are, sadly, “under attack†worldwide, and the United Nations Human Rights Council must increase its impact on the ground over its second decade, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Tuesday as the Organization's main human rights body marked the 10th anniversary of its creation.
Syria: opposition raises issue of detainees, aid access as UN-mediated talks continue
New York, Mar 16(Just Earth News/IBNS):On a day that began with a minute of silence in honour of those that have lost their lives during the five-year conflict in Syria, the United Nations envoy mediating peace talks among the Syrian parties gave a progress report, saying that opposition representatives raised the issue of detainees on Tuesday, as well as humanitarian aid to Daraya and other sites of heavy fighting.
Ashley Judd appointed Goodwill Ambassador by UN Population Fund
New York, Mar 16(Just Earth News/IBNS):The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the lead UN agency for delivery a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled, on Tuesday appointed actor and activist Ashley Judd as its Goodwill Ambassador.
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.
Zimbabwe facing worst malnutrition rates in 15 years – UNICEF
New York, Mar 16(Just Earth News/IBNS):Zimbabwe is facing its worst malnutrition rates in 15 years, as nearly 33,000 children are in urgent need of treatment for severe acute malnutrition, according to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
Security Council extends mandate of UN ion in Libya for three months
New York, Mar 16(Just Earth News/IBNS):The Security Council on Tuesday extended the mandate of the United Nations Support ion in Libya (UNSMIL) until 15 June, recognizing the need for a short extension so it can continue working with the country to establish the Government of National Accord.
'Survival will be an achievement' for new Afghan Government, says UN envoy
New York, Mar 16(Just Earth News/IBNS):The new Afghan Government, formed through a power-sharing agreement, must manage its difficult transition in 2016 by overcoming political, economic and security challenges, the top United Nations official in that country told the Security Council on Tuesday, as the 15-nation body extended the UN ion there for another year.
High-level panel on women's economic empowerment holds first meeting at UN
New York, Mar 16(Just Earth News/IBNS):The High-Level Panel on Women’s Economic Empowerment held its inaugural meeting on Tuesday at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, where the 60th session of the Comion on the Status of Women is underway this month.