New York, June 20(Just Earth News): Marking the 25 years since the murder of an Italian judge who dedicated his life to fighting the Mafia, a senior United Nations official on Monday stressed the need for the international community to renew its commitment to address evolving and emerging forms of organized crime.
UN Peacebuilding Commission Chair says body is ready to help sustain peace wherever there is need
New York, June 20(Just Earth News): Briefing the Security Council on Monday, the Chair of the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission – an intergovernmental advisory body that supports peace efforts in conflict-affected countries – highlighted that partnerships, coherence, transparency and a focus on the gender dimensions of its work will be its key priorities for the upcoming session.
UN in Colombia strongly condemns attack on shopping centre in Bogota
New York, June 20(Just Earth News): United Nations entities based in Colombia have strongly condemned Saturday's terrorist attack at a shopping centre in the capital, Bogota, and underscored that they “remain determined†to support the country and its peace process.
'Sexual violence is a threat to every individual's right to a life of dignity' – UN chief
New York, June 20(Just Earth News): Marking the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday paid tribute to the women, girls, men and boys who have suffered the atrocity of sexual violence in conflict, and reaffirmed “our global commitment to eliminate this scourge.â€
Toronto, June 19 (IBNS): This year’s National Aboriginal Day would collaborate with the Indigenous Arts Festival in its year's largest and free celebrations to acknowledge June as National Aboriginal History Month, media reports said.
UN urges 'reboot' of drought responses to focus more on preparedness
New York, June 19(Just Earth News): Investing in preparedness and building the resilience of farmers is fundamental to cope with extreme drought, because responding to such situations when they hit might be too late, the head of the United Nations agricultural agency said on Monday.
Violence and persecution uprooted record 65.6 million people in 2016, UN agency reports
New York, June 19(Just Earth News): Nearly 66 million people were forcibly displaced from their homes last year, the United Nation refugee agency on Monday reported, stressing the “very high†pace at which conflict and persecution is forcing people to flee their homes.
UNICEF appoints 19-year-old education activist and Syrian refugee as Goodwill Ambassador
New York, June 19(Just Earth News): In a historic first, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has appointed 19-year-old Muzoon Almellehan, who has been advocating for girls' education since fleeing war-torn Syria in 2013, as its newest – and youngest – Goodwill Ambassador.
UN urges Thailand to amend punishments for violating lese-majeste laws
Bangkok, June 19 (IBNS): The United Nations has urged Thailand on Monday to amend its harsh punishments offered to people for insulting monarch (lese majeste).
Following mosque attack, Whatsapp group wants war against Christians, Jews
London, Jun 19 (IBNS): Following the London mosque attack, in which a person was killed, a Whatsapp group is urging Muslims to wage war on Christians and Jews.
US coalition shoots down Syrian military plane in Raqqa: Reports
Washington, Jun 19 (IBNS): A US-led coalition fighter jet has shot down a Syrian army plane in Raqqa province, reports said.
UK: One dies, several hurt as van mows down worshipers near Finsbury Park Mosque
London, Jun 19 (IBNS): At least one person died and 10 others have reportedly sustained injuries after a van ran over worshipers near Finsbury Park Mosque in north London, reports said.
UN chief 'deeply saddened' by the many lives claimed by raging wildfires in Portugal
New York, June 19(Just Earth News): 'Shocked and horrified' at the many lives claimed by the devastating fires that hit the Pedrógão Grande region of Portugal, United Nations Secretary-GeneralAntónio Guterres on Sunday expressed his deep sadness and condolences to the Portuguese Government and people.
Trump spends weekend at Camp David
Washington, Jun 19 (IBNS): American President Donald Trump, who spent his weekend at Camp David, praised the military for their maintenance of the presidential retreat.
Jihadists attack luxury resort near Mali capital
Bamako, Mali, June 19 (IBNS) Suspected jihadists on Sunday attacked a luxury resort in Mali, a landlocked country in West Africa.