New York, Nov 22 (Just Earth News): Emphasizing that month after month he returns to the Security Council with new reports of ever-worsening human suffering in Syria, the top United Nations humanitarian official on Monday urged the 15-member body to act now and end the protracted conflict.
UN names former astronaut Scott Kelly as ‘Champion for Space’
New York, Nov 22 (Just Earth News): As part of a high-level United Nations forum under way in the United Arab Emirates aimed at exploring the role of space in socio-economic and sustainable development, the UN appointment of astronaut Scott Kelly as ‘United Nations Champion for Space.’
Ban welcomes Haiti elections, urges parties to show statesmanship as process moves forward
New York, Nov 22 (Just Earth News): Welcoming the holding of elections in Haiti on 20 November, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday stressed that the process “is crucial to ending the current governance vacuum†and urged all the parties involved “to show statesmanship at this critical time for the country.â€
UN experts express 'deep concern' over attempt to block LGBT rights monitor
New York, Nov 22 (Just Earth News): With Member States in the United Nations General Assembly attempting to block the creation of the mandate of an Independent Expert to tackle violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, a joint committee of UN human rights experts warned that the action can have a very harmful impact on the work of Human Rights Council.
New York, Nov 22 (Just Earth News): Condemning illegal fishing and labour exploitation in the world’s oceans, the United Nations agriculture and labour agencies, joining forces with the Vatican, underlined on Monday the need for collective, global action to end labour and human rights abuse along the entire fisheries value chain.
IFAD President to discuss poverty alleviation with Pak PM and senior govt officials
Islamabad, Nov 21 (IBNS): Kanayo F. Nwanze, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and winner of the 2016 African Food Prize, visited Pakistan on Friday to meet with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to renew IFAD's commitment to alleviation of rural poverty and ensuring food security in the country.
Afghanistan: UN mission condemns killing of civilians in Kabul mosque attack
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News): The United Nations mission in Afghanistan has condemned today's attack at a mosque in Kabul that killed at least 32 civilians and injured more than 50 others, many of them children.
Pakistan condemns Kabul mosque attack
Islamabad, Nov 21 (IBNS): The government of Pakistan on Monday condemned the suicide attack at the Baqir-ul-Ulum Mosque in Afghanistan capital Kabul that has led to loss lives and left many injured.
Kabul mosque bombing: ISIS claims responsibility
Kabul, Nov 21 (IBNS): Terror outfit ISIS has claimed responsibility for the Kabul mosque bombing, which killed at least 32 people, media reports said.
Raheel Sharif pays farewell visit to Lahore Garrison
Rawalpindi, Nov 21 (IBNS): Pakistan's Army Chief General Raheel Sharif addressed a gathering of Army and Rangers troops while on his farewell visit to Lahore Garrison.
Afghanistan suicide attack: 27 killed
Kabul, Nov 21 (IBNS): A suicide bombing at a religious ceremony in the sixth police district of Kabul city in Afghanistan left at least 27 people killed on Monday, media reports said.
At least eight killed in Kabul Mosque suicide bombing
Kabul, Nov 21 (IBNS) : At least eight people were killed after a suicide bomber blew himself up inside a Shia mosque in the Afghan capital Kabul on Monday, Al Jazeera reported.
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News): Noting that the electoral process in Somalia is “going much better than many predicted,†the United Nations envoy in the country underlined the need to ensure that the legitimacy of the process is preserved and called on electoral bodies to investigate any credible reports of violations of rules and regulations.
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News): Expressing shock and deep sadness at the recent escalation of fighting in several parts of Syria and its resulting impact on Syrians, senior United Nations humanitarian officials have called on all parties to cease indiscriminate attacks targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure, as well as to ensure sustained, unconditional and unimpeded access to the millions people in urgent need.
On Universal Children's Day, UNICEF calls for protecting the rights of every child
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News): Highlighting the plight of millions of children around the world, the head of United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has called on everyone to recommit themselves to protect the rights of every child.