At high-level forum, UN spotlights power of information technology in advancing development
New York, May 4 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have the power to help people around the world bridge the digital divide and accelerate innovation as world leaders continue to work towards implementing the United Nations development agenda, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon underlined on Tuesday at the opening of a high-level forum of the ICT for development community.
New York, May 4 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Speaking ahead of United States President Barack Obama’s visit to Flint, Michigan, three United Nations experts are calling for immediate action to address the serious human rights concerns related to the contamination of the city’s water supply and the devastating consequences for residents there, who have been dealing with water-related crises since April 2014.
Greater assistance needed to help tackle Iraq’s humanitarian crisis – UN refugee agency
New York, May 4 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The United Nations refugee agency has reported that Iraq will continue to need greater humanitarian assistance as the country’s displacement crisis shows no sign of easing, with more than 3.4 million people displaced and ongoing conflict causing thousands more families to leave their homes in search of safety.
On World Day, UN highlights link between press freedom and development
New York, May 4 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Top United Nations officials on Tuesday highlighted the dependency of human rights, democratic societies and sustainable development on the free flow of information and press freedom, stressing that these fundamental rights are vital in providing information to citizens around the world and for progress itself.
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If funding not arranged then Pakistan will get jets from elsewhere: Aziz
Islamabad, May 3 (IBNS): Clearing its stand, Sartaj Aziz, the Pakistani prime minister's adviser on foreign affairs, said the Asian country will acquire jets from elsewhere in case the United States (US) does not arrange funding for a previously agreed upon F-16 fighter jet sale.
Kenya building collapse: Baby girl rescued from debris
Nairobi, May 3 (IBNS): Days after a building collapsed in Kenya's capital Nairobi, a seven-month-old girl was rescued from the debris of the collapsed structure, media reports said on Tuesday.
UN refugee agency appoints Cate Blanchett as global Goodwill Ambassador
New York, May 3 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations refugee agency on Monday announced the appointment of Academy Award-winning actress Cate Blanchett as a global Goodwill Ambassador.
'Now is the time for implementation,' Ban urges session on integrating UN sustainability agenda
New York, May 3 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday underlined the importance of devising creative and coherent approaches in linking the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development as world leaders continue to work towards successfully implementing the UN development agenda.
Syria: UN chief calls on warring parties to put cessation of hostilities 'back on track'
New York, May 3 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on the warring Syrian sides to immediately recommit to the cessation of hostilities and uphold their responsibility to protect civilians, his spokesman said on Monday.
Kenya stages largest-ever ivory destruction as UN reaffirms ‘zero tolerance’ on poaching
New York, May 3 (Just Earth News/IBNS): As African leaders soundly rejected “those who think our natural heritage can be sold for money,†senior United Nations officials expressed support for Kenyan-led efforts to end illegal wildlife trade during a weekend ceremony in Nairobi where tonnes of elephant tusks and rhino horns were burned to protest poaching, which is pushing several iconic species to the brink of extinction.
UN food relief agency provides logistics support to boost earthquake response in Japan
New York, May 3 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said on Monday that it is providing logistics support to Kumamoto prefecture in south-western Japan as part of assistance to people affected by strong earthquakes in April.
Iraq: with hundreds killed in April, UN expresses deep concern at ‘incessant violence’
New York, May 3 (Just Earth News/IBNS): A total of 741 Iraqis were killed and another 1,374 were injured in acts of terrorism, violence and armed conflict in Iraq last month, according to casualty figures recorded by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI).
Yazidi teenager claims she was held by 'New Jihadi John' Siddhartha Dhar
London, May 2 (IBNS): An Indian-origin ISIS terrorist from Britain Siddhartha Dhar has become the commander of the militant group, media reports said.
Britain's Princess Charlotte celebrates first birthday
London, May 2 (IBNS) Britain's Princess Charlotte turned a year older as she celebrated her birthday on Monday.
Despite 'positive atmosphere,' Government of Yemen suspends participation from joint peace talks
New York, May 2 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Despite the positive atmosphere of the Yemeni peace talks which prevailed during the past few days, the United Nations envoy for Yemen announced on Sunday that the Government's delegation suspended its participation in the plenary sessions because of reports received from Amran governorate.